Event calendar
MAY 19
MAY 19
Saanich Commonwealth Place, Elk Lake Drive, Victoria
Dive into the world of triathlons with confidence at the Saskia Says Beginner Triathlon Event – an amazing and inclusive experience happening at Saanich Commonwealth Place.
Join us for a triathlon that's not just a race, but an empowering journey. Saskia Says, 'You can do anything you set your mind to!'
Triathlons may seem daunting, but fear not! The beginner event is designed to be welcoming, supportive, and most importantly, FUN! Whether you're a first-timer or looking for a new challenge, this is the perfect place to start.
500m Pool Swim: Athletes will swim in heats depending on their estimated swim time. The swim is a short course (25m pool), offering a controlled and supportive environment for all participants to showcase their aquatic skills.
20km Road Course Accessible to All Cyclists: Bring any kind of bike you have – everyone is welcome to join the ride towards triumph. To ensure a fair and safe competition, please note that electric bikes and kickstands are not permitted during the event.
Walkable 4km Run Course: Not in the mood for a sprint? No problem! The 4km run course offers a bit of a challenge with hills, but you can conquer it at your own pace – walk, jog, or run, it's all about your personal achievement.
Sponsored by local businesses, this event is a celebration of community spirit. Discover fundraising opportunities, connect with fellow participants, and feel the uplifting support of friends and family cheering you on at the finish line. Fundraising efforts go towards supporting the Saanich Fire Fighters' Charitable Foundation. The athlete with the highest fundraising amount will win a special prize, making your journey towards triumph even more rewarding.
We believe in the power of inclusion. This triathlon provides opportunities for para-athletes to showcase their strength and determination. Everyone deserves a chance to experience the thrill of a triathlon!
Want to be a part of the action without participating? Volunteer opportunities are available, allowing you to contribute to the success of the event and be a crucial part of the supportive atmosphere.
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MAY 25
MAY 25
Mary’s Farm and Sanctuary, 1128 Finlayson Arm Rd, Victoria
Blossoming at the Farm is a non-profit society, established in 2017, that offers therapeutic services and programming for children and youth, which is supported by our land, animals, and staff. Every year we host a fundraiser in May, with the goal being to raise enough money that we are supported through the remainder of the year.
Come and join us for a fair-themed day of food, fun, and festivities! Some of the things that will be happening include…
ACE FOR A CAKE
This is our third year doing Ace for a Cake, which is facilitated by one of our long-standing Disc Golf community members. It’s an exciting and very popular part of the day – someone wins a cake each round!
MOCKTAIL GARDEN & SILENT AUCTION
Our Forever Garden will be a relaxing “adults only” home to our mocktail garden and silent auction.
CHICKEN BINGO
Come and buy-in on a round of Chicken Bingo! Happening in our chicken and goat pen, this game is a fun and silly way to play speed round bingo.
VISIT FOREST CAMP
Walk the path down to Forest Camp to spend time among the trees. While you’re down there, make s’mores around the fire, play on the tire swing, or take a rest in the shade.
MARKETPLACE
There will be lots of neat handmade things to find in our marketplace, including: pigment palettes, seed pots, buttons, stickers, jewellery, cupcakes, baked goods, and more. All created by our youth!
There will also be tons of “classic” fair happenings, including a concession, face painting, balloon animals, raffle tickets, 50/50s, tractor sits, and more.
Mary’s Farm and Sanctuary is located in the Westshore, near SELE₭TEȽ (Goldstream River)
Free parking is available on-site
Cash-Preferred Event
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JUN 02
JUN 02
Fernwood Community Centre Gym & Skate Park, Gladstone Avenue, Victoria
A berry fun day filled with everything Strawberry and beyond. A truck load of fresh local Saanich strawberries is coming to Fernwood.
A family friendly event with activities, delicious foods, Japanese treats, ice cream, walking photo booth, baked goods and a 40+ Artists inspired by Japan.
Curated by:
@localmadebyhand @thefernwoodmakersparty
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JUN 08
JUN 08
Iroquois Park, Ocean Avenue, Sidney
Seaside Magazine’s 8th Annual Charity Road Hockey Tournament benefiting Help Fill A Dream is a fun and competitive fundraising event that brings together teams from all over to compete in a friendly game of road hockey. All funds raised support the Help Fill A Dream Foundation.
Register your team, become a sponsor, or join us as a volunteer. Together, let’s make a difference in the lives of local children.
Be a Volunteer – Register to be part of our Game Day Crew.
Sign-up at: contact@Helpfilladream.com
Subject line: Charity Road Hockey Game Day volunteer.
Be a Player – Register your team!
Team (3-6 players) - $300
Limited space – only 12 teams max. Minimum 3 guaranteed games.
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JUN 08
JUN 08
University of Victoria, Parking Lot 10 Victoria
The Move to Cure ALS is the signature fundraising event for the ALS Society of British Columbia. The fun, family-friendly events unite people to celebrate hope for a future without ALS, honour those we have loved and lost, and support the people and their families living with the disease by "Moving" together towards a cure for ALS, whether walking, running, rolling, supporting or being present in person or virtually.
Registration - 9:00am
Walk Start - 10:00am
There will be activities and refreshments and of course will be raising money towards the cure for ALS!
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JUN 15
JUN 15
View Royal Elementary, Helmcken Road, Victoria
It's the VRPAC's LAST bottle drive of the school season!
Please help support our school while also doing your part for the environment. Bring your empties and drop them off with us - we'll take care of the rest!
All proceeds from the bottle drive will directly support our school and enhance our students' education.
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JUN 16
JUN 16
Vancouver Island Technology Park, Markham Street, Victoria, BC, Canada
Since 2003, over 6,000 participants have helped raise over $1.2 million in support of the FREE programs and services provided by Island Prostate Centre.
The Raymond James Father’s Day Walk/Run is a family friendly 3k or 5k walk or run in support of Island Prostate Centre, held on Father’s Day, June 16, 2024.
We are excited to celebrate 21 years of running and walking to support local patients and their families! Since the first event in 2003, over 6000 participants have raised over $1.2 million for Island Prostate Centre.
Join team or participate as an individual and enjoy a safe, quiet route through the Vancouver Island Technology Park and surrounding trails.
Early bird registration is open January 18 to April 15, 2024
$30 per person, Children 12 and under are free.
Please register all children under age 12 as we require all participants to have a signed waiver on file.
Regular registration is open April 16 to June 15, 2024
$40 per person, Children 12 and under are free.
A few quick facts about the event in June:
Onsite registration and package pick up starts at 8am
3k and 5k walk/run starts at 10am – We are stroller and pet friendly (please be mindful of all participants and ensure your pet is leashed and under control)
Pancake breakfast starts at 10:15am
We’re excited for the 21st year of this family friendly walk/run. Consider making a donation when you register, even $20 makes a difference. This additional gift will provide life-changing support and access to care for all patients facing a diagnosis of prostate cancer. This support and access is needed more than ever so every dollar counts!
Registration for the 2024 Raymond James Father’s Day Walk/ Run opens in early January.
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JUN 22
JUN 22
Roundhouse at Bayview Place, 253 Esquimalt Road, Victoria
Who Doesn't Love A Good Chicken Wing?! How about wings, craft drinks, live music AND a good cause?
Proceeds from this event benefit the charities supported by the Victoria Firefighters Charitable Foundation.
Tickets go on sale Friday, March 15th.
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JUL 01 - JUL 07
JUL 01 - JUL 07
Victoria
Victoria Pride Festival 2024
The Victoria Pride Festival creates opportunities for visibility, collaboration, ongoing conversations, and celebration as we work towards equity for all people of diverse gender and sexual identities.
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JUL 06
JUL 06
Memorial Park, Esquimalt Road, Esquimalt
Lace up those shoes, pump up those bike tires and join in the 2024 Urban Arts Tour!
The Urban Arts Tour is an annual outdoor self-guided tour now in its 5th year, featuring local gardens and artists. We’ve paired talented visual artists with some of Esquimalt’s most impressive gardens for a unique, family-friendly day of adventure.
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JUL 13
JUL 13
Stefano's Art Farm 2920 Tillicum Rd (near the corner of Tillicum and Gorge)
Celebrate the Artfarm's 5th anniversary and Stefano's 50th birthday! It's an all-ages party with live music, food, games, and face painting.
Take a shot at the dunk tank, jump in the bouncy castle, find the roaming magician or enjoy a drink in the 19+ beer garden!
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JUL 27 - JUL 28
JUL 27 - JUL 28
Government House, 1141 Rockland Ave, Victoria
ArtisTREE Festial will be woven through the lawns of Victoria's best kept ‘secret’ garden oasis.
Guests will stroll through pockets of diverse artistic expression, with the opportunity to eat from delicious food trucks, feel creatively inspired, purchase unique wares from nearly 150 Makers and dance to some amazing musicians.
There will be areas with shade, areas with sun and offerings from as many arts as we can compile into this majestic setting. Government House, set in the heart of Fairfield, is home for not only the heritage gardens, but an enclave of endangered Gary Oak Meadow ecosystem. Festival goers can wander through the manicured rose gardens, pond gardens and the natural Woodland as part of these spectacular grounds.
ArtisTREE Festival creates experiences of art, artistic lifestyle and nature that connect and inspire…
Artisans, Performance, Art, Food, Music and MAGIC!
Hours:
Saturday, July 27th - 10am to 7pm
Sunday, July 28th - 10am to 5pm
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AUG 10
AUG 10
Heritage Acres, 7321 Lochside Drive, Saanichton
A day of entertainment and activities hosted by the Saanich Historical Artifacts Society and the Vancouver Island Model Engineers. Bring the family for model train rides, games, the photo booth and singalongs!
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SEP 08
SEP 08
Enrico Winery, Telegraph Road, Mill Bay
Since 2009, the Ride to Live has raised over 1.9 million dollars for prostate cancer support, awareness and research. Help us continue to support the 1 in 8 men diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.
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OCT 11 - OCT 13
OCT 11 - OCT 13
Victoria (Crystal Gardens)/Oak Bay
It is a full weekend of activities, starting with our Race Expo on Friday and Saturday at Crystal Gardens in downtown Victoria. On Saturday, join us in Oak Bay for our 5K and Thrifty Foods Kids Run. The 5K is the perfect “shakeout run” for your events on Sunday!
On Sunday, October 13 we host the marathon, half marathon and 8K in downtown Victoria.
The in-person Royal Victoria Marathon is a Boston qualifier as well as a World Athletics sanctioned event. It is also part of the BC Marathon Championships as well as an Abbott World Majors ranking event. The Half Marathon will also serve as the Canadian Masters Athletic (CMA) National Half Marathon Championship.
Whether this is your 20th or your 1st marathon, half marathon, 8K, or 5K you will never regret the decision to join the RVM community!
EXPO SCHEDULE
Friday, October 11 - 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday, October 12 - 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
RACE DAY SCHEDULE - SATURDAY
Races:
9:00 am - 5K
10:15 am - Thrifty Foods Kids Run
RACE DAY SCHEDULE - SUNDAY
Races:
7:15 am - 8K
8:00 am - Marathon and Half Marathon
Awards (at Crystal Gardens):
11:00 am - 8K
12:00 pm - Half Marathon
1:00 pm - Marathon
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