We are so excited to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday! Victoria’s Inner Harbour is the place to be on Vancouver Island, as the lawns outside the legislature and Victoria Inner Harbour will host more than 100 performances from a diverse collection of artists and acts, culminating in tonight’s performance from Arkells and Tegan and Sara. Canada…
Summer isn’t the only time worth visiting the Capital Region! While there are festivals and events every weekend and the weather is almost always spectacular, once summer comes to an end the festivities keep on coming. Fall is filled with festivals in South Vancouver Island, from Victoria across the Saanich Peninsula. There are celebrations of…
We are so lucky to have an incredible museum down the street. Yes, you read that right – we’re talking about a museum. A collection of antiques, art, and artifacts from our past, put together in exhibits highlighting everything from the story of our indigenous language and ancestors to colonial history and the gold rush….
From paint-ins and boat races to dance and music festivals, Victoria is a vibrant summer city. The warmer time of year features daily events across the Capital Region and a constant array of festivals every week. Some of our favourites include Jazz Fest (June 23-July 2) hosted just down the street from the Regent, the…
We talked a lot about our Summer Festivals last year, but this year we’re going to start a bit earlier and cover some of the fantastic local events that start happening right outside our doors when Spring arrives. Victoria’s Festival Season is about to begin! May 17-28 we have the 20th anniversary of Uno Fest,…
What are your plans this Halloween? What about this winter? Thanks to the incredible weather we experience in Victoria (at least, by Canadian standards) we are fortunate to have outdoor weather all year long. We also have far fewer rainy days than either Vancouver or Seattle, so we are able to go outside and enjoy…
Canada Day may draw the largest crowds to downtown Victoria, but it’s Symphony Splash that has people staking claim to their seats a day in advance, chaining chairs to public handrails and railings anywhere with a great view of the Inner Harbour. It’s easy to see why, but it’s even easier to see why. One…
“My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me.” – Jim Valvano Happy Father’s Day, Victoria! Today is that special day where everyone takes time to acknowledge the father figures in their lives: the mentors, the supporters, the men who helped to shape each of us into the…
“A mother’s arms are made of tenderness and children sleep soundly in them.” – Victor Hugo Stop what you’re doing, pick up your phone, and call your Mother – because today is Mother’s Day, that day that has a tendency to sneak up on us when we aren’t looking. Today is the day you celebrate…
Once June hits Victoria it doesn’t just mark the official beginning of summer – it also marks the beginning of our incredible festival and event season. Every. Single. Weekend you can find a diverse selection of local events in the capital regional district, from music festivals to farmer’s markets, theatre shows to cultural celebrations, and…
