Special Events in the Capital
The Provincial Capital Commission is a proud sponsor of the following events:
Creatively United for the Planet Earth Day Festival
April 20 & 21, 2013
at St. Ann’s Academy, 835 Humboldt Street, Victoria
Dozens of musicians, artists, entertainers, speakers and community groups. Free all-age event in celebration of Earth Week.
www.creativelyunitedfortheplanet.com
Swiftsure International Yacht Race
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May 25-27, 2013
www.swiftsure.org
Jumpship
Slideshows - 2011 | 2012
June 14-16, 2013 – Intrepid mountain bikers perform aerial stunts on a barge in Victoria’s Inner as part of the Victoria International Cycling Festival.
2012 Jumpship video courtesy of Mike Irvine and the UVic Martlet
www.jumpshipcontest.com
Canada Day
Slideshows - 2010 | 2011 | 2012
July 1, 2013
Maple leafs take centre stage with music, entertainment and fabulous fireworks over Victoria’s Inner Harbour.
www.victoriacanadaday.ca
Victoria Ska Festival
Slideshows - 2010 | 2011 | 2012
July 8-13, 2013
Ship Point and other locations
Ska performers from Canada, the US, New Zealand, Mexico, Columbia.
www.victoriaskafest.ca
Victoria International Buskers Festival
Slideshows - 2011 | 2012
July 19-28, 2013
victoriabuskers.com
Victoria Symphony Splash
Slideshows - 2009 | 2011
Aug. 4, 2013
Conductor Tania Miller and the Victoria Symphony perform on the Inner Harbour.
www.victoriasymphony.ca
Celebrate BC
Celebrate BC Day with loads of fun for all ages. Music, entertainment, art and more from around the province featured at this year’s BC Day celebration at St. Ann’s Academy. Monday, Aug. 5 afternoon/evening. Applications to participate in music, photography, film or food are being accepted now. For details about submitting applications or about the event, go to www.celebratebcday.com
Dragon Boat Festival
Slideshows - 2010 | 2011 | 2012
Aug. 16-18, 2013
Costumes, music, lion dancers and Dragon boat races. Victoria’s Inner Harbour
www.victoriadragonboat.com
Victoria Fringe Theatre Festival
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Aug. 22 to Sept. 1, 2013
Celebrating 25 years of adventurous shows
www.victoriafringe.com
Victoria Classic Boat Festival
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Aug. 30 to Sept. 1, 2013
The history of sail, power and steam come to life in this display of wooden boats.
www.classicboatfestival.ca
“Voices from the Past”
Ghostly walking tours every October at St. Ann’s Academy National Historic Site.
For information phone 250-953-8829 or email stanns.academy@gov.bc.ca
Tidings of Comfort & Joy
Special Sunday afternoon concerts throughout December in the historic Chapel at St. Ann’s Academy.
www.stannsacademy.com
PCC celebrates BC Day!
The Provincial Capital Commission is proud to support BC Day. Visit www.celebratebcday.com
BC Day in the Capital
BC Day in the Regions
Past Special Events
“We enjoy working with the PCC and really appreciate the use of Ship Point as the venue for the Victoria Ska Festival.”