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A FORTRESS FOR VICTORIA'S CULTURE

THE BASTION is a curated collection of articles that explore the people / culture / places that make up our home: Victoria, bc.

04/30/2024

Design Victoria is back! 🎉

From May 9-12, immerse yourself in Victoria's vibrant design scene. With 30+ free events, the festival has doubled in size this year, promising an even richer exploration of diverse design disciplines—from architecture and fashion to graphic and product design. Don't miss the Downtown Design Trail, an innovative path through the heart of the city showcasing window exhibitions by up-and-coming designers.

For event details, head over to 👉 designvictoria.ca

04/26/2024

Step into a new perspective at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria starting April 27! 🖼️ "A View From Here" reimagines the AGGV collections, showcasing extraordinary Asian art and works by Indigenous and Canadian artists. Explore history through a contemporary lens.

04/26/2024

Spring into the weekend with Victoria's vibrant events! 🌷

☀️ Spring-O-Ween Market presented by Halloween Market YYJ in Market Square: April 27.

This weekend marks the halfway point to Halloween! Celebrate by supporting local vendors and checking out spooky delights.

☀️ Mayfair Shopping Centre Spring Fair: April 25-28

Westcoast Amusements returns to Victoria for a whirlwind of fun, thrills, and excitement.

☀️ Block Print Patch Making Workshop presented by ECAH - Esquimalt Community Arts Hub: April 27

Learn the basics of block printing on fabric to make patches for your clothing.

04/24/2024

Today's the day to treat your taste buds at Culinaire Victoria! 🍴✨ Experience the best of our local culinary scene, from innovative chef creations to signature dishes all ready for you to savour. Feeling thirsty? There's an array of wines, craft beers, cocktails, and more. Meet the brilliant minds behind your favourite treats - chefs, brewers, and vintners, all in one place.

04/19/2024

Opening Night!

Anne of Green Gables, a beloved Canadian literary figure comes to the McPherson Playhouse in musical format until April 27.

Head over to 👉 Royal Theatre & McPherson Playhouse for more details.

📸: Canadian College of Performing Arts

04/18/2024

This weekend’s events are out of this world. 🌎

👉 Drum & Bass Paint Night at Quadratic Sound: April 18

An evening of music, art and community vibes.

👉 Earth Day Bash, at The Sewing Club: April 20

Learn to repair your clothes for free, shop sustainable Victoria businesses, and enjoy a brew from Whistle Buoy Brewing Company or a coffee from Routine Coffee & Supply.

👉 Earth Day Park Clean-Up and Silent Disco, presented by Silent DJ Victoria at Banfield Park: April 21

Clean up the park and enjoy some tunes, in support of The Nulla Project – a Victoria business aimed at improving to-go culture with its reusable cups and glasses.

04/17/2024

The end of an era.

A favourite haunt among locals, has officially closed its doors. Thank you for the good times, Smiths Pub! You will be missed.

📸: Smiths Pub

04/12/2024

Located in the Deco Building downtown, Sweetpea Gallery presents The Flower Patch – a brand new community space for arts and culture in Victoria.

If you’re looking for a place to grow, this space could be used for photography, workshops, events, classes, or whatever you need to blossom. 🌸 🎨

For more info head over to 👉 Sweetpea Gallery's website

04/11/2024

This weekend in Victoria, let the freshness of Spring inspire you to explore our city’s events:

🌼 Cawston West Coaster at Herald Street Brew Works: April 11

Four bands, one night of music, brews, and fun.

🌼 Incoming Festival presented by Intrepid Theatre: April 11-13

A new festival of new theatre featuring eclectic programming of brand new work from artists across the country.

🌼 Sculpture Splash presented by TCAC at Gorge Park Pavillion: April 11-14

A free event featuring the work of over 30 sculptors, sculpting demonstrations and presentations

04/09/2024

Have you heard about Cannabis Tours in Victoria?

“For an area rich in choices for wine, beer, and spirit tours, the South Island was oddly bereft of cannabis tourism companies before victoria.cannabis.tours opened for business, considering our home-grown reputation.”

This week at The Bastion, Simon Ogden sparked up a conversation with Graham Meckling, the Victoria Restauranteur and founder of victoria.cannabis.tours, cultivating a new high in cannabis hospitality experiences in Victoria. 🔥 🍃

Article 🔗 in bio.

04/05/2024

The cutest spring activity in Victoria is back for the season! Check out the newest baby goats and more at Beacon Hill Children's Farm. 🐐

📸: Hill Children's Farm

04/04/2024

Spring into action this weekend in Victoria. 🌷☀️

🌸 Cold Comfort Ice Cream Company celebrates 10 years in Fernwood: April 7

Music, magic, food and free cones in celebration of the neighbourhood.

🌸 Cult After Dark: High Times Edition presented by VicFilm Fest at the Vic Theatre: April 6

A night of nostalgia and groovy cocktails featuring Dazed and Confused.

🌸 Island Vintage Events Vintage Pop-up Sale at View Royal Community Hall: April 6

Multiple vendors including toys, vintage clothing, retro, tiki and rockabilly.

04/01/2024

Step into the opulent world of 18th-century Spain with Pacific Opera Victoria's rendition of Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro, April 3-9. Love, desire, and clever schemes intertwine in this classic opera. Expect a delightful mix of passionate encounters, comedic mix-ups, and bold disguises, all in pursuit of love and equality. A must-see masterpiece that brings laughter, drama, and Mozart's timeless music to life. 🎶

📸: David Cooper Photography

03/28/2024

Discover what Victoria has in store for you this weekend. ✨

👉 Granville Flea at Victoria Public Market: March 29.

Featuring 16 vendors from Vancouver to Victoria, prizes and special guest DJs all day.

👉 Victoria International Kizomba Festival presented by Island Afro Latin Events at Victoria Convention Centre: April 1-5.

Workshops, socials, performances, fashion shows and of course, plenty of Kizomba dance.

👉 Art of Resistance with Beehive Design Collective at Camas Books & Infoshop: March 30

Beehive takes over Camas Books with their larger than life art murals and prints, along with a formal presentation on the themes of their work.

03/27/2024

Art, action, and a little friendly competition await at Victoria Event Centre on March 28! Watch as artists transform blank canvases into stunning works in just 20 minutes. Your vote helps decide the champion. 🖌️

03/22/2024

Upcoming Exhibition: Check out RENEW at Gage Gallery for one week only, March 26-31.

Three local artists repurpose a variety of materials to weave together something new and unique. ♻️

03/21/2024

Spring into action with these can’t-miss events in Victoria!

🌸 Hanami Blossom Market, curated by FERNWOOD MAKERS PARTY at Fernwood Community Centre: March 24

In celebration of cherry blossom season, discover seasonal Japanese Hanami treats, a photo booth, and over 40 local makers and artisans.

🌸 Black & Rural at Intrepid Theatre: March 21-23

Shayna Jones weaves together a story of vulnerability, quiet triumph and striking humanity – derived from dozens of real-life interviews from Black folk across Canada.

🌸 Dinner Pop-up at Bear & Joey: March 23

A low-key, yet elevated five-course dinner served family style.

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Victoria: a place where every individual's unique talent adds to the city's vibrancy, showcasing a spectrum of diversity that defines our community. 🌆 Thank you @cadenteneycke for sharing your thoughts on what makes our city special. 💙 🎥: Zachary Herman #victoriabc #victoriabclife #westcoast #vancouverisland #yyj

The diversity of Victoria's art scene mirrors the city itself: eclectic, inclusive, and always evolving. 🌆 🎥: @zacharyherman_ #victoriabc #yyj #yyjartscene #yyjarts #yyjtheatre

In Victoria, art is a universal language spoken fluently by creators of all backgrounds. 🎨 💖 🎥: Zachary Herman #yyjartscene #yyjart #yyjartists #victoriabc

From the serene harbour to vibrant gardens, Victoria's beauty is a mosaic of nature's best work. 🌟 🎥: Zach Herman #victoriabc #yyj #innerharbour #britishcolumbia #vancouverisland