We operate year-round, with over 30 local, organic farmers and another 140+ crafters, artisans, food and drink vendors, cideries, distillers, brewers, vintners, and more. Stroll the market while listening to live local musicians. Enjoy an amazing hot lunch, or feast […]
JUL 2 - AUG 1 @ Open Space Gallery (510 Fort St.) Hours: Mon - Sat // 12 - 5pm Interactive generative sound and projection exhibition by LES666. Reception Sat Jul 4 // 3-5pm Workshop Sat Jul 11 // 1-3pm […]
The experience of a lifetime! Come relax in the Wildwood Homestead in midst of an old growth forest and perched on Quennell Lake. Single party booking on 104 acres with hiking trails, wildlife (great for birders!), paddling the canoe on […]
Water: Confluence of Mother Tongues is a contemplative meditation on water and the concept of “Becoming Us.” Its a free, immersive public art installation exploring water as language, memory, and connection across cultures. Location: Saanich Municipal Hall (770 Vernon Avenue, […]
The Sooke Fine Arts Show provides the opportunity for the finest artists from Vancouver Island and BC’s coastal islands to showcase and sell their work each summer. The Show is Vancouver Island’s longest-running juried fine art show. It will celebrate […]
To See is to Remember, an extraordinary exhibition by Marlene Howell.Be among the first to experience this powerful collection inspired by the lives, memories, and treasured belongings of Japanese Canadians during the 1940s and early 1950s. Created over two years […]
The Unist’ot’en clan continue to fight against industrial development on their sovereign Yintah. Instead of two work parties, they are doing one extra long one, August 1st until September 7th, and can use help. All skills are welcome but especially: […]
"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 […]
We're collaborating with Food Day Canada, the Island Chefs' Collaborative, and the West Shore Arts Council to celebrate local food and turn local ingredients into a sharing table of international dishes. Bring a dish to share that's inspired by your […]
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 […]
Sing your heart out with the Gay4Choir Pride Festival Chorus! Join our sonic queer community for 5 weekly rehearsals culminating in a joyful performance at the Victoria Pride Festival on July 12th. What to expect: 5 weekly rehearsals starting Monday […]
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 […]
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 […]
JOIN US AT THE LANGFORD LUAU! Ever wanted to escape to the tropics without booking a flight? We are bringing the ultimate summer paradise right to Ryes and Shine this August! Think delicious cocktails, live band, incredible food, and pristine […]
The Native Bee Society of BC, in partnership with the Horticulture Centre of the Pacific, is proud to present Bee Inspired - Art for Conservation, a province-wide art competition and outdoor exhibition celebrating the beauty and importance of British Columbia’s […]
Join us on Sunday, August 9, to enjoy a live performance at our open-air stage. Summer concerts are included with admission or a 12 Month Pass. Come sit on a bench, or bring a blanket and sit on the lawn. […]
Creative Cottage Camp If your kids enjoy visiting the Sooke Region Museum for school tours, they’ll LOVE our summer camp! For 2 weeks, kids will participate in skill-building workshops in the mornings with theatrical and musical activities in the afternoons. […]
The UJAM Summer Concert Series returns to UVic's Phillip T. Young Recital Hall with three nights of exceptional jazz, presented by the UJAM Summer Jazz Workshop, a five day intensive led by some of the finest jazz educators in Victoria. […]
Fresh homegrown tomato season is just around the corner! Come learn the breeding stories of the tomatoes featured in this years’ Citizen Seed Trial, and developed in Canada by independent breeder, Karen Olivier. A search for flavour and short-season tomato […]
Join us on Wednesday, August 12, to enjoy a live performance at our open-air stage. Summer concerts are included with admission or a 12 Month Pass. Come sit on a bench, or bring a blanket and sit on the lawn. […]
Join us in Victoria on International Wolf Day for a dog walk with a purpose - Come and learn more about the importance of BC wolves and the threats they face. Hosted by Pacific Wild, this free, family-friendly event explores the […]
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 […]
In its 20th anniversary year, Flavour Trails is growing! Join us for our 20th Anniversary Peninsula-Wide Festival Weekend, on August 15th and 16th. Celebrate 20 years of local food and agriculture, and explore the experiences offered by our partners across […]
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 […]
Join RAVEN, in partnership with Urban Ink, for the next instalments of our Solastalgia Community Event Series. This series has had so much interest and requests to host in other cities, so to answer that call, the next two sessions […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us on Friday, August 28, to enjoy a live performance at our open-air stage. Summer concerts are included with admission or a 12 Month Pass. Come sit on a bench, or bring a blanket and sit on the lawn. […]
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 […]