Things to do

Playland’s new ThunderVolt roller coaster is shown in drone video. (Source: PNE)

B.C. set to plug in newest roller coaster: Playland’s $16M ThunderVolt

Italian-made machine given name that suggests ‘electrifying speed’, will start to roll in 2024

 

The Vancouver Canucks will be holding their training camp at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre in Victoria Sept. 21 to 24. (Black Press Media file photo)

5 things to do in Greater Victoria this weekend

Summer may be over but there’s still plenty to do around Greater Victoria

 

The Westshore Rebels will be back in action this weekend when they take on the Vancouver Island Raiders Saturday (Sept. 16) at Starlight Stadium. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

5 things to do in Greater Victoria this weekend

Take in the sights and sounds from days gone by or delight in dreams of a tropical paradise

 

Things will be heating up at Esquimalt Ribfest Sept. 8 to 10 at Bullen Park. (Black Press Media file photo)

5 things to do in Greater Victoria this weekend

Treat your tastebuds, freshen up your wardrobe or dance the night away

Things will be heating up at Esquimalt Ribfest Sept. 8 to 10 at Bullen Park. (Black Press Media file photo)
A show cow revels in the attention of a visitor to the Saanich Fair. (Black Press Media file photo)

Five things to do in Greater Victoria this weekend

Find some thrills at the fairgrounds or just watch your ship come in

A show cow revels in the attention of a visitor to the Saanich Fair. (Black Press Media file photo)
The Uminari Taiko Drummers will bring their distinctive beat to the Japanese Cultural Fair at Esquimalt Gorge Park Aug. 26. (Black Press Media file photo)

Five things to do in Greater Victoria this weekend

Weekend events bring a taste of cultures around the world to our doorstep

The Uminari Taiko Drummers will bring their distinctive beat to the Japanese Cultural Fair at Esquimalt Gorge Park Aug. 26. (Black Press Media file photo)
A trio of dragon boats cross the finish line overlooked by the B.C. legislature building during last year’s Victoria Dragon Boat Festival. (Black Press Media file photo)

Five things to do in Greater Victoria this weekend

Catch a flick, enjoy some tunes, or just hang out with your furry friends

A trio of dragon boats cross the finish line overlooked by the B.C. legislature building during last year’s Victoria Dragon Boat Festival. (Black Press Media file photo)
The Cadboro Bay Festival is sure to draw crowds to Cadboro-Gyro Park on Sunday (Aug. 6). (Courtesy of Sarah Faria)

Five things to do in Greater Victoria this weekend

Sunny beaches, fast cars and Latin music – who could ask for anything more?

The Cadboro Bay Festival is sure to draw crowds to Cadboro-Gyro Park on Sunday (Aug. 6). (Courtesy of Sarah Faria)
Dance duo Funkanometry dances surrounded by a cheering crowd during last year’s Eats and Beats Beach Party. This year’s event goes July 29 at Royal Beach. (Black Press Media file photo)

Five things to do in Greater Victoria this weekend

Eats and Beats comes to Royal Beach, searching for turtles at Matheson Lake

Dance duo Funkanometry dances surrounded by a cheering crowd during last year’s Eats and Beats Beach Party. This year’s event goes July 29 at Royal Beach. (Black Press Media file photo)
Grey Canal Coldstream Valley Estates Trail and interpretive sign. (ROGTS photo)

Celebrate B.C.’s Trails Day in the capital – Vernon

Ribbons of Green Trails Society invites community out for International Trails Day

Grey Canal Coldstream Valley Estates Trail and interpretive sign. (ROGTS photo)
Sara Ellison looks at a basket star while snorkelling off the coast of northern Vancouver Island. (Courtesy Sara Ellison)

UVic astronomer writes ultimate Vancouver Island, Gulf Islands snorkelling guide

The same sense of curiosity that first inspired Sara Ellison to look…

Sara Ellison looks at a basket star while snorkelling off the coast of northern Vancouver Island. (Courtesy Sara Ellison)
A couple enjoys the fire at Oak Bay Hotel Boathouse Spa. (Aaron J. Barr)

Choose your own adventure: Things to do for Valentine’s Day in Victoria

Here’s our list of things to do this Valentine’s Day based off what mood you want to set

A couple enjoys the fire at Oak Bay Hotel Boathouse Spa. (Aaron J. Barr)
Dine Around and Stay in Town Victoria returns to the B.C. capital Jan. 20 to Feb. 5, featuring more than 40 restaurants and 11 hotels.

Dine Around, Stay in Town Victoria brings delicious deals to the B.C. capital

Featuring over 40 restaurants, the program gives restaurants a chance to shine

Dine Around and Stay in Town Victoria returns to the B.C. capital Jan. 20 to Feb. 5, featuring more than 40 restaurants and 11 hotels.
Seattle comedian Bo Johnson is coming to Vernon Saturday, Sept. 10. (Contributed)

Comedy tour brings Seattle talent to B.C.

Washington comedian joins OK, Dope crew across province

Seattle comedian Bo Johnson is coming to Vernon Saturday, Sept. 10. (Contributed)
The 2022 PNE Fair, billed as “British Columbia’s longest running and largest ticketed event,” will run from Aug. 20 to Sept. 5 at the fair site in East Vancouver. (File photo)

PNE Fair to return with daily capacity limits and paid-ticket concerts, starting Aug. 20

The B-52s ‘Farewell Tour,’ Blue Rodeo and Barenaked Ladies among concert highlights for 2022

The 2022 PNE Fair, billed as “British Columbia’s longest running and largest ticketed event,” will run from Aug. 20 to Sept. 5 at the fair site in East Vancouver. (File photo)
The IMAX Victoria theatre is set to debut a new director’s cut of Saving Luna on Jan. 3. (Courtesy of the Royal B.C. Museum)

IMAX Victoria films showcase British Columbia wildlife

The Royal B.C. Museum has debuted a new directors’ cut of award-winning…

The IMAX Victoria theatre is set to debut a new director’s cut of Saving Luna on Jan. 3. (Courtesy of the Royal B.C. Museum)
The Butchart Gardens celebrates the holiday season. Jen Blyth photo

12 days, 12 ways to celebrate Christmas around the Capital

Snow may be a rarity in British Columbia’s capital city, but the…

The Butchart Gardens celebrates the holiday season. Jen Blyth photo
The Victoria Pioneer Rifle Corps. Opening Aug. 14 at the Royal BC Museum, Hope Meets Action: Echoes Through the Black Continuum highlights the contributions of Black leaders whose actions echo across the centuries. Photo courtesy BC Archives

New Royal BC Museum pocket gallery exhibition reclaims BC Black history

At a time when many British Columbians are already re-examining the province’s…

  • Aug 4, 2021
The Victoria Pioneer Rifle Corps. Opening Aug. 14 at the Royal BC Museum, Hope Meets Action: Echoes Through the Black Continuum highlights the contributions of Black leaders whose actions echo across the centuries. Photo courtesy BC Archives
A humpback spotted just off Cortes Island breaches. This humpback breached several times, as it played by itself for nearly half an hour. Photo by Terry Farrell

PHOTOS: Humpbacks put on a show for visitors to Vancouver Island

Whale watching tour leaves participants in awe

A humpback spotted just off Cortes Island breaches. This humpback breached several times, as it played by itself for nearly half an hour. Photo by Terry Farrell
Left, Harold Mortimer Lamb, Emily Carr in her studio, c.1939 (1980.087.003). Right, Emily Carr, Totem Walk at Sitka, 1907 (1994.055.004)

New Art Gallery of Greater Victoria exhibition explores work of Emily Carr

Seeing and Being Seen continues through July 2022

Left, Harold Mortimer Lamb, Emily Carr in her studio, c.1939 (1980.087.003). Right, Emily Carr, Totem Walk at Sitka, 1907 (1994.055.004)