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Fathers Day - Dads Ride Free

Pick up access at the ticket kiosk and check mountain conditions before driving up.

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1 event

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

Mount Washington turns Father's Day into a mountain outing with free access for dads plus scenic chairlift views.

Before you go

Pick up access at the ticket kiosk and check mountain conditions before driving up.

Family planCheck ticketsBest for families

Pick up access at the ticket kiosk and check mountain conditions before driving up.

Last checked Jun 14 · Mount Washington Alpine Resort

Nearby picks

Nearby enough to consider.

2 events

Tue, Jun 23 · 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Markets

Summer by the Sea Street Market

Oceanside · Craig Street · Free to attend; purchases extra

Craig Street on a June Tuesday is still one of the easiest Oceanside evening plans when you want something lively without overcommitting.

Only if nearbyBest for familiesBest if nearbySome driving

Last checked Jun 21 · Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism

Fri, Jun 26 · 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Arts

Blue Taffeta Party Dress & Other Stories

Campbell River · Rivercity Players Theatre · $27

This is the kind of small-venue Friday night pick that works best when you want a defined arts plan instead of a broad festival.

Rainy-day backupCheck ticketsRain-friendlyEasy nearby

Last checked Jun 21 · Destination Campbell River

Island picks

Bigger Island plans.

6 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

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

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

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

Last checked Jun 14 · Tourism Victoria

Sat, Jun 27 · 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Festivals

Cowichan Wooden Boat Festival

Cowichan · Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre · Free

A free wooden boat festival in Cowichan Bay is specific enough to feel memorable without requiring any prior scene knowledge.

Worth the driveCheck ticketsBest for familiesLonger trip

Last checked Jun 21 · Tourism Cowichan

Sat, Jun 27 · 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Music

Great Canadian Bash

Victoria · Starlight Stadium · $59

This is the clear south-Island pick if you want to build the day around a larger live-music event rather than browse smaller stops.

Worth the driveCheck ticketsLonger trip

Last checked Jun 21 · Destination Greater Victoria

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