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Fun and educational nature house - all ages welcome!
Come down to the old "refreshment stand" in Esquimalt-Gorge Park (formerly Kinsmen-Gorge Park)....
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Fun and educational nature house - all ages welcome!
Come down to the old "refreshment stand" in Esquimalt-Gorge Park (formerly Kinsmen-Gorge Park), and re-experience the Gorge Waterway!
The Gorge Waterway Education Centre is an active learning centre that highlights the many unique features of the life and history of the Gorge Waterway. Located in the heart of Victoria’s richest urban ecosystem, the new Centre provides hands-on learning plus the chance to visualize how “green” choices can actually affect life in the area.
The young—and the young-at-heart— are all welcome to explore our interactive displays. Get an up-close and personal glimpse at the secret lives of marine creatures at the "touch tank" Seaquarium; wonder at the beauty and complexity of local plant and animal life using our microscope and other equipment; understand our impact on these lesser known and under-appreciated plants and animals as you interact with our hands-on Gorge watershed model. Or just take some quiet time to browse in our library and discover our other resources.
Our friendly staff and volunteers are there to guide you through the displays and answer questions. For a more in-depth experience, we also offer a wide range of educational programs tailored to the age and learning styles of school, daycare and community groups.
We are open to the public every Sunday from 11am to 4pm, and for special events in the park. Public admission is by donation (suggested donation: $1/child; $2/adult during public hours), and program fees vary. Donations and fees help keep the Centre open, keep displays and resources up to date and provide new ones, and subsidize groups with financial challenges.
For more information, please check out our website at web link, call us at 250-380-7585, or email education@worldfish.org.
Schedule Info: Every Sunday from 11am to 4pm
Contact Name: Lia Chalifour at World Fisheries Trust
Phone: 250-380-7585
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Victoria welcomes The Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines Portsmouth direct from the UK for an afternoon music spectacular!
The Band of HM Royal Ma....
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Victoria welcomes The Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines Portsmouth direct from the UK for an afternoon music spectacular!
The Band of HM Royal Marines Portsmouth has a 300-year history steeped in musical expertise and military honour. They hold the highest commission for a military band; providing musical entertainment for the Royal family by the Royal appointment of His Majesty King Edward VII in 1902.
The Band of HM Royal Marines Portsmouth performs at over 500 events each year and highlights have included the Edinburgh Military Tattoo, the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance, the Mountbatten Festival of Music, the Basel Tattoo in Switzerland and the Queen Mother’s Funeral.
The Band of HM Royal Marines Portsmouth is brought to you by the Pacific Tattoo: Western Canada’s Musical Extravaganza, coming to Victoria in summer 2011.
Ticket discount also applies to seniors 65+ and Military personnel.
Tickets available by phone at 250-386-6121 or toll-free 1-888-717-6121,
online at web link or in person at the Royal McPherson Box Office
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21st Annual First Peoples Festival
Spirit Square will come alive with the 21st Annual First Peoples Festival, a free event showcasing the diverse, ....
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21st Annual First Peoples Festival
Spirit Square will come alive with the 21st Annual First Peoples Festival, a free event showcasing the diverse, rich and thriving heritage of Canada’s First Peoples.
Join us for this celebration of friendship and understanding on Sunday, September 5, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Spirit Square, next to Victoria City Hall.
Bring the family downtown to enjoy cultural presentations, an artist market, and children’s activities. The event is hosted by the Victoria Native Friendship Centre in partnership with the City of Victoria.
For more information, visit: web link and click on What’s New?
Contact Name: Nichola Reddington
Phone: 250.361.0363
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Saanich Fall Fair
September 5, 2010 | Sunday
Saanich Fairgrounds | 1528 Stellys X-Rd Victoria
8am - 9pm | $9/adults; $8/seniors & youth 7-13; under 6 free
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Children’s area, live entertainment, midway and more. Events and schedule information at www.saanichfair.ca..
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Children’s area, live entertainment, midway and more. Events and schedule information at web link.
Phone: 250-652-3314
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Mayne-ly Up
September 5, 2010 | Sunday
Mt. Parke Regional Park (Mayne Island) | Victoria
1pm - 4pm | Free
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Join CRD Regional Parks guest naturalist Michael Dunn to explore hidden treasures on the way to the summit. Bring a snack and water and wear sturdy sh....
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Join CRD Regional Parks guest naturalist Michael Dunn to explore hidden treasures on the way to the summit. Bring a snack and water and wear sturdy shoes. The views are the best in the Gulf Islands. Meet at the Kim Rd access. All ages.
Phone: 250-478-3344
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Join the Cyclebetes Team as they dip their tires in the Pacific Ocean and witness the finish of their epic journey—all in support of diabetes research....
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Join the Cyclebetes Team as they dip their tires in the Pacific Ocean and witness the finish of their epic journey—all in support of diabetes research. Meet Olympic rower Chris Jarvis. Fun activities for the kids. Be sure to bring your bikes.
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Victoria Gears up for Cyclebetes Family Bike Festival
Vancouver, BC – August 25, 2010 - It’s active, healthy and FUN! If your family is like many C....
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Victoria Gears up for Cyclebetes Family Bike Festival
Vancouver, BC – August 25, 2010 - It’s active, healthy and FUN! If your family is like many Canadian families you search for activities where everyone can participate--together. A healthy, meaningful and shared experience for parents and kids! “Last year we noticed that moms and kids were waiting at the 100km elite ride finish line for the cycling dads. They would have bikes with them wanting to share in the cycling fun and spirit.
Here it is: grab your bikes and get going! Cyclebetes hosts a series of cycling events across the country while raising funds and awareness for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). The Cyclebetes National Relay kicks off in Halifax on August 14th and makes its’ way across Canada wrapping up in Victoria on September 5, 2010.
Cyclebetes Family Bike Festivals run in tandem with the relay at 8 major centers on the cross country route. This year we created The Cyclebetes Family Bike Festival, an exciting event for the entire family. It’s a great opportunity for families to get out and get moving together.
The Victoria Cyclebetes Family Bike Festival will be on September 5, 2010 from 1:30 – 3:30 pm at Gyro Park, Cadboro Bay. It will celebrate the completion of the Cyclebetes National Relay. There will be a 120km advanced ride, 60km intermediate ride and a 5km family/kids ride, an obstacle course, safety station, skill games and lots of fun!
For more information and to register for Victoria: web link
Contact Name: Cheryl Wilson-Stewart
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Last chance to join Music for Young Children for a free demo class to see what all the excitement is about!
This year Music for Young Children's Ro....
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Last chance to join Music for Young Children for a free demo class to see what all the excitement is about!
This year Music for Young Children's Royal Oak Studio is offering general music classes for children ages newborn through 4 years old as well as piano-based classes for children ages 3 1/2 through 10 years old. There's a class for every age and every personality!
Classes are filling quickly, so please visit our website at web link to view the class schedule. And, attend our upcoming Open House and Demonstration Classes at the following times:
Sunday, September 5th Open House and Demo Classes
Moonbeams Piano Class Open House (ages 7 to 10) @ 1:00-1:45 p.m.
Sunbeams Piano Demo Class (ages 5 to 7) @ 2:00-2:45 p.m. -- SORRY THIS CLASS IS FULL
Sunshines Piano Demo Class (ages 3 1/2 to 4) @ 3:00-3:45 p.m.
Sunbeams Piano Demo Class (ages 5 to 7) @ 4:00-4:45 p.m.
Saturday, September 11th Demos
Sunrise Pre-keyboarding Class (ages 3-4) @ 11:30-12:00 noon
If you wish to participate in a demonstration class, please RSVP to 658-0228 or info@MYCvictoria.com with your name, phone number and age of your child(ren). I will reserve a spot for your family in the demo class and email more details about the class. Please note that MYC is a guardian-participation program so children attending demo classes must be accompanied by an adult.
Thank you for taking the time to investigate Music for Young Children for your family. We look forward to seeing your family soon and hope you'll invite your friends!
Musically,
Heather Yaxley, Certified MYC® Teacher
Phone/Fax: (250) 658-0228
Heather@MYCvictoria.com web link
Schedule Info: Sunday, September 5th Open House & Demos
Moonbeams Piano Class Open House (ages 7 to 10) @ 1:00-1:45 p.m.
Sunbeams Piano Demo Class (ages 5 to 7) @ 2:00-2:45 p.m. -- SORRY CLASS IS FULL
Sunshines Piano Demo Class (ages 3 1/2 to 4) @ 3:00-3:45 p.m.
Sunbeams Piano Demo Class (ages 5 to 7) @ 4:00-4:45 p.m.
Contact Name: Heather Yaxley
Phone: 250-658-0228
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