Written By Holly Brooke Places / Restaurants / Victoria May 4, 2016 Where to go this Mother’s Day SHARE VIA: Facebook Twitter PinterestMothers Day is right around the corner and mumsy deserves to be celebrated! So make this year extra special by taking the lovely lady out for a delicious meal she won’t have to plan, prepare or tidy up after. From traditional tea service to brunch buffet’s, to sweet treats and dessert wines, this Mothers Day will have plenty of delicacies fit to treat the superwoman she is. Butchart GardensBring mom for Mothers Day Tea in the Dining Room, or celebrate mom with the Mothers Day Buffet in the Blue Poppy Restaurant. Enjoy traditional afternoon tea service with warm delicacies, savoury tea sandwiches and house made sweets. The buffet will include a selection of salads, charcuterie and cheese platters, a chilled seafood station and a hot carvery station and house made desserts.Afternoon Tea Price: $39.75 per person (Children under 5 free)Time: 11:00am – 4:30pm Reservations: (250) 652.4422 ext. 320 Mother’s Day Buffet Price: Adults $36.50 – Children 5 to 12 – $18.25Time: 11:00am – 3:00pm.Reservations: (250) 652-4422 ext. 320800 Benvenuto Avenue, Victoria Metchosin Farmers MarketThe Metchosin Farmers Market is launching its 2016 season on Mothers’ Day! Come and enjoy live music, local produce, arts and crafts, freshly baked goods, honey, treats for your pets and much more including a special gift for Mom.Free EventTime: 11:00am – 2:00pm4450 Happy valley Road, Metchosin Muse WineryEnjoy a wide selection of brunch items that chef Judi has specially prepared from Mothers-Day. The [menu https://www.musewinery.ca/uploads/4/6/5/3/46535847/mothers_day_brunch_2016.pdf] features fresh baked pastries, fresh local cheeses, salads, BC smoked salmon, lamb kebabs, crab cakes, frittatas, house made desserts, coffee, tea and sparkling citrus punch and more.Price: Adults $38, Under 12, $17Time: 11:00 – 2:00pmReservations online at www.musewinery.caPhone (250) 656-255211195 Chalet Road, North Saanich, BC Olo RestaurantGive mom the gift of a leisurely, local and organic feast this Mother’s Day with the Family Meal at OLO Restaurant. It’s a great way to share and sample a wide variety of OLO’s menu items from land and sea. Put yourself in Chef Brad Holmes’ hands as he cooks a delectable, locally-sourced meal, all served family style over five courses, including dessert. First course is a snack board, 2nd course (generally) is a fish dish, followed by a pasta dish and a hearty main dish.Price: $55 per personTime: 5pm-10pmReservations online at www.olorestaurant.comPhone: (250) 590-8795509 Fisgard Street, Victoria Unsworth VineyardsCelebrate Mother’s Day this Sunday at Unsworth Vineyards with their Dessert Paired Wine Tastings. Featuring local sweets from Bon Macaron Patisserie & Terrible Truffles. Located in the Wine Shop.Price: $10 per person (with optional winery tour and cellar sampling)Time: 11:00am – 5:00pmPhone: 250.929.2292 ex 2.Also at Unsworth VineyardsEnjoy brunch or lunch from Unsworth’s small plate Menu with special Mother’s Day inspired brunch items.Or, take the lovely lady out for a special 3 course dinner featuring a selection of fresh salads, or seared albacore tuna and four savoury options for the main course finishing with decadent desserts to choose from.Price: $40 (with optional wine pairing)Time: First seating at 5:00pmReservations are required: onlineOr phone: (250) 929.2292 ex 1.2915 Cameron-Taggart Road, Mill Bay HAPPY MOTHERS-DAY! SHARE VIA: Facebook Twitter Pinterest Written By: Holly Brooke Holly Brooke is a true B.C. gal. Having lived on the west coast most of her life, except for several years in the Kootenay's where she canoed and fished and lived in a tipi, she's very much at home outdoors and in the kitchen. ... 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