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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! |
| September 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 |
| Wed Wed |
4/4- 9/19 |
Growing Food in the City Course - Victoria Taking you one step closer to food security. Gaia College, Royal Roads University and Haliburton Farm in Victoria have teamed up to bring you a comprehensive and empowering Growing Food course. Starts April 4, 2012 at Haliburton Farm, 742 Haliburton Road, Victoria. www.gaiacollege.ca/announcing-a-new-partnership.html |
| Thu Sun |
5/17- 9/16 |
Dinosaurs: Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries Royal BC Museum, Victoria: The blockbuster exhibition of the year! Imagine the thrill of discovering something new about a creature that lived millions of years ago. Since the first dinosaur fossil was identified almost 200 years ago, people have wondered how these fascinating animals lived, moved and behaved. Dinosaurs explores how paleontologists today use modern technologies, along with new discoveries and ideas, to investigate and reinterpret puzzling dinosaur mysteries, such as what they really looked like, how they moved and the hotly debated theories of why – or even whether – they became extinct. Our program schedule during Dinosaurs is jam-packed with events, presentations and hands-on activities. May 17 to September 16, 2012. Royalbcmuseum.bc.ca. |
| Fri Mon |
6/1- 9/3 |
Queen Elizabeth II by Cecil Beaton Royal BC Museum, Victoria: Celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee at the Royal BC Museum. This special five-section exhibition of nearly 100 portraits by royal photographer, Cecil Beaton (1904-80) depicts Elizabeth in her roles as princess, monarch and mother, and will include a number of rarely-seen photographs alongside extracts from Beaton’s personal diaries and letters. June 1 to September 3, 2012. Royalbcmuseum.bc.ca. |
| Wed Wed |
6/6- 9/12 |
Chemainus Wednesday Market ome to the Chemainus Wednesday Farmers Market. Each Wednesday from early June to early September the white market tents pop up in the parking lot of the Waterwheel Park in Chemainus. From 11 am to 4:30 pm this intimate little market provides a venue for the sale of local and regional farm produce, flowers, baking, sweets and crafts. What’s unique about the Chemainus Market is it supplements what is available in the local stores and invites you to explore the rest of this charming little town with its wonderful theater, cafes and many small shops. It is a great outing for the whole family. Park your car; it is all within walking distance, even to the beach! |
| Fri Sat |
6/15- 9/1 |
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat Follow Joseph's journey from slavery to freedom as one of Egypt's most powerful men. Full of fabulous music, show-stopping dancing and raucous fun, hits include "Close Every Door", "Any Dream Will Do" and "Poor, Poor Joseph. Location: Chemainus Theatre. |
| Sun Sun |
7/8- 9/30 |
Keystone Art & Craft Market The Keystone Market is an art and craft market located in the beautiful Simms Millennium Park, Courtenay, BC. The market runs every Sunday from 10am to 2pm from early July until the end of September. Come and see the amazing artistic talent that the Comox Valley has to offer. 250-703-3296. |
| Tue Sat |
7/31- 9/1 |
Jennifer McIntyre and Wendy Opelt A dedicated arts educator, Jennifer McIntyre comes from a long lineage of artists. Her colourful acrylic paintings express a joyful exuberance, each original work explores composition, pattern and light in new ways. Wendy Opelt, an acomplished artist also presents work drawing on Oriental themes. Join us for the Artist Reception, Wed August 15, 6-8pm at 2170 Oak Bay Avenue. www.eclecticgallery.ca |
| Thu Sun |
8/23- 9/2 |
Victoria Fringe Theatre Festival With more than 200 performances over 11 days, the Victoria Fringe is Vancouver Island's biggest annual theatre event. It's casual, cheap and accessible - a great way to see a lot of cool live theatre from around the world. Various Downtown Locations in Victoria. www.intrepidtheatre.com |
| Sat Mon |
9/1- 9/3 |
Saanich Fair An old-fashioned fair featuring farm equipment and entertainment. We have lots of exhibits throughout the grounds with a fun filled midway. Come & attend the Saanich Fair. 1528 Stellys Cross Rd, Saanichton. |
| Sat Mon |
9/1- 9/3 |
Vancouver Island Blues Bash The full lineup has yet to be annouced, but if the two blues behemoths currently on the schedule for the Victoria Jazz Society's 18th annual Labour Day barn-burner are any indication, this could be the best Blues Bash yet. It will be a hot end to the summer, indeed. |
| Sun | 9/2 | Classic Boat Festival 34th Annual Classic Boat Festival. This festival, which started as a one-time event, has become an annual event with as many as 100-boats participating from all over the world. The boats start arriving on the Thursday prior to the Labour Day weekend and the festival officially begins on the Friday with the arrival of the Honorary Commodore. |
| Fri Sat |
9/7- 9/8 |
Great Canadian Beer Festival The Great Canadian Beer Festival has become one of the worlds' must-attend beer events. People from all over the globe seek out Victoria and the GCBF every year; we get brewers from Australia, volunteers from England and beer lovers from all over. Our little annual beer festival first held in 1993 has blossomed into a truly international event. Location: Royal Athletic Park, Victoria. |
| Sat Sun |
9/8- 9/16 |
Cowichan Wine & Culinary Festival Festival Week September 8-14: Get into the spirit, and enjoy a variety of wine and culinary related events at various venues throughout the Cowichan region. Festival Weekend September 15 & 16: Tour the scenic back roads of the beautiful Cowichan region while visiting the many wineries along the way. Special events will be held at many of the winery locations during this celebration of local wine and food. www.wines.cowichan.net. |
| Sat | 9/8 | Mount Work-Out! (Guided Hike) Mount Work-Out! (Guided Hike) – 12 years+ Mount Work Regional Park: 10am-1pm. Join a CRD Regional Parks’ naturalist on this vigorous hike from marshy lowlands to rugged rocky outcrops. Bring a lunch, water and rain gear, and wear sturdy hiking shoes. Meet in the Munn Road parking lot. www.crd.bc.ca/parks |
| Sat | 9/8 | Moon of Harvest, Season of Mist (Guided Walk) Moon of Harvest, Season of Mist (Guided Walk) – 5 years+ Witty’s Lagoon Regional Park: 1-2:30pm. Guest CRD Regional Parks’ naturalist, Joe Percival will take you through the trails of Witty’s as you discover how autumn brings about changes in food and habits for all. Meet at the Witty’s Lagoon Nature Centre off Metchosin Road. www.crd.bc.ca/parks |
| Sat | 9/8 | The Tastes of Land & Sea Join us for a fundraiser for Moorecroft Regional Park, noon to 4 pm at Northwest Bay Ranch, 2632 Northwest Bay Road, Nanoose Bay. BBQ, live music, artists and a silent auction. Tickets at Mulberry Bush Bookstores or by calling 1-866-288-7878. www.conta.cc/MR2Baj |
| Sun | 9/9 | BARA Community Days 3rd Annual BARA Community Days: Hot dogs, ice cream, cookies, beverages, Children's activities, face painting, Emergency measures demonstration, Fire truck and police car display, and draw prizes for Broadmead residents. Broadmead merchants' sidewalk sale. Sept 9 in Broadmead. www.broadmead.ca |
| Sun | 9/9 | Esquimalt 100 Celebration Esquimalt is turning 100, and what better place to celebrate than at Esquimalt Gorge Park, the site of so many festive gatherings in the past. The celebration will feature music on two stages, community displays, food vendors, a beverage garden. a kid's zone with entertainers, and much more. Saturday 8 September, 11:30am to 9:30pm. www.http://esquimaltcentennial2012.ca |
| Tue | 9/11 | Soul Healing Evening Free Soul Healing Evening with Dr. Zhi Gang Sha. Join Master Sha, world-renowned spiritual healer, divine channel and New York Times bestselling author of the Soul Power series books. Experience the power of Divine Healing Hands to help transform your health, relationship, finances, by changing your frequency and vibration to clear blockages. Marriott Inner Harbour, 728 Humboldt Street, Victoria. 11 Sep. www.drsha.com/retreat/fshe-sep11/ |
| Wed | 9/12 | Introduction to Soul Healing Introduction to Soul Healing & Four Power Techniques. Join Dr. & Master Zhi Gang Sha, renowned spiritual leader, healer and New York Times bestselling author. Learn Soul Healing & Four Power Techniques, a 5,000-year old sacred healing that helps transform spiritual, mental, emotional & physical bodies. Marriott Inner Harbour, 728 Humboldt Street, Victoria. 12 Sep. www.drsha.com |
| Wed | 9/12 | Chinatown Night Market The theme of the summer's final night market is the Autumn Moon Lantern Festival. Victoria's Chinatown will be ablaze with lanterns hung for this enchanting festival. Visit our website to get details about entering our Lantern Making COntest of just come to the market and visit the lantern craft table to create a lantern to hang in the public lantern display area. Look for the ever popular Chinese Moon Cakes to be prominent at this festival. |
| Thu | 9/13 | Soul Healing Evening Experience the power of Divine Healing with world renowned spiritual healer, divine channel, and New York Times bestselling author, Dr. & Master Zhi Gang Sha. Soul healing blessings help transform health, relationships, finances, mindsets, by changing your frequency, clearing soul, mind and body blockages. Marriott Inner Harbour, 728 Humboldt Street, Victoria. 13 Sep. www.drsha.com |
| Thu Sun |
9/13- 9/16 |
Rifflandia Festival Lineup led by the Flaming Lips, Sloan, Dan Mangan, Austra, Black Uhuru, Saul Williams and more. Market Square is back in the fold for the first time since 2010, as one of numerous club stages in effect when the Royal Athletic Park stage winds down each night. For more info rifflandia.com |
| Fri Sun |
9/14- 9/16 |
Luxton Fall Fair 2012 Celebrating 100 years of Fall Fairs in the Western Communities. This fair has something for everyone - From animal shows, handicraft, vegetable and home produce competitions, to equipment displays, the Tough Truck Challenge, the Midway, children's games, live entertainment etc. * Displays and Exhibits * Blacksmithing and Antique Farm Equipment * Live Stage Entertainment * Museum displays of Metchosin and Luxton History * First Nations |
| Sat Sun |
9/15- 9/23 |
Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup This national conservation initiative of the Vancouver Aquarium and WWF is the perfect opportunity for you to help clean Canada's waterways and shorelines, ensuring they're healthy for the wildlife and communities that depend on them. Make a difference for your favourite shoreline in your community from September 15-23, 2012 by joining Canadians coast to coast to coast in cleaning up litter on local shorelines. Register at www.ShorelineCleanup.ca or 1-877-427-2422. |
| Sat Sun |
9/15- 9/16 |
Port Alberni Toy Run The 28th Annual Port Alberni Toy Run parade leaves from Little Qualicum Falls at noon on Saturday. Thousands of people line the parade route to cheer bikes and riders. Ride to Glenwood Centre for Show & Shine, Bike Games, Beer Garden, Pig Roast, and Kids Carnival. Saturday night dance with 2 great bands. Sunday pancake breakfast and Poker Run. ‘The Biggest Little Toy Run on the West Coast’ http://members.shaw.ca/toyrun/. 250-731-4728. |
| Sat | 9/15 | ‘Bear’ Necessities (Guided Walk) ‘Bear’ Necessities (Guided Walk) – All ages, Witty’s Lagoon Regional Park: 1-2:30pm. We can co–exist with these magnificent forest dwellers. Join a CRD Regional Parks’ naturalist to learn about the natural history of the black bear. Meet at the Witty’s Lagoon Nature Centre off Metchosin Road. BC Transit #54 or #55. www.crd.bc.ca/parks |
| Sat | 9/15 | September Festival: St. John's Anglican Church 10-2 at 3295 Cobble Hill Road, Cobble Hill. Free admission. Discover treasures at Giant Yard, Jewellery, Plant, Book Sales, renew your wardrobe, tickle tastebuds at the Bake table, Hamburgers and Divine Desserts. Fun for kids too. Phone: 250-743-3095. www.stjohnscobblehill.ca |
| Sun | 9/16 | Art-in-the-Park (Drop-in Event) Art-in-the-Park (Drop-in Event) – All ages, Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park: Join a CRD Regional Parks’ naturalist to create cool ‘back-to-school’ nature-inspired crafts. Drop by anytime between 11am and 2pm. Meet at the Beaver Lake Nature Centre off the main parking lot. BC Transit #70 or # 75. www.crd.bc.ca/parks |
| Fri Sat |
9/21- 10/27 |
Chickens To escape money woes, a farmer raises exotic chickens while his wife struggles to keep their farm afloat. Out in the chicken coop, roosters and hens mirror the couple's life. Location: Chemainus Theatre |
| Fri | 9/21 | International Day of Peace Celebration In recognition of the UN International Day of Peace and Global Ceasefire, Victoria celebartes this day with millions of people worldwide. There will be inspiring messages from young people and seniors, and songs performed by the very popular Gettin' Higher Choir. |
| Sat | 9/22 | Men's Health Day - Country Grocer Men, if you have questions about your health, then don't miss the 11th Annual Country Grocer Men's Health Day event on Saturday, September 22nd, at Tillicum Shopping Centre! VIHA will provide free PSA and other blood testing, and there will be 17 health organizations who will give you FREE personal health assessments, answer your questions, and help you learn more about your personal risk factors. No pre-registration is required. Consider it a fall health tune-up! www.theprostatecentre.org/news-and-events |
| Sat | 9/22 | Hawk Watch (Drop-in Event) Hawk Watch (Drop-in Event) – All ages, East Sooke Regional Park: Have you ever seen turkey vultures 'kettling'? Join CRD Regional Parks and the Victoria Natural History Society for this annual migration event complete with live raptor demonstrations and activities at Aylard Farm. Experts with spotting scopes will be at the viewpoint above Beechey Head. The hike up to the viewpoint requires sturdy footwear and a 20–minute trek up a steep and rocky trail. Bring binoculars, water and a lunch. Drop in anytime between 11am and 3pm at the Aylard Farm parking lot off Becher Bay Road. www.crd.bc.ca/parks |
| Sun | 9/23 | Wild West Coast Walk (Guided Adult Hike) Wild West Coast Walk (Guided Adult Hike) – 18 years+ East Sooke Regional Park: 10am-2pm. Join a CRD Regional Parks’ naturalist on this spectacular hike along the coast trail from Aylard Farm to Beechey Head. This is a challenging wilderness trail. Bring a lunch, water, rain gear and wear sturdy footwear. Meet at the kiosk in the Aylard Farm parking lot off Becher Bay Road. www.crd.bc.ca/parks |
| Mon | 9/24 | Sensible BC - Dialogue on Cannabis You are invited to a free community dialogue on cannabis policy and the Sensible BC campaign. Find out how BC can decriminalize cannabis, how to have a referendum, and how to be part of the solution. For more info: www.SensibleBC.ca |
| Sat | 9/29 | Check Out the Green Scene Join the Youth in Parks team for an exciting day outdoors! Meet new friends, gain practical skills (wilderness survival, herbalism & team building) and get into action (canoeing, scavenger hunt & invasive species removal). The relaxation station will provide snacks and prizes! Bring your friends and come by bus, bike or walk to win a reward (and help the environment along the way). Arrival at 12pm @ Beaver Lake (by main parking lot). |
| Sat | 9/29 | BCSDF Silent Walk & Run 2012 Come out for a walk/run at Westwood Lake (Nanaimo) September 29th! (1:00 check-in). Warm-up with some games and maybe even win a door-prize after! Proceeds benefit BC Deaf & Hard of Hearing Athletes! Registration: $30(adults), $25(Seniors), $20(Students w/ID). For more info: bcdeafsports.bc.ca |
| Sat Sun |
9/29- 9/30 |
Milner Gardens Fall Plant Sale Milner Gardens Fall Plant Sale: Great discounts on heritage trees, shrubs and perennials propagated on site. Master Gardeners will be on hand to offer advice. Tea, soup and scones will be available in the Tearoom. Members early access Sep 28 from 5pm to 7pm. Milner Gardens, 2179 West Island Highway, Qualicum Beach. www.milnergardens.org |
| Sat | 9/29 | Sleuthing with Skulls and Scat (Drop-in Event) Sleuthing with Skulls and Scat (Drop-in Event) – 5 years+ Francis/King Regional Park: Drop in anytime between 11 and 2 pm and join in the sleuthing fun with a CRD Regional Parks’ naturalist. Through displays and activities, test your detective skills to help uncover the clues that animals leave behind. Meet at the Francis/King Nature Centre off Munn Road. Wheelchair accessible. www.crd.bc.ca/parks |
| Sat | 9/29 | Victoria 150 Taiko Concert Join us for an evening of Japanese cultural entertainment featuring the dynamic sounds of Vancouver Island's premier Japanese drumming ensemble. This concert celebrates the City of Victoria's 150 anniversary, Uminari Taiko's 10th anniversary and Victoria's Twin City relationship with Morioka, Japan. Location: St. Ann's Academy National Historic Site |
| Sat Sun |
9/29- 9/30 |
Lake Cowichan Salmon and Mushroom Festival Salmon and mushrooms...a perfect combination. Celebrate the 'Wild Edible' treats of the Cowichan Valley. Mushroom identification/sales, slide shows, vendors, cooking demonstrations, salmon barbecue, delicious soups and other refreshments as well as guided tours in the local forests. |
| Sat Sun |
9/29- 9/30 |
Victoria in 1862 Symposium Historians present a range of fascinating talks on the subject of Victoria in 1862. Topics include "First Nations", 'Arrivals in 1862', 'The Chinese Presence', 'Policing in 1862', 'Bridges and Transportation', 'Breweries and Saloons', 'The Effects of the Civil War on Victoria', 'Buildings from 1862" (a talk and tour), as well as a tour of Ross Bay Cemetery. |
| Sun | 9/30 | Saltspring Island Apple Festival - Cancelled The 14th Annual Saltspring Island Apple Festivalhas been cancelled due to poor apple crops related to the weather. 250-653-2007, www.saltspringmarket.com/apples |
| Sun | 9/30 | Run for the Cure The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure is Canada's largest single day, volunteer-led fundraising event dedicated to raising funds for breast cancer research, education, and awareness programs. Sunday, Sep 30 at the University of Victoria. Run, walk and give generously. www.runforthecure.com. |