Friday, October 16 to Sunday, October 18, 2026
Fall light, church candles, a comic legend on stage: this is what things to do in Victoria this weekend looks like right now. From Friday, October 16 to Sunday, October 18, 2026, Christ Church Cathedral turns into a candlelit concert hall three nights running, with tributes to Joe Hisaishi, Hans Zimmer and Taylor Swift all competing for your Friday plans. Maria Bamford brings her sharp, strange humour to the McPherson Playhouse on Saturday, and if you'd rather see the city than sit in one, the hop-on hop-off tour and the Butchart Gardens day trips keep you moving. Call it a music-heavy weekend with a comedy chaser. Add 10 dated outings in total, plus anytime activities like pedicab tours and private city highlights trips for whenever your schedule actually allows it. Shows, tours and more: browse the full list below.
Christ Church Cathedral (Victoria) · Victoria, BC
A Candlelight concert dedicated to the music of Joe Hisaishi at Christ Church Cathedral in Victoria. A string quartet performs landmark scores from the Studio Ghibli composer (My Neighbour Totoro, Spirited Away,…
Christ Church Cathedral (Victoria) · Victoria, BC
Candlelight concert by candlelight in the historic St Ann's Academy auditorium in Victoria. A string quartet performs Hans Zimmer's iconic film scores: Interstellar, Inception, Pirates of the Caribbean, Gladiator, The…
Christ Church Cathedral (Victoria) · Victoria, BC
A string quartet plays Taylor Swift's songbook by candlelight inside Christ Church Cathedral in Victoria. The Candlelight series puts classically trained musicians in landmark buildings filled with thousands of…
McPherson Playhouse · Victoria, BC
Stand-up comedy show by American comedian Maria Bamford at the McPherson Playhouse in Victoria. Celebrated for her deeply personal comedy about mental health and her rapid-fire character work, Bamford wrote the…
Hotel Fairmont Empress · Victoria, BC
Hop-on Hop-off double-decker bus tour of Victoria run by Gray Line, departing from in front of the Fairmont Empress. A narrated 90-minute loop with 14 stops including Fisherman's Wharf, Beacon Hill Park, Craigdarroch…
Gray Line Sightseeing Victoria · Victoria, BC
Round-trip shuttle from downtown Victoria to The Butchart Gardens, a 55-acre display garden built from 1904 by Jennie Butchart on a former limestone quarry and now a National Historic Site. On site: the Sunken Garden,…
The Butchart Gardens · Victoria, BC
Full day trip from Vancouver to Vancouver Island: roughly 90-min ferry crossing through the Gulf Islands (eagles, seals, occasional orcas en route), guided visit of the famous 55-acre Butchart Gardens, plus free time in…
Victoria Cenotaph · Victoria, BC
A private guided walk through Victoria, starting at the Cenotaph on Government Street. Over two hours, a local guide leads your group on foot through the heart of British Columbia's capital: the Parliament Buildings,…
600 Menzies St · Victoria, BC
Horse-drawn carriage ride of roughly 75 minutes with Victoria Carriage Tours. You board at Menzies and Belleville beside the Legislative Buildings. The route covers the Royal BC Museum, St. Ann's Academy, Beacon Hill…
Victoria Cenotaph · Victoria, BC
A 2.5-hour guided walking tour through the heart of Victoria, starting at the Cenotaph on Government Street. Run on a pay-what-you-wish tips basis, the guide leads you through the historic core of British Columbia's…
100 Swift St · Victoria, BC
Picture yourself unwinding in a hot tub, only this one floats on the water. That's precisely what this out-of-the-ordinary outing delivers, with the floating tub becoming your vantage point for exploring the Gorge…
Ogden Point Terminal Pier B · Victoria, BC
The ultimate sightseeing experience in Victoria: a fully guided, three-hour pedicab odyssey through the city's most iconic landmarks. The route covers the scenic Inner Harbour waterfront, passing the Fairmont Empress…
Ogden Point Terminal Pier B · Victoria, BC
This 4-hour private tour, for up to 4 people, will take you to many of Victoria's standout locations. Our tour is your gateway to memorable experiences. We'll start at the famous mile '0', then admire the Indigenous…
586 Johnson St · Victoria, BC
Drop in for an hour: let us introduce you to this great sport and guide you through the basics of throwing an axe and hitting the bullseye! Bring your friends and family, a stranger you met on the bus, or a dating-app…
Lower Thetis Lake Trail · Victoria, BC
Discover the unique and rejuvenating perspective that stand-up paddle boarding brings. You glide effortlessly across the mirror-smooth surface of Thetis Lake, letting the gentle ripples lull you into complete…
Adrena LINE Zipline Adventure Tours · Victoria, BC
Treat yourself to a thrilling outdoor outing that unfolds across 100 acres of coastal temperate rainforest, framed by magnificent mountain and ocean views. Every tour is led from start to finish by our professionally…
