Emily Carr’s grave is one of the most visited at RBC. Every year, a team of OCS guides visits the graves of many people Emily knew. Emily herself (a.k.a. Molly Raher Newman) will delight us with readings about these people […]
After selling out shows at Edmonton Fringe, Solovela continues its award-winning run at Victoria Fringe starting Friday, August 28! Every show is different, and it's all based on a short interview with an audience member about their life... watch as […]
Learn how to make a delicious apple pie in this hands-on 3-hour workshop! Each participant will make a pie from scratch to take home and enjoy. 🥧 Taking advantage of peak apple season, this workshop features fruit rescued through our […]
Enjoy hit-music with this interactive percussion experience! Sticks and Stone invites you hit, shake and scrape along as you join them in becoming a Percussion Super Hero! Typically reserved for the back of a symphony orchestra, you will be surprised […]
Victoria’s history has been shaped by our island location. Shipping, ship-building, and all kinds of boats were central to life in early Victoria. This Labour Day weekend, celebrate classic boats in the Inner Harbour and then hear “salty tales” in the cemetery! […]
Art has always been a part of the Turtle Island Bioregional Congress. From poetry to illustration; spoken word to movement; installations to concepts, our Arts Council aims to steward and support creative engagement and integration for congress participants. Open Call […]
The City hosts summer concerts at the Cameron Bandshell that run Friday-Monday from June-September. Featuring talented local performers, bringing vibrant, live music to the community. On September 7, catch Heather Ferguson at 1:30pm, bringing her smoldering vocals to the Cameron […]
Fee: $10 Strumalong from 7pm - 9pm Song books available for purchase at the stage for $30 per book First come, first served as seats cannot be reserved. Come early for food and drink at 5:30 - support your neighbourhood […]
The Canadian Club of Victoria 2026-27 season opening speaker is Dr. Michael Prince, PhD. His topical topic: the Place of Alberta in Canada Today
Across Canada people are uniting in a national climate action during the opening of Parliament to call on the Government of Canada to reject new fossil fuel pipelines, uphold its climate commitments, respect Indigenous rights and invest in future generations. […]
Directed by Kathleen MacLean Set in "eighteen hundred and something", three very different women with a preference for 21st-century slang sit in a fort on the banks of the Reddish River, sharing their views on life, love, and that hot […]
Monterey Recreation Centre Open House Wednesday, September 9 | 1:00-2:30 p.m. Garry Oak Room, Monterey Recreation Centre Invite your friends to discover Monterey and the lifestyle enhancing offerings such as 35+ volunteer led clubs and drop-in activities included in the […]
The news is heavy, and that’s intentional. The US regime is trying to inundate us with chaos so we become overwhelmed, tune out, and stop paying attention. Instead of turning away, we’re turning to each other. The People’s Tea, a biweekly, […]
VLAFF presents the 24th Vancouver Latin American Film Festival. The festival features over 70 films, 11 days of cinema, live music, special guests, and an incredible community. Drop by to celebrate bold voices, hear unforgettable stories, and experience the best in cinema […]
Free coin evaluations for the public. Free parking. Admission $2 from 9AM - 3PM, early birds $10 8:30 - 9:00 AM. Free coins for youth! URL: Website: https://evvnt.com/events/?_ev_id=3766414 Date and Time: Saturday, 12 September 2026 at 09:00 - 15:00 Venue […]
Join us in Victoria for a fun filled day exploring urban food gardens. Get inspired by innovative gardening techniques and explore creative spaces- from backyard chickens, buzzing beehives, to fruit trees, aquaponics, greenhouses, boulevard gardens, pollinator havens and so much […]
Saturday, September 12 at 7:00 pm - Church of Truth, 111 Superior Join the Victoria Mexican Circle Association for a celebration of Mexican Independence Day featuring The DieMahler Ensemble, directed by Pablo Diemecke, performing a wonderful selection of Latin music. Tickets: […]
Birdsong is a four-event series exploring the connections between music, birds, listening, and the natural world. Audiences are invited to experience birdsong from different perspectives—from listening to birds in their own habitats to discovering how composers and artists have translated […]
Join Elder Bill Jones, spiritual leader of the Rainforest Flying Squad and the Old-Growth Forest Protectors, and co-author Karen Moe for the launch of their book Listening Once Again to Our Great Mother: The Fairy Creek Blockades and the Life […]
Today’s tour title is the name of award-winning author Kit Pearson’s novel about a fictitious meeting between Emily Carr and Kathleen O’Reilly on a beach one day in 1881, a day in which a comet appears. Kit is a frequent […]
Community Picnic for the LFL Awards on Sunday, September 13th, 3-7pm Members of the public are invited to attend the annual Little Free Library Community Picnic, where the winners of the 2026 GVPN LFL Awards will be announced. Please join […]
Join us September 14th, 2026 at 6:00 PM (Pacific Time) at 312 Main Street, Vancouver for a panel discussion, letter writing, and community building event. The Salish Sea and Fraser River Estuary are facing unprecedented threats. Over the past year, sweeping […]
Welcome to the Congress The eleventh Turtle Island Bioregional Congress builds on five decades of bioregional organizing and ten earlier continental congresses in North America (1984–2009). This 2026 gathering rekindles a tradition of learning in place, celebrating our […]
In this course we will engage with our birthright to communicate with the Voices of Earth. Our human nervous systems developed in a context of deep sensory communication with our more-than-human kin, in coherence and embeddedness with the wild natural […]
An online discussion about major projects, extractive industries, weakened environmental laws, and what the strategies are for intervening. Join us September 16th, 2026 at 6:00 PM (Pacific Time) for an online discussion about major projects and extractive industries, weakened environmental […]
Free presentation by Bob McDonald, former host of CBC's Quirks and Quarks. At Cook Street Village Activity Centre, 380 Cook Street, below mini-roundabout at Southgate. Bring own tea, coffee, water. A donation would be appreciated to help pay the cost […]
Join Elder Bill Jones, spiritual leader of the Rainforest Flying Squad and the Old-Growth Forest Protectors, and co-author Karen Moe for the launch of their book Listening Once Again to Our Great Mother: The Fairy Creek Blockades and the Life […]
About the Event A Commie Bop is an expression of freedom, verve, and solidarity. Share yours with us and let’s bask in the liberating imagination of our city! Sign Up Opens at 6:30 before the event . No advanced online […]
Pamela Walker will share her story of restoring a property through permaculture and preserverance as part of the Ladysmith Saltair Garden Club Speakers’ Series. Thursday, September 17, 7 pm, at the Eagles Hall, 921 1st Ave, Ladysmith, BC.
Join us for a cinematic short film celebrating natural and conservation burial, followed by an interactive speakers panel with voices in land stewardship, family and village centred end of life care and community supported death care. What we choose in […]
The Esquimalt Lantern Festival (ELF) is an annual, all ages, FREE event held at the Esquimalt Gorge Park. Learn more here
Mark your calendars, Fall GoByBike Week is coming September 19-25! We're changing things up a little: 7 days, 7 Celebration Stations, one every day. We’re still putting the final touches on our exact locations, but we can already tell you […]
Saturday, September 19 at 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Clear out your clutter for a cause! Bring your old confidential documents for safe shredding by Record X Press Shredding and support end-of-life care in our community. Join us on Saturday, September 19, […]
Victoria's Ultimate Hobby and Toy Fair September 19 and 20, 2026 Pearkes Arena 3100 Tillicum Road (By Tillicum Mall and Silver City) It's time for the Ultimate Toy Fair!! Loads of vendors with items for sale including action figures, vintage […]
The Repair Café features “Fixers”, local residents with a knack for repairing who are willing to lend their knowledge and show fellow citizens how to carry out repairs. It’s a fun, collaborative environment and all are welcome. You can bring […]
The Vic West Community Association will be running a new Sustainability Fair this September. Discover local vendors making an impact at our green market, join a hands-on compost workshop for kids, refresh your wardrobe at our free community clothing swap, […]
2026 METCHOSIN FALL WITCHES MARKET, Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026 (10am to 4pm) Metchosin Community Hall, 4401 William Head Road, Metchosin Free Admission! Witchy Swag Bags For First 30 Guests Each Day! Ritual Stations and DIY Spell […]
Details: https://victoriaanarchistbookfair.ca/
A joyful evening of amazing entertainment with performers of all ages and abilities, from first-timers to professionals. Admission is free or by donation. Inclusive, family friendly, wheelchair accessible. Refreshments on sale at reasonable prices (including fresh-popped popcorn). Includes original songs, […]
On Sunday, September 20, join us for a relaxed morning ride from the Cordova Bay area to Sidney, following the beautiful Lochside Trail and finishing at our Celebration Station at Tulista Park. It’ll be a fun, family-friendly way to enjoy […]
The Victoria Coalition of Peace and Social Justice is a group of concerned citizens concerned over the growing number of global wars and genocides, Canada's complicity in some of these conflicts and the increasing military spending at the expense of […]
From the 1850s to the early 1900s, 25 different bathing facilities in Victoria allowed users to satisfy their personal hygiene needs, cure their ailments, and enjoy recreation. One could find hot, warm, and cold-water baths, seawater, steam, aromatic, sulphur, medicated, […]
Come and have fun helping to remove ivy, blackberry and a few other non-native invasive plants that are smothering the park. Doing so will allow the native plants to re-establish and thrive, restoring the natural ecosystem. This is a volunteer […]
Join Elder Bill Jones, spiritual leader of the Rainforest Flying Squad and the Old-Growth Forest Protectors, and co-author Karen Moe for the launch of their book Listening Once Again to Our Great Mother: The Fairy Creek Blockades and the Life […]
https://actionnetwork.org/events/river-run-2026 Premier Ford and Prime Minister Carney continue to ignore Grassy Narrows' calls for justice and demands for fair compensation. This rally is a powerful opportunity to show the provincial and federal governments that Grassy Narrows is not alone and […]
Join Elder Bill Jones, spiritual leader of the Rainforest Flying Squad and the Old-Growth Forest Protectors, and co-author Karen Moe for the launch of their book Listening Once Again to Our Great Mother: The Fairy Creek Blockades and the Life […]
Interior Design Show Vancouver 2026 September 24–27, 2026 The must-attend event for West Coast design returns to the Vancouver Convention Centre this September. IDS Vancouver brings together Canada’s leading architects, interior designers, makers, manufacturers and design enthusiasts for four days […]
Join us for a very special folk music concert as part of the James bay united church open house this Friday, September 25! We are calling the concert "around the world in 90 minutes - part 1", and although it […]
We're throwing it back to the decade of boy bands, Beanie Babies, blockbuster video rentals, and questionable fashion choices at this totally rad 90s-themed After Hours event. Whether you spent the decade mastering the Macarena or collecting Pokemon cards, this […]
Step into a whimsical weekend filled with talented makers & mystics, witchy treasures, curious creations and a little unexpected magick around every corner. Free Admission! Swag Bags For First 30 Each Day! Free Spell Stations! Featured Participants: Ali's Mystical WondersArbutus […]
What do you do with a broken toaster or a sweater full of moth holes? Toss it? No way! Bring them to the Repair Cafe, where our fantastic volunteer repair team can assess and more than likely help you get […]
Community Sharing Day, our annual, free fall celebration, is happening on Saturday, September 26 at Welland Community Orchard. Join us for a fun-filled day featuring plenty of fresh fruit, apple pressing, orchard tours, kids' activities, and more!
Join us at Welland Community Orchard to taste heritage apple varieties, sample fresh pressed juice, learn about fruit trees, enjoy fun kids' activities and celebrate the abundance of the season with neighbours and (new) friends! Date and Time: On Sat, […]
Join us at Welland Community Orchard to taste heritage apple varieties, sample fresh pressed juice, learn about fruit trees, enjoy fun kids' activities and celebrate the abundance of the season with neighbours and (new) friends! Parking is limited at the […]
Kelby MacNayr's Swing Rhythm Kings present a swinging night of Swing and New Orleans-inspired jazz featuring al ALL-Star band! Dancers welcome! Saturday, Sept 26th 7 -9 pm 6:30 pm Swing dance lesson $20 suggested donation (but ALL are welcome regardless […]
ArtSpring 7:30PM Saturday September 26th Tickets available HERE Can we take meaningful action on climate change without damaging our economy? Prime Minister Mark Carney's current policies seem to represent a major pivot from his earlier, pre-political concerns about climate change. […]
A Pay What You Want Community Concert with award-winning singer/songwriter Amy Bishop Amy Bishop’s voice is a combination of smooth pavement and rough gravel, with the ability to charm listeners with her sweet tones; yet stun audiences with the ability […]
Join us for Paws on the Dance Floor, a high‑energy fundraiser supporting Cats Cradle Animal Rescue. Victoria’s own Take Cover will deliver a full night of rock covers that keep the dance floor moving. Along with great music, enjoy door […]
Calling all stamp collectors! Build your collection at the Victoria Stamp and Postcard Fair where you'll find dealers who offer stamps, postal history, and other philatelic material for sale. 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, Sandman Hotel, 2852 Douglas Street, Victoria, […]
Two days of culture, flavours, music, art & community are coming to Victoria! September 26 & 27, 2026 11 AM – 7 PM Ship Point, Victoria, BC FREE – Everyone is welcome! Celebrating 15 years of bringing cultures and communities […]
We often look back at the past as a time free of crime, where everyone went about their days in safety. This rosy view will be clouded by today’s tour. A team of storytellers will take us to graves of […]
We start the 2026 season of Play Streets with a welcoming party at the Fernwood Neighbourhood House. Meet new neighbours, and find out about upcoming activities for kids. Did you know Play Streets is part of a world-wide movement to […]
IT'S HALLOWEEN SO GRAB YOUR CREEPIEST COSTUMES AND FREAK THE FUNK OUT WITH US!! Dance in your pants?? EXORCISE IT!! The boys are back in town to help you GET down with all the savory flavory funk, Latin, soul, and […]
We are a tenants union organizing in Victoria, BC, Canada. VicTU is a tenant led, democratic movement, whose members are the highest decision-making body. We are an independent organization and believe that good quality, affordable, accessible, and secure housing is […]
Ride & Reconciliation returns September 30, and we hope you’ll join us as we ride together on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The ride will begin at Songhees Park and finish at our free Bike Valet at Crystal […]
The Victoria Psychic Fair brings you gifted psychics, intuitives, and spiritual readers from across Vancouver Island and beyond. Dive into the mysteries of your soul to discover more about your life purpose, love, relationships, guides, past lives, family, and well […]
On October 1, we invite you to join @ Dr. Jennifer Baumbusch and her team for the launch of Through Their Lens: The Impact of Climate Change on Older Adults' Mental Health. In recognition of International Day of Older Persons, […]
Taking as an inspiration the vocal and instrumental works of late 16th and early 17th century Italian composers such as deWert, Caccini, Kapsberger and d’India, the ensemble Concerto di Margherita presents a fable of an archetypal Lover, caught, like Amaryllis […]
We are so glad that forest defenders in so many communities are standing strong for their communities. Solidarity with all! Comox Valley Date: Oct 4 Time: 1 - 3pm Place: Simms Park, Pavillion, Courtenay Contact: jvanoostdam@yahoo.com, 250-650-5859 qathet (Powell River) […]
The Crisp Festival on beautiful Pender Island is now happening for the sixth year October 2-4th, 2026. All kinds of happenings, free during the day, with ticketed evening concerts. This year sees an experiment happening, a Sunday, October 4th collaboration […]
Fall Family Fest Come join us for an exciting evening packed with family-friendly activities and entertainment! Recommended for children aged 1-7 yrs. Location: Henderson Recreation Centre Date: Friday, October 2, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Event activities will include: - Kindergym […]
Island Vintage Events Monster Mash Halloween Vintage Fair and Makers Market. Saturday October 3rd 2026 Fair 9am-4pm (1 Day event) Da Vinci Centre 195 Bay Street Victoria BC 70 vendors dealing in Vintage, Clothing, MCM Mid Century Modern, Atomic Era, […]
Enjoy chef-inspired soups made from rescued ingredients while supporting food security programs for women, girls, seniors, and families. Soup's On! Turning Rescued Food into Hope Come hungry. Leave inspired. Make a difference - one bowl at a time. Join Soroptimist […]
One Wave Gathering 2026 is back!!Gather your family and friends and join us for PASIFIKA AND INDIGENOUS VOICES: Celebrating Culture, Community, and Climate Resilience.This year is extra special! Alongside a full lineup of live music, cultural art, and inspiring conversations, […]
Relish in the last of summer light as we transition Into autumn's moon gazing ritual. Meet 70+ artists from across the west coast for this one day event! Remember to come HUNGRY SATURDAY O C T O B E R […]
Enjoy the last few days of summer with us ! Meet 70+ artists from across the Island for this one day event as we celebrate the harvest moon. These events are fun and ridiculous ~ with truly unique artists converging […]
Join us for a cinematic short film unveiling a vision for natural and conservation burial, followed by an interactive speakers panel with voices in land stewardship, ceremony and community engaged ecologically centred end-of-life and death care.
Live entertainment for your enjoyment. Feel free to bring in snacks or support the local restaurants. Hotdog and meat pies are available to purchase behind the bar. No outside drinks or containers please. Date and Time: Sat, 03 Oct […]
Join us for Offleashed Victoria! Featuring the cutest Cuddle Lounge full of sweet animal ambassadors to play with, the most thoughtfully curated silent and live auction items, along with delicious food and drinks, live musical entertainment and most importantly you, […]
Old growth forests continue to be logged at a breathtaking rate. Our group, Elders for Ancient Trees, and the other environmental organizations involved in the United We Stand movement, have continued to keep up the pressure on government. We have […]
Old growth and primary forests are non-renewable: once they're logged, they're gone forever. Yet B.C. continues to clearcut roughly 100 soccer fields of old growth every single day, five years after promising a paradigm shift in forest management. Forestry workers […]
Beginning with the Fraser River in 1858, gold rushes shaped BC economically, socially and physically. While most gold-rush prospectors, miners and business people were men, many women were also drawn to BC during these lively times—and not just in ways […]
Join the Awakeneers for an uplifting evening of original folk music. Described as "medicine for the soul" the Awakeneers' repertoire of original music brings a fresh perspective to principles that are common to all spiritual and religious traditions. Through poetic […]
Come and have fun helping to remove ivy, blackberry and a few other non-native invasive plants that are smothering the park. Doing so will allow the native plants to re-establish and thrive, restoring the natural ecosystem. This is a volunteer […]
Join HAT and PEPAKEṈ HÁUTW̱ for a day of ecological restoration supporting the SṈIDȻEȽ Resiliency Project. SṈIDȻEȽ is an important place to the W̱SÁNEĆ peoples. SṈIDȻEȽ means “Place of the Blue Grouse” in SENĆOŦEN and is the first W̱SÁNEĆ village […]
Sing your heart out with the Gay4Choir Autumn session ! Join our sonic queer community for 12 weekly rehearsals culminating in a very gay performance on Dec 14th. What to expect: 12 weekly rehearsals starting Monday Sept 14th at 6:30-8:30pm. PLUS the […]
The Victoria Arion Male Choir: Tradition and Community About the Choir The Victoria Arion Male Choir represents one of the newest additions to the vibrant choral scene in Victoria, BC. Formed in the summer of 2018, the choir is the […]
Fee: $10 Strumalong from 7pm - 9pm Song books available for purchase at the stage for $30 per book First come, first served as seats cannot be reserved. Come early for food and drink at 5:30 - support your neighbourhood […]
An Esquimalt All-Candidates Meeting/Debate will be held Monday, October 5, from 7-9 pm, at Esquimalt United Church, located at the corner of Lyall and Admirals. The debate will be recorded and made public after October 6th at CreativelyUnited.org This event is […]
Free, four-part workshop series on building a stronger, more connected, and better prepared community. Tuesdays, 3:30-5:30 pm, in person, Fernwood Community Centre, 1240 Gladstone Ave., Victoria, BC Basic Emergency Preparedness - September 15 Mapping your Resilience - September 29 Emergency Preparedness Planning - October 13, […]
Forestry panel to hear from experts about better forest practices: Mike Morris, former MLA and BC Solicitor General and Public Safety Minister, Dr. Younes Alila, P.Eng., Professor of Hydrology Faculty of Forestry, UBC, and Dr. Kasey Moran, local ecologist focused on […]
Where policy meets climate action. Turning climate ambition into institutional action takes more than good policy ideas. It takes understanding where power sits, how coalitions get built, and what makes policy move or stall. UVic's micro-certificate in Politics, Policy and […]
Preparing for climate change starts with people. Re.Climate’s PREPARE Framework shows communicators how to build agency, care and trust with their audiences the three conditions that turn climate concern into community action. Canada’s Changing Climate 2026 report outlines what is […]
From the Royal BC Museum, BC’s Marvellous Mushrooms explores the science and practical uses of mushrooms in British Columbia. The exhibition highlights some of the province’s 3,400 known species, including familiar, unusual, delicious, and deadly varieties, and examines their roles […]
As the environmental crisis accelerates, artists around the world are responding with urgency, insight and vision. Future Geographies: Art in the Century of Climate Change is the first major exhibition in Canada to examine the intersection of the climate crisis […]
Sooke Fall Fair and Sooke Region Museum are joining forces to host The Great Gourd Showdown! 2pm – drop off your gourds, squashes and pumpkins 3:30pm – The Great Weigh Off 4:45pm – Rosettes and Ribbons presented Bring us your […]
Carl Lowenberger, entomologist extraordinaire, will talk about which mosquito species exist in BC, why they bite people, their contribution to our local ecosystem, and concerns regarding tropical mosquitoes moving north to BC due to climate change. And why some […]
If you enjoy uplifting and inspiring poetry then you’ll feel right at home here! We meet at 7 PM for 90 minutes in the Grace Lutheran Church, 1273 Fort St., on the 2 nd Thursday of every month. We reflect […]
All-candidates forums for mayor and council on October 1st and 8th will be moderated by award-winning journalist Richard Zussman. All-candidates forum for Oak Bay school trustee on October 13th will be moderated by Charley Beresford, former chair of the Greater Victoria […]
"Journey back in time at Ross Bay Villa Historic House Museum, a volunteer-led museum and restoration project located in Fairfield. On Thursdays and Fridays at 11AM and 1PM, or Saturdays at 2PM, walk down the path past heritage apple […]