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Annual Oak Bay Tea Party
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Jun 06 to Jun 07
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
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Rivers and Oceans Day Festival
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Jun 07
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
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Jun 07
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
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Jun 12 to Jun 14
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
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Jun 19
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.
- Coast Harbourside Hotel & Marina Victoria Address: 146 Kingston St, Victoria BC V8V 1V4
- Blue Crab Bar and Grill Address: Coast Harbourside Hotel, 146 Kingston St. Victoria BC Canada V8V 1V4
Tel: 1 250 370-5664
Annual Afro-Carib Carnival
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Jun 20 to Jun 21
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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Heritage Day at Beacon Hill Park
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Jun 20
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.
- Beacon Hill Park Address: . Victoria BC
Annual Father's Day Ceilidh in the Park
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Jun 21
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.
- Beacon Hill Park Address: . Victoria BC
Tel: 1 250 361-0548
Solstice Festival for the Folk
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Jun 25 to Jun 27
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
Victoria JazzFest International
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Jun 26 to Jul 05
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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Annual Canada Day Celebration at the Inner Harbour
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Jul 01
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.
- Victoria's Inner Harbour Address: . Victoria BC
Organic Island Festival
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Jul 04 to Jul 05
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.
- Glendale Gardens & Woodland Address: 505 Quayle Rd. Victoria BC CAN V9E 2J7
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Saanich Strawberry Festival
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Jul 05
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!
- Elk / Beaver Lake Regional Park Address: . Victoria BC Canada
Tel: 1 250 475-1775
Victoria Pride
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Jul 05
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
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Jul 08 to Jul 11
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
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Jul 18
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
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Jul 25
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.
- St. Ann's Academy Address: 835 Humboldt Street Victoria BC V8W 1N8
- Beacon Hill Park Address: . Victoria BC
Tel: 1 250 388-4728
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VEMF - Victoria Electronic Music Festival
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Aug 02
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
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Tango Festival
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Aug 07 to Aug 09
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.
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Blethering Place Collector Car Festival
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Aug 16
Between 250 and 300 rare and vintage cars will be on display throughout Oak Bay Ave. An outdoor barbecue and street entertainment will take place throughout the day.
Tel: 1 250 598-1413
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Showcase in the Square
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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
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Sep 04 to Sep 06
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's Inner Harbour Address: . Victoria BC
Shop the Wild Festival
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Oct 03 to Oct 04
This is a free public event with over 50 exhibitors, wild food demos, guided nature walks and musical entertainment.
- Royal Roads University Victoria Address: 2005 Sooke Road Victoria BC V9B 5Y2
Victoria International Improv Festival
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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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Capital Arts Festival
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Postponed until 2010:
A business organized, regional event, showcasing heritage, arts and cultural events by practicing professional artists who live and work in southern Vancouver Island.
Tel: 1 250 383-7914
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Annual Festival of Trees
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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.
- Tea Lobby at the Fairmont Empress Address: 721 Government Street Victoria BC CAN V8W 3M7
Tel: 1 250 380-1527
Christmas at the Butchart Gardens
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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.
- Butchart Gardens and Victoria City Sightseeing Tours Address: . Victoria BC V8X 1W5
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