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Annual Festival of Trees More Info
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Nov 20 to Jan 03 Every year the Empress hotel pays host to more than 100 Christmas trees decorated by various companies and associations from around the city. These organizations, by having a tree in the festival, sponsor and help raise funds for the BC Children's Hospital. Visitors can stroll through the trees from mid-November through January.
Butchart Gardens Magic of Christmas More Info
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Dec 01 to Jan 06 With strolling carolers, a brass band, and more than 30,000 lights, this annual holiday festival is Victoria's largest public Christmas celebration. There is also an open skating rink and a 12 days of Christmas display. With kids entertainment, this event offers something for the whole family.
Victoria Chocolate Fest More Info
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TBA This annual event is a delicious day of everything chocolate. With demonstrations, workshops, exhibits, door prizes, samples, and more, Chocolate Fest is a fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Victoria. Enjoy a night of entertainment while helping to support one of Victoria's most important organizations.
Victoria Highland Games & Celtic Festival More Info
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TBA Celebrating Scottish culture, this event offers fun for the whole family including a sheep dog herding competition, bag pipes, tug-of-war, highland dancing and music. There are also traditional Scottish competitions, such as the caber toss, stone throw and keg toss. Address: Blanshard St. and Finlayson St. Victoria BC Tel: 1 250 598-0120
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Selkirk Waterfront Festival + My Favorites
TBA This family event is is a festival full of performances, workshops, food, cultural performances and more. It is held annually by the Burnside Gorge Community Association. It takes place on the Selkirk Waterfront. Hours are 10am to 3pm.
ICC Local Food Festival: Defending Our Backyard More Info
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TBA This event celebrates local food grown in Vancouver Island's own backyard. It is an educational festival designed to showcase local producers and chefs. There are food demos and samples and include West coast style pig roast, pizza spinning and baking, markets silent auctions, oyster shuckingn more. It is held at Fort Rodd Hill.
Fort Rodd Hill Address: 603 Fort Rodd Hill Road Victoria BC CAN V9C 2W8
Uno Festival of Solo Performance More Info
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TBA A festival dedicated to one-person shows, the Uno Festival invites performers to submit their documentation for consideration. Bringing new and known artists to Victoria, this festival will entertain the whole family. Address: Various Locations Victoria BC Tel: 1 250 383-2663
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Annual Oak Bay Tea Party More Info
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Jun 05 to Jun 06 The festival brings fun for the community and raises funds for the needy. Each year there is a bathtub race, an air show, a raffle, a parade, and more. People from all over the island come down to Victoria for this weekend each year to enjoy the festivities and warm weather beside the sea. Address: Oak Bay Victoria BC
Rivers and Oceans Day Festival + My Favorites
TBA Taking place in Esquimalt Gorge Park, this family event is an educational festival that encourages ocean interaction. There are opportunities to learn about the ocean through various educational activities, crafts and touch tanks. The event is free and takes place from 1pm-4pm. Tel: 1 250 412-8511
Rivers and Oceans Day Festival + My Favorites
TBA Taking place in Esquimalt Gorge Park, this family event is an educational festival that encourages ocean interaction. There are opportunities to learn about the ocean through various educational activities, crafts and touch tanks. The event is free and takes place from 1pm-4pm. Tel: 1 250 412-8511
Buccaneer Days More Info
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TBA This annual event takes place in Esquimalt and celebrates the municipality's seafaring history. It features a parade, carnival rides, pancake breakfast, market stalls and an Saturday night dance. A BBQ takes place on the Friday. It all goes down at the Archie Browning Sports Centre and Bullen Park. Address: 1151 Esquimalt Road Esquimalt BC Tel: 1 250 386-4768
Star Shuck: Annual BC Wine and Oyster Fest More Info
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TBA This evening event brings the best of local wine and ales along with barbequed oysters and seafood. For dessert, enjoy a chocolate fondue. It is held by the Coast Victoria Harbourside Hotel & Marina and proceeds go toward the Greater Victoria Eldercare Foundation.
Heritage Day at Beacon Hill Park + My Favorites
TBA Enjoy the outdoors at Beacon Hill Park and celerate Canada's diversity of cultures. There will be performances Veselka, Victoria's Ukrainian dance association. It runs from 1:30 to 8pm. Admission is free.
Annual Afro-Carib Carnival More Info
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TBA This free event features Afro-Caribbean music, food and fahions. There are market stalls and live performances all held at the Selkirk Waterfront. Address: 2940 Jutland Road Victoria BC Tel: 1 250 727-6454
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Annual Father's Day Ceilidh in the Park + My Favorites
TBA Take pop to this afternoon Ceilidh at Beacon Hill Park and enjoy Celtic music, fiddlers and singing. This kitchen party takes place at the Cameron Bandshell from 1:30 to 3:45pm.
Solstice Festival for the Folk + My Favorites
TBA All are welcome to come and enjoy folk music in downtown Victoria's Market Square. It is organized by the Solstice Cafe.
Solstice Cafe Address: 529 Pandora Ave. Victoria BC CAN V8W 1N5
Market Square Address: 560 Johnson Street Victoria BC Canada V8W 3C6
Annual Canada Day Celebration at the Inner Harbour + My Favorites
TBA Celebrate Canada's birthday in the provincial capital at the parliament buildings downtown! Join hundreds of Victorians at the Inner Harbour on the night of July 1 for a fantastic firework display and refreshments from stands situated throughout the harbour.
Organic Island Festival More Info
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TBA The Organic Islands Festival is an annual expo of sustainability that brings the island's green community together for a weekend of good food and food for thought. The festival features over 100 exhibits, interactive displays, presentations, demos, children's activities and entertainment.
Saanich Strawberry Festival + My Favorites
TBA Taking place at Elk/Beaver Lake Park, families can enjoy a pancake breakfast and day-long live entertainment. Kids can get their faces painted and have pony rides. At 3:00pm enjoy a complimentary dessert of strawberries and ice cream. The whole day is free of charge!
Victoria JazzFest International More Info
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TBA This annual festival features over 275 Canadian and international musicians of various styles of jazz, blues and world music. The 10 day festival occurs at over 12 different indoor and outdoor events in downtown Victoria. Address: Various Locations Victoria BC Tel: 1 250 388-4423
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Victoria Pride More Info
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TBA Come celebrate the island's diversity with the gay pride parade through downtown Victoria. It all culminates at Fisherman's Wharf Park. The festivities commence at 12pm.
Victoria Ska Festival More Info
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TBA From Roots to Reggae this annual music festival takes place at various music venues throughout downtown Victoria. Address: Downtown Victoria BC
TD Canada Trust Moss Street Paint-In More Info
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TBA Every year The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria hosts this impressive event. The gallery invites both renowned and emerging local artists to display their work along Moss Street for more than 30,000 people to enjoy. Those who attend also have the chance to meet and speak with the artists. Address: Moss St Victoria BC Tel: 1 250 384-4101
Luminara Victoria More Info
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TBA People of all ages, cultures and lifestyles gather together to enjoy the Luminara Victoria festival of lanterns. Thousands of colourful handmade lanterns are paraded through parkland to the sounds of acoustic music. Performance artists and dancers are also on hand to add to the spectacle.
VEMF - Victoria Electronic Music Festival More Info
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TBA The Victoria Electronic Music Festival brings together world-class electronic music artists to spin some mind blowing beats in Centennial Square. The Music Production seminar series makes electronic music accessible to the public with demos of drum programming, loop manipulation, bassline essentials and more. This expanded event is still free to the public. Enjoy beer gardens, food vendors, merchants and an after party. Address: Centennial Square Victoria BC
Tango Festival More Info
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TBA Those with a passion for tango and those who want to learn more about this amorous art won't want to miss this three-day event. The festival will feature tango activities, music concerts, lectures and dance performances by international, Canadian and local artists. Performances will be held at Centennial Square, Victoria Arts Connection and the Alix Goolden Hall.
Victoria Dragon Boat Festival More Info
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TBA Stemming from ancient Chinese cultural and spiritual roots, the traditional dragon boat races that comprise the annual Dragon Boat Festival are bright and festive. The contests involve 24 paddlers racing in a 650 metre sprint, dressed in colourful costumes. Tel: 1 250 704-2500
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Showcase in the Square More Info
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TBA Showcase in the Square is an annual arts festival that takes place in Victoria's historic Market Square. The month long event features an outdoor market, free live music and dance performances, outdoor movies and a handful of one-act plays.
Market Square Address: 560 Johnson Street Victoria BC Canada V8W 3C6
Annual Victoria Classic Boat Festival More Info
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TBA About 100 heritage sailing and power boats converge in Victoria's Inner Harbour over the Labour Day weekend. Sailpasts and races provide a colourful spectacle for onlookers.
Victoria Fringe Theatre Festival More Info
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TBA The curtain rises on this alternative theatre festival every August, when for several days, comedians, actors and dancers from around the world flock to Victoria to show their stuff on temporary downtown stages. Address: Various Venues Victoria BC Tel: 1 250 383-2663
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The Great Canadian Beer Festival More Info
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TBA The Great Canadian Beer Festival features a massive selection of beers from over 40 breweries from Canada and the Pacific-western United States. In addition to the beer, there is tons of entertainment and food for guests to enjoy.
Victoria International Improv Festival More Info
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TBA Presented by Victoria's Impromaniacs Theatre Company, the International Improv Festival aims to showcase the talent of local, national and international improvisational theatre companies and performers. The event gives members of the public to see professional improv performers as well as try out their own skills during a free three hour workshop.
Metro Studio Theatre Address: 1411 Quadra Street at Johnson Victoria BC Canada V8W 2L2
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