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5 events

Runs through Sun, Jul 12

Arts

An Animated Assembly

Nanaimo/Ladysmith · Nanaimo Art Gallery · Admission by donation; suggested donation $5

Admission by donation and clear downtown hours make this a usable Nanaimo arts stop instead of a vague gallery mention.

Worth the driveCheck ticketsRain-friendlySome driving
TicketsOriginal listing

Last checked Jun 14 · Nanaimo Art Gallery

Runs through Sun, Jan 3

Arts

Ancient Egypt: Obsessed with Life

Victoria · Royal BC Museum · Included with museum admission; free for members

Opening week makes the Royal BC Museum show feel timely for a rainy Victoria day trip.

Worth the driveCheck ticketsRain-friendlyLonger trip
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Last checked May 21 · Royal BC Museum

Runs through Sun, Jun 28

Music

TD Victoria International JazzFest

Victoria · Various venues across Victoria and Esquimalt · Free outdoor performances plus ticketed headline and club shows

Free outdoor sets at Beacon Hill Park make JazzFest usable even if you do not want to build the whole weekend around paid shows.

Worth the driveCheck ticketsBest for familiesLonger trip
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Last checked Jun 14 · Victoria Jazz Society

Runs through Sun, Jun 21

Festivals

Victoria Dragon Boat Festival

Victoria · Victoria Inner Harbour · Free

This is the kind of obvious waterfront festival that makes sense even if you're deciding on Victoria at the last minute.

Worth the driveBest for familiesFreeLonger trip
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Last checked Jun 14 · Tourism Victoria

Runs through Sun, Jun 21

Outdoors

Fathers Day - Dads Ride Free

Comox Valley · Mount Washington Alpine Resort · Dads ride free; other bike park or scenic chairlift access priced separately

This turns Father's Day into a mountain-day excuse that works for riders and non-riders alike.

Family planCheck ticketsBest for familiesSome driving
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Last checked Jun 14 · Mount Washington Alpine Resort