It is only 30 days until Christmas, and only one week before the holiday decorations go up in the Guesthouse to create the festive cheer our guests love. The past few years we have shared our holiday with many ‘orphans’ from around the world, as well as those who have travelled to Nanaimo to visit friends and family. Our annual Christmas Eve Orphans celebration is a fun event for young and old, including potluck dinner, optional Secret Santa and fun seasonal storytelling.

If you are from Nanaimo and don’t have room for all visiting family and friends - send them to the Painted Turtle Guesthouse. We’ll look after them for you!

Or, if you don’t want to spend Christmas alone, book in for a 3-night stay with us at the Guesthouse and partake in our warm hospitality and seasonal atmosphere.

Check out our video ‘Christmas at the Painted Turtle Guesthouse’ for a sneak preview of what you can expect on Christmas Eve. Season’s Greetings!