Within the rich artistic circles of Paris, Rodin met and socialized with other prominent artists, such as Marcel Duchamp, Auguste Renoir, Anders Zorn, Edward Steichen and Eugène Carrière.   Portraits of Rodin by these influential artists provide an intimate documentation of these relationships. Also included in this exhibition are works by Rodin done in drypoint. 

Showing:  April 6, 2007 until July 29, 2007

Art Gallery of Greater Victoria

Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition at the Royal BC Museum

The Royal BC Museum presents Titanic.   This travelling exhibition features 281 artifacts recovered from Titanic’s undersea resting place in a series of galleries that trace the life of the “unsinkable” ship – from its design and construction through to its discovery, recovery and conservation. 

Showing:  April 14, 2007 until October 14, 2007

Royal BC Museum

Treasures of the Tsimshian at the Royal BC Museum

The collection of 36 artifacts, exhibited on behalf of nine owners, are the most significant and spectacular items from the Dundas Collection. The artifacts include two wooden face masks, two rare clubs made of carved antler and a clan hat.

Starts: April 27, 2007
Ends: July 4, 2007

Victoria Symphony Mozart Festival

The opening night of the Victoria Symphonys Mozart Festival will feature three Mozart favourites: The Marriage of Figaro, Overture; The Concertante, K364; and Symphony No. 38 in D Major, Prague.

Showing:  May 5,6, 10, 12, 13 and May 14, 2007

Victoria Symphony

Spring at the Butchart Gardens

Spectacular spring bursts forth in a show of unparalleled beauty. One of the finest displays in the world heralds the season with hundreds of thousands of bulbs in bloom joined by a host of flowering trees and shrubs. The Gardens are alive with the colours and scents of spring.

Showing:  March 16, 2007 until June 14, 2007

2007 FIFA u20 World Cup

Victoria is proud to be a part of the 2007 FIFA u20 World Cup. The biennial event is second only to the FIFA World Cup in size and scope and will showcase the most talented under-20 soccer players in the world.

Starts: June 30, 2007
Ends: July 22, 2007

Summer at the Butchart Gardens

Magnificient views of our gardens can be enjoyed during any season, but summer at The Gardens is breathtaking. Ravishing floral splendour greets you at every turn. Every evening The Gardens is transformed into a wonderland of light with beautiful Night Illuminations complete with musical entertainment on the concert lawn stage. Saturday night visitors in July and August will be thrilled by the pyrotechnic marvels of one of the most extravagant firework displays in North America.

Starts: June 15, 2007
Ends: September 30, 2007

Swiftsure International Yacht Race

The 64nd Swiftsure International Yacht Race promises to be a celebration including a return of some of the classic racing yachts from the 1950s and 60s and many land-based activities for the whole family around Victoria's Inner Harbour.

Starts: May 26, 2007
Ends: May 28, 2007

Jazzfest International

This year's Jazzfest International is as entertaining as always. Come and experience 10 hot days and nights of the coolest music in town. Jazzfest International is now in its 23rd year!

Starts: June 22, 2007
Ends: July 1, 2007

32nd Annual ICA Folkfest

Folkfest features ten spectacular days of music, dance, food, and theatre from around the world. Experience the sights and sounds of 1500 performing artists, an international food village with over a dozen food kiosks offering flavours from around the world, and a craft market featuring over 60 artisans.

Starts: July 1, 2007
Ends: July 10, 2007

SYMPHONY SPLASH

The highlight of the August long weekend is Symphony Splash.  Victoria's Inner Harbour is transformed to a concert venue of gargantuan proportions.  The orchestra and guest performers are set up on a barge directly in front of the Parliament Buildings.    This free event is not to be missed. 

July 31, 2007

11TH ANNUAL VICTORIA DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL

One of Victoria’s most spectacular festivals, the Dragon Boat Festival truly has something for everyone. In addition to thrilling races, spectators can enjoy a variety of multicultural performances on the entertainment stage, participate in fun Asian crafts in the Kids’ Activity Zone, or savour some of the many tantalizing dishes in the Forbidden City Food Court.

Starts: August 12, 2007
Ends: August 14, 2007

Fringe Theatre Festival

Victoria’s Fringe Theatre Festival presents forty international companies downtown.

Starts: August 25, 2007
Ends: September 5, 2007

Royal Victoria Marathon

Victoria is listed as one of the Top 10 destination Marathons in North America by Runner's World Magazine.

October 9, 2007