The Best Events In Victoria This Weekend (June 1-3)

Time flies!

It’s already June and summer is inching closer.

From roller derbies to weekend markets, here are 12 awesome events taking place in Victoria this weekend.

Events In Victoria This Weekend

Friday, June 1

Market | Esquimalt Farmers Market Pop Up Markets

The Esquimalt Farmers Market Pop Up Markets is back for its fourth season. It runs until Wednesday, October 31st, 2018. Esquimalt Farmers Market exists to provide a marketplace which serves as a community gathering point that builds relationships, encourages healthy, local living, environmental and economic sustainability.

Tour | Ghostly Walks

Ghostly Walks guides you through the streets of Victoria and tells you stories of the past. Tickets start at $13.

Market | Salt Spring Farmers Market

Browse internationally acclaimed arts and crafts from Canada’s “Island of the Arts” including world class potters, jewellers, fibre artists, woodworkers, fine art & photography, body care, clothing and accessories, island tours and more. Admission is free.

Museum | Egypt: The Time of Pharaohs

With more than 300 original artifacts, some an astounding 4,500 years old, this exhibition covers all aspects of ancient Egyptian life, from the emergence of ancient Egyptian civilization along the Nile to the Ptolemaic and Roman eras.

Food | BeaverTails Turns 40!

Their first-ever National BeaverTails Pastry Day takes place on Friday, June 1st from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and they will be giving away FREE classic cinnamon & sugar pastries for all customers.

Saturday, June 2

Tour | Wentworth Villa Tour

This is your last chance to go on this tour. Learn about the process and procedures that the restoration of the villa went through. Admission is by donation.

Tour | Historic House Tour

Drop by on any Saturday from noon to 2:00 p.m. and meet the amazing volunteers who maintain the house and garden. Join them for a guided tour Saturdays at 2:00 p.m. Stroll through the garden and browse the gift shop.

History | Chinatown Walking Tour

Walk in the footsteps of gold miners, merchants, labourers and revolutionaries this weekend during the Chinatown Walking Tour. Tickets start at $13.

Derby | Roller Derby! Belles of The Brawl & Margarita Villains

Both the Margarita Villains and the Belles of the Brawl will be taking the track tonight, and they’re out for glory. First up, Belles of the Brawl square off against the Strait Shooters from Port Angeles, WA. You won’t want to miss this cross-border rivalry! Then at 7:30 p.m. the Margarita Villains take on the Island Smash-up from Vancouver Island.

Charity | 9th Annual Walk For Arthritis

The 9th annual Walk For Arthritis takes place this weekend at Selkirk Green Park on Saturday, June 2nd. Come out and help support those affected by arthritis!

Wine | Deep Cove Winery Grand Opening

Celebrate Deep Cove Winery’s grand opening with live music on the vineyard terrace, free tastings, cheese sampling, and a meet and greet with winemaker Tasem and Manager Elyse Ramadan. Admission is free.