From jazz to Shakespeare, from pottery workshops to whale-watching cruises, from sand sculpture competitions to trumpeter swan festivals... Choose your adventure - and don't forget your camera!

 

 

October 31, 2012
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1/1-
12/31
Chemainus Festival of Murals
Each year, hundreds of buses & thousands of visitors from all over the world travel to Vancouver Island British Columbia to take in this unique village with its rich historic past & its professional murals & numerous other attractions. It has since gained world-wide acclaim for the integrity & superb artistry of its huge depictions of the town's history with 41 outdoor murals plus carvings & statues. Our murals are a year-round event, so visit any time & enjoy!
Sun
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1/1-
1/1
All Fun Swap and Shop
All Fun Swap and Shop is held at Western Speedway, 2207 Millstream Road in Langford, every Sunday, weather permitting, from 7:00am to 2:00pm. Contact 250-474-4546.
Sun
Tue
1/1-
1/1
Victoria Flea Market
The Victoria Flea Market is a year-round venue held every Sunday from 9am to 2pm, offering fun for the whole family. Up to 50 sellers indoors selling antiques and collectibles, quality designed arts & crafts, retro home furnishings, vintage clothes and textiles, ceramics, bakelite, art and junk from Victoria's glorious past, and recycled bargains. Leonardo DaVinci Hall, 195 Bay Street, corner Wilson Street. Plenty of free parking. Secure bike lock-up. www.victoriafleamarket.com
Mon
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10/1-
11/3
Marie Nagle and Samantha Dickie
Eclectic Gallery is proud to present Marie Nagel and Samantha Dickie! Two fabulous artists in one show! Marie Nagel presents her latest acrylic series "Shorelines" and Samantha Dickie brings her ceramic sculptures in "Installation". Please join us for the opening reception Thursday October 4 from 7-9pm. Eclectic Gallery 2170 Oak Bay Ave Victoria.
Thu
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10/4-
1/27
Envisioning the World: The First Printed Maps
Envisioning the World: The First Printed Maps is a stunning collection of rare maps, dating from the late 1400s, that portray early attempts to come to grips with the shape, size, and nature of the Earth and our solar system. Royal BC Museum, 675 Belleville Street, Victoria. www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/envisioning_the_world/default.aspx
Sat
Sun
10/20-
12/2
For Valour: The Canadian Scottish Regiment
For Valour: The Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary’s) 100 Years of Service in Peace and War. For 100 years the brave men and women of the Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary’s) have answered the call of duty in times of war and peace. To mark the regiment’s Centennial, 100 Years of Service in Peace and War tells the regiment’s story from its earliest days to participation in United Nations peacekeeping and NATO operations. October 20 to December 2, 2012 at Royal BC Museum, 675 Belleville Street, Victoria. www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/for_valour/default.aspx
Wed
Sat
10/31-
11/17
Wingfield's Folly
Chemainus Theatre Festival presents: Wingfield's Folly. October 31 to November 17, 2012. Solo Actor Comedy - Bonus show! In his third year on the farm, Walt pinpoints the source of his economic troubles and embarks on a course which brings him to his most profound crisis to date. Join Walt as he sets up a closed economy, prints his own currency and falls in love. Chemainus Theatre, 9737 Chemainus Road, Chemainus. 1-800-565-7738. www.chemainustheatre.ca.
Wed
Sat
10/31-
11/17
Wingfield's Folly
In his third year on the farm, Walt pinpoints the source of his economic troubles and embarks on a course which brings him to his most profound crisis to date. Join Walt as he sets up a closed economy, prints his own currency and falls in love. Location: Chemainus Theatre