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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 16, 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 |