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Celebrate Canada Day at the Inner Harbour
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Festivals and Events
Inner Harbour
Free Event
Join the City of Victoria on July 1 for a free, all-day Canada Day celebration at the Inner Harbour, on the homelands of the Songhees Nation and Xwsepsum Nation.
Start your day with food trucks across the Inner Harbour and the Busking Showcase at Ship Point, featuring local performers from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Main stage programming begins at 4:30 p.m. with a welcome from the lək̓ʷəŋən Traditional Dancers, followed by an evening lineup of live music.
The night wraps up with fireworks over the Inner Harbour at 10:20 p.m. -our biggest and longest display since Canada 150.
Bring a blanket or lawn chair, grab something to eat and spend the day by the water.
Visit the website for the full schedule.
Start your day with food trucks across the Inner Harbour and the Busking Showcase at Ship Point, featuring local performers from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Main stage programming begins at 4:30 p.m. with a welcome from the lək̓ʷəŋən Traditional Dancers, followed by an evening lineup of live music.
The night wraps up with fireworks over the Inner Harbour at 10:20 p.m. -our biggest and longest display since Canada 150.
Bring a blanket or lawn chair, grab something to eat and spend the day by the water.
Visit the website for the full schedule.
Celebrate Canada Day at the Inner Harbour
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Festivals and Events
Free Event
Join the City of Victoria on July 1 for a free, all-day Canada Day celebration at the Inner Harbour, on the homelands of the Songhees Nation and Xwsepsum Nation.
Start your day with food trucks across the Inner Harbour and the Busking Showcase at Ship Point, featuring local performers from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Main stage programming begins at 4:30 p.m. with a welcome from the lək̓ʷəŋən Traditional Dancers, followed by an evening lineup of live music.
The night wraps up with fireworks over the Inner Harbour at 10:20 p.m. -our biggest and longest display since Canada 150.
Bring a blanket or lawn chair, grab something to eat and spend the day by the water.
Visit the website for the full schedule.
Start your day with food trucks across the Inner Harbour and the Busking Showcase at Ship Point, featuring local performers from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Main stage programming begins at 4:30 p.m. with a welcome from the lək̓ʷəŋən Traditional Dancers, followed by an evening lineup of live music.
The night wraps up with fireworks over the Inner Harbour at 10:20 p.m. -our biggest and longest display since Canada 150.
Bring a blanket or lawn chair, grab something to eat and spend the day by the water.
Visit the website for the full schedule.
Bastion Square Market
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Markets
Bastion Square
Free Event
Bastion Square Market
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Markets
Bastion Square
Free Event
All Levels Flow Yoga
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Drop-in Activity
Ship Point
Free Event
Drop-in yoga with One Yoga. A limited supply of mats will be available. Bring your own mat if you can and a reusable water bottle
Ghostly Hounds
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Live Music
Folk Soul
Fort Common
Free Event
The City hosts summer concerts at The Fort Common that run at lunchtime on Thursdays, from June-August. Featuring talented local performers, bringing vibrant, live music to the community.
Les Rendez-Vous Victoria: Plaza Franco
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Festivals and Events
Ship Point
Free Event
La Société Francophone de Victoria presents a musical showcase highlighting Francophone artists in music genres ranging from pop, soul, afro, latin, folk and traditional French-Canadian rhythms.
Swinging' in the Shell
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Drop-in Activity
Cameron Bandshell
Free Event
Join the Swing Dance Association of Victoria as they jive and boogie with a 60-minute beginner lesson followed by social dancing. Everyone welcome, no partner or dance experience is necessary. Feel free to come enjoy the music if you aren’t interested in dancing.
i-Land Fest
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Festivals and Events
Ship Point
Ticketed Event
Enjoy Caribbean food and music, live performances, a cultural exhibit, a kids and games zone, marketplace and beer garden.
Bastion Square Market
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Markets
Bastion Square
Free Event
Lust Life Jazz Band
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Live Music
Jazz Blues Pop
Cameron Bandshell
Free Event
The City hosts summer concerts at the Cameron Bandshell that run Saturday-Sunday in June and Friday-Monday from July-Labour Day. Featuring talented local performers, bringing vibrant, live music to the community.
Victoria Pride Parade and Festival
Festivals and Events
MacDonald Park
Ticketed Event
Annual Pride Parade and Festival celebrating the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. This event takes place at various locations over several days in July. Visit event website to learn more.
James Bay Market
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Markets
Corner of Menzies and Superior Streets
Free Event
Moss Street Market
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Markets
Sir James Douglas School, 1330 Fairfield Road
Free Event
Bastion Square Market
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Markets
Bastion Square
Free Event
Blasé Blasé
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Live Music
Jazz Soul Funk
Cameron Bandshell
Free Event
The City hosts summer concerts at the Cameron Bandshell that run Saturday-Sunday in June and Friday-Monday from July-Labour Day. Featuring talented local performers, bringing vibrant, live music to the community.
Vancouver Island Dynamite
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Live Music
Jazz Funk
Cameron Bandshell
Free Event
The City hosts summer concerts at the Cameron Bandshell that run Saturday-Sunday in June and Friday-Monday from July-Labour Day. Featuring talented local performers, bringing vibrant, live music to the community.
Max Francis and Friends
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Live Music
Folk
Ship Point
Free Event
The City hosts lunchtime concerts at Ship Point on Mondays and Tuesdays from June to Labour Day. Featuring talented local performers, bringing vibrant, live music to the community.
Stephanie Cadman Celtic Band
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Live Music
Celtic Fiddle
Cameron Bandshell
Free Event
The City hosts summer concerts at the Cameron Bandshell that run Saturday-Sunday in June and Friday-Monday from July-Labour Day. Featuring talented local performers, bringing vibrant, live music to the community.
Latin Dance - Merengue
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Drop-in Activity
Ship Point
Free Event
Everyone welcome, no partner or dance experience is necessary. One 1.5-hour lesson, followed by a 30-min social dance. Taught by Victoria Latin Dance Association.