Festivals in Victoria
Summer brings out the buskers and free entertainment in
Victoria's people-places - James Bay, Market Square and Beacon Hill
Park in particular. Annual highlights, arranged chronologically,
include:
TerrifVic Jazz Party , April (tel 953-2011). A showcase
for about a dozen top international bands held in various venues
over four days during the second week of the month.
Jazz Fest , June (tel 386-6121 for information). More
than a hundred assorted lesser bands perform in Market Square and
elsewhere over about ten days towards the end of the month.
ICA Folk Fest , June-July (tel 388-4728). Extravaganza of
folk over eight days at the end of June and beginning of July: the
main venues are the Inner Harbour and Market Square.
Victoria International Festival , July and August (tel
736-2119). Victoria's largest general arts jamboree. Events take
place at a wide variety of locations.
First People's Festival , early August (tel 387-2134 or
384-3211). Celebration of the cultures of Canada's aboriginal
peoples, usually held in the second week of the month at the Royal
BC Museum.
Classic Boat Festival , August 30-September 1 (tel
385-7766). Dozens of wooden antique boats on display in the Inner
Harbour.
Fringe Festival , late August to mid-September (tel
383-2663). Avant-garde performances of all kinds held at seven
different venues around central Victoria.
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