BC in Canada
Canada should be celebrating its 149th birthday celebration this Friday, and Victoria will likely be joining in celebrations with an entire day of events and activity. You will have free, family-friendly activities including two performance phases with back-to-back programs all afternoon... also it all finishes off with an amazing fireworks show over the internal Harbour. Here's a whole bunch of techniques you can commemorate Canada in B.C.'s money city:
Remember to drive your cycle
Keep the automobile home! There's no better way to celebrate this gorgeous nation than enjoying the great outdoors, therefore hire a bike as long as you're here. Enjoy a cruise along Dallas path or utilize the Lochside Trail for a quiet trip far from traffic. Have a look at CRD local tracks for all the path maps in Victoria.
There are a few great local organizations like Pedaler Cycling Tours and Rentals and bicycle Tours Victoria whom provide tours of the town by cycle, with stops along the way and plenty of commentary. Pedego Bikes offers e-bike rentals and tours also. Once you have taken your tour, check out the Inner Harbour to savor the Canada Day enjoyment - there will be a free of charge cycle valet where you are able to properly secure your bike if you are downtown!
Image: The Pedaler
Browse Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse Nationwide Historic Site
If you wish to experience a number of Canada's history first-hand, visit Fort Rodd Hill nationwide Historic website. It is residence to Canada's earliest western coastline lighthouse (which photographs beautifully, incidentally), and pays homage into the coastal gun electric batteries that have been built on-site over 100 years ago. You will see initial firearms and interesting underground magazines, all overlooking spectacular sea views.
Image: Fisgard Lighthouse
As long as you're out like that, make a stop in Esquimalt Lagoon for a picnic or visit Hatley Park nationwide Historic Site for a scenic and historic trip associated with the castle, museum and surrounding landscapes. Fun reality: Hatley Castle made appearances regarding the big screen. Do you understand it from any films you may have seen?
Image: Hatley Castle
Cheer on our neighborhood group
Check out Royal Athletic Park to savor a baseball online game under the sun! Grab a cold drink and a hot dog and revel in Victoria Harbourcats vs the Kelowna Falcons. Following the game, head to the Yates Street Taphouse the offical Canada Day online game afterparty.
Image: Victoria HarbourCats
View no-cost performances during the internal Harbour
This year, Victoria will undoubtedly be addressed to live activities by broadcast broadcast, George Leach, Mother Mother, The Choir, and Fox Glove, to name a few. There'll additionally be a kids' show by Juno-nominated musical group The Kerplunks, standard very first countries dance because of the Lekwungen Dancers, and a Balkan metal marching band. Yes, you read that correctly.
Image: City of Victoria
indulge in the lifestyle banner
What's a living flag, you could ask? It is a whole lot of happy Canadians standing collectively in development of Canadian banner, in the lawn regarding the BC Legislature Buildings at the Inner Harbour on Canada Day.
Obviously you will already be wearing red or white on Canada Day, but try not to be concerned if however you forget - you will see 1500 red and white tees passed off to people who like to be involved in the living flag.
Shop regional at Ship aim Night marketplace
Visit Ship Point, in the north end associated with the internal Harbour, to find the Ship Point evening Market. The unique Canada Day market will feature the Foodie Fest, which includes a number of food trucks and speciality items like hand-blended spices, jams, sauces, truffles and fudge.
Grab an ice-cream and check out the buskers as you shop and explore goods from over 70 local artisan vendors.
Enjoy the fireworks
Every year, Victoria is addressed to an amazing fireworks display to celebrate Canada Day. This current year's fireworks are set-to take place at 10:20 p.m. Idea: if you are not able to see them face-to-face, you can easily listen in into the area at 91.3 FM or 100.3 FM the Q for a live audio feed with accompanying songs.
If you're up for an adventure, just take a Canada Day Fireworks stand-up paddleboard trip for the internal Harbour with SUP Victoria. You are going to remain from the crowds and also have the best seating in the home for the evening fireworks show.
