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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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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.

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Every Labour Day weekend including Saturday, Sunday and Monday the Saanich Fall Fair open from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Monday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. is western Canada’s oldest continual Agricultural Fair with judging, midway, games and more.