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Victoria Film Festival Late January-
early February. One of best and least known film festivals in North
America, the Victoria Film festival attracts big names and not only has
some of the best independent films, but lots of workshops and interactive
activities for all.
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Black History Month: Victoria
has always had a population of African-Canadians, and we are proud to
celebrate that fact: February 2009 –
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Victoria Highland Games and
Celtic Festival – For the Scots and Celtic lovers, and those who love a
good party! May 16-17 2009 –
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Victoria Day Parade – a parade
to celebrate the Queen for whom our fair city is named. - Holiday Monday
3rd weekend in May
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Uno – May 21 – 31 2009.
Canada’s live singular theatre event – like the Fringe, but with solo
artists.
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Swiftsure Weekend – May
23-25th. Some of the best sailing around. Check it out this weekend! A
magnificent sight!
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Victoria Jazz Festival is one
of the highlights of the year. June 26 – July 5 2009, the full line up of
world-class musicians will be announced at the end of April – book now to
ensure a memorable experience!
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Victoria Pride Week – June 28
– July 5. The Pride society hosts year-round events – check their website
for dates and activities.
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Moss Street Paint In – July
18, 2009. Come and see some of Victoria’s best and most intriguing visual
artists – sponsored by the Victoria Art Gallery and TD Bank, this is the
Paint In’s 23rd year.
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Symphony Splash – Held
annually on the first weekend in August, the Victoria Symphony plays on a
barge in the inner harbour. Last year there was a record 40,000 who
attended.
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Victoria’s Dragon Boat
Festival – One of Victoria's most popular summer events, the Victoria
Dragon Boat Festival is a remarkable combination of culture and sport.
Showcasing our world-renowned inner harbour, this is the only dragon boat
festival in North America to take place in a working harbour. August 14,
15, 16th 2009.
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Victoria Fringe Festival
– world renowned, the Fringe Theatre Festival happens all over the world –
from Edinburgh to Toronto – come check out Victoria’s Fringe!
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Vancouver Island Blues Bash –
blues and jazz at the beginning of September, a great way to welcome the fall.
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Butchart Fireworks - Saturdays
July and August - phenomenal! (link to Butchart Gardens website)
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Royal Victoria Marathon –
October 9, 2009. Book your hotels and spaces early for this
internationally recognized event. “One of the top 10 destination marathons
in North America” says Runners World Magazine. Whether you’re running in
it, or cheering on a participant or just watching the efforts of others,
book your hotel early – the city sells out at least a month in advance.
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Classic Boat Festival – the
end of August and beginning of September - Pure elegance afloat.
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ROMP! A festival of modern
dance by some of the best choreographers and dancers in BC.
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Christmas Time - December -
See the light show at Butchart Gardens. (link to Butchart Garden’s
website.)