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Spectator Sports

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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New Events in Victoria BC

by jbaker May 31, 2011

One of the many benefits of living in Victoria is the multitude of fun, exciting and entertaining events that occur here throughout the year.  Being a tourist destination does have its advantages!  Here are a couple new events for 2011, one which has just occurred, and one coming up in July. The first annual Ryder [...]

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Victoria Highlanders

by hwilde September 25, 2010

The Victoria Highlanders Football Club has had a couple of exciting years showcasing their brand of sports entertainment!  This new organization was founded in early 2008 when the United Soccer League (USL) awarded the City of Victoria the rights to a Premier Development League (PDL) franchise. One of the main catalysts for the formation of [...]

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Victoria Rebels

by gmclean September 20, 2010

The Victoria Rebels are a Canadian Junior Football team that has been providing fans in Victoria with sports entertainment since 1985.  Previously known as the Sharks, Payless and the Hornets, this club has operated continuously since the late 1960’s. The Rebels play in the BC Football Conference of the Canadian Junior Football League (CJFL).  In [...]

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Victoria Shamrocks

by hwilde September 10, 2010

The Victoria Shamrocks have been providing Victoria with exciting sports entertainment since 1950.  This long running box lacrosse team plays in the Western Lacrosse Association and has claimed 8 Mann Cup championships over their 60 year run. Many local professional or senior “A“ sports franchises have come and gone since the Shamrocks first played in [...]

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Victoria Grizzlies

by gmclean September 5, 2010

The Victoria Grizzlies are a Tier II Junior “A” hockey team playing in the Coastal Conference of the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL).  The young men who play in this league provide a high level of sports entertainment at a modest ticket price. Founded in the 1994-1995 season as an expansion team, these bruins began [...]

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Victoria Salmon Kings

by jbaker August 31, 2010

If you’re looking for some fast-paced sports entertainment in Victoria, check out a Victoria Salmon Kings hockey game.  This professional team plays out of Save on Foods Memorial Centre in the ECHL. The inaugural season for the Salmon Kings was in 2004/5, unfortunately, when the season began, the new arena being constructed on the site [...]

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