5 things to do in and around Victoria this Tuesday, July 30th

Happy Tuesday, Victoria!

Enjoy this overcast day by taking a cozy tour of the iconic Emily Carr historic house or visiting the tea house at the famed Abkhazi Garden.

If you’re still up for spending time outdoors, Music in the Park and Summer at Ship Point live performances will be ready to capture your ears and hearts!

For all of this and more, here’s 5 things to do in and around Victoria on Tuesday, July 30th:

Music in the Park

Join Saanich for another incredible live performance in this year’s free Music in the Park series!

From rock to soul, and from funk to classic hits, there’s something for everyone in this year’s program.

Each event promises not only great music but also a chance to enjoy delicious offerings from local food trucks.

This Tuesday will feature the band Late Shift—classic rock and roll!

• Where: Hyacinth Park, 800 Marigold Road
• When: Tuesday, July 30th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Guided Tour at Emily Carr House

Explore this beautifully restored provincial and national historic site!

It was the birthplace and childhood home of famed writer and artist, Emily Carr, and you can visit to learn more about Carr’s legacy.

Guided tours are offered at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., and 2 p.m. and can be booked via Eventbrite.

• Where: Emily Carr House, 207 Government Street
• When: Tuesday, July 30th—tour times above

Summer at Ship Point

Every year, the City of Victoria hosts numerous free musical acts throughout the city as a part of their summer programming.

Ship Point is one of the locations where these free concerts are offered, and this Tuesday will feature a performance from busker Bart Hoen from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., and live music by Sarah Smith from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Along with much of the rest of Victoria’s summer programming, details on what exactly is happening in the city can be found in the CityVibe 2024 summer guide.

• Where: Ship Point
• When: Tuesday, July 30th from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Visit Abkhazi Garden & Teahouse

It’s a charming estate host to not only a garden, but an exquisite heritage home that has been transformed into a teahouse—it’s open to the public year round.

Known as ‘the garden that love built,’ Abkhazi Garden can be found along Fairfield Road in Victoria and you may have passed by without truly knowing about this hidden gem.

Stretching out at just under an acre, this textural landscape has a mix of water features, rock, moss, and a variety of trees, shrubs, and flowers.

• Where: Abkhazi Garden, 1964 Fairfield Road
• When: Tuesday, July 30th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Donate Blood: Urgent Call

Help fill up appointments (and blood bags) at a Canadian Blood Services spot near you and potentially save a life—plus, you get juice and chips and cookies afterwards!

If you can’t make it in right away, Canadian Blood Services’ Victoria Donor Centre is open this upcoming long weekend, including Monday, August 5th (BC Day), and they currently have over 100 open blood donation appointments available over the holiday.

To book your appointment, visit their website and pick a time that’s convenient for you.

• Where: At a Canadian Blood Services near you
• When: Wednesday, July 30th—multiple time slots available