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Victoria this week

South-Island festivals, arts, and public gatherings worth the longer trip.

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Ancient Egypt: Obsessed with Life

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Arts

Ancient Egypt: Obsessed with Life

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

A Royal BC Museum exhibition opening-week pick for a rainy-day Victoria trip.

Before you go

Check museum admission and exhibition hours before going.

Worth the driveCheck ticketsRain-friendly

Check museum admission and exhibition hours before going.

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

JazzFest opens with citywide shows, including free outdoor music at Beacon Hill Park on June 20-21.

Before you go

Use the free Beacon Hill Park sets for a lighter visit or buy ahead for the headline shows you care about.

Worth the driveCheck ticketsBest for families

Use the free Beacon Hill Park sets for a lighter visit or buy ahead for the headline shows you care about.

Last checked Jun 14 · Victoria Jazz Society

Runs through Sun, Jun 21

Festivals

Victoria Dragon Boat Festival

Victoria · Victoria Inner Harbour · Free

Dragon boat racing, cultural performances, vendors, and waterfront energy take over Victoria's Inner Harbour.

Before you go

Expect Inner Harbour crowds and build in time for parking or a longer walk.

Worth the driveBest for familiesFree

Expect Inner Harbour crowds and build in time for parking or a longer walk.

Last checked Jun 14 · Tourism Victoria

Sat, Jun 27 · 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Music

Great Canadian Bash

Victoria · Starlight Stadium · $59

Starlight Stadium hosts a big Saturday music night with Canadian rock headliners and a full festival-style crowd.

Before you go

Sort tickets before driving down.

Worth the driveCheck tickets

Treat this as a full Langford concert plan and sort tickets before driving down.

Last checked Jun 21 · Destination Greater Victoria

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1 event

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

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Bigger Island plans.

1 event

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

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