Cultural, Community or Seasonal

Fri September 13, 2013 - Sun September 15, 2013

The Luxton Fall Fair is an old-fashioned fair that focuses on providing fun for the whole family. It is a lively combination of Luxton's agricultural roots & present status as a rapidly-developing suburb of Victoria. Attractions include: live entertainment, dirt-bike rides, Midway rides, antique farm equipment displays, hand-milking & processing demonstrations, Tough Truck Challenge, agricultural education displays, farm animals, chainsaw carvers, blacksmiths, museum displays, great food, a tea room, local corn, canning, baking, arts & crafts & children's exhibits. Discover what was & what can be!

Sat September 14, 2013 - Sun September 15, 2013

Much loved by young & old, locals & tourists alike, the annual Fall Fair is Salt Spring Island's oldest community event, & the one with the most heart!

Celebrations & competitions have changed somewhat through the years, but much is still as it was when agriculture was the backbone of the economy, & the fair originated in 1896.

Thousands of entries are expected to delight crowds of all ages this year. Classification of entries fall under livestock, horticulture, homemade wines, foods, hobbies, crafts, & many more!

Thu October 17, 2013 - Thu October 31, 2013

Victoria's most popular Halloween activity over the past 20 years. Tour routes are developed and narrated by John Adams, a well-known local historian and ghost expert who has appeared many times on the Creepy Canada TV series. Each year, the two-hour route is different and includes many new stories as well as some of the favourites from previous years. Ghost Bus Tours leave from a secret Victoria location. Only once you reserve and pay for your ticket will you find out the departure location. Seating is limited on each bus and tickets sell out quickly, so book early.

Fri October 25, 2013 - Sun October 27, 2013

Beware of the Hallowe'en Train! Ride the steam train through ghostly scenes and past scary Hallowe'en characters at the museum. Children will enjoy trick or treating and making Hallowe'en crafts, and there are haunted houses for those who dare!

After 4:30 pm, costumed spooks will be mingling with the visitors and creeping up in unexpected places! The performers are provided by the South Island Musical Theatre Society. Spooky exhibits and live Hallowe'en music will take place in the main gallery.

Samson, the 1910 steam locomotive, leaves the station every 30 minutes except there will be no train at 4:30 pm.

Fri December 06, 2013 - Sun December 22, 2013

The Christmas Express. December 7-9, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays: 4pm - 9pm. December 14-23, Daily: 4pm - 9pm. Be enchanted as you ride through our decorated forest on a 1910 steam locomotive! Enjoy the season's laughter & twinkling lights on the Christmas Express. Visit with Santa Claus, dance to live Christmas music, make a Christmas tree craft in the schoolhouse, watch the model train display & warm up with hot chocolate or a snack in Train Stations Treats. Something every family should experience! Please see our website for the train schedule.

Fri January 31, 2014 - Fri January 31, 2014

The Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association's annual traditional Chinese New Year Celebration & Lion Dance. Start time is approximately noon. This colourful procession will make its way throughout Chinatown for about 1.5 hours.