June 1st 11:00 AM – June 9th 2:00 PM VICTORIA BC, BRITISH COLUMBIA Showing every 11 AM & 2 PM daily from June 1-9, 2024 at Imax Victoria Blue Whales: Return of the Giants 3D takes viewers on a journey of a lifetime to explore the world of the magnificent blue whale, a species rebounding […]
Drop-in to the Victoria Event Centre every Friday from 12-3 pm for social connection & supportive conversation. Chey, our activity facilitator, is on site to lead a fun and optional creative activity. Art supplies are always available for self-directed drawing, colouring, collaging, and writing. Open Mic happens every Friday from 2-3 pm, hosted by Jon. […]
We are excited to announce our upcoming Victoria Design Week pop-up exhibit about Centennial Square! Join us during our regular hours (11-4) from Thursday May 9th to Saturday May 11th as the history of the Square comes to life in our museum through historic plans, photos, models and artistic depictions. Also enjoy a feature length […]
Drop-in to the Victoria Event Centre every Friday from 12-3 pm for social connection & supportive conversation. Chey, our activity facilitator, is on site to lead a fun and optional creative activity. Art supplies are always available for self-directed drawing, colouring, collaging, and writing. Open Mic happens every Friday from 2-3 pm, hosted by Jon. […]
Learn how to share your personal experiences with fire, smoke, and climate change. In this two-day workshop, the editors of the University of Victoria’s Climate Disaster Project will teach you the trauma-informed process to create powerful first-person testimonies from fellow participants’ experiences of climate change. Past testimonies have been published by Reader’s Digest, the Royal […]
The Victoria Arts Council is excited to announce the return of the much-loved juried art exhibition, ART VICTORIA NOW! Taking place at the Bay Centre in downtown Victoria from May 11 -21, 2024, this exhibition will feature the best in local art with awards recognizing: Drawing, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Textile, Sculpture /3-D, and more. There will also be […]
All are warmly welcomed to join the annual Indigenous-led ceremony and learning of Moose Hide Campaign Day on May 16. Join us for any part of the day as we build our collective voice and capacity to honour, protect and respect women, children, and all those along the gender continuum. Hear from Elders and Knowledge […]
Drop-in to the Victoria Event Centre every Friday from 12-3 pm for social connection & supportive conversation. Chey, our activity facilitator, is on site to lead a fun and optional creative activity. Art supplies are always available for self-directed drawing, colouring, collaging, and writing. Open Mic happens every Friday from 2-3 pm, hosted by Jon. […]
Celebrate Victoria Day in British Columbia’s Beautiful Capital City! The Thrifty Foods 124th Victoria Day Parade presented by CHEK TV on Monday May 20, 2024 starting at 9am – Douglas and Finlayson to Douglas and Courtney. The Greater Victoria Festival Society will host a world class event showcasing our diverse cultures and celebrating with various […]
Come on down to our Bastion Square Night Market Series and enjoy live music and the amazing diverse works of crafters and artisans. All locally made, there’s something for everyone at Bastion Square Market! -WHEN: 5pm-9:30pm *There will still be our regular market hours (11am-5pm) on the days of the night markets* -WHERE: Bastion Square […]
Drop-in to the Victoria Event Centre every Friday from 12-3 pm for social connection & supportive conversation. Chey, our activity facilitator, is on site to lead a fun and optional creative activity. Art supplies are always available for self-directed drawing, colouring, collaging, and writing. Open Mic happens every Friday from 2-3 pm, hosted by Jon. […]
May is Asian Heritage month. Join members of the Urasenke Tankokai Victoria Association as they demonstrate the Japanese tea ceremony (Chado- The Way of Tea). Urasenke has long been active in promoting worldwide understanding and appreciation of chado. The four principles of chado are Wa (Harmony), Kei (Respect), Sei (Purity), and Jaku (tranquility). Chado, also […]
Sat. May 25th@ The Ministry of Casual Living Free (All Ages)6:00 PM – 9:00 PMdoors at 6:00 PMFree Take a break from the everyday and step into the light sound library audio visual spa featuring whimsical ambient soundscapes and computer animation dreamscapes. This early evening activity is free, all ages, sensory friendly, and v chill. […]
“Awakening Chinatown gives Victoria a chance to rediscover this beautiful part of our city and revel in its past while celebrating what’s sure to be a vibrant future.” – Victoria News As we celebrate the 22nd Anniversary of Asian Heritage Month, the Victoria Chinatown Museum Society together with Lead Sponsor RBC, are thrilled to announce the […]
Drop-in to the Victoria Event Centre every Friday from 12-3 pm for social connection & supportive conversation. Chey, our activity facilitator, is on site to lead a fun and optional creative activity. Art supplies are always available for self-directed drawing, colouring, collaging, and writing. Open Mic happens every Friday from 2-3 pm, hosted by Jon. […]
Ocean Week Victoria is a collaboration among local community organizations to help people learn and care about their big blue backyard. Ocean Week events include educational and recreational activities that explore and interact with the ocean.
Celebrating 7 years, of bringing together cultural heritage to the hearts of the community. Learning, building relationships, having fun and understanding through cultural information, dancing, food, song, music, arts/crafts, games and other forms. Come out to enjoy with your families and friends, bring your chairs and make it a day or two. Thank you to […]
June 1st 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA This weekly program introduces children ages 3 – 5 to the fun world of museum learning. Each week’s program revolves around a new theme, encouraging children to learn through crafts, play, song, and dance. There is a new maritime theme every week. This week’s theme […]
June 1st 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA Ever-present fog, shifting winds, and treacherous currents makes marine navigation challenging on British Columbia’s west coast, giving it the nickname “the Graveyard of the Pacific.” Transform a simple mason jar into your own “sea lantern” while learning how lighthouses have been instrumental in keeping mariners […]
June 2nd 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA To celebrate Ocean Week Victoria, the Maritime Museum of BC is running a Community Day on 2 June–with admission by donation all day long! Enjoy our weekly Sensory Morning, with the exhibits and gallery under low lighting, no sound, and with sensory kits available, from […]