Happy Tuesday, Victoria—has everyone recovered from St. Patrick’s Day on Sunday yet?
There’s supposed to be another day of sun, so take advantage and get out into nature! This could include a hike up PKOLS (Mount Doug), a venture around the Malahat SkyWalk attraction just outside of Victoria or whatever your heart needs!
Additionally, there’s another installment in the Bands!Bands!Bands! series coming up, a double-mystery book launch at Munro’s and more.
Without further delay, here’s 5 things to do in and around Victoria on Tuesday, March 19th:
Bands!Bands!Bands!
Volume 7 of community favourite Bands!Bands!Bands! is returning to the Victoria Event Centre (VEC) for another incredible round of local bands.
Featured are a total of four bands Carmine, The Coast, Zenith and Creatures of Autumn.
Tickets are $7 in advance and $10 at the door!
- Where: VEC, 1415 Broad Street
- When: Tuesday, March 19th at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.)
Book Launch at Munro’s Books
Join the crew at Munro’s Books in celebrating the launch of two new mystery novels, A Meditation on Murder by Susan Juby, and Bury the Lead by Kate Hilton and Elizabeth Renzetti.
There will be readings from both books, followed by a Q&A and book signing!
This event is free to attend.
- Where: Munro’s Books, 1108 Government Street
- When: Tuesday, March 19th at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Benji’s Trivia at Whistle Buoy
Time to dust off your thinking caps and secure them tight!
Benji’s Trivia Night at Whistle Buoy Brewing is back for another round of mind-benders and stumpers to test the extent of your knowledge.
The link for their tickets will go live here—so, make sure you’re looking out for that as they fill up quickly! Winning team gets a $60 gift card to the brewery.
- Where: Whistle Buoy Brewing, Market Square, Lower Courtyard, #63, 560 Johnson Street
- When: Tuesday, March 19th at 7:30 p.m. (doors at 7 p.m.)
Malahat SkyWalk
Swap screen time for family time and take in the beauty of the outdoors!
This popular tourist attraction presents a natural west coast setting, an immersive experience along an elevated TreeWalk, plus the epic views from the 10-storey Spiral Tower.
In honour of Spring Break and all things family, they’ve launched a “Kids Visit Free” promotion that kicked off on March 9th and will run until April 1st. Enjoy your visit plus all of their organized Easter events at an affordable price!
Children and youth 17-years-old and under will receive free admission when one adult ticket is purchased!
Tickets and more information can be found here.
- Where: Malahat SkyWalk, 901 Trans-Canada Highway
- When: Tuesday, March 19th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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!
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