The weekend is finally upon Vancouver Island. From wine & food to history exhibits, Victoria has no shortage of things this weekend to take part in.
Charity | Legacy Golf Tournament
The Legacy Golf Tournament introduces professionals who assist people with financial planning, estate planning and wills preparation to the Victoria Cool Aid Society’s work in building homes, lives and community. The event takes place this Friday, July 14th at 1:30 p.m.
Wine | Bites Brews Bands On The Barge
Enjoy an evening with local musicians on the Breakwater Barge with Victoria’s finest truck foods, and craft beers. It takes place every Friday from 5:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Dance | Nothin’ But Swing
Nothin’ But Swing is brought to you by the Swing Dance Association of Victoria. The next event takes place on Saturday, July 15th at the Centennial United Church. Doors open at 8:15 p.m. and has regular drop-in lessons from 8:30 p.m. – 9:15 p.m. Furthermore, there will be dances until 12:00 p.m.
Free Tour | The Robert Bateman Centre
Every Tuesday and Saturday at 2:00 p.m. enjoy a 45 minute tour through the gallery with one of the Bateman experts. The tour is free with purchase of admission.
Canadian icon | Exhibition – Terry Fox: Running To The Heart Of Canada
Take a look into how a young man named Terry Fox was able to inspire an entire nation through his brave act of running across Canada. The exhibit takes place at Royal BC Museum until October 1st.
Bargains | Bastion Square Public Market & Sunday Market
Both markets features a unique selection of locally hand made products in the location where historic Fort Victoria once stood. They take place weekly until October 1st, 2017.
Outdoor shopping | The James Bay Market
Enjoy the fine handcrafted wood items, whimsical home décor and naturally crafted body products. They also have top-quality traditional baked goods as well as gluten free options, specialty sauces and seasonings and dried soup mixes. It runs until September 30th, 2017 and takes place from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Art | Artishow Victoria
Take a gallery walk to some of Victoria’s finest hotels as they open their lobbies to some of the most talented visual artists the city has to offer.
Local | Saanich Sunday Farmer’s Market
Look through an amazing selection of one of a kind items from local artisans, then chat with your local farmer as you choose fresh from the field produce. The market takes place on Sunday, July 16th from 10:00a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Food | Sunday Pizza Nights At Merridale
Until September 24th, 2017, Sunday Pizza Nights offers up a delicious selection of pizzas, coupled with a fresh lineup of local live entertainment.
Sing | Downtown Victoria Buskers Festival
Running from July 11-16th, the DVBA is one of Victoria’s most unique and inspiring events. Check out some of the “Pitch Stops” scattered throughout downtown and enjoy some of our home-grown talent!
Sports | Harbour Cats vs. Burnaby Bulldogs
The Victoria Harbour Cats are back in town for two back-to-back games against the Burnaby Bulldogs! Grab your tickets quick for the Saturday 6:30PM game or the Sunday, 1:00PM game, and cheer on our athletes!
Featured photo: Photo: BethR.photography / Victoria Hype Flickr Pool