Victoria, BC is amazing place to call home. There is something for everyone here, especially if you are into outdoor activity! Within 20 minutes of downtown there are five lakes to swim in, four mountains to climb up, many diverse neighbourhoods you could call home. Aside from exploring the natural beauty of this great city, there are countless sporting events, festivals, arts exhibitions and markets to see. Below are a few upcoming events in and around the Victoria area; send us an email if you have an event you would like us to post!
ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT/MUSIC
| Title | Location | Date |
| Vision into Reality: The Asian Collection Begins | Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, 1040 Moss Street | Aug 14th, 2009 - Mar 14th, 2010 |
| Antimatter Underground Film Festival | Various venues. Contact info@antimatter.ws or 250-385-3327 | October 9-17, 2009 |
| Music of John Denver - Jim Curry | Mcpherson Playhouse #3 Centennial Square | October 16, 2009 |
| Slipknot with the Deftones | Save-On-Foods Memorial Arena | October 16, 2009 |
| Pumpkin Art | Victoria Truth Center - 1201 Fort Street | October 30-November 1, 2009 |
| MSTRKRFT | Element Nightclub - 919 Douglas St | October 18, 2009 |
| The Ghosts of Victoria Festival | various venues | October 18-31, 2009 |
| Intuitive Arts Festival | Orange Hall - 1620 Fernwood Road | October 23, 2009 |
| 2009 Victoria Masquerade Ball | Empress Hotel - 721 Government Street | October 24, 2009 |
| Ani DiFranco | Royal Theatre - 805 Broughton Street | October 28, 2009 |
| Three Days Grace | Save-On-Foods Memorial Arena | November 7, 2009 |
| Ballet Victoria: The Secret Garden and other Works | Mcpherson Playhouse #3 Centennial Square | October 30, 2009 |
| Victoria Symphony Signature Series: The Planets | Royal Theatre - 805 Broughton Street | November 1, 2009 |
| Romeo and Juliet | Phoenix Theatre - University of Victoria | November 5, 2009 |
| Matthew Good with Mother Mother | Mcpherson Playhouse #3 Centennial Square | November 7, 2009 |
| Just For Laughs Comedy Tour 2009 | Mcpherson Playhouse #3 Centennial Square | November 13, 2009 |
| Kelly Clarkson | Save-On-Foods Memorial Center | November 18, 2009 |
| S'abaded: The Gifts - Pacific Coast Salish Art and Artists | Royal BC Museum - 675 Belleville St | Nov 20, 2009 - Mar 8, 2010 |
SPORTS/HEALTH AND WELLNESS
| Title | Location | Date |
| US vs. Canada Women's National Hockey Exhibition Game | Save-On-Foods Memorial Arena | October 5, 2009 |
| Royal Victoria Marathon | Downtown Victoria, BC | October 11, 2009 |
| Victoria Salmon Kings Home Opener vs. Bakersfield | Save-On-Foods Memorial Arena | October 21, 2009 |
| O'Neill Coldwater Classic 2009 | various beaches - Tofino | October 24-31, 2009 |
| 2010 Olympic Torch Relay | Various locations - VIctoria | October 30 - November 3, 2009 |
| Shawnigan-Kinsol Half Marathon | Shawnigan Lake School - 1975 Renfrew Rd | November 1, 2009 |
| Subway Super Series Game | Save-On-Foods Memorial Center |
FOOD
| Title | Location | Date |
| Uncork your Palate IV - A Showcase of International Food and Wine | Ambrosia Event Center - 638 Fisgard Street | October 22, 2009 |
| The Art of the Cocktail 2009 | various venues Victoria, BC | November 7, 2009 |
| Sea Cider Annual Pouring for Parkinson's | Sea Cider - 2487 Mt. St. Michael Rd | November 10, 2009 |
OTHER
| Title | Location | Date |
| DR. Norman Finkelstein: Israel & Palestine: What's Preventing Peace | UVIC - David Lam Auditorium - MacLaurin Building Rm A144 | October 18, 2009 |
| Seirra Club BC Foundation Annual Dinner | UVIC - University Club of Victoria - 3800 Finnerty Rd | November 5, 2009 |
| An Evening with The Victoria Geneological Society | Gordon Head United Churh - 4201 Tyndall Ave | November 12, 2009 |
| Bear Wear 2009 - Fundraiser for Queen Alexandra Foundation for Children | Grand Pacific Hotel Lobby - 463 Belleville St | Nov 16 - Dec 20, 2009 |
| Ocean Lecture Series | Shaw Ocean Discovery Center - 9811 Seaport Pl, Sidney | November 19, 2009 |
| Island Farms Santa Light Parade | Legislative Buildings to Capital Iron parking lot | November 21, 2009 |
| Greater Victoria Cycling Coalition's Christmas Lights Ride | various venues | December 19, 2009 |