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Downtown Victoria Stone Building Conservation Tour
Craigdarroch Castle · Victoria, BC
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Step into Victoria’s past on a captivating walking tour that explores the city’s historic stone architecture from 1885–1910. Within a route around the Inner Harbour, you’ll discover beautifully crafted sandstone, granite, and andesite buildings that shaped the city’s identity. Learn how local quarries, railway development, and skilled stonemasons contributed to Victoria’s architectural heritage, and get an up close…
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Fall Homeschool Science Series
Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary · Victoria, BC
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Our 6-Week Home School Science Series is a social and hands-on learning program for home and distance/distributed learners, best suited for elementary-grade students. Weekly themes and opportunities to connect with nature will be offered in this curated seasonally-focused series. Centered on the BC Science Curriculum, paired with outdoor education and discovery-based approaches, participants will learn about the…
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Fall Native Plant Workshops
Swan Lake Nature House · Victoria, BC
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Pre-registration is required for these workshops and costs $5. This cost covers a packet of locally grown native seeds. In-person workshops have a maximum enrollment of 30 participants. Slots fill quickly – enroll today! 3 – 6pm, Thursday, September 24 ** Note difference in timing for this afternoon/evening workshop 12 – 3pm, Friday September 25 12 – 3pm, Friday, October 16 12 – 3pm, Saturday, October 17 These…
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On the Road: An Ekphrastic Writing Workshop
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria - AGGV · Victoria, BC
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
This workshop provides an opportunity to explore the exhibition On the Road: Journeys through Japanese Woodblock Prints through writing with members of the Victoria Festival of Authors (VFA) board. REGISTER NOW In this three-hour workshop participants will engage with, and be guided through, ways of responding to Japanese woodblock prints, seasons, and pilgrimage using metaphor, imagery, and sensory language, and…
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Who Doesn’t Love a Prequel? The Wonders of Prehistoric Egypt
Royal BC Museum, Conference Hall · Victoria, BC
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Lecture by Katlin Long-Wright What was life like in Egypt before pharaohs, writing and pyramids? Join PhD candidate Katlin Long-Wright to explore prehistoric Egypt: how people lived, environmental change and the mysteries Egyptologists are still working to solve.
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Who Doesn’t Love a Prequel? The Wonders of Prehistoric Egypt
Royal BC Museum · Victoria, BC
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
When you think of ancient Egypt, you likely think of the Great Pyramids of Giza, the boy-king, Tutankhamun, or the expansive Karnak Temple complex. But how much do you know about Egypt before a time of Kings, writing, and grandiose architecture? This talk explores how people lived in Prehistoric Egypt. You will learn about Egypt’s prehistoric cultures, the substantial environmental changes in the region, and some of…
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How Stories Breathe
Langham Court Theatre, Victoria · Victoria, BC
7:30 p.m.
Join us for How Stories Breathe, an evening with Indigenous authors at the Victoria Festival of Authors! Hosted by Dr. Maria del Carmen Rodríguez de France and Sam Beynon, this conversation brings together Monique Gray Smith, Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas, Jordan Abel and Amanda Peters to talk about story, craft, and bringing their stories to life. Bannock bites from Elder Debbie Lewis will be served for everyone.…
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Native Plant Workshop at Swan Lake
Swan Lake Nature House · Victoria, BC
12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Are you interested in incorporating native plants into your garden? Join us for our native plant workshop with Swan Lake Site Director, Jay Rastogi! Participants will learn about native plant identification, the cultural history and ecological benefits of native plants, Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary’s very own native plant gardens, and the CRD’s water conservation program. Where: Swan Lake Nature House, 3873 Swan Lake…
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Write Your Short Story (3 Sessions)
Carr House National Historic Site · Victoria, BC
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Create a story you love in three weeks! Join Sue Scott for this exhilarating and supportive workshop! Decide what story to write based on your connection to it and its potential for emotion. Explore the world and characters of your story. Learn about compelling story forms. Ponder the “Three C’s” of great stories. Write your story! In addition to the three workshop sessions, you will be offered two fun and optional…
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Teachers Night Out
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria - AGGV · Victoria, BC
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Teachers’ Night Out is a relaxed and engaging opportunity for teachers and educators to learn about the Gallery’s School Tour + Workshop program for Grades 2 to 12. This private event is specifically designed for teachers and educators and will feature a tour of the Gallery’s winter exhibitions, the x is where our paths cross, On the Road: Journeys through Japanese Woodblock Prints, and Into the Wosk Collection:…
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From Victoria to Passchendaele: Finding Thomas Le Breton Roscoe
Ross Bay Villa Historic House Museum · Victoria, BC
7:30 p.m.
Come learn the story of a boy born in Victoria, in a home he would not remember, and his journeys across the world, until his eventual passing at the battle of Passchendaele. On Thursday October 22nd at 7:30PM, at Ross Bay Villa, listen to the story of Thomas Le Breton Roscoe, researched and told for the first time by historian Greg Scott. Born 1878 in the master bedroom of Ross Bay Villa Historic House Museum,…
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Emily Carr Art Class: SPOOKY VINTAGE PHOTO PAINTING (intergenerational)
Carr House National Historic Site · Victoria, BC
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Get in the Halloween spirit and have a blast painting vintage photos and ephemera with touches of spookiness like ghosts, bats and more! $40/person, all materials included and all experience levels welcome! This class is uniquely designed to appeal to people of all ages to bring together generations to connect through art-making. We encourage you to register with your child, a parent, a grandparent, a neighbour, or…
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Workshop: Mushroom Printmaking
Royal BC Museum, Community room · Victoria, BC
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Join us for a mushroom printmaking workshop using block printing methods and real mushrooms. We’ll learn the basics of printmaking and explore the textures of different kinds of fungi to create artwork ready to frame, collage, or gift to a loved one. Designed for ages 14+
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Soil Superstars at Swan Lake
Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary · Victoria, BC
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
What’s the dirt on dirt? This hands-on workshop with Jeffrey from the Compost Education Centre explores soil and compost up close while making connections to the role we play in maintaining soil health. We will meet live worms and learn about the amazing work they do for the soil, discover the 4 ingredients soil is made of, and discuss ways we can give back to the soil that nourishes all of us! This event is…
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Grow Your Own Mushrooms
Compost Education Centre · Victoria, BC
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Learn the main steps used to cultivate mushrooms at home using low tech methods. Workshop Description: In this workshop students will learn the main steps used in cultivating mushrooms at home using low tech methods. The lecture will include basic fungal biology, information on tools needed to grow mushrooms, making liquid culture, grain spawn and preparation of straw for Oyster mushrooms and for King Stropharia.…
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Halloween Market YYJ
da Vinci Centre · Victoria, BC
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The 5th annual Halloween Market YYJ returns with the best of Victoria’s spooky creators, magic makers and more. Join us for everything from the spooky to the sweet from our handmade vendors. Cruise the aisles to tunes from your favourite mixtape DJ Brian Boitano and pick up our signature pumpkin beer from Howl Brewing. Check out our website for vendor announcements and to sign up for a spooky workshop.…
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The Butchart Gardens: Greenhouse Tours
The Butchart Gardens · Victoria, BC
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Go behind the scenes at The Butchart Gardens with a guided Greenhouse Tour. Discover where thousands of plants are grown and cared for before they make their way into the gardens, and learn about the horticultural expertise that helps keep this National Historic Site blooming year-round. Discover what happens behind the scenes at The Butchart Gardens on one of our exclusive Greenhouse Tours. Tours will take place at…
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Halloween Activities at Swan Lake
Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary · Victoria, BC
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Halloween is a great time to explore Swan Lake! Come visit the Nature House on Halloween for this family-friendly event. Learn than bones and skulls are not-so-scary – enjoy some hands-on learning with these specimens offered by our Nature Educator and Stewardship Assistant, Ruby. There will also be a colouring station available with classic spooky creatures featured. Drop-in throughout the day – there is no fixed…
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Carr House Howl-o-we’en Pet Parade
Carr House National Historic Site · Victoria, BC
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Carr House is thrilled to be hosting our 6th annual Howl-o-we’en Pet Parade! Come celebrate the spooky season with your favourite furry friends. Join us for festive crafts, pet and human treats, activities, and of course, the iconic Pet Parade and Costume Contest! Who knows, you might even snag one of our prize baskets, all generously donated by the James Bay Vet Clinic, the sponsors of this event. This year, we…
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Offsite Artist Talk: Peter Morin and Leah Decter
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria - AGGV · Victoria, BC
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All are welcome to enjoy an Artist Talk by Peter Morin and Leah Decter, presented as part of UVic Visual Arts’ Living Artists, Living Art Lecture Series, and in support of the exhibition the x is where our paths cross. This exhibition, curated by Toby Lawrence, AGGV Curator of Contemporary Art, runs from October 10, 2026-May 2, 2027. Location University of Victoria, David Turpin Building (DTB), room A120. Hosted by…
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Art for Wellness: HEARTFELT HOLIDAY PAPER QUILTS
Carr House National Historic Site · Victoria, BC
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Relax, learn and enjoy the joyful process of cut and paste little paper quilts. Make meaningful, beautiful holiday cards and tags for your loved ones this year. About Your Instructor: Helga Strauss is an artist, educator, and therapeutic arts practitioner. In her personal art practice, she creates art every day, following her joy and curiosity. As a teacher for over 30 years, she encourages her students to do the…
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Emily Carr Inspired Art Class: MEANINGFUL MEMORY BOXES” (Intergenerational)
Carr House National Historic Site · Victoria, BC
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Learn how to capture the magical moments and memories of your life by making special decorated boxes for yourself and loved ones. This class is uniquely designed to appeal to people of all ages to bring together generations to connect through art-making. We encourage you to register with your child, a parent, a grandparent, a neighbour, or a friend! Or register individually to meet people in your community! This…
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Guided Lichen Walk at Christmas Hill with Tasha Lavdovsky
Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary · Victoria, BC
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Join local lichenologist, Tasha Lavdovsky, for a guided walk to Christmas Hill to explore lichen at this majestic site. Starting at the Nature House, this guided walk will make its way up to Christmas Hill, where you will look at common macrolichens, learn identification techniques, and gain introductory-level familiarity with the different morphological groups and growth structures. Return to the Nature House at…
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Storytime at Swan Lake with GVPL
Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary · Victoria, BC
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The Greater Victoria Public Library is hosting free nature-themed storytime at Swan Lake! Join us for fun-filled stories, songs, rhymes, and puppets for young children and their families, followed by 30 minutes of social time and free play. Learn more about our partners at the Greater Victoria Public Library here: https://www.gvpl.ca/ Where: Swan Lake Nature House, 3873 Swan Lake Road When: Friday, November 20th,…
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