Five fun things to do near the school

• Pop into the Greater Victoria Public Library to borrow books, borrow an e-reader or even borrow a pass to the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria (also nearby)! Plus check out the programme of events
• See ballet, theatre, music shows and more at the Royal Theatre
• Browse 90 shops at the nearby Bay Centre mall
• Get close to incredible marine creatures at the Undersea Gardens
• Picnic, take photos, or enjoy the petting farm at the Beacon Hill Park

Victoria Events:

May Victoria Highland Games and Celtic Festival: Enjoy a celebration of Canada's Scots heritage.
May Uno Fest: North America's longest-running solo performance festival.
May Victoria Day Parade: Watched by over 120,000 people in person and on TV every year.
May Selkirk Waterfront Festival: Food and live music from around the world and a large market all along the waterfront.
June Heritage Day: Dance performances from many different lands - bring a picnic.
July Canada Day: Victoria celebrates with fireworks and live music.
July Ska festival: Four days of concerts featuring this hard-to-hate music form.
July Festival Mexicano: Music, dancing and food from Mexico.
July Paint-in: Artists come out of their studios and paint in the street - meet them and talk about how they create their work.
August Symphony Splash: The Victoria Symphony perform against fireworks and cannons.
August Dragon Boat Festival: The traditional Asian festival is now a Victoria fixture.

Links

Art Gallery of Greater Victoria Seven galleries, with 17,000 pieces of art in its collection, making it the largest in BC.
Royal BC Museum Find out the history of the city and surrounding area at this extensive and modern museum.
The Bay Centre The shopping mall just a few minutes' walk from Embassy Victoria.
Victoria National and Provincial parks A guide to the stunning countryside around the city of Victoria - mountains, lakes, rainforests and oceanside trails.
Miniature World If you enjoy dolls' houses or model railways, this is the place for you.
Victoria Harbour Ferry Take a mini-cruise around the harbour.
Craigdorrach Castle Take a tour around this incredible building which overlooks the city.
Butchart Gardens Stunning gardens, fabulous for a stroll or a picnic.
Totem park A great outdoor collection of genuine totem poles.