Like many things this year, Family Day long-weekend will likely look a little different this year, but there are still plenty of ways for your bubble to celebrate safely!
HereB次元官网网址檚 a look at some of the activities to take in with your family Feb. 13 to 15.
Build some memories, brick by brick, with a drive or family bike ride to Sidney for the annual Lego Exhibition.
Hosted each year by the Sidney Museum, this yearB次元官网网址檚 show features dozens of Star Wars-themed models, rounded out by hundreds of other Lego models, including a Hogwarts Castle and the Bugatti Chiron automobile.
Explore the history of the Lego models on display, take in a film on the development of the Lego building system, and donB次元官网网址檛 miss the chance to guess how many bricks make up the giant Lego Pyramid.
Admission is by donation, but must be booked in advance at . And donB次元官网网址檛 worry B次元官网网址� if you canB次元官网网址檛 make it for Family Day, the exhibit continues to March 31!
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CanadaB次元官网网址檚 oldest Chinatown, located in VictoriaB次元官网网址檚 Old Town, played a key role in shaping Canadian history. The Royal BC Museum pop-up exhibit in Fan Tan Alley, Celebrating CanadaB次元官网网址檚 Oldest Chinatown, offers a glimpse into that local history.
A partnership between the museum, the Victoria Chinatown Museum Society and the Salient Group, the mini-exhibit features a variety of museum artefacts. See a fire insurance map from 1891, when VictoriaB次元官网网址檚 Chinatown served as a major hub for Chinese pioneers around the province, and a Chinese FreemasonsB次元官网网址� lantern, handmade in VictoriaB次元官网网址檚 Chinatown by a master craftsman for display at the Chinese FreemasonsB次元官网网址� headquarters. And donB次元官网网址檛 miss a striking BC Archives photo showing children celebrating Chinese New Year in 1900.
After enjoying the exhibit, explore the shops, restaurants and colourful streets of Chinatown today!
The pop-up continues until March 2021. Learn more at
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Nature and wildlife lovers will enjoy exploring The World of Robert Bateman at downtownB次元官网网址檚 Bateman Gallery.
This new exhibit by the Bateman Foundation charts the stylistic development of the artist and naturalist, from his early experiments in impressionism to the celebrated realist we know today. Featuring sculptures, sketches and studies alongside some of his iconic paintings, the exhibit unpacks the complex thought process behind each picture.
Also on at the gallery is Thomas D. Mangelsen B次元官网网址� A Life In The Wild, through May. 30.
The renowned nature and wildlife photographer has spent more than 45 years observing and photographing EarthB次元官网网址檚 last great wild places. Here, enjoy 40 of his most resonant images, showcasing iconic species and landscapes, and documenting everyday struggles for survival around the globe.
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Act like a tourist, taking in some of the regionB次元官网网址檚 favourite sights B次元官网网址� and sites!
Cycle or drive the Scenic Marine Drive, from FishermanB次元官网网址檚 Wharf, along the Dallas Road waterfront and into Fairfield, Oak Bay and Cadboro Bay.
Take a daytrip to a new local neighbourhood B次元官网网址� discover James Bay, Oak Bay, Sidney or Sooke B次元官网网址� climb to the top of Mt. Tolmie, Mt. Doug or Mill Hill, or venture out the Galloping Goose and Lochside Trails.
How many family attractions have you visited? In addition to the Royal BC Museum, kid-friendly favourites include , , the and the . History-themed favourites include the , and .
Note that most attractions do have COVID protocols in place, including some that require pre-booking your admission, so do confirm before you go.
Please note that Provincial Health Protocols currently advise against travelling outside your region to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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