Vancouver Island Events Calendar

Sunday, October 11

Listings whose dates cover this day. Confirm daily hours before travelling.

3 events

On through

3JAN

SUN

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Started Fri, Jun 5

Victoria · Arts

Ancient Egypt: Obsessed with Life

Runs through Sun, Jan 3 · Check daily hours

Royal BC Museum

Coffins, jewellery and everyday objects illuminate ancient Egyptian beliefs about life and the afterlife in a Royal BC Museum exhibition through January 3, 2027.

Regular museum admission: adults $32; seniors/youth $22; students $19; ages 5 and under free

Before you go

Included with museum admission. The exhibition uses light, sound and scent; consider sensory preferences before visiting.

Read the guide Original listing Source checked · Oct 11 · Royal BC Museum

Through

11OCT

SUN

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Started Fri, Oct 9

Victoria · Outdoors

Royal Victoria Marathon

Runs through Sun, Oct 11 · Check daily hours

Crystal Gardens, Inner Harbour and Willows Beach Park

Thanksgiving race weekend brings thousands of runners to an oceanfront course through Victoria and Oak Bay, with free viewing from the streets.

Free to watch; race registration varies

Before you go

Free to watch. Marathon sold out, waitlist open; half sold out, waitlist full. 8K, 5K and kids-run registration still listed.

Read the guide Original listing Source checked · Oct 1 · Royal Victoria Marathon

Through

12OCT

MON

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Started Sat, Oct 10

Gulf Islands · Arts

Gabriola Thanksgiving Studio Tour

Runs through Mon, Oct 12 · Check daily hours

Participating Gabriola Island studios

Explore more than 60 working artist studios around Gabriola during the free Thanksgiving weekend tour.

Free studio entry; ferry and purchases extra

Before you go

October 10–12, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. daily; free studio entry. Start at Tour Central if helpful. The brochure marks wheelchair access and washrooms by studio.

Event details Original listing Source checked · Oct 4 · Gabriola Arts Council