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Victoria | Victoria Daily Victoria, on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, claims to have the mildest climate in Canada, and is also known as the "Garden City". It is the provincial capital of British Columbia and home to the impressive Legislative Buildings. |
Christmas at Craigdarroch Castle | Craigdarroch Castle 3 Dec 2009 - 2 Jan 2010 (annual) Victoria's Craigdarroch Castle celebrates Christmas in style. While touring the richly decorated rooms, visitors are invited to take in one of the many performances of seasonal music, storytelling and children's entertainment taking place simultaneously, all included with regular admission. |
New Currents Festival | Alix Goolden Performance Hall Jan - Feb 2010 (annual) Pushing the boundaries of orchestral music, New Currents Festival explores contemporary compositions and the ever-changing nature of performing arts. Held at both the Alix Goolden Performance Hall and Grace Lutheran Church in Victoria, the event includes world premieres by the Victoria Symphony. |
Victoria Tea Festival | Crystal Garden Feb 2010 (annual) The Victoria Tea Festival is a very civilised affair, indeed. Held at the Crystal Garden, hundreds of brews are available for purchase and tasting. So raise that pinky and chose from black, oolong, white, green, herbal and more. |
Annual Seedy Saturday | Victoria Conference Centre Feb 2010 (annual) There's nothing dodgy about Victoria's Annual Seedy Saturday. Organic and heritage seeds, native plants, perennials, fresh produce, seedlings, compost worms and other garden products fill the Victoria Conference Centre and there's even a seed-swapping opportunity for the adventurous cultivator. |
Scotties Women's Curling Tournament | Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre Feb - Mar 2010 (annual) The Victoria Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre welcomes the 2009 Scotties Women's Curling Tournament, attracting the best of what Canada's "other winter sport" has to offer. Jennifer Jones and her Manitoba team attempt to defend the national title. |
Uno Fest | Intrepid Theatre Club May 2010 (annual) Held at Victoria's Intrepid Theatre, Uno Fest is Canada's oldest one-person theatre. The solo actors will surprise spectators with a wide breadth of genres, including comedy. There are over 20 shows to choose from, by established and debuting artists. |
Human Rights DocFest | Metro Studio Theatre Jun 2010 (annual) The Metro Studio Theatre welcomes the first edition of Victoria's Human Rights DocFest. Both emerging and experienced filmmakers present work that highlights local or global human rights issues. The festival also aims to be a celebration of the human spirit. |
Moss Street Paint-In | Moss Street Jul 2010 (annual) The Moss Street Paint-In is Vancouver Island's largest outdoor visual art event. Over 100 local artists take their studios to the street to display and produce work. Visitors have the opportunity to meet with artists and purchase one-off creations. |
Taste | Crystal Garden Jul 2010 (annual) Taste is Victoria's newest food and wine festival with over 15 events held throughout town as well as at farms and vineyards in the Saanich Peninsula and the Cowichan Valley. Meet famous British Columbia chefs, attend seminars or sample local cuisine. |
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