Victoria British Columbia Canada - Special Event Guide

SPECIAL EVENT GUIDE FOR VANCOUVER ISLAND

It has been a difficult task to maintain a schedule of events. Listed below are annual events in Greater Victoria and on Vancouver Island. You will have to check with the event organizers through their web site links to find out exactly when the even is. I am trying to make it easy for you to find events in Greater Victoria and on the Island.

If you have an event and it is an annual event, I will post it to this sight - IF YOU HAVE A WEB SITE TO BACK IT UP WITH INFORMATION. Just send the details to me via email

At the bottom of the list are other web sites that have special events listed. If you maintain an event web site, I would be happy to link to it. Just send me the details by email

Happy hunting.
Ron

Here is another link to Events for this year in the City of Victoria.

CITYVibe - Victoria's Guide to Festivals and Outdoor Events
Looking to celebrate summer in Victoria with family and friends? Get your CITYVibe, your free go-to guide for festivals and outdoor events in the Capital City.

In its second year, this City of Victoria publication showcases festivals and celebrations that are recipients of the City's 2011 Festival Investment Grant. The guide also features Victoria's vibrant public markets, City sponsored concerts and events at the Cameron Bandshell in Beacon Hill Park, and Summer in the Square programming in Centennial Square, next to City Hall.

Watch for CITYVibe in early May in your community newspaper, or pick up a copy at your local library, recreation, community or seniors centre, or at Victoria City Hall.

You can also view CITYVibe online below.

2011 CITYVibe - [PDF 5.3MB]
You can also view the guide by section:

Outdoor Festivals and Events - [PDF 3.7MB]
Stage in the Park (Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park) - [PDF 969KB]
Public Markets - [PDF 1.0MB]
Summer in the Square (Centennial Square, next to Victoria City Hall) - [PDF 701KB]
CITYVibe Map - [PDF 696KB]

Make CITYVibe your guide to summer fun in Victoria! For more information, contact:

Parks, Recreation and Culture Department - 250.361.0388

GO TO THE LINKS AND YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO GET CURRENT DATES:

EVENT	MONTH(S) OF THE YEAR
Chinese New Year Celebration - Victoria	FEBRUARY
Dine Around and Stay In Victoria	FEBRUARY & MARCH

Be A Tourist in your own town- Victoria	EARLY MARCH

From 4 to 7 March 2010, The Société francophone de Victoria present its 13e Festival de la Francophonie Victoria. This year the Festival expands and will be held at Da Vinci Center and the Centennial Square. The 2010 edition promises you the full view and full taste buds. Come enjoy and explore multicultural flavors from around the world!	March 4-7/2010
Vox Humana presents Music for Cherishing featuring Howell’s beloved Requiem and music by Chesnokov, Victoria, Saint-Saëns, and more. April 30th, 7:30pm at St. John the Divine and May 1st, 3pm at St. Barnabas. Tickets $8/$15 at the door. Call (250) 483-4010 or visit www.voxhumanachoir.ca for more info.	April 30 & May 1
Floating Boat Show- Victoria	APRIL
Bastion Square Festival of the Arts - Victoria	APRIL TO SEPTEMBER
Vancouver Island Children's Festival	MAY
Mother's Day Paint-In - West Shore Victoria	MAY
Luxton Pro Rodeo -Luxton	MAY
Fort Rodd Hill Historic Military Encampment - West Shore	MAY
Highland Games -Victoria	MAY
Victoria Toy Show	MAY
Swiftsure International Yacht Race Royal Victoria Yacht Club	LATE MAY
Oak Bay Tea Party-Victoria	EARLY JUNE
Buccaneer Days in Esquimalt-Victoria	EARLY JULY
Canada Day Celebrations- West Shore	JULY
Victoria Pride Celebration	JULY
Ska Festival-Victoria	JULY
Moss Street Paint-In-Victoria	JULY
Stinking Fish Studio Tour -West Shore	JULY AUGUST
Symphony Splash-Victoria	EARLY AUGUST
Dragon Boat Festival -Victoria	MID AUGUST
Saanich Fair-Greater Victoria	EARLY SEPTEMBER
Luxton Fair-West Shore	EARLY SEPTEMBER
Classic Boat Festival -Victoria	LATE AUGUST, EARLY SEPTEMBER
Great Canadian Beer Fest-Victoria	SEPTEMBER
West Shore Studio Tour	LATE SEPTEMBER
Capital Arts Festival-Victoria	OCTOBER
Royal Victoria Marathon	OCTOBER
Esquimalt Arts and Crafts Christmas Sale - 250-389-2278.	NOVEMBER 19
Charles Dickens Christmas Craft Faire - This 3-day juried Faire is held at the Florence Filberg Centre, Courtenay. Janet and Michael Campbell Organizers, (250) 339-9891	Friday, Nov 11, 3pm to 8pm Saturday, Nov 12,10am to 5pm Sunday, Nov 13,10am to 4pm
Magic of Christmas Gift Fair Burnside Gorge Community Centre 9:00am-3:00pm - 250-388-5251 ext 225	November 19
Lighted Ship Parade-Victoria	DECEMBER

OTHER GOOD SOURCES OF EVENT INFORMATION
Vancouver Island Event Directory
Event Calendar - Tourism Victoria
City of Victoria - Event Calendar