Category: FAMILY/KIDS ACTIVITIES

Canadian Masterclass Series with Prima Ballerina Chan Hon Goh

Host: Goh Ballet Date: Sunday, March 7, 2021 Time: 3:30pm-6:30pm PST Location: Online Ticket URL: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/canadian-masterclass-series-with-chan-hon-goh-pacific-region-2021-registration-135053200759 Website: https://www.gohballet.com/programs/masterclasses/ Description: The 2021 Chan Hon Goh National Masterclass Series presented by RBC is a prestigious opportunity for young dancers to be mentored by Canada’s Prima Ballerina herself, Chan Hon Goh. Tailored to students 11 and up, the Masterclass Series visits

BATEMAN FOUNDATION NATURE SKETCH

We're excited to tell you that the Bateman Foundation’s famous Nature sketch program has 3 more classes for March! There are three types of online art class on offer: Junior Nature Sketch, Adult/Teen Nature Sketch, and Adult Watercolour. Because all programs are online, they are available Canada-wide… and beyond! No matter where you live, join

FREE PASSES TO ATTRACTIONS

Did you know that you can get free passes to several of the most popular attractions in Victoria - from the Greater Victoria Public Library? Included in your library membership is the ability to borrow an e-pass for free general admission to the following attractions: Craigdarroch Castle Art Gallery of Greater Victoria Royal BC Museum

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PICKING BLACKBERRIES – A VICTORIA TRADITION!

Here in Victoria ... well actually most of Vancouver Island ... we're 'blessed' with an abundance of wild blackberries. They grow wild everywhere and will take over any space they can. These blackberries are not only opportunistic ... but they're vicious and will draw blood whenever they can! In fact some people believe that the

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TRAIN RIDES AT HERITAGE ACRES

Riding the Rails with the Vancouver Island Model Engineers **HERITAGE ACRES IS CLOSED PRESENTLY DUE TO COVID. CHECK THEIR WEBSITE FOR UP-DATES** One of Victoria’s least known attractions is the miniature railway run by the Vancouver Island Model Engineers or VIME located at the Saanich Historical Artifacts Society’s Heritage Acres in Central Saanich. This fabulous

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VICTORIA BUTTERFLY GARDENS

A Visit to Victoria Butterfly Gardens Victoria Butterfly Gardens isn’t just about butterflies; in fact, it is a complete tropical rain forest experience from the beautiful tropical gardens with over 200 species of tropical plants including carnivorous plants, to the beautiful ponds and streams teaming with Koi, waterfalls and bridges, free flying tropical birds, gorgeous

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COLES BAY REGIONAL PARK

A small park in a quiet neighborhood leading down to the Saanich Inlet - that's Coles Bay Regional Park! At just under 9 acres, this park is the perfect place for a short stroll, or a picnic with the family. The path is fairly level but not really wheelchair accessible if you want to reach

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SIDNEY WATERFRONT WALKWAY

When arriving and departing Victoria, BC either by air or a BC Ferry to the mainland, you'll pass by the quaint city of Sidney (or Sidney-by-the Sea). I strongly urge you to make the short drive back there while you're in the area and check it out! In addition to being known as 'booktown' (see

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NATIONAL TOY MUSEUM

The National Toy Museum of Canada specializes in the preservation and history of old toys. 1410 Broad Street Victoria, British Columbia Hours: Mon - Sat 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Call (250) 385-8697 Taken from an article by CBC News: Co-owner B. Woodward says the point of his new

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FISHERMAN’S WHARF

Fisherman’s Wharf Park [4 ½ acres] Overlooking the wharf and on the new Harbour Pathway, the park is at Erie and St. Lawrence. A rehabilitated land project, this newly formed park today boasts a rain garden which serves to filter much of the storm drain waters of James Bay, a public herb garden, a well-used

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