Road Trips & Rambles.
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Parks & Recreation & Facilities
City of Victoria
Hello Everyone,
In the City of Victoria registration begins, Friday, March 9th. To register, please call the front desk at the Crystal Pool & Fitness Centre at 250-361-0732 or register online.
Esquimalt registration has already begun, but it will take a few days for them to get this information into the computer. I will let you know when it is complete or just check in at the front desk next time you are there. To register, please call the front desk at the Esquimalt Rec Centre at 250-412-8500 or register online.
If you register online before April 30, 2018 you will be entered for a chance to win:
- A full year membership at Crystal Pool & Fitness Centre
- An iPad
- A complimentary week of summer camp (you can pass along to a family member).
Online registration starts for Spring/Summer programs tomorrow (Friday, March 9th) at 12:01 am. Phone registration starts at 5:30 am when the office opens.
Please note:
- If you have registered online in the last few months (since our new software), then you are good to proceed.
- If you have an account with us, but have never registered online, let me know you are interested in registering online and I will email you your account log-in information so that you can proceed. If you decide to register online outside of my office hours (8:30 am – 4 pm usual hours and 7 am – 2 pm this Friday only) then please call the front desk (250-361-0732) and they can send you the sign up information.
- If you have not signed up for anything since November 28th and are not in our new software system, then you can go online and create your account and proceed to registration. Just go to www.victoria.ca/recreation and look for the “Login or Create Account” link.
Please remember to arrive 15 minutes early to allow for check-in and boarding.
Please note: The registration end date on Chemainus trips means the date we pay Chemainus Theatre for the tickets in full. This means no refunds after this date unless we can sell the ticket to someone on the waitlist. We can request additional tickets after this date but there are no guarantees we will be able to get them, they will also be more expensive and the seats will probably not be with the rest of the group.
Road Trips & Rambles
Fibre Arts Show & Lunch at Olympic View Golf Course
“Consider the Lilies” is a fibre arts show held at St. Mary’s Church in Metchosin when the whole church yard is filled with blooming fawn lilies. We will have lunch at Olympic View Golf Course before going to the show.
Th Apr 12 10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. $25
Esq. 11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Buddhist Temple, Bloedel Conservatory & Seasons in the Park (Vancouver)
Our first stop will be at the International Buddhist Society Temple in Richmond. The Society follows the Buddha’s teachings of philanthropy and selfless compassion by doing charitable work both locally and abroad. They wish to enlighten all visitors to the temple, and enrich lives with the philosophies of Buddhism through Chinese architecture, horticulture, painting, calligraphy, sculpture, and traditional ceremonies and rituals. After our tour we will head to Bloedel Conservatory in Queen Elizabeth Park for a self-guided tour of the tropical forests, flowers and birds before enjoying a light dinner at Seasons in the Park.
Th Apr 26 9:30 a.m. - 9:45 p.m. $109 BC Senior 65 years and older/
Esq. 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. $127 under 65 years.
Chemainus Theatre - Kim’s Convenience (no refund after March 29th)
You’ll get more than you bargained for at Mr. Kim’s downtown Toronto convenience store. Along with his enormous variety of groceries and knick-knacks, he dispenses amusing folk wisdom, quizzical Korean trivia, and a peculiar type of pride. The hilarity and the business may be short lived if a big box store invades the neighbourhood, his daughter rejects the family shop, and his prodigal son returns. Is there a future for Kim’s Convenience? Transportation, gratuities, tickets and buffet lunch included.
W May 2 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. $121
Esq. 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Point Ellis House
First called home in 1867 Point Ellis House was part of the O’Reilly’s family until 1975. It is now a National Historic Site overlooking the waters of Victoria’s Scenic Gorge Waterway as both a museum and a refuge. What is on display now covers the period 1890 to 1920 providing a rare opportunity to see what life was like back then. After a tour of the house, we will enjoy a very tasty Afternoon Tea (Finger sandwiches, desserts, scones and tea/coffee or lemonade). Transportation, admission, tour and tea included. If you would like to arrive by Harbour Ferry for extra enjoyment, please let us know.
Tu May 8 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. $59
Esq. 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
BC Forest Discovery Centre
The BC Forest Discovery Centre collects and preserves artifacts relevant to coastal forestry as well as educate folks about the life, work and environment in forest communities of coastal BC. Ride the train and step into the past and experience life as a logger in a 1930's logging camp. Transportation, admission and tour is included. Please pack a picnic to enjoy.
Th May 24 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. $65
Esq. 10.00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Harrison Hot Springs and Beyond
Over three days we will have Harrison Hot Springs Resort as our base and explore the surrounding area including local farms and Westminster Abbey. Harrison Hot Springs Resort features five different hot-spring-fed mineral pools, each kept at a different temperature. There will be time at the resort but also time spent exploring the surround farms, etc. We’ll include a visit to Westminster Abbey, a community of Benedictine monks in Mission established in 1939.
T-Th Jun 5 - 7 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. $450 BC Senior 65 yrs+ (shared accom); $650 BC Senior 65 yrs+ (single accom);
Esq, 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. $485 Under 65 yrs (shared accom); $685 Under 65 yrs (single accom)
Chemainus Theatre – Grease (no refund after May 11th)
Dust off your leather jacket, pull on your bobby-socks, and bop back in time as Danny and Sandy fall in love. This fun Broadway musical features all the comedy, drama, and unforgettable songs that has made it one of the most popular musicals in the world - including You’re The One That I Want, Grease Is The Word, Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted To You, Greased Lightnin’, and many more. Transportation, gratuities, tickets and buffet lunch included.
W Jun 13 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. $139
Esq. 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Gorge Park Nature House - Tour & Picnic Lunch
Let’s take advantage of “Your Watershed and You” which involves a nature walk, touch basins with marine animals, and an interactive watershed model demo. After our tour we will spend some time exploring the park including the Japanese Garden and having a picnic lunch. Transportation and tour included. Please pack a picnic lunch.
Th Jun 21 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. $40
Esq. 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Sidney Spit - Walk & Picnic
Sidney Island has lots to see including the famous sandbar Sidney Spit. The Island has trails to explore, great bird watching and is a wonderful place to just relax and enjoy a picnic lunch. Services are limited on the island as there is no running water. Bus and walk on ferry transportation included. Please pack a picnic lunch.
Th Jun 28 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. $39 for under 65 years of age/
Esq. 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. $36 for 65+ years of age
Sidney Market
Sidney’s Street Market has been a holiday highlight on Vancouver Island for over 17 years. Every Thursday night from June to August, the Town's charming main street, Beacon Avenue, is closed to traffic and transformed into one of the most spectacular, festive street markets in British Columbia. Enjoy a light dinner from one of the many vendors or just spend your time shopping. Transportation included.
T Jul 3 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. $25
Esq. 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Westholme Tea Farm and Lunch at Pioneer House
Travel up to the Cowichan area for lunch and after we will go visit Westholme Tea Company for a tea and sweet pairing. Westholme Tea farm is a first of its kind in Canada. There will be time to shop for tea as well as unique ceramics made on site and other accessories and gifts. Transportation and tour/tasting included. Lunch is extra.
T Jul 10 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. $60
Esq. 10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Glenora Farm Restaurant
Enjoy local, house-made and seasonal fare at this farm restaurant with beautiful views out over the Straits of Juan de Fuca. Transportation included. Meal extra.
Th Jul 26 4:30 p.m. – 9:15 p.m. $25
Esq. 5:00 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.
Boat Tour to Russell Island
Russell Island and the Hawaiian people are connected from the days of the Northwest Coast fur trade. Russell Island was first settled as early as 1886 and the descendants of some of the original owners still welcome visitors to the Island. Space is limited so please sign up early. Bus and boat transportation included. Please pack a picnic to enjoy during your visit to the island.
Th Aug 9 2:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. $70 7 registrants
Esq. 2:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 4 registrants
If you have any questions, please let me know.
Shelley
Shelley Brown
Parks & Recreation Programmer
Parks, Recreation & Facilities
City of Victoria
Mailing Address: 1 Centennial Square, Victoria BC V8W 1P6
Office Address: 2275 Quadra Street, Victoria BC V8T 4C4