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Celebrating arts O and culture
ur seaside community actively supports arts and culture in the municipality. Residents of Greater Victoria and visitors are treated year-round through installations, events and exhibits. Public art installations are in several areas of the township, each offering insights to local culture and history. The most recent installations are at the Esquimalt Town Square courtyard or visit the Township Community Arts Council’s pirate-themed sand sculpture at Bullen Field. As restrictions are lifting with respect to COVID-19, we are seeing both indoor and outdoor events and activities increase in our community: • The Memorial Park Music Fest features live music on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. until the end of August. • Exhibits, art sales and classes run all year through the Esquimalt Community Arts Hub in addition to community-wide events like the Esquimalt Mural Festival (August 15-28). • Handcrafted goods and local foods are available Thursdays through the Esquimalt Farmers Market.
• Past and present First Nations culture can be experienced fi rst-hand through Explore Songhees for Indigenous cultural and hospitality experiences. This includes a series of tours, cultural learning opportunities and culinary offerings. • History buffs can take in Esquimalt’s military culture through the recently reopened CFB Esquimalt Naval and Military Museum. • Take one or all of our self-guided walking tours and learn more about Esquimalt. Download a copy of the guide or pick one up at Esquimalt Municipal Hall.
Working for our community
Esquimalt’s name is derived from a local First Nations expression “Es-whoy-malth,” which means the place of gradually shoaling water. The township is within the traditional territories of the Esquimalt and Songhees First Nations. More at Esquimalt.ca/ Explore
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 22, 2021
Ribfest is back! J oin us September 10-12 for an event all about family, community, volunteers, kids and fun! Residents and visitors can look forward to a weekend of BBQ ribs, local entertainment, craft beer, cider and wine, free kid’s activities, local arts and vendors. Net proceeds raised by the Esquimalt Ribfest are returned to the community through the Esquimalt Firefighters Charitable Foundation and the Esquimalt Ribfest Society. Funds go to local charities and school-sponsored activities for our community’s youth. Esquimalt Ribfest has six professional rib teams that compete to win the coveted Peoples’ Choice. Come for live music by our best local bands, craft brews, wine, cider and of course free children’s crafts and activities. More at EsquimaltRibfest.com
Help us celebrate National Tree Day
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ational Tree Day is September 22 and we are celebrating by planting a variety of trees at Saxe Point Park on September 25. This will be done in conjunction with some invasive species removal and in partnership with the Greater Victoria Green Team (GVGT). The GVGT is a group of people from all over the Greater Victoria area who get together to help restore our local environment in the Capital Regional District. Help us add to the health of our park. If you’re lucky, you may spot one of our resident barred owls since we’ll be working right below their owl box homes! Learn more or sign up to volunteer at greenteamscanada.ca Follow us on social and keep up to date: Facebook.com/ TownshipofEsquimalt Twitter.com/esquimaltbc Instagram.com/esquimaltbc
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