From music festivals to cocktail celebrations, Victoria has it going on this fall. Check out a sampling of what’s coming in this edition of the Visit VICTORIA eNewsletter.
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RIFFLANDIA FESTIVAL 2011
September 22 - 25, 2011
Now in its fourth year, Rifflandia has become part of Victoria's longstanding love affair with live music. This September 22 - 25, 2011, Rifflandia will take over Royal Athletic Park with two outdoor stages, a multitude of local food and drink options, a VIP area and other surprises to make this year's experience an inclusive adventure for music fans.
The line up of artists is so long we stopped counting! Notables include: De La Soul, City and Colour, Awolnation, Mother Mother and Cold War Kids.
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ART OF THE COCKTAIL
October 1 - 3, 2011
A spirited festival like no other, Art of the Cocktail returns to Victoria October 1 - 3, 2011. Celebrating the art, craft and tradition of the cocktail, this festival will set your taste buds soaring.
The three day festival kicks off with The Grand Cocktail Tasting on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at 7 p.m. Over the next two days you'll be immersed in the world of cocktails through tantalizing workshops, tastings, events and Lawn Bowling?!
Tickets are only available in advance.
PACKAGES
Quench your thirst and stay for the entire weekend. The host hotel, Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites is offering special room rates and travel packages with BC Ferries Vacations and Clipper Vacations.
SIP AROUND
Can't wait for October to get your cocktail on? In the three weeks leading up to Art of the Cocktail treat yourself to special cocktail and appetizer pairings created by local restuarants. They've created receipe cards for the items you try and if you collect ALL the cards you can be entered for a draw to win a Tippler Pass ($175 value). Check out the participating lounges.
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RACING IN CANADA’S FITTEST CITY
October 9, 2011
Named one of the Top 10 destination marathons in North America and the #1 race in Canada for most Boston Marathon qualifiers, The Good Life Fitness Victoria Marathon, will take place October 9, 2011 in Victoria.
Known as one of the most popular and scenic running events on the West Coast, this major sporting event attracts over 10,000 runners and walkers who participate in the marathon, half-marathon, 8km road race and Thrifty Foods kid's run.
You don't have to be a participant to enjoy this adrenaline filled event; there are many scenic spots along the race route to cheer on the runners.
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SLOW DOWN
October 9, 2011
If meandering is more your pace than racing, we have an event for you. On October 9, 2011, interested foodies are invited to pack their bike and head to Sooke, B.C. to discover local flavours on two wheels. The inaugural Sooke Slow Food Cycle (SSFC) will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. beginning at Sooke Harbour House, located 40 minutes from downtown Victoria.
The self-guided tour will take interested visitors past 20 plus farms, homes, businesses and green spaces where they can partake in mini-workshops, enjoy demonstrations and learn about everything from urban gardens and backyard chickens, to worm composting, edible seaweeds and solar power.
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