• Kids in festive outfits looking at beautifully-wrapped gifts at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

Tea with Santa - Pacific Ballroom

A Festive Afternoon for the Young and Young at Heart

Step into a winter wonderland and celebrate the magic of the season with a holiday Tea with Santa at Hotel Vancouver, a joyful afternoon filled with delicious treats, laughter, and a touch of Christmas sparkle, in the iconic Pacific Ballroom.

Savor a delightful Afternoon Tea service featuring an array of festive sandwiches, warm scones, and a decadent dessert buffet that’s sure to enchant guests of all ages.

Children will be delighted as they sing along with Santa and his merry Elves, join The Grinch and Cindy-Lou Who for some playful holiday fun, and visit our Build-A-Bear workshop to create their very own cuddly holiday keepsake (included with each child’s ticket). Little ones can also decorate their own festive cookies, a sweet and creative way to celebrate the season!

When: December 20, 2025 at 11:00 am

Where: The Pacific Ballroom, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

Price: Adults $113, Children $86 (ages 12 and under)
(inclusive of tax & service charges)*

*A portion of each afternoon tea sold will be donated to Make-A-Wish Canada Foundation.

 

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SCONES

Classic Buttermilk Scone | Spiced Gingerbread
vanilla cream | strawberry preserve

 

adult savoury

Oak Smoked Salmon
cucumber | crème fraiche |northern divine caviar | multigrain

Smoked Turkey Pastrami
beet sauerkraut | gruyere | dijon | marble rye

Proscuitto Cotto
parmesan cream | red onion jam| pistachio crumble | croissant

Herb Quiche
squash | whipped mascarpone | candied pumpkin seed

Coronation Chicken
sultana | curry | mango chutney | pullman loaf

 

KID’S SAVOURY

Cucumber
dill cream cheese | multigrain

Smoked Turkey Pastrami
cranberry aioli | marble rye

Ham & Cheese
cheddar | butter croissant

PB&J
peanut butter| strawberry jam| pullman loaf

Egg Salad Sandwich
pullman loaf

 

DESSERT buffet

  • Chocolate Covered Rice Crispy Pops
  • Caramel Popcorn Marshmallow and Smarties Bars
  • PB&J Cookies
  • Petit Rainbow Cupcakes
  • Jello Fruit Cup | Chantilly Cream
  • Chocolate Red Velvet Brownie
  • Fresh Fruit Tart
  • Santa’s Hat Profiterole
  • Berry Mini Donut
  • Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
  • Grinch’s Treat Crinkle Cookie
  • Assorted Festive Cookies
  • Bread and Butter Pudding | Vanilla Custard Sauce

 

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*Tea with Santa is a non-refundable experience, full payment is required at time of booking.

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