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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! |
| November 30, 2012 | ||
| Sun Tue |
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 Tue |
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 |
| Thu Sun |
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 |
| Thu Sat |
11/1- 12/8 |
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Schmooze Productions Presents Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. By the same people that brought you the sold out Full Monty and the sold out Rocky Horror Show! Nanaimo Centre Stage, 25 Victoria Road. 8pm on November 8 to December 1, 2012. www.schmoozeproductions.com |
| Tue Sun |
11/6- 1/27 |
The Navy: A Century in Art The Navy: A Century in Art features 46 works from many of Canada’s leading war artists, depicting naval activities from the First World War to the present day. On tour from the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa, Ontario, where it was presented in 2010 to mark the Centennial of the founding of the Canadian navy. The exhibit shares the legacy of the navy experience as it moves into a new century. November 6, 2012 to January 27, 2013 at Royal BC Museum, 675 Belleville Street, Victoria. www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/the_navy/default.aspx |
| Tue Thu |
11/20- 1/3 |
Bear Wear Visit the best dressed teddy bears in town on display at the Hotel Grand Pacific, 463 Belleville St. Bears are dressed by local businesses & organizations. Vote for your favourite! Bear Wear supports the Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island. |
| Tue Fri |
11/20- 1/4 |
Celebrate-a-Life This annual event offers individuals and families in the community with a unique way to remember their loved ones during the holiday season. Visitors are encouraged to write a tribute card in memory of a loved one to hang on the festive trees, or make a donation to Victoria Hospice. All the tributes will be published in a special Celebrate-A-Life advertisement in the Times Colonist in January. This year, there will be Celebrate-A-Life Trees in three locations during the holiday season. The Hillside Centre (Dec 1 – 12), The Bay Centre (Dec 13 – 28), The Empress Hotel’s Festival of Trees, (Nov 20 – Jan 4). |
| Fri Sun |
11/23- 12/2 |
Christmas Village Craft Fair McLean Mill Christmas Village Craft Fair: Talented artisans have gathered to put on a magnificent display of work, showcased in Port Alberni’s Historic McLean Mill. Nov 23 (4-8pm), Nov 24 (11-8pm), Nov 25 (11-3pm), Nov 30 (4-8pm), Dec 1 (11-8pm), Dec 2nd (11-3pm), 5633 Smith Road, Port Alberni. www.facebook.com/McLeanMillChristmasVillage |
| Sun Sun |
11/25- 12/2 |
Nativity Exhibit The 6th Annual Nativity Exhibit. Open to everyone! No admission fee or donation requested. This is the largest exhibit of Christmas Nativity scenes on Vancouver Island, with over 500 scenes on display, depicting that first Christmas so long ago. The nativities are on loan from families in the local community and are displayed in a quiet and reverent setting to bring out the true spirit of Christmas. All are welcome. Wheelchair accessible. Light refreshments will be served. www.nativityexhibit-sidneybc.com |
| Wed Tue |
11/28- 12/31 |
Duncan City Totem Tour In the winter months you can enjoy a self-guided Duncan City Totem Tour by following the yellow footprints around the downtown core in the city of Duncan. You will experience a wonderful outdoor event by viewing over 40 totem poles, including the world widest one. This is a free event for which you can pick up a map from Duncan Cowichan Visitor center at 361 Trans Canada Highway. In the months of May to September there will be guided totem tours while you learn the wonderful history and meaning of the totems. What a great year-round event. 250-746-4636. |
| Thu Mon |
11/29- 1/7 |
Christmas in Old Town Christmas in Old Town, 10am to 2pm daily until January , 2013. Royal BC Museum, Victoria. |
| Fri Wed |
11/30- 12/19 |
Milner Gardens Christmas Magic Milner Christmas Magic is a family-oriented festival of lights and music at Milner Gardens & Woodland, 2179 West Island Highway, Qualicum Beach. 5pm to 8:30pm, November 30 to December 2, December 7 to 9 and December 14 to 19. Santa will be here! 250-752-6153. www.milnergardens.org |
| Fri | 11/30 | Wine Lounge Launch with Live Jazz Amuse welcomes the Wayne Kozak jazz trio to kick off the launch of the Foch Wine Lounge at Amuse on the Vineyard. Amuse now offers a more casual side with our wine lounge. Come sip a sake martini, wine coctail or savor our local beef burger or Amuse style poutine. Join us this Friday Nov. 30 starting at 6:15 with the live jazz music of the Wayne Kozak Jazz Trio to celebrate the launch of the Foch Wine Lounge at Amuse on the Vineyard, 2915 Cameron Taggart Rd., Cobble Hill. www.amuseonthevineyard.com |
| Fri Sun |
11/30- 12/2 |
A Touch of Saltspring Craft Fair A Touch of Saltspring Craft Fair is the largest attended arts and crafts show on Vancouver Island. Unique and thoughtful gifts. www.atouchofsaltspring.com. Nov 30 to Dec 2. Panorama Recreation Centre, 1885 Forest Drive Park, Saanich, Victoria. |
| Fri Sun |
11/30- 12/2 |
Elegant Threads Elegant Threads is Qualicum Weavers and Spinners Guild's annual show and sale. This year it will be held over 3 days, November 30 to December 2, in Qualicum Beach at Rotary House, located in the downtown area at the corner of Fern and Beach. This event will feature hand-woven, felted and knitted items as well as unique handspun yarns. You can expect to see one of a kind accessories and clothing, items for the home, and whimsical creations. The atmosphere is relaxed and we encourage visitors to take in the demonstrations and chat with the artisans. 250-752-2400. www.qualicumweaversandspinners.blogspot.com |
| Fri Sun |
11/30- 12/30 |
The Gifts of the Magi This timeless holiday love story follows a down-on-their-luck couple who go to great lengths to find the perfect gift for each other. In the spirit of Christmas, they discover that the best gifts come from the heart. Chemainus Theatre, 9737 Chemainus Road, Chemainus. 1-800-565-7738. www.chemainustheatre.ca |
| Fri Mon |
11/30- 4/1 |
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2012 Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2012. Get up close and personal with the fascinating wonders of nature at this year’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2012 exhibition, the results of the 2012 world’s leading nature photography competition organized by the U.K. Natural History Museum. The striking exhibition features 100 large-scale, back-lit photographs in 19 categories, including Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year, Gerald Durrell Award for Endangered Wildlife, World in Our Hands and the Wildlife Photojournalist of the Year Award. November 30, 2012 to April 1, 2013. Royal BC Museum, 675 Belleville Street, Victoria. www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/wpy2012/default.aspx |