Events
Have you ever wanted to have your pooch in a dog show, but you didn’t think it had the pedigree? Well here is your chance to have your dog shine in the spotlight, with the Best In Show charity dog show. Taking place at the Delta Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa on June 1, 2013, [...]
Vancouver Island’s longest running comic book show, the Victoria Comic Book Expo, returns to the Comfort Inn on June 16. Come and experience the wide and varied universe of comic books. With lots of exhibitors showing their books, there will be 1000s of examples from all eras. From the hottest books of the day to [...]
This most INCREDIBLE annual neighbourhood celebration is rapidly approaching, and it’s happening right in the heart of Fernwood! Are you ready to be a part of the BEST urban block-party in BC? For the 18th year in a row, FernFest will be rocking out with musicians, performers, dancers, food, bikes, artists, magic, and so much [...]
Her Majesty’s Canadian Submarine (HMCS) Victoria arrived at the Canadian Coast Guard Station in James Bay today to begin her inaugural namesake city visit to Victoria, BC. From May 18-20, the submarine’s Commanding Officer, Cmdr. Chris Ellis, and his crew will open his boat to the public. “It’s an honour to represent this city and [...]
Join Vancouver Island chefs, seafood suppliers, industry leaders and food lovers for the first annual Victoria Spot Prawn Festival, a free celebration of seasonal, sustainable seafood on May 26 from 11.00am until 5.00pm. Taking place in and around the historic Roundhouse at Bayview Place, the Festival celebrates many things local, with a focus on selecting [...]
The Archie Browning Sports Centre will be the place to be between June 7 and June 9 as Esquimalt Buccaneer Days takes place, with over 20 community organizations taking part. This family friendly, fun filled weekend will have something for all ages to enjoy. There will be a midway rides and games, a pancake breakfast, [...]
The Chinatown Night Market, after two popular seasons, is returning to the 500 block of Fisgard this summer with 4 different night markets, each with its own unique theme. The theme for the summer’s first night market on June 20th will celebrate the roots of the dragon boat festival and the year of the Water [...]
The 51st year of the always popular Oak Bay Tea Party will take place June 1-2 in 2013. Beginning with the Oak Bay Tea Party Parade on Saturday morning from Windsor Park to Willows Park, the Tea Party is a weekend community celebration of entertainment and fun for the whole family. The Oak Bay Tea [...]
Celebrating Scottish culture, the Victoria Highland Games is the longest running cultural event in the region, stretching back almost 150 years to the founding of our city when Scottish influence was strong in business and culture. The first Games were jointly organized by this Society and the Sir William Wallace Society and held in 1864 [...]
In addition to the weekly Stars and Strollers movies at Silvercity, the Cineplex Odeon in downtown Victoria also has a monthly feature for parents with new babies, called Tinseltots! The next Tinseltots will be today, April 8 at 1.00pm at the Odeon. Call a friend, make it a date, or just come on out and [...]
Win 2 tickets to Sting: Back to Bass (May 31, 2013)
In just a few weeks, Sting will be visiting Victoria’s Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre with his Back to Bass Tour, and one lucky reader of Victoria Explorer can win a pair of tickets to his upcoming show on May 31st! Here’s how to enter the contest: 1. Like us on Facebook and leave a comment on [...]
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