Food or Wine

Sun July 07, 2013 - Sun July 07, 2013

For 47 years, Strawberry Festival has been a summer highlight for many. This year it runs 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at Beaver Lake Park on Sunday, July 7th. Don't miss the pony rides, arts & crafts, interactive sports and games, as well as; information displays, live entertainment, pie eating contest, and a model boat display. Don't forget to indulge in a little summer sweetness with the traditional serving of strawberries and ice cream at 2:00 pm for the unbeatable price of $0.50. Part of Saanich Sunfest.

Thu July 25, 2013 - Sun July 28, 2013

Victoria's FIFTH annual festival of food & wine... a local taste of Vancouver Island & the wine regions of British Columbia...July 18-21, 2013! Taste uncorks Thurday July 18, 2013 with an eving tasting of more than 100 British Columbia wine & local cuisine prepared by top Vancouver Island chefs. Not just awine festival, this culinary tourism experience is an extra long weekend of tastings, seminars & events...a festival with a culinary conscience.

Sun July 28, 2013 - Sun July 28, 2013

On July 28th, the Colwood Rotary Club will host our 2nd Annual Art & Wine Festival at picturesque Fort Rodd Hill & Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sites overlooking the Salish Sea & the Olympic Mountains. Our festival brings community together for a great time while raising awareness & funds for Rotary community service projects that improve quality of life for people here at home & around the world. Over 30 local artists, Samplings of wines from Vancouver Island & BC wineries, Art Demos, Music by Island Big Band & other local muscians.

Sun July 28, 2013 - Sun July 28, 2013

On July 28, take a stroll through Fort Rodd Hill National Historic site, sip a glass of wine, view the works of local artists, and know that you are helping to support our community. Colwood Rotary's Art & Wine Festival brings BC & island wineries & local artists together at a picturesque oceanside setting. A ticket gains entrance to Fort Rodd Hill, a keep-sake glass, five samples of wine, appetizing bites from WestShore's top chefs & the opportunity to view the works of local artists while enjoying local musicians. Proceeds from this event go towards Rotary projects.

Sat October 19, 2013 - Mon October 21, 2013

The Art of the Cocktail is a 3 day journey into the art, craft and tradition of cocktails held at various venues in Victoria.

The Grand Cocktail Tasting will open the door to a world of elegant spirits, while the Cocktail Workshops will pique your inner mixologist and the professional bartender competitions will impress even the most seasoned cocktail enthusiast.

If you like cocktails, want to learn tips, tricks and recipes from the pros or if you just want to sample, come check out the Art of the Cocktail!