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10 things to do around Victoria this weekend: April 9th-10th

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Great news! According to Environment Canada, Victoria should see sun all weekend with highs reaching 18°C!

Victoria Royals vs Kelowna Rockets

  • What: WHL Playoffs Round 2: Game 2! Purchase your tickets here. Puck drops at 7:05pm
  • When: Saturday April 9
  • Where: Save On Foods Memorial Centre, 1925 Blanshard Street

Island Return It Earth Day Collection Drive

  • What: Great time to get your spring cleaning done for FREE! Please check the list available here for what Island Return It will be accepting.
  • When: Saturday April 9 – Sunday April 10 from 10:00am-5:00pm
  • Where: Mayfair Shopping Centre Parking Lot (corner Finalyson and Blanshard)

10th Annual Elk Lake Fishing Derby

  • What: Grand prize of $1,000 for largest trout and bass. Additional draw prizes with a grand prize of a 14ft Lowe Jon boat with a 6Hp Yamaha. Every kid gets a prize. Tickets for derby available at Island Outfitters: $25/adult, $10/child.
  • When: Saturday April 9 from 6:00am-3:00pm
  • Where: Eagle Beach Parking Lot

Sunday Funday

  • What: Live music and lots of different vendors selling everything from local produce to jewelry and everything in between. Brunch will be available.
  • When: Sunday April 10 from 11:00am-3:00pm
  • Where: Victoria Public Market at the Hudson, 1701 Douglas Street

Combing the Coast

  • What: Surfrider and the Zone 91.3 are on a mission to ensure the beaches are clean for your enjoyment – everyone is welcome to come out and volunteer. Equipment and light snacks will be provided.
  • When: Sunday April 10 from 11:00am-1:00pm
  • Where: Whiffin Spit, Sooke

Victoria Craft Beer & Culinary Tour

  • What: Tour highlights include: 7 local craft beer samples from 4 stops, 3 food samples, guided tour of the historic Lower Johnson and Market Square, history and stories about the local craft beer scene and an art tour at Swan’s Hotel & Brewpub. $65, register here.
  • When: Sunday April 10, tour starts 3:00pm
  • Where: Meet at the Hawk & Hen, 531 Yates Street

Westshore Community Concert Band

  • What: An evening of “music to have fun by” conducted by Mike Dominy, ALCM. Refreshments, door prizes and silent auction. Tickets $12 at door.
  • When: Saturday April 9 at 7:00pm
  • Where: The Forge Church, 2612 Sooke Road

Cook Street Village Chili Cook-Off

  • What: Annual fundraiser, taste some of the finest chili Victoria has to offer. Vote for your favourite to win “People’s Choice Award”. Live entertainment at 12:30pm. Tickets $5, includes samples and voting card.
    When: Saturday April 9 from 11:30am-2:30pm
  • Where: Cook Street Village Activity Centre, 380 Cook Street

RCL#91 La Spring Craft Fair

  • What: Craft and garage sale items, home party items from tupperware and Epicure Spices, snack bar, silent auction, meat draw and more.
  • When: Sunday April 10 from 10:00am-2:00pm
  • Where: 761 Station Ave, Langford.

A Candlelight Walk to Remember Fallen Officer taking place on Sunday

  • What:  A community candlelight walk to remember fallen West Shore RCMP Cst. Sarah Beckett. Organizers say they will have some extra candles, but ask anyone attending to bring one.
  • When: Sunday April 10, at 8:30 pm
  • Where: Peatt Rd and Goldstream Ave

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