Category: July 2023

  • Esquimalt Gorge Market

    Esquimalt Gorge Market

    Jul 3rd, Sep 4th (Recurred every Monday) This event (recurring on Mondays 4.30-7.30pm0 features multiple vendors, you can find high quality locally sourced produce and greens, as well as craft items like jewellery, wax candles. You can sample / taste various of the treats and drinks there. There is also community activities / resources and…

  • Music In The Park (Series)

    Music In The Park (Series)

    My friend Steve and I adventured into James Bay (Fisherman’s wharf park) to see the music here this day, which was part of the ‘Summer Concert Series – Music In The Park’ performances. The ‘Vancouver Island Dynamite’ band played some great music there (they’re a Jazz/Funk/Fusion band). You can bring your food to have a…

  • Class Car Festival Oak Bay

    Class Car Festival Oak Bay

    JUL 23RD An event sure to delight car lovers / fans in Victoria is the Classic Car Festival that happens yearly in the Oak Bay neighbourhood. Plenty of collectors owners drive their smooth rides into this location to share with the community. Vendors are open (coffeshops / restaurants /food trucks) during the event. The Oak…

  • Oak Bay Night Market

    Oak Bay Night Market

    The Oak Bay night market recurred every 2nd Wednesday of the month during the summer between 4pm and 8pm. The market ocurred in Oak Bay Village, where the street closes down to vehicular traffic. The environment is very fun and vibrant. One can walk freely and visit the open businesses, as well as see the…

  • Festival Mexicano

    Festival Mexicano

    July 9th A fantastic cultural event, Festival Mexicano made it’s comeback in July, in the Inner Harbour. It featured musical performances in spanish. If you’re latino (Guatemala), like myself, it’s great to come and reconnect with your roots ! The weaether was beautiful and the community spirit was very lively. The event was organized by…

  • Pride Parade / Celebration

    Pride Parade / Celebration

    JUL 9TH During the pride month here in Victoria, the streets were filled with colorful displays and high community energy. The day kicked off with a parade featuring Pride – decorated trucks (starting near the hudson public market on Douglas, and then finished at MacDonald park in JamesBay). This was followed by a festival in…

  • Eventide Series

    Eventide Series

    July 5th The eventide series is a musical performance series that features emerging artists. The location for this recurring event was at the Centennial Square, between 7pm and 10pm (see schedule below) Most of the performances were electronic music, with groovy patterns. The audience was lively and there was space to dance in front of…

  • JazzFest 2023

    JazzFest 2023

    The JazzFest is a big music festival that happens in Victoria in the summer. In this opportunity I went to Bullen Park to catch a few of the free shows (there are ticketed ones too)! If you’re around the are you’ll hear the music, you can sit anywhere in the big park. A Bike Valet…

  • Canada Day

    Canada Day

    JULY 1ST 2023 Many different and free community activities happened on Canada Day 2023, providing much opportunity to connect and celebrate. To name a few, the Gorge Road Market / Picnic was on (the road was closed to vehicles and open to pedestrians to peruse all the fantastic crafts and food items offered by vendors).…