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Things to do in Victoria, BC in July 2023

Things to do in Victoria, BC this summer, July edition! 

Festivals

Part one of the Phillips Backyard Music Festivals, 𝙏𝙞𝙡𝙩! is taking place July 7 to 9.

SOBERFEST, the second annual alcohol free festival dedicated to celebrating recovery!

On July 22 at Starlight Stadium in Langford from 12pm-7pm, enjoy music, comedy, and local vendors for a fun-filled day that also raises money to help send individuals to treatment. All welcome! 

Markets

Sidney Street Market

Thursdays from 5:30-8:30pm with over 100 vendors across Beacon Avenue and at the Mary Winspear Centre. 

Goldstream Farmers Market

Saturdays from 10am to 2pm in the heart of Langford at Veterans Memorial Park: homemade, handmade, or homegrown! 

Sooke Night Market

Thursdays from 5:00-8:00pm at Sooke Region Museum and Visitor Centre. Vendors, food trucks, and live music. 

Check out more summer markets in our May 2023 post.

Lace up your runners 

Hike + Connect: Thetis Lake, Victoria (Hosted by She Summits) 

Sunday, July 16 from 9:30am-11:30am, meet in the main parking lot. 

The Victoria Half: Olympic and Sprint Triathlon 

On July 16, 2023, come cheer on the participants or register yourself in several available categories. This event has been taking place for over 25 years amongst the scenic views of Elk and Beaver Lakes. 

Level up

Circular Economy Speaker Series: Reducing Textile Waste

July 23, 9am to noon at City Hall Antechamber, 1 Cennential Square.

Learn from seven panelists who are leading solutions to reduce textile waste.

This is a free event with complimentary coffee and pastries from local Victoria businesses. Enter to win a zero-waste door prize! 

Thank you for being here,

Alex Hughes* and Ricki-Lee Jewell, Victoria, BC Real Estate Agents

*Personal Real Estate Corporation

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