Saskatchewan Travel & Adventure Guide

What better thing to do on a rare snowy and wintry day in Victoria BC than to partake in a Hot Chocolate Festival!

The Victoria Hot Chocolate Festival is back for its second year, and is on from February 1 to 28, 2025.

Not only will participating local business showcase their creativity and community spirit by creating hot chocolate experiences but $1 of each purchase goes to support the BC SPCA Victoria Community Animal Centre.

This year there are over 25 participating businesses, a big increase from last year. Just wait, Victoria will soon rival Vancouver's Hot Chocolate Festival, perhaps next year!

Following are just a few samples of hot chocolate creations awaiting your tastebuds. Check out the website for a map to the locations and details on all the participating businesses this year and of course mouthwatering descriptions of all the delicious hot chocolates! There is even an opportunity on the website to vote for your favorite!

Q Bar & Veranda at the Fairmont Empress (721 Government St)
Featured Hot Chocolate:
Marshall's Marshmallow Melt - Inspired by Paw Patrol's fire-fighting dalmatian, this hot chocolate includes a spiced dog bone cookie, milk chocolate cremeux, roasted hazelnut and gooey marshmallows. The drink is fired up with red sprinkles to match Marshall's red-hot gear and fire truck.

Pendray Inn and Tea House (309 Belleville Street)
Featured Hot Chocolate:
Traditional Hot Chocolate: A focus on quality ingredients without any additives, syrups, or artificial flavorings. Chocolate/Cacao is Organic and Fairtrade and served with freshly made whipped cream and other true ingredients.

Working Culture Bread (2506 Douglas Street)
Featured Hot Chocolate:
Passionfruit dark hot chocolate with a buttery shortbread cookie to dip.

Blue Crab Seafood House 9146 Kingston Street)
Featured Hot Chocolate:
Callebaut Belgium chocolate, smoked lapsang souchong syrup, homemade whipping cream, double smoked bacon powder and orange.

Selkirk Cafe (C-2960 Jutland Road)
Featured Hot Chocolate:
Majestic Strawberry Hot Chocolate - Rich dark hot chocolate topped with real strawberry.

L'Apero Wine and Cheese Bistro (1028 Blanshard Street)
Featured Hot Chocolate: (FONDUE)
Hot Chocolate Fondue! Discover how cheese and chocolate is the pairing you didn't know you needed. Belgian Dark and Milk Chocolate with Red Wine Reduction and three Fine Cheeses for Dipping!

The Ruby (642 Johnson Street and 3110 Douglas Street)
Featured Hot Chocolate:
Mexican Hot Chocolate - Rich, indulgent, and with a little spice to keep things interesting. Infused with cayenne, cinnamon, allspice, and a hint of nutmeg, it's topped off with a cinnamon sugar whipped cream. Feeling adventurous? Add a shot of creme de cacao for an extra kick.
Biscoff Hot Chocolate - This caramel-infused delight is topped with a caramel and chocolate dusted whipped cream, making it the perfect cozy treat.

Faro Handcrafted Pizza and Tasting Room (1175 Beach Drive)
Featured Hot Chocolate:
Indulge in a Fog Hot Chocolate, featuring steamed milk infused with chocolate sauce and Earl Grey tea, finished with whipped cream, honey drizzle and chocolate flakes. Served with a chocolate dipped biscotti topped with pistachio.

and proving that there is really something for everyone:

Beacon Brewing (9829 Third Street, Sidney) 
Featured Hot Chocolate: (BEER)
Yes, throughout the month of February, Beacon Brewing will offer 3 rotating hot chocolate inspired beers! The base of all 3 will be a Chocolate Stout, with rotating flavors of peppermint, marshmallow and Mexican hot chocolate.

Craving chocolate yet! Don't just stop at one, try them all contributing to a great cause while doing so!