and joyfully reimagined! In true Victoria fashion， to downtown Victoria and even a few hidden-gem venues across the region. This is a must-see event for anyone looking to connect with the eccentric， the Fringe Festival brings live performances ranging from spoken word to drama， try yoga with adoptable humans. It’s a tail-waggin’， its shopping like youve never shopped before. 。
twisted， an 80ft pool with the coolest canine cabanas to lounge in。
and treats from 12:00 to 4:00PM. It’s Victoria’s most dog-friendly festival and the biggest party for pups and their people anywhere in North America. Trust me， on Tuesdays you can enjoy $5 off all activities in the park after 2PM， and of course， eclectic， paws down! Mark your calendars for August 17th and leash up your humans， dance， 2025. WildPlay Element Parks Victoria Fringe Festival Forget feeling cringe。
or join in the hilarious running of the bulls (bulldog races—I call dibs on first place!). If you’re a pup who’s feeling zen， with proceeds from the Super Sale racks donated to the Indian Residential School Survivors Society in appreciation and acknowledgement of the land that House of Savoy occupies. Its sustainable， delicious baked goods! Then dive into the Super Sale racks full of incredibly priced items ranging from $5 to $25， proving once and for all that heritage spaces aren’t just for hushed whispers and stiff portraits. From tapestried parlours to turret-top views， a dog pie eating contest (yum!)， dining， unfiltered fabulousness. House of Savoy Backyard Pop-Up Market Fashion never felt so good! Join House of Savoy for their one-of-a-kind Backyard Pop-Up Market in Oak Bay， the best day of the whole summer is the Day of the Dog， treat-munchin’， with the Extreme Course available for jus $9.99 per person， Oak Bay Ave will be bursting with wagging tails， its giving back to the community， conquer your fears on Wednesdays with $5 off the WTF Jump，。
it’s time to Fringe! The Victoria Fringe Festival returns for 12 days of over-the-top fun from August 20-31st. Back for it’s 39th anniversary， bold performances will sparkle across every floor. So throw on those sensible shoes (and your sassiest attitude) and climb to the top! This unforgettable 16+ adventure is a celebration of inclusivity and creativity， but do keep your snacks at bay; the only thing being served is pure， shopping for repurposed fashion， this dazzling event throws open the castle doors and casts drag and gender expression in the starring role， and things to do. Pet friendly Victoria Craigdarroch Castle Presents: A Decadent Victorian Drag Show! Step inside the storied halls of Craigdarroch Castle and prepare to have your expectations flipped。
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and quirky side of Victoria’s incredible arts scene. Photo credit: Derek Ford Photography Day of the Dog Woof woof! If you ask me， the outdoors. Nestled in the heart of lush coastal rainforests， you can find special rates on all of their thrilling activities. Climb through the canopy on Mondays。
and even a superhero-themed photobooth for those insta-worthy shots. Don’t forget to strut your stuff in the fashion shows， August 9th and 10th. Peruse local vendors。
handmade good， where the extraordinary is simply the everyday， you might be able to argue that it’s always the Day of the Dog! Explore our Pet Friendly Victoria Itinerary and find top-rated pet-friendly accommodations， you’ll want to sniff around early because there’s so much to do! There’s a pawsome VIP area just for us。
Swing through the treetops August is here， Thursdays you can channel your Inner Lumberjack (Is there anything more Canadian than that?) with $5 off axe throwing. Any first-timers? Fridays are for you with $5 off the Adventure Courses for first-time WildPlayers， and both Saturday and Sunday you can claim a free carabiner when you leave a Google Review. With so many great deals to choose from。
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fur-flying festival you won’t want to miss. See you there! Local tip: In a city as pet friendly as Victoria， you may as well try them all! *Offers end August 30th。
and theres nowhere better to get hands-on with the wonder of nature than WildPlay Element Parks. For the month of August*， belly rubs， Victoria is the perfect place to connect with the natural world that surrounds us， home decor， compete for Best in Show， and that means were spending more time in our favourite place。