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Victoria's 2018 Festivals and Outdoor Events Guide - City of Victoria
Victoria’s 2018 Festivals and Outdoor Events Guide
Victoria's 2018 Festivals and Outdoor Events Guide - City of Victoria
Greetings from
Mayor Lisa Helps

            Welcome to CityVibe 2018, your guide to
            events and activities happening around
            our beautiful city. This year brings another
            action-packed season of arts, culture and
            entertainment for audiences of all ages.
            With new programs and many returning
            favourites, there is something for everyone
            inside these pages.

            Victoria is home to a wealth of amazing,
            talented people. Through their inspiration
            and dedication, residents and visitors have
            so many opportunities to come together
            and celebrate arts and culture in our Capital
            City. The City of Victoria is committed to
            fostering this incredible talent, and many
            of the events listed in this guide have been
            supported through our Festival Investment
            Grant program.

            Whether you’re looking for information on
            a free outdoor performance at Beacon Hill
            Park or Centennial Square, or one of our
            many community markets, CityVibe will
            help you navigate what’s happening around
            the city this year. I hope you will enjoy, and
            share in some of the events that make our
            city so wonderful and unique!

            Mayor
            City of Victoria
Victoria's 2018 Festivals and Outdoor Events Guide - City of Victoria
The City of Victoria recognizes the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations in whose traditional territories we live
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                                                                 Table of Contents

CityVibe is an annual                      Festivals
publication that                              May.................................................... 3
showcases spectacular
                                              June................................................... 4
City-sponsored and
community-based                               July..................................................... 5
free events, summer                           August................................................ 7
festivals, arts and
cultural activities, and                      September......................................... 8
public markets that take
place in the Capital City.                 Map
Many of the festivals and                     ......................................................... 11
events showcased are
recipients of the City of                  Centennial Square
Victoria’s 2018 Festival                      Lunchtime Concerts........................ 12
Investment Grant. Over
                                              Programs......................................... 13
the past 19 years, the
City has awarded close                        Eventide Music Series..................... 14
to $4 million to local
non-profit arts and                        Beacon Hill Park
culture organizations.                        Cameron Bandshell Concerts.......... 15
                                              Programs......................................... 17
                                              Folk Music Series............................. 18

                                           Markets
                                              ......................................................... 19

                                           Galleries/Museums
                                              ......................................................... 20

                        Artwork by Luke Ramsey, City of Victoria Artist in Residence

All content in this guide is distributed as information only, is correct at the time of publishing and is subject
to change without notice. The City of Victoria disclaims all responsibility and all liability you might incur as
a result of the information being inaccurate or incomplete in any way, and for any reason.

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Victoria's 2018 Festivals and Outdoor Events Guide - City of Victoria
Festivals and events contribute to a community’s
    well-being, economic health and vibrancy. The
    City of Victoria places the pursuit of arts, culture
    and tourism opportunities as a primary objective
    to strengthen its downtown and enhance livability.

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May

UNO Fest
May 9 – 19
Intrepid Theatre Club (1609 Blanshard Street),

                                                                                         Festivals
Metro Studio Theatre (1411 Quadra Street) and
various downtown locations
250.383.2663 | intrepidtheatre.com

Pretty Good Not Bad
May 17 – 20
Various downtown locations
prettygoodnotbad.ca

Clan Torchlight Ceremony
May 19 | 8 p.m.
BC Legislature lawn
250.598.0120 | victoriahighlandgames.com

Festival of Bands
May 19 – 20
Cameron Bandshell in Beacon Hill Park,
BC Legislature lawn and Inner Harbour
250.382.3111 | gvfsvic@gmail.com | gvfs.ca

Victoria Highland Games and Celtic Festival
May 19 – 21 | 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Topaz Park (3000 Glasgow Avenue)
250.598.0120 | victoriahighlandgames.com

                          Parade of Bands and Drum Battle
                          May 20 | 2 – 5 p.m.
                          BC Legislature lawn
                          250.382.3111 | gvfsvic@gmail.com | gvfs.ca

                          120th Victoria Day Parade
                          May 21 | 9 a.m. – Noon
                          Douglas Street (from Finlayson to Humboldt Street)
                          250.382.3111 | gvfsvic@gmail.com | gvfs.ca

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May + June

                                                  Celebration Square
                                                  May 21 | 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
                                                  Centennial Square
Festivals

                                                  250.382.3111
                                                  gvfsvic@gmail.com | gvfs.ca

                                                  Victoria Day Block Party
                                                  May 21 | Noon – 5 p.m.
                                                  Humboldt Street (between Douglas
                                                  and Government Streets)
                                                  250.385.4222 | rmeyer@mmbc.bc.ca
                                                  mmbc.bc.ca/events

                The Family Theatre Festival
                June 9 – 10 | 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
                The Belfry Theatre and Fernwood Square (1291 Gladstone Avenue)
                250.383.8124 | misha@kaleidoscope.bc.ca | kaleidoscope.bc.ca

                World Oceans Day
                June 11 | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
                Fisherman’s Wharf
                tticha@gvha.ca | gvha.ca

                Race to Alaska
                June 15 – 17
                Whitehall Rowing (85 Dallas Road) and Inner Harbour
                megaphone@r2ak.com | r2ak.com

                Car Free YYJ
                June 17 | 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
                Douglas Street (from Chatham/Caledonia to Courtney Street)
                info@atomiqueproductions.com | carfreeyyj.ca

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June + July

                                 OUTstages
                                 June 19 – 24
                                 Intrepid Theatre Club (1609 Blanshard Street)

                                                                                                Festivals
                                 and Metro Studio Theatre (1411 Quadra Street)
                                 250.383.2663 | intrepidtheatre.com

                                 Victoria Ska and Reggae Festival XIX
                                 June 20 – 24
                                 Ship Point, Capital Ballroom (858 Yates Street),
                                 Upstairs Cabaret (15 Bastion Square),
                                 Lucky Bar (517 Yates Street), and V-Lounge
                                 (3366 Douglas Street)
                                 blake@victoriaskafest.ca | victoriaskafest.ca

                                 Moodswing in the Park
                                 June 21 | 7 – 9 p.m.
                                 Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park
                                 250.592.5114 | info@friendsofmusic.ca
                                 friendsofmusic.ca

Victoria Aboriginal Cultural Festival
June 21 – 23
Royal BC Museum Plaza (675 Belleville Street)
aboriginalbc.com

Rendez-Vous Victoria – la fête de la francophonie
June 21 – 24 | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Market Square
250.388.7350 | culturel@francocentre.com
francocentre.com

TD Victoria International JazzFest
June 22 – July 1
Centennial Square and various downtown locations
250.388.4423 | jazzvictoria.ca

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June + July

                23rd Annual FernFest
                June 22 | 5 – 10 p.m., June 23 | 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.
                Fernwood Square
Festivals

                250.381.1552 | fernfest@fernwoodnrg.ca
                http://fernwoodnrg.ca/events-directory/fernfest/

                8th Annual Vintage Summer Fair
                June 22 | 4 – 9 p.m., June 23 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
                Da Vinci Centre (195 Bay Street)
                250.818.9985 | vintagefair@shaw.ca | vintagefairvictoria.com

                                                        Victoria Celebrates Canada Day
                                                        July 1
                                                        Inner Harbour
                                                        culture@victoria.ca
                                                        canadadayvictoria.ca

                                                        Wonderment Series
                                                        July 1 | 2 – 6 p.m.
                                                        Beacon Hill Park (at Cook Street
                                                        and Dallas Road)
                                                        236.882.2326 | gcems@gcems.ca
                                                        gcems.ca

                                                        Victoria Pride Week
                                                        July 1 – 8
                                                        Various downtown locations
                                                        info@victoriapridesociety.org
                                                        victoriapridesociety.org

                                                        SKAMpede
                                                        July 13 – 15
                                                        Galloping Goose Trail
                                                        (360 Harbour Road)
                                                        250.386.7526 | info@skam.ca | skam.ca

                12th Annual Festival Mexicano
                July 14 – 15 | Noon – 5 p.m.
                Centennial Square
                250.213.9366 | victoriamexicancanadian.org

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July + August

Vegtoria – Victoria’s Veg Fest
July 21 | 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Centennial Square

                                                                                              Festivals
250.216.0562 | info@vancouverislandvegan.com

TD Art Gallery Paint-In
July 21 | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., with live music until 9 p.m.
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria (1040 Moss Street) and Moss Street
(between Fort Street and Dallas Road)
250.384.4171 | aggv.ca/td-art-gallery-paint

Victoria Flamenco Festival
July 26 – 29
Centennial Square, Cameron Bandshell in Beacon Hill Park
and various downtown locations
flamencoisla@gmail.com | victoriaflamencofestival.com

Victoria Bicycle Music Festival
July 29 | 1 – 6 p.m.
Topaz Park and Stadacona Park
victoriabicyclemusicfestival@gmail.com
vicbikemusicfest.ca

Free-B Film Festival
Fridays and Saturdays in August | 9 p.m.
Various downtown locations
250.389.0444
communications@victoriafilmfestival.com
freebfilmfest.com

Victoria Symphony Splash
August 5 | 1 – 10 p.m.
Inner Harbour
250.385.6515
boxoffice@victoriasymphony.ca | victoriasymphony.ca

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August + September

                                                 Wonderment Series
                                                 August 5 | 2 – 6 p.m.
                                                 Banfield Park
Festivals

                                                 236.882.2326 | gcems@gcems.ca | gcems.ca

                                                 Victoria Dragon Boat Festival
                                                 August 10 – 12 | 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
                                                 Ship Point
                                                 778.432.3472 | info@victoriadragonboat.com
                                                 victoriadragonboat.com

                India Mela
                August 10 | 1 – 6 p.m.
                August 11 | Noon – 7 p.m.
                August 12 | 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
                Centennial Square
                250.883.5571 | iccavictoria.com

                Pet-A-Palooza
                August 18 – 19 | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
                St. Ann’s Academy (835 Humboldt Street)
                250.217.0799 | info@petapaloozawest.com
                petapaloozawest.com

                Victoria Fringe Theatre Festival
                August 22 – Sept 2
                Centennial Square, Market Square
                and various downtown locations
                250.383.2663 | victoriafringe.com

                Integrate Arts Festival
                August 24 – 26
                Various downtown locations
                info@integratearts.ca | integratearts.ca

                Downtown Victoria Buskers Festival
                August 30 – Sept 3
                Various downtown locations
                250.940.2199 | victoriabuskers.ca

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August + September

Victoria Classic Boat Festival
August 31 – Sept 2 | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Inner Harbour

                                                                                            Festivals
250.385.4222 | rmeyer@mmbc.bc.ca
mmbc.bc.ca/events

Vancouver Island Blues Bash
September 1 – 3
Ship Point
250.388.4423 | jazzvictoria.ca/blues-bash

One Wave Gathering
September 8 – 9 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
250.381.4131 | deputy@pacificpeoplespartnership.org
Pacificpeoplespartnership.org

Caravan Stage – Nomadic Tempest
Sept 11 – 16 | 8:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Parking lot at the foot of Fort and Wharf Streets
604.505.6541 | caravanstage@yahoo.com | caravanstage.org

                                    Rifflandia Festival
                                    Sept 13 – 16
                                    Various downtown locations
                                    info@rifflandia.com | rifflandia.com

                                    6th Annual Vintage Expo
                                    Sept 21 | 4 – 10 p.m.
                                    Sept 22 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
                                    Crystal Garden
                                    250.818.9985 | vintagefair@shaw.ca
                                    vintagefairvictoria.com

                                    Victoria Festival of Authors
                                    Sept 26 – 30
                                    Various downtown locations
                                    info@victoriafestivalofauthors.ca
                                    victoriafestivalofauthors.ca

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Centennial Square Programs
                         Lunchtime Concerts
                         Tuesday – Thursday | Noon –1 p.m.
Centennial Square

                         Free lunchtime music series

                     July                                            August
                       Fall Fair Car	Indie-Rock
                     3	                                               Symphony in the Summer
                                                                     1	
                                                                     		                      Symphony
                       Downtown Mischief	Funky Meeting
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                                                                       Symphony in the Summer
                                                                     2	
                       Man Made Lake	Indie-Rock
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                                                                     		                      Symphony
                        Lester Quitzau Trio	Roots/Blues
                     10	
                                                                       Blue Moon Marquee	Swing and Jazz
                                                                     7	
                        Kikeyambay	
                     11	          Traditional Dancing/
                                                                       Tight Hair	Disco
                                                                     8	
                     		                                   Drumming
                                                           9	Phonosonics	         Roots Reggae
                        Bousada	
                     12	                       Electronic
                                                              Grapefruit is Impossible	Jazz/
                                                           14	
                        Dylan Stone & His Band	Folk-Rock
                     17	
                                                                     		                            Hip Hop
                        Neon Feline	Electro Pop
                     18	
                                                                        Buc̆an Buc̆an	Balkan Brass Band
                                                                     15	
                        Hank Angel and his Island Devils
                     19	
                     		                                                Spacetapes	
                                                                     16	          Indie Rock
                                                Jump Blues
                                                                     21	The County Line
                     24	The Leg Up Program	R&B Orchestra
                                                                     		                 Modern Country/Pop
                     25	Capital City Syncopators
                          	                                         22	Lost Octave	West Coast Rock
                                          Prohibition-Era Swing
                                                                     23	Bel	
                                                                             Folk
                     26	The Nick La Riviere Band	R&B
                                                          28	Pacific Edge Chorus
                     31	Symphony in the Summer
                                                          		                  Choral A Cappella
                          	                     Symphony
                                                          29	Straw Dogs	Rock
                                                                     30	Buskers Festival	Variety

                                                                     September
                                                                       Scars and Scarves	Psych/Shoegaze
                                                                     4	
                                                                       Genevieve and the Wild Sundays
                                                                     5	
                                                                     		                       Folk/Roots

                                                                       Wise Child	Indie-Rock
                                                                     6	

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Centennial Square Programs
(All FREE events)
Crafternoons in the Square

                                                                                            Centennial Square
2nd Tuesday of each month | 5:15 – 6:15 p.m.
June 12, July 10, August 14, September 11
A hands-on crafternoon where you will learn how to craft a beautiful fresh floral
crown. All supplies are included in addition to a complimentary sparkling water
and a sweet treat. Space and supplies are limited, so make sure you arrive early
to secure your spot.

Board Games in the Square
Sundays | 1 – 5 p.m.
June 3 – Sept 2
Chess and scrabble in the Square

                            Latin Sundays
                            Sundays | 4 – 7 p.m. | June 3, 10, 17, July 22,
                            August 5, 19, 26
                            A beginners’ Latin dance lesson followed by a social
                            dance to live music performances and DJ selections.

                            Ballroom Dancing in the Square
                            Mondays | 7 – 9:30 p.m. | July 9, 16, 23, 30,
                            August 6, 13, 20
                            A beginners’ ballroom dance lesson followed
                            by a social dance performed by a live band.

                            Garden City Harmony
                            Mondays | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | June 4 – 18
                            Sing pop, indie, folk and rock songs in simple
                            two, three, or four-part harmonies. No auditions
                            or previous choir experience needed.

                            Argentine Tango
                            Saturdays | 6:30 – 9 p.m. | July 28 and August 25
                            Learn the Argentine Tango with a beginner
                            lesson and a social dance to follow.

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Eventide Music Series
                    Centennial Square
Centennial Square

                         Eventide Music Series
                         Thursday Nights | 6 – 9 p.m.
                         Centennial Square
                         eventidevictoria.com

                                              Free live music in Centennial Square every Thursday night all
                                              summer! This series features an eclectic mix of artists from
                                              Victoria’s independent music scene plus some touring artists
                                              thrown in the mix. Food trucks and a licenced beverage area
                                              complement these all-ages outdoor events from 6 – 9 p.m.
                                              every Thursday night in Centennial Square.

                         July 5	CFUV presents a night of contemporary Indigenous performance.

                         July 12	An evening of indie rock with Versing, Sure, Vague, and more.

                         July 19	Audio Growth presents Misc. Friend, Neru, Bob Le Head,
                                   and Johnny Graves.

                         July 26	Copper Owl and fifty fifty arts collective presents Koban,
                                   Wire Spine, Ivory Towers, and Makara.

                         August 2	Holy Smokes presents a night of collective betterment
                                    with Bad Hoo and more.

                         August 9	Pretty Good Not Bad presents New Fries and more.

                                     I Metal Festival Society presents Anciients,
                         August 16 V
                                    Buzzard, Dead Quiet, and Under the Mountain.

                         August 23	CFUV presents the Eventide finale!

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Cameron Bandshell
Beacon Hill Park
  Free Concerts in the Park
  Friday – Monday | 1:30 – 3:20 p.m.

                                                                                        Beacon Hill Park
  June

     The Naden Band	Concert Band
  29	
     Greater Victoria Concert Band	Concert Band
  30	

  July

    The Stomp Club	Dixie Swing
  6	
    The Choir and the Chorus	Pop
  7	
    Slim Sandy and the Hillbilly Boppers	Swing-a-Billy
  8	
    Lola Parks	Soul Folk
  9	
     Unfaithful Servants	Bluegrass Folk
  13	
     Tree Top Trio	Old Time Swing
  14	
     Stephanie Greaves and
  15	
  		 Darcy Phillips	A little bit of everything
     Bill Johnson	Roots and Blues
  16	
     Jordan Hanson	World Beat
  20	
     Commodores Big Band	Big Band Swing
  21	
     Craig Henderson Trio	Easy Listening
  22	
     The Radcliffes	Classic Pop and Rock
  23	
     Flamenco Festival	Flamenco
  27	
     The Klez	Klezmer
  28	
     Cookeilidh	
  29	          Celtic

     Ivonne Hernandez	Fiddle
  30	

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Cameron Bandshell
                   Beacon Hill Park
                            August
Beacon Hill Park

                              Victoria Guitar Society	Classical Guitar
                            3	
                              Daniel Cook and the Radiators	West Coast Roots
                            4	
                              Lust Life Jazz Band	Jazz
                            5	
                              Black Angus	West Coast Celtic
                            6	
                               Albert Head Cadet Band	Concert Band
                            10	
                               Chris Millington Trio	Jazz
                            11	
                               Edie Daponte Quartet	World and Jazz
                            12	
                               Jill Cooper	Indie Rock
                            13	
                               Alfons Fear and Aaron Watson	Swing
                            17	
                               Rueda	
                            18	     Flamenco

                               Westshore Community Concert Band	Concert Wind Band
                            19	
                               Trio Swing Futur	Parisian Gypsy Swing
                            20	
                               High Notes Flute Choir	Classical
                            24	
                               Susannah Adams Quartet	Vocal Jazz
                            25	
                               Miranda Sage	Blues and Swing
                            26	
                               Eryn Sharpe Trio	Jazz/Pop
                            27	
                               Oliver Swain	Folk Noir
                            31	

                                                 September

                                                 1		Bayside Big Band	Big Band Swing
                                                 2		Yiddish Columbia
                                                 		 State Orchestra	Klezmer Swing
                                                 3		Cold Cut Combo	Gypsy Jazz

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Cameron Bandshell
                                                 Beacon Hill Park

(All FREE events)

                                                                                             Beacon Hill Park
Children’s Programming
Wednesdays | 11 a.m. – Noon | July 11 – August 22
Head to Beacon Hill Park for free children’s programming on Wednesdays
in July and August.
    July 11       
                  Little Red Riding Hood by Canada’s
                  Maple Leaf Ballet Society
    July 18       Magic and More with Paul and Shayne
    July 25       Come Draw with Artist in Residence Luke Ramsey
    August 1      Over the Moon Puppets
    August 8      A Visit from the Royal BC Museum
    August 15     Anne Glover's Story Time
    August 22     The Purple Pirate

Argentine Tango in the Park
Sundays | 6 – 9 p.m. | July 8 – August 26
Come with or without a partner and get
ready to dance at this free social dance
in Beacon Hill Park.

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Cameron Bandshell
                   Beacon Hill Park

                            (All FREE events)
Beacon Hill Park

                            Folk Music Evening Series
                            Tuesdays | 6 – 8 p.m.

                            July
                              6 p.m.	Luke Wallace
                            3	
                             7 p.m.	Aerialists
                            	

                               6 p.m. 	Adam Bay
                            10	
                             7 p.m.	Scotty Hills Band
                            	

                               6 p.m.	Lo Waight and the Rattlesnakes
                            17	
                             7 p.m.	Twin Bandit
                            	

                               6 p.m.	Nick Mintenko
                            24	
                             7 p.m.	Evan Cheadle
                            	

                               6 p.m.	Flint & Feather
                            31	
                             7 p.m.	Quinn Bachand’s Brishen
                            	

                            August
                              6 p.m.	Clayton & Joelle
                            7	
                             7 p.m.	Citizen Jane
                            	

                               6 p.m.	Claire Coupland
                            14	
                             7 p.m.	Dug Nugget
                            	

                               6 p.m. 	Alexandria Maillot
                            21	
                             7 p.m.	Half Moon Shine
                            	

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Markets
               James Bay Market
               May – September | Saturdays | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
               Corner of Menzies and Superior in James Bay
               250.381.5323 | info@jamesbaymarket.com
               jamesbaymarket.com

                                                                                           Markets
               Ship Point Night Market
               July – September
               Fridays | 6 – 10:30 p.m.
               Saturdays | 10:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
               Holiday Weekends | Fridays 6 p.m. – Mondays 4 p.m.
               Ship Point Pier
               tticha@gvha.ca | gvha.ca

 The Breakwater Barge
 May – September | Fridays | 5 – 9 p.m.
 Ogden Point Barge
 deannayoungpromotions@gmail.com | gvha.ca

 Market on the Pier
 May – September | Thursdays | 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
 Fridays and Saturdays | 6 – 11 p.m.
 Ogden Point, Pier B
 250.727.5989 | deannayoungpromotions@gmail.com

 Moss Street Market
 May – October | Saturdays | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
 Corner of Moss Street and Fairfield Road
 info@mossstreetmarket.com | mossstreetmarket.com

 Bastion Square Market
 April – September | Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays | 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
 Sundays | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
 Bastion Square
 bastionsquare.ca | bastionsquareom@gmail.com

 Oaklands Sunset Market
 June 27 – August 29 | Wednesdays | 4:30 – 8:30 p.m.
 Oaklands Community Centre
 250.370.9101 | markets@oaklandsca.com | oaklandscommunitycentre.com

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Galleries                              Museums
                         Art Gallery of Greater                 Canadian Scottish
                         Victoria                               Regimental Museum
                         1040 Moss Street                       715 Bay Street
Museums/Galleries

                         250.384.4171                           canadianscottishregiment.ca
                         visitorservices@aggv.ca
                                                                Craigdarroch Castle
                         aggv.ca
                                                                1050 Joan Crescent
                         fifty fifty arts collective            250.592.5323
                         2516 Douglas Street                    info@thecastle.ca
                                                                thecastle.ca
                         thefiftyfifty.net
                                                           Emily Carr House
                         Legacy Art Gallery                207 Government Street
                         630 Yates Street                  emilycarr.com
                         legacygallery.ca
                                                           Government House
                         Little Fernwood Gallery           1401 Rockland Avenue
                         1923 Fernwood Road                ltgov.bc.ca
                         littlefernwoodgallery.ca          Maritime Museum of BC
                                                           634 Humboldt Street
                         Open Space
                                                           mmbc.bc.ca
                         510 Fort Street
                         250.383.8833                      Miniature World
                         openspace@openspace.ca            649 Humboldt Street
                         openspace.ca                      miniatureworld.com

                                                           National Toy Museum
                         The Robert Bateman Centre
                                                           of Canada
                         Steamship Terminal
                         470 Belleville Street             1410 Broad Street
                         250.940.3630                      Point Ellice House
                         info@batemancentre.org            2616 Pleasant Street
                         batemancentre.org                 pointellicehouse.com

                         West End Gallery                  Royal BC Museum
                         1203 Broad Street                 675 Belleville Street
                         250.388.0009                      royalbcmuseum.bc.ca
                         westendgalleryltd.com

                         Xchanges Gallery
                         6E-2333 Government Street
                         xchangesgallery.org

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Resources
               For more detailed event information, please visit the
               following resources:

                    •   artsvictoria.ca                  •   hellobc.com/victoria
                    •   downtownvictoria.ca/events       •   harbourliving.ca
                    •   tourismvictoria.com/events       •   chatterblock.com
                    •   livevictoria.com                 •   vicnews.com/calendar
                    •   do250.com
                    •   victoriamusicscene.com
                    •   timescolonist.com/events

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