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May

May 9, 11:00 AM to May 17, 5:00 PM · Topaz Park and Victoria festival locations · Victoria · Check official source

The 163rd Highland Games runs May 9-17, with the main Topaz Park weekend May 16-17.

Check the main festival dates before booking.

Book aheadBest for familiesLonger trip

Mon

May

Runs through Sun, May 17 · Chemainus Theatre Festival · Cowichan · Tickets from $24

Norm Foster’s golf-course comedy-drama is running at Chemainus Theatre through mid-May.

Longer trip; book ahead.

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Check details Venue pageChecked May 2 via Chemainus Theatre Festival

Fri

May

May 8, 10:00 AM to May 10, 4:00 PM · Archie Browning Place · Victoria · Free entry; rides and activities may vary

Esquimalt’s festival weekend packs in the midway, parade, marketplace, kids activities, and food.

Best as part of a Victoria weekend.

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Mon

May

May 4, 9:00 AM to May 10, 5:00 PM · Greenways Land Trust and Campbell River locations · Campbell River · Check event source

Campbell River nature week with trail walks, talks, and Greenways Land Trust events.

Check program times.

Best for familiesSome driving