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Victoria Highland Games & Celtic Festival
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Sat
9
May
The 163rd Highland Games runs May 9-17, with the main Topaz Park weekend May 16-17.
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#2
Mon
4
May
Norm Foster’s golf-course comedy-drama is running at Chemainus Theatre through mid-May.
Longer trip; book ahead.
#3
Fri
8
May
Esquimalt’s festival weekend packs in the midway, parade, marketplace, kids activities, and food.
Best as part of a Victoria weekend.
#4
Sat
9
May
A Gilbert and Sullivan musical with multiple performances and family-friendly student/child pricing.
Confirm which venue and performance time you’re booking.
#5
Sat
9
May
A free Highland Games kickoff parade with pipe bands and dancers on Government Street.
Free downtown Victoria event.
Bigger Island plans when the event is worth leaving the area for.
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#1
Mon
4
May
Campbell River nature week with trail walks, talks, and Greenways Land Trust events.
Check program times.
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