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Events
Festival of Trees at The Fairmont Empress
November 16, 2006 - January 4, 2007
The Festival of Trees is an annual event eagerly anticipated by everyone involved. Approximately 60 trees are placed at The Fairmont Empress and businesses and organizations are invited to sponsor a tree by way of a financial contribution. Upon doing so, they become entitled to send in a team of decorators to weave their holiday magic into an enchanting parade of unique and beautifully decorated trees. Over the holiday season, thousands of visitors tour the trees and vote for the best decorated tree by way of a minimum two dollar donation. At the end of the Festival, the coveted 'Peoples Choice' award is presented to the business or organization with the most favoured tree.
Christmas at The Butchart Gardens
December 1, 2006 - January 6, 2007
Wonder in the magic of Christmas at The Gardens. Thousands of coloured lights combine with magnificent decorations and displays to herald the festive season right through to Twelfth Night.
Sharpen up your skates for a waltz around the outdoor ice skating rink.
Hogmanay
December 31, 2006
Say farewell to the Old Year and greet the New Year in fine style with an evening of festivities and Scottish treats. Tour Craigdarroch Castle to the sounds of traditional Scottish music and song, and enjoy performances of Highland dancing.
Victoria Independent Film & Video Festival
February 2 - 11, 2007
No matter if it's controversial cinema, Oscar-winning drama, provocative documentary or the list of special guest filmmakers attending the Victoria Independent Film & Video Festival, this romp though the world of film is the event you don't want to miss!
Don't miss Vancouver Island's biggest and longest running film festival, where you'll see the best of independent cinema from across Canada and around the world.
Victoria Hot Jazz Jubilee
March 29 - April 1, 2007
The Van Isle Live Music Preservation Society (VILMPS) is proud to present the Third Annual Victoria Hot Jazz Jubilee in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
BCYBA Victoria Harbour Floating Boat Show 2007
April 19 - 22, 2007
Along with new and brokerage (pre-owned) boats that will be on display, several new exhibitors have joined this very exciting event. Visit the over 150 boats on display as well as booth exhibits featuring various marine related products.
8th Annual Vancouver Island International Children's Festival
May 10 - 12, 2007
‘Let Your Imagination Come Out & Play’ for the first time in Victoria at the 8th Annual Vancouver Island International Children’s Festival. Professional performers from around the world present arts and culture through circus, dance, drama, music, acrobatics, storytelling and puppetry live on stages at Bear Mountain Arena and the grounds of the Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre. Interactive Workshops, Activity Centres and street entertainment in a beautiful setting complete the Festival and make it a ‘don’t miss’ event. Perfect for school field trips and home schoolers, plus a special full day of events Saturday for the whole family.
Island Farms Victoria Day Parade
May 21, 2007
Enjoy Victoria's largest parade event, with over 150 entries including marching bands, floats and clowns! Over 90 000 spectators watch this popular annual event. Fun for the whole family!
Uno Festival of Solo Performance
May 24 - June 4, 2007
Intrepid Theatre's annual Uno Festival of Solo Performance features hot one-person shows. Experience live high-voltage comedy, drama, and dance theatre from across the continent and beyond! Uno is Canada's oldest international festival dedicated to outstanding one-person theatre.
Victoria Pride Celebration 2007
July 1 - 8, 2007
Enjoy the annual Victoria Pride Celebration featuring a Drag Ball Game, Sunset Boat Cruise, Big Gay Dog Walk, and the annual Pride Parade and Festival.
21st Annual Fringe Festival
August 23 - September 2, 2007
Anything goes at this annual alternative theatre festival. The festival is a summer's-end 12-day celebration of some of the most innovative theatre offered anywhere in the country at eight locations throughout downtown Victoria.
Culinary Treats
Victoria Whisky Festival
January 26 & 27, 2007
Taste, savour and experience samples from a myriad of distilleries and whiskies including: Canadian whisky, Scottish single malts and blended whiskies, Irish whiskey, and a variety of whisky and whiskey styles from the United States of America.
American Express presents Dine Around & Stay in Town Victoria
February 15 - March 4, 2007
Victoria’s most mouth-watering dining event of the year takes place from February 15 to March 4, 2007. Victoria boasts the second highest number of restaurants per capita in North America and over 50 local restaurants will participate.
Tourism Victoria and the Victoria branch of the BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association (BCRFA) invite you to attend the fourth annual Dine Around & Stay in Town event.
Victoria Tea Festival
March 11, 2007
The Victoria Tea Festival is the signature annual fundraising event for Camosun College Child Care Services. This one-day event will feature a tasting of a wide variety of teas from around the world as well as presentations on tea topics. Representatives will be on location to provide samples, share tea steeping and serving tips, and to discuss the history and health benefits of tea. Local tea rooms, bakeries and restaurants will be on location to display their menus, tea selections, and provide samples of their products.
Victoria Festival of Wine
March 14 & 15, 2007
See, smell, swirl and sip wine from over 100 international and domestic wineries, while savouring Artisan breads & cheeses at this annual event. Join a wine seminar or boardroom tasting. This year’s seminar theme is defining the vine, giving each presenter a chance to explain a complete philosophy on what they are trying to accomplish from vineyard all the way to the bottle. We will explore the two most prominent growing regions of British Columbia and then attempt an overview of the most planted grape variety in the world.
Exhibits
Fatal Attraction
October 5, 2006 - January 7, 2007
Fatal Attraction reveals different courtship rituals among animals - mammals, birds, fish, amphibians, insects - all creatures big and small, including humans.
Discover just how deadly love can be.
Baroque Masterworks from the National Galley of Canada
December 15, 2006 - February 25, 2007
This stunning and evocative exhibition presents twelve rare paintings by 17th century masters such as Rubens, Rembrandt, Poussin, El Greco, Vouet and more. The works of Italian, French, Spanish, Dutch and Flemish artists have been brought together to reflect the social, economic, political and religious climates of the time.
Misshapen Pearl: The Baroque Era
December 15, 2006 - March 18, 2007
Drawing on the Art Gallery’s permanent collection and private loans, the exhibition profiles the decorative and fine arts to illustrate the aesthetic of this vibrant and productive era. It will present a range of styles across Europe including Dutch, French, English and Italian and will include ornately carved chairs, inlaid furniture, exquisitely crafted textiles and gorgeous 17th century costumes exhibited alongside drawings, paintings and intaglio prints, including works by Rembrandt.
Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition
April 14 - October 14, 2007
This travelling exhibition features more than 275 artifacts recovered from Titanic’s undersea resting place in a series of galleries that trace the life of the “unsinkable” ship – from its design and construction through to its discovery, recovery and conservation.
As visitors climb the gangplank, boarding passes in hand, they become immersed in the passenger experience. Authentically recreated first- and third-class corridors and cabins, outdoor café and boiler room are appointed with artifacts recovered from the shipwreck site 3,800 metres below the surface of the North Atlantic Ocean.
Arts
Festival 07 at the Belfry Theatre
February 20 - April 1, 2007
Edgy, audacious and innovative, this annual festival is always stuffed with little gems - original Canadian creations that you really won't want to miss, brand new plays that have or will tour the world. Take in one or more of these stellar productions.
Mesa
April 10 - May 6, 2007
Mesa is a new road trip comedy with moxie from Calgary's Doug Curtis. Paul, our young hero, is pressed into service for the family. His task? To drive his wife's grandfather from Calgary to the trailer park community where he winters in Mesa, Arizona. The problem? Grandfather Bud is 93 years old, cantankerous and, let's say, determined, to get to Mesa without visiting any strange roadside diners or sleeping under the stars. This poignant two-actor comedy has charmed audiences across Canada.
Concerts
The Tragically Hip
January 7 & 8, 2007
Songs like Fifty-Mission Cap, Ahead By a Century, Little Bones, Boots or Hearts, Courage, Poets, My Music At Work and Wheat Kings are indelibly stamped on the minds and hearts of music lovers across the country. Enjoy a night with one of Canada's greatest bands.
The Barenaked Ladies
January 31 & February 1, 2007
With over 14 million albums sold worldwide, The Barenaked Ladies are coming to Victoria for two exciting concerts. Featuring such fan-favourites as It’s All Been Done, One Week and If I Had $1,000,000 they are certain to provide fans with a memorable performance.
Meat Loaf
February 28, 2007
Meat Loaf takes his critically acclaimed Bat Out Of Hell hit show to Canada! The three act performance includes smash hits from each of the Bat Out Of Hell installments, including “Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad,” “You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth,” and the show-stopping “Paradise by the Dashboard Lights.”
Nelly Furtado
March 21, 2007
Canadian and international recording sensation Nelly Furtado, who is tearing up the music charts at home and abroad with her internationally acclaimed CD Loose (Universal Music Canada), begins her highly anticipated cross-Canada tour in her home town of Victoria.
Il Divo
April 24, 2007
Combining the best facets of opera and pop in an incredibly original way, Il Divo have endeared themselves to discerning listeners worldwide.
BB King
April 26, 2007
BB King continuously tours the globe to sold-out theatres and stadiums. Besides enlightening a new generation about the history of Blues in African American culture, he is a source of inspiration to everyone. Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Jimi Hendrix, U2, and the Rolling Stones are just a few of the rock and roll legends whose roots go deep into the blues of BB King.
Sports
The 16th Annual New Year's Day Golf Classic
January 1, 2007
Olympic View Golf Club invites you to join in a round of golf at the annual New Year's Day Golf Classic.
New Year's Day Tournament
January 1, 2007
Enjoy the first tournament of the New Year at Arbutus Ridge Golf & Country Club.
2007 HSBC Stars on Ice
April 20, 2007
Throughout his spectacular career, Brian Orser has helped define figure skating in Canada, served as an inspiration to other legends of the sport including Kurt Browning and Elvis Stojko, and thrilled Canadian fans from coast to coast. This spring, those fans will be able to celebrate with him as he tours for the final time in his career with 2007 HSBC Stars on Ice.
2007 Victoria International Walking Festival
April 20 - 22, 2007
Victoria International Walking Festival is a weekend of walking-related activities which include the 10th Annual Blossom Walks, International Friendship Walk, International Walkers Dinner, Walk EXPO, Walking Seminars, Blister Party, Live Entertainment and plenty of food and refreshments.
2007 Canadian Open Synchronized Swimming Championships
April 22 - 28, 2007
Victoria is proud to host the 2007 Canadian Open Synchronized Swimming Championships at Saanich Commonwealth Place. Come watch the best synchronized swimmers in Canada.
Swiftsure International Yacht Race
May 26 - 28, 2007
The Swiftsure International Yacht Race is one of North America’s most challenging overnight offshore competitions. The Juan de Fuca Strait’s daunting combination of occasional fog, unpredictable winds, strong tides and tricky currents tests seamanship, strategy, stamina, tactics, and teamwork.
2007 FIFA u20 World Cup
June 30 - July 22, 2007
Victoria is proud to be a part of the 2007 FIFA u20 World Cup. The biennial event is second only to the FIFA World Cup in size and scope and will showcase the most talented under-20 soccer players in the world.
2007 BMX World Championships
July 26 - 29, 2007
As the sport evolves to its new Olympic status, the 2007 Championships will be one of the most important championships ever. Results in Victoria will help determine country rankings and athlete participation numbers for the sport's Olympic debut in Beijing in 2008. Don't miss it! Be part of the excitement! Qualify for the Olympic Summer games!
Victoria is preparing for the largest ever UCI BMX World Championships. Over 2500 competitors from more than 40 nations are expected!
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