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One of Victoria’s most popular summer events, the Victoria Dragon Boat Festival is a remarkable combination of culture and sport. Showcasing our world-renowned inner harbour, I understand it is the only dragon boat festival in North America to take place in a working harbour.

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The highlight of the August long weekend is the Symphony Splash. Victoria’s Inner Harbour is transformed to a concert venue of gargantuan proportions. The orchestra and guest performers are set up on a barge directly in front of the Parliament Buildings. Powerful speakers carry the sound to the thousands who ring the harbour to listen.

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late August - early September

• See the best in innovative theatre during this exciting summer festival featuring music, comedy, drama and dance performers from around the world.
• 15 locations throughout downtown all within walking distance.
• All admission prices are approximately $9 or less or buy a flexible pass.