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Outdoor Sports and Activities

Summer Sports Camps for Children in Victoria BC

by hwilde May 16, 2012

Many parents in Victoria are looking for fun activities to keep the children fit and occupied over the summer school break.  There are so many options for summer sports camps for children in Victoria BC that you will surely be able to find something to suit your child, whether they are exploring a variety of [...]

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Multi Day Summer Camps for Children in Victoria BC

by jbaker May 9, 2012

Families that are looking for multi-day summer camps for their children can choose from a number of options in or near Victoria BC.  Some of these choices include: Horne Lake Adventure Weekend Mother Daughter Camp for girls aged 8-16 and their Mom.  This weekend camp offers outdoor adventure activities like rock rappelling and caving and [...]

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Park and Recreation Centre Summer Day Camps in Victoria BC

by gmclean May 2, 2012

With summer fast approaching have you decided what to do with your children when school gets out?  Here is some information about park and recreation centre summer day camps in Victoria BC to help you. There are many options when it comes to summer programs and camps for children in Victoria BC, and the day [...]

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Yachting in Victoria BC

by jbaker April 13, 2012

Yachting; the very word conjures up the fresh scent of salt air, the sound of snapping sails and visions of sunlight on sparkling water.  Perched on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, Victoria BC offers ample opportunities to get out on the water, and boasts no less than three yachting organizations. The Royal Victoria Yacht [...]

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Cycling in Victoria BC

by hwilde April 3, 2012

Victoria BC was made for cycling!  Diverse topography and a mild climate that allows for year round cycling means that Victoria is popular with those who like to get around on two wheels. In fact, Victoria is considered the cycling capital of Canada, and hosts Canada’s biggest cycling celebration, the Victoria International Cycling Festival.  For [...]

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Track and Field in Victoria BC

by jbaker March 29, 2012

Track and Field in Victoria BC is getting under way!  The season runs from mid April through July. During April, May and June the Vancouver Athletics Association (VIAA) clubs host seven track meets at different locations on Vancouver Island. Athletes, 9 years and older, compete against their peers in a wide range of events. Athletes [...]

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Summer Swimming Programs in Victoria BC

by gmclean March 26, 2012

If you’re looking for a summer activity to keep you children busy and fit this upcoming summer, you should investigate summer swimming programs in Victoria BC.  The British Columbia Summer Swimming Association (BCSSA) operates a comprehensive learn to swim and competitive swimming program that runs from May through August each year, culminating in provincial championships [...]

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Greater Victoria Minor Football Gears Up!

by hwilde March 21, 2012

Along with other sports more traditionally associated with spring, the Greater Victoria Minor Football Association is gearing up for the season.  The GVMFA has been providing children between the ages of 7 and 14 the opportunity to learn and play football for the past 18 years. The spring football season runs from March through May, [...]

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Victoria BC has the Mildest Climate in Canada

by gmclean March 11, 2012

As we turn the corner from winter into spring, people who are living in Victoria breathe a sigh of contentment.  Daffodils nod their cheery heads in gardens from North Saanich to Sooke, and birdsong fills the air.  We nod and agree with each other, “Not much of a winter, eh?”  And that’s the way we [...]

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Box Lacrosse in Victoria BC

by hwilde March 6, 2012

Box Lacrosse season is just getting under way in Victoria BC.  This popular and fast-paced original Canadian sport runs through the spring into summer here and unlike most of the country, we often play box lacrosse at outdoor venues along with the usual arena venues, due to the mild climate in Victoria.  Most of the [...]

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