5 things to do in and around Victoria this Monday, June 1st

Happy Monday, Victoria!

Ocean Week is back this week, with more events than you can shake some bull kelp at.

Whether you want to test your knowledge with some ocean-themed trivia or head to a pub for an ocean-inspired menu that donates to a good cause, there’s plenty to do!

Here are 5 things to do in and around Victoria this Monday, June 1st:

Ocean Week Pub Trivia at Christie’s Carriage

Head down to Christie’s Carriage for Ocean Week pub trivia to celebrate Ocean Week Victoria!

Put your ocean knowledge to the test at this 19 plus Ocean Week Victoria trivia night hosted at Christie’s Carriage House Pub by the Ocean Week Victoria planning committee and Sixty Watt Trivia.

Gather your team and join fellow ocean lovers for an evening of ocean-themed questions, marine picture rounds and a lively mix of challenges celebrating Victoria’s coastal waters and marine life.

The event is free, but is bound to be a busy one. Show up early to ensure you get seats!

• Where: Christie’s Carriage Pub, 1739 Fort Street
• When: Monday, June 1st – 7:30 p.m.

Sea Otters at IMAX Victoria

With their fluffy fur, expressive faces and playful antics, sea otters have stolen the hearts of millions all around the world.

Once driven to near extinction by the Maritime fur trade in British Columbia, sea otters have made a remarkable comeback—breathing new life into Vancouver Island’s wild west coast and reviving its kelp forests.

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure takes you on the captivating coming-of-age journey of a sea otter pup, Finn.

Under the dedicated care of first-time otter mum Bella, Finn has only 8 months to prepare for a life of his own on these rugged coasts.

Together they will overcome incredible odds, and witness some of nature’s most dramatic spectacles.

Grab a paw and join the raft in this immersive adventure for IMAX and giant screen theatres.

Tickets are $13 for adults, $12 for students, seniors and youth, $6 for children and free for infants. You can purchase yours here.

• Where: Royal BC Museum, 675 Belleville Street
• When: Monday, June 1st – 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.

The Don Leppard Jazz Orchestra at the Coda

A night of swinging big band tunes, carrying on the tradition of Don Leppard at the Coda.

Victoria’s 17-piece Don Leppard Big Band plays everything from Count Basie and Duke Ellington classics to contemporary jazz arrangements.

Grab your tickets here for $25!

• Where: The Coda, 751 View Street
• When: Monday, June 1st – 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Carbon Sink – Interdisciplinary Artwork at Oak Bay Marina

Carbon Sink is an immersive multidisciplinary installation hosted by Oak Bay Marina as part of Ocean Week Victoria.

The installation merges kelp weaving, underwater video and sound design to draw audiences into the hidden world of kelp forests and seagrass meadows.

At its centre is a large hand-woven kelp “sink” sculpture containing underwater imagery and an immersive headphone-based soundscape created from hydrophone recordings, biosonification, and sonified ecological data.

The work invites visitors into a contemplative sensory experience while raising awareness about the ecological importance of kelp forests as vital carbon sinks that support biodiversity, ocean health and climate resilience.

The showcase is free, visitors are welcome to drop in during marina hours and no registration is required.

• Where: Oak Bay Marina, 1327 Beach Drive
• When: Monday, June 1st – 7 p.m.

Fathom x Surfrider at Fathom Restaurant

From June 1st to 8th, Fathom at Hotel Grand Pacific will celebrate Ocean Week Canada with a special feature menu and cocktail inspired by the Pacific coast.

Throughout the week, $1 from every Nori Negroni and $3 from every featured food item sold will support Surfrider Canada and their work to eliminate single-use plastics, protect clean water, safeguard public beach access and restore natural coastlines.

Located along Victoria’s Inner Harbour, Fathom’s connection to the ocean influences its culinary philosophy, cocktail program, and commitment to local partnerships.

Guests are invited to enjoy coastal-inspired features while contributing to ocean conservation efforts across Canada.

• Where: Fathom Victoria, 463 Belleville Street
• When: Monday, June 1st – 7 a.m. to 12 a.m.