Happy Thursday, Victoria!
We’ve been blessed with gorgeous weather, so we’ve highlighted some fun outdoor activities to check out as well as indoor events.
Indoor events include a fundraiser for Good Night Out—which is an organization dedicated to safer nights out for everyone, and Paper Street’s Improv Festival.
Enjoy your last day of work before the long weekend!
Here’s 5 things to do in and around Victoria on Thursday, April 17th:
Dallas Road/Ogden point
This stretch of of the coast is popular for a reason! The entire length of Dallas Road is neighboured with breathtaking views of the ocean and there are multiple staircases along the path for beach access points.
Where Dallas Road meets Dock Street, you’ll find the Breakwater access that takes you along a elevated path out over the water.
Plus, anywhere along Dallas is a great place to watch the sunset!
- Where: The entire stretch of Dallas Road has beach access points and lookouts
- When: Thursday, April 17th—whenever your heart desires
Esquimalt Farmers Market
Enjoy the outdoor Esquimalt Farmers Market, which has officially returned for its 11th season, and will be running until September.
You’ll find a huge selection of featured farm-fresh produce, meat, eggs, baked goods, jewelry, clothing and much more!
Plus, they’ll have rotating weekly food trucks and nightly musical performances.
- Where: Memorial Park, 1200 Esquimalt Road
- When: Thursday, April 17th from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Good Night Out Fundraiser
Friends of Dorothy (FOD) is hosting a Good Night Out fundraiser performance this Thursday!
Good Night Out is an organisation working to end harassment and violence in nightlife spaces. Your ticket helps fund their vital education and outreach programs.
Featured performers include Lilith Cain and Decathlon, so grab your pals and enjoy a night out with great people and delicious menu offerings.
Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door.
- Where: FOD, 537 Johnson Street
- When: Thursday, April 17th from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Paper Street Theatre’s Improv Festival
After a long hiatus due to the pandemic, Paper Street Theatre is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated return with their week-long Improv Festival, featuring improvisers from across the globe.
It kicked off on Tuesday, April 15th and runs until Saturday, April 19th at the Intrepid Theatre Club.
Paper Street Theatre has lined up an impressive roster of guest artists, including Tony Beeman and Cynthia Lair from Seattle’s Unexpected Productions.
Tickets are $25, and showtimes will vary throughout the week. For more information on the festival’s schedule, you can visit their website.
- Where: Intrepid Theatre Club, 1609 Blanshard Street
- When: Tuesday, April 15th to Saturday, April 19th
Hike PKOLS (Mount Douglas Park)
Take advantage of the predicted sunny weather and go on a hike!
Not only are you able to see all of Victoria—including glimpses of downtown Victoria and the harbour, you’re also surrounded by lush, moss covered forest floors, established trees, and varieties of shrubs.
You can choose to drive to the top or hike from the bottom (Irvine Trail). Note that this hike is considered moderate in difficulty and may be unsuitable for some as it gets steep at times.
There are plenty of leisurely strolling trails in and around the park though, if that’s more your speed!
- Where: East Saanich
- When: From dawn until dusk!
