‘Tis the season to celebrate and BC Transit will be taking part in several holiday events over the coming weeks to help people get into the spirit of the season.
Santa Light Parade – Keep an eye out for a decorated BC Transit bus taking part in the 40th Annual Peninsula Co-op Santa Light Parade through downtown Victoria on Saturday, November 26. Event details available here.
Stuff the Bus – People are invited to help fill a BC Transit bus with new toys, new clothing and non-perishable food items and cash donations. All donations will go to The Mustard Seed Food Bank and The Salvation Army. Come by and drop off your donations at the Tillicum Centre Save-on-Foods on Saturday, December 3 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Truck Parade – BC Transit will once again be participating in the annual Island Equipment Operators Association Truck Light Convoy and Food Drive on the night of Saturday, December 3, departing from the Breakwater District at 5:40 p.m. More information on the route and where you can donate is available here.
Santa Bus – Be on the lookout for the red-nosed Santa Bus in the Victoria Regional Transit System from December 9 and 10. Santa’s helpers will be handing out candy canes and free rides to everyone who hops onboard. The Santa Bus will operate on a number of routes over the two days, and the full schedule is available here.
For more information, service updates and alerts in the Victoria Regional Transit System, please visit bctransit.com/victoria.
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