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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

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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

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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 · 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

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Art In Maffeo Park

Nanaimo/Ladysmith · Maffeo Sutton Park · Free

This is an easy Nanaimo harbourfront arts stop when you want a daytime plan that still feels social and public-facing.

Only if nearbyBest for familiesBest if nearbySome driving

Last checked Jun 21 · Tourism Nanaimo

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