Rock out in Rockland at Government House’s Music on the Lawn series. This summer, the lawns of the lieutenantgovernor’s official residence will play host to a free family-friendly concert. On July 19, the soul-funk party band Queenie and the Groove Kings will rock out on the lawn of Government House. On concert days, Government House’s [...]
Now entering its 12th year in a row, Beacon Hill Park will once again play host to the Free-B Film Festival, all thanks to the Victoria Film Festival. Taking place in the Cameron Bandshell in Beacon Hill Park, you will be able to catch some great family friendly movies. Previous years have seen classics such [...]
The Victoria Dragon Boat Festival has been an annual favourite event for paddlers and visitors from all across North America. This year from August 17 to 19, the festival is once again the only Dragon Boat Festival in Canada to take place in a working harbour! If you’ve ever been to this event before, you [...]
From July 20th to July 29th, the streets of downtown Victoria will come alive as what has quickly become one of the world’s most prominent street theatre festivals returns! Performers from Australia, the UK, South America, the US and from across Canada will converge in Victoria for ten days of incredible fun. The Victoria International [...]
For the 6th year, the Mexican Canadian Community Association of Victoria will host Festival Mexicano, a celebration of Latin music, dance, and of course traditional Mexican food. Festivities kick off on July 13th at the Victoria Event Centre with a Mexican dinner and dance at 6.00pm. Festivities continue throughout the weekend on the 14th and [...]
If you’re looking for a way to spend some quality time with Dad this Father’s Day, then consider heading down to the Cameron Bandshell in Beacon Hill Park on June 17 for the 10th annual Ceilidh in the Park. From 1.30pm until 3.30pm, you will be able to enjoy some live musical performances from artists [...]
The Fairfield Artists Studio Tour is now entering its 11th year and has become a well established arts event in Victoria. This year almost 50 artists, many new to the tour, will open their studio doors to the public for the weekend long self guided tour when you can see and buy some wonderful original [...]
Savour the Christmas spirit by experiencing the 2nd Annual Victoria Figgy Pudding Carolling Competition! This “fun and heartwarming event” brings novice and experienced carollers together in an effort to bring “joy to the world” by congregating on popular corners of Victoria’s Downtown core to sing Christmas carols. Carollers will check-in at Bastion Square at 1:00 [...]
If you don’t have any plans yet for the Labour Day long weekend, then you may want to check out the Victoria Classic Boat Festival, running from September 2 to September 4, in downtown Victoria’s beautiful Inner Harbour. What started in the late 1970′s has today grown to a festival showcasing over 100 boats coming [...]
This year is the 10th annual Greek Fest in Victoria! It is being held on Tuesday, August 30th through to Monday, September 5th, 2011 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. each day. The festivities are open to the whole community (and admission is free!), at the Greek Orthodox Church and Community Centre located at 4648 [...]
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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