Vancouver Island Events
A comprehensive list of events happening all over Vancouver Island from Victoria to Port Hardy.
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The Oak Bay Tea Party
A long-running community festival featuring beach-side activities, amusement rides, and family-friendly outdoor entertainment.
Village Block Party
A single-day street festival with local vendors, live music, food stalls, and family-friendly activities.
Victoria Jazz Fest
A nine day celebration of jazz that is one of Victoria's biggest events of the year.
Summer Shakespeare Festival
Open-air performances of Shakespeare plays with a casual atmosphere.
Canada Day
Live music, food vendors, and fireworks over the harbor, come together to celebrate the birthday of our country.
Victoria Pride Week
A citywide celebration featuring vendors, live performances, community events, and culminating in the pride parade on July 12th.
i-Land Fest
A Caribbean cultural festival with live music, good food and a parade on July 4th.
Phillips Backyard Music Festival
A multi-day music festival with indie, rock, and alternative acts hosted by a local brewery.
Art Gallery Paint-In
The largest summer arts festival on Vancouver Island bringing in over 50,000 people annually.
Victoria Dragon Boat Festival
A multi-day paddling festival with a wide variety of boat races.