Salish Scout

Silver Whisper at Vancouver

Silversea · 392 passengers · Alaska → Alaska. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Canada Place· Vancouver7:30am–11:59pm

Silversea · Canada Place · 392 pax · Alaska → Alaska

Disney Magic at Vancouver

Disney · 1,942 passengers · Alaska → Alaska. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Canada Place· Vancouver8am–3pm

Disney · Canada Place · 1,942 pax · Alaska → Alaska

Voyager of the Seas at Victoria

Royal Caribbean · 4,000 passengers · Endicott Arm → Seattle. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Ogden Point, Breakwater District· Victoria10am–6pm

Royal Caribbean · North B · 4,000 pax · Endicott Arm → Seattle

UBC Physics & Astronomy Colloquium

Thursday colloquia on the Point Grey campus in term. Check PHAS for this week's speaker and room.

UBC Physics & Astronomy· Vancouver4pm–5pm

PhysicsAstronomy

Celebrity Edge at Victoria

Celebrity · 2,918 passengers · Skagway → Seattle. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Ogden Point, Breakwater District· Victoria5:30pm–11:59pm

Celebrity · South B · 2,918 pax · Skagway → Seattle

Tongues of Fire

Victoria Poetry Project's Thursday spoken-word night at Caffè Fantastico, Quadra Village. Doors 6, sign-up 6:30. Confirm the week's host on their schedule.

Caffè Fantastico (Quadra Village Roastery)· Victoria6:30pm

Evening at the Centre of the Universe

Public night at the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory on Observatory Hill. Exhibits, planetarium, and — weather allowing — time with the historic Plaskett Telescope.

Centre of the Universe· Victoria7pm–9pm

AstronomyPhysics

Ovation of the Seas at Vancouver

Royal Caribbean · 4,180 passengers · Alaska → Alaska. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Canada Place· Vancouver6:30am–7:30pm

Royal Caribbean · Canada Place · 4,180 pax · Alaska → Alaska

Seabourn Encore at Vancouver

Seabourn · 600 passengers · Alaska → Alaska. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Canada Place· Vancouver7am–5pm

Seabourn · Canada Place · 600 pax · Alaska → Alaska

Richmond Night Market — final season

26th and last season of the Richmond Night Market. Street food, vendors, and late-night wandering at 8351 River Rd. Open Fri, Sat, and Sundays through September 20.

Richmond Night Market· Richmond7pm–12am

Richmond Night Market

Final season. Street food and vendors on River Road. Friday, Saturday, and Sundays, 7pm until late. Last night is September 20.

Richmond Night Market· Richmond7pm–11:30pm

Norwegian Bliss at Victoria

Norwegian · 4,250 passengers · Ketchikan → Seattle. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Ogden Point, Breakwater District· Victoria7:30pm–11:59pm

Norwegian · South A · 4,250 pax · Ketchikan → Seattle

Eurodam at Victoria

Holland America · 2,104 passengers · Ketchikan → Seattle. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Ogden Point, Breakwater District· Victoria8pm–11:59pm

Holland America · South B · 2,104 pax · Ketchikan → Seattle

Hermann's Jazz Club — Friday night

Victoria's jazz room on View Street. Friday is the usual public night; lineup posted on hermannsjazz.com. All-ages live performance. Confirm the bill before you go.

Hermann's Jazz Club· Victoria8pm

Royal Princess at Victoria

Princess · 3,560 passengers · Ketchikan → Seattle. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Ogden Point, Breakwater District· Victoria8:15pm–11:59pm

Princess · North B · 3,560 pax · Ketchikan → Seattle

Koningsdam at Vancouver

Holland America · 2,650 passengers · Alaska → Alaska. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Canada Place· Vancouver7am–4pm

Holland America · Canada Place · 2,650 pax · Alaska → Alaska

Star Seeker at Vancouver

Windstar · 224 passengers · Alaska → Alaska. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Canada Place· Vancouver7am–4:30pm

Windstar · Canada Place · 224 pax · Alaska → Alaska

Grand Princess at Vancouver

Princess · 2,610 passengers · Alaska → Alaska. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Canada Place· Vancouver7:30am–4pm

Princess · Canada Place · 2,610 pax · Alaska → Alaska

Victoria Saturday garage-sale circuit

Fairfield, Fernwood, Oak Bay, Gordon Head, and the Westshore post most of the Island's weekend sales. September is the second big season after May; November thins out before the holidays.

Neighbourhood yards· Victoria8am–1pm

Vancouver Saturday yard-sale circuit

Kits, Mount Pleasant, Main Street, East Van, and North Van post the densest Saturday sales. Search Kijiji Friday evening; the good furniture is gone by 10am.

Neighbourhood yards· Vancouver8am–1pm

James Bay Market

Neighbourhood Saturday market at Menzies & Superior. Produce, baking, makers, and the odd vintage table. Rain or shine, May 2 through October 3.

James Bay Market· Victoria9am–3pm

Vancouver Flea Market

Indoor weekend flea at 703 Terminal Ave. Antiques, vintage, records, and rotating specialty Sundays (toys, cards, collectibles). Confirm hours on their page before you go.

Vancouver Flea Market· Vancouver9am–5pm

Moss Street Market

Fairfield's Saturday morning market — artists, bakers, and local produce. A good first stop before an antique walk up Fort Street.

Moss Street Market· Victoria10am–2pm

Pacific National Exhibition Fair

Vancouver's late-summer carnival: midway, prize home, livestock, Playland, and night concerts at Hastings Park. The biggest public fair in the region — runs through Labour Day.

Hastings Park / PNE· Vancouver11am–9pm

PNE Fair opening weekend

First three days of the fair are the crush: families, livestock barns, and the midway before school starts. If crowds bother you, go a weekday after Labour Day week begins.

Hastings Park· Vancouver11am

H.R. MacMillan Space Centre — weekend planetarium

Public planetarium shows and astronomy exhibits at Vanier Park. Year-round except the Christmas week.

H.R. MacMillan Space Centre· Vancouver11am–5pm

Astronomy

Star Princess at Victoria

Princess · 4,300 passengers · Skagway → Seattle. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Ogden Point, Breakwater District· Victoria7pm–11:59pm

Princess · North B · 4,300 pax · Skagway → Seattle

Richmond Night Market

Final season. Street food and vendors on River Road. Friday, Saturday, and Sundays, 7pm until late. Last night is September 20.

Richmond Night Market· Richmond7pm–11:30pm

Saturday Star Party — Plaskett Telescope

Summer star party beside the 1918 Plaskett Telescope. Friends of the DAO run these most Saturdays through mid-September. Bring a jacket; the hill is cold even in August.

Centre of the Universe· Victoria7:30pm–11pm

Astronomy

Norwegian Encore at Victoria

Norwegian · 3,998 passengers · Ketchikan → Seattle. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Ogden Point, Breakwater District· Victoria7:45pm–11:59pm

Norwegian · South A · 3,998 pax · Ketchikan → Seattle

Hecklers presents Will Hannigan

Saturday stand-up at Victoria's house comedy room on Gorge. Two Saturday shows is the usual rhythm — this one is a named headline. Confirm doors on hecklers.ca.

Hecklers Bar & Grill· Victoria8pm

Noordam at Victoria

Holland America · 1,918 passengers · Ketchikan → Seattle. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Ogden Point, Breakwater District· Victoria8pm–11:59pm

Holland America · South B · 1,918 pax · Ketchikan → Seattle

Celebrity Solstice at Vancouver

Celebrity · 2,852 passengers · Alaska → Alaska. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Canada Place· Vancouver6am–4pm

Celebrity · Canada Place · 2,852 pax · Alaska → Alaska

Cloverdale Flea Market

Every Sunday 6am–3pm at Cloverdale Fairgrounds. Two halls plus outdoor sellers. $2 entry. Closed the week before Christmas through mid-January.

Cloverdale Fairgrounds· Surrey6am–3pm

Nieuw Amsterdam at Vancouver

Holland America · 2,106 passengers · Alaska → Alaska. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Canada Place· Vancouver7am–4pm

Holland America · Canada Place · 2,106 pax · Alaska → Alaska

Serenade of the Seas at Vancouver

Royal Caribbean · 2,100 passengers · Alaska → Alaska. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Canada Place· Vancouver7am–4pm

Royal Caribbean · Canada Place · 2,100 pax · Alaska → Alaska

Norwegian Joy at Victoria

Norwegian · 3,883 passengers · Ketchikan → Seattle. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Ogden Point, Breakwater District· Victoria8am–6pm

Norwegian · South A · 3,883 pax · Ketchikan → Seattle

Vancouver Flea Market

Indoor weekend flea at 703 Terminal Ave. Antiques, vintage, records, and rotating specialty Sundays (toys, cards, collectibles). Confirm hours on their page before you go.

Vancouver Flea Market· Vancouver9am–5pm

Westcoast Comic Con

One-day comics, toys, anime, and collectibles at the Maritime Labour Centre — 7,000 sq ft, free parking, East Van. Adults $15 at the door; kids free. Cosplay contest.

Maritime Labour Centre· Vancouver11am–5pm

Anthem of the Seas at Victoria

Royal Caribbean · 4,919 passengers · Juneau → Seattle. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Ogden Point, Breakwater District· Victoria5pm–10pm

Royal Caribbean · North B · 4,919 pax · Juneau → Seattle

MSC Poesia at Victoria

MSC · 3,013 passengers · Tracy Arm → Seattle. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Ogden Point, Breakwater District· Victoria7pm–11:30pm

MSC · South B · 3,013 pax · Tracy Arm → Seattle

Richmond Night Market

Final season. Street food and vendors on River Road. Friday, Saturday, and Sundays, 7pm until late. Last night is September 20.

Richmond Night Market· Richmond7pm–11:30pm

Norwegian Jade at Vancouver

Norwegian · 2,352 passengers · Alaska → Alaska. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Canada Place· Vancouver7am–4pm

Norwegian · Canada Place · 2,352 pax · Alaska → Alaska

UVic History / Greek & Roman Studies talk

Departmental talks on ancient history, archaeology, and the classical world. Mondays in term. Check the current poster — rooms move between Clearihue and the Fine Arts buildings.

University of Victoria· Victoria2:30pm–4pm

Ancient history

Carnival Spirit at Victoria

Carnival · 2,124 passengers · Ketchikan → Seattle. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Ogden Point, Breakwater District· Victoria8pm–11:59pm

Carnival · North B · 2,124 pax · Ketchikan → Seattle

ShopTalk comedy open mic

Monday stand-up at The Mint on Douglas. Sign-up at the host stand around 7pm; sets from 8. $5. The most reliable weekly comedy room downtown.

The Mint· Victoria8pm–10pm

Emerald Princess at Vancouver

Princess · 3,080 passengers · Alaska → Alaska. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Canada Place· Vancouver7:30am–4pm

Princess · Canada Place · 3,080 pax · Alaska → Alaska

Riviera at Victoria

Oceania · 1,328 passengers · Sitka → Seattle. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Ogden Point, Breakwater District· Victoria9am–6pm

Oceania · North B · 1,328 pax · Sitka → Seattle

Seven Seas Explorer at Victoria

Regent · 754 passengers · Klawock, AK → Vancouver. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Ogden Point, Breakwater District· Victoria11am–8pm

Regent · South B · 754 pax · Klawock, AK → Vancouver

SFU Computing Science seminar

Burnaby campus seminars often cover AI, systems, and theory. Open unless marked otherwise. Confirm title and room on the SFU CS events calendar.

Simon Fraser University· Burnaby1:30pm–2:30pm

AI

Seven Seas Explorer at Vancouver

Regent · 750 passengers · Alaska → Alaska. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Canada Place· Vancouver6am–5pm

Regent · Canada Place · 750 pax · Alaska → Alaska

Zaandam at Vancouver

Holland America · 1,432 passengers · Alaska → Alaska. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Canada Place· Vancouver7am–4pm

Holland America · Canada Place · 1,432 pax · Alaska → Alaska

Coral Princess at Vancouver

Princess · 2,000 passengers · Alaska → Alaska. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Canada Place· Vancouver7:30am–4pm

Princess · Canada Place · 2,000 pax · Alaska → Alaska

Queen Elizabeth at Victoria

Cunard · 2,081 passengers · Ketchikan → Seattle. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Ogden Point, Breakwater District· Victoria1pm–10pm

Cunard · South B · 2,081 pax · Ketchikan → Seattle

Azamara Pursuit at Victoria

Azamara · 777 passengers · Ketchikan → Vancouver. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Ogden Point, Breakwater District· Victoria2pm–11pm

Azamara · South A · 777 pax · Ketchikan → Vancouver

UVic Physics & Astronomy Colloquium

Weekly departmental colloquium, Wednesdays 3:30pm in term. Open to the public. Speaker listed on the department events page each week. Breaks over the holidays.

University of Victoria· Victoria3:30pm–4:30pm

PhysicsAstronomy

Carnival Miracle at Victoria

Carnival · 2,124 passengers · Ketchikan → Seattle. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Ogden Point, Breakwater District· Victoria8pm–11:59pm

Carnival · North B · 2,124 pax · Ketchikan → Seattle

Azamara Pursuit at Vancouver

Azamara · 670 passengers · Alaska → Alaska. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Canada Place· Vancouver7am–5pm

Azamara · Canada Place · 670 pax · Alaska → Alaska

Silver Moon at Vancouver

Silversea · 596 passengers · Alaska → Alaska. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Canada Place· Vancouver7:30am–6pm

Silversea · Canada Place · 596 pax · Alaska → Alaska

Disney Magic at Vancouver

Disney · 1,942 passengers · Alaska → Alaska. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Canada Place· Vancouver8am–4pm

Disney · Canada Place · 1,942 pax · Alaska → Alaska

Voyager of the Seas at Victoria

Royal Caribbean · 4,000 passengers · Endicott Arm → Seattle. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Ogden Point, Breakwater District· Victoria10am–6pm

Royal Caribbean · North B · 4,000 pax · Endicott Arm → Seattle

UBC Physics & Astronomy Colloquium

Thursday colloquia on the Point Grey campus in term. Check PHAS for this week's speaker and room.

UBC Physics & Astronomy· Vancouver4pm–5pm

PhysicsAstronomy

Celebrity Edge at Victoria

Celebrity · 2,918 passengers · Skagway → Seattle. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Ogden Point, Breakwater District· Victoria5:30pm–11:59pm

Celebrity · South B · 2,918 pax · Skagway → Seattle

Tongues of Fire

Victoria Poetry Project's Thursday spoken-word night at Caffè Fantastico, Quadra Village. Doors 6, sign-up 6:30. Confirm the week's host on their schedule.

Caffè Fantastico (Quadra Village Roastery)· Victoria6:30pm

Hecklers presents Lachlan Patterson

Thursday headline at Hecklers. Midweek room, Gorge Road — the Island's most reliable dedicated comedy bar.

Hecklers Bar & Grill· Victoria8pm

Celebrity Summit at Vancouver

Celebrity · 1,950 passengers · Alaska → Alaska. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Canada Place· Vancouver7am–5pm

Celebrity · Canada Place · 1,950 pax · Alaska → Alaska

FVACC Vintage, Collectibles & Antique Show

Fraser Valley Antiques & Collectibles Club summer show. Early-entry Friday evening for serious buyers; Saturday is the public day. Queens Park Arena, New Westminster.

Queens Park Arena· New Westminster5pm–4pm

Yuk Yuk's at The Alcove — Andrew Barr

Yuk Yuk's on-tour night in Vancouver with Andrew Barr. Club comedy, not arena. Confirm room and door time on the Yuk Yuk's Vancouver page.

The Alcove Lounge· Vancouver6:30pm

Richmond Night Market

Final season. Street food and vendors on River Road. Friday, Saturday, and Sundays, 7pm until late. Last night is September 20.

Richmond Night Market· Richmond7pm–11:30pm

Hermann's Jazz Club — Friday night

Victoria's jazz room on View Street. Friday is the usual public night; lineup posted on hermannsjazz.com. All-ages live performance. Confirm the bill before you go.

Hermann's Jazz Club· Victoria8pm

Discovery Princess at Vancouver

Princess · 3,660 passengers · Alaska → Alaska. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Canada Place· Vancouver5:30am–3:15pm

Princess · Canada Place · 3,660 pax · Alaska → Alaska

Koningsdam at Vancouver

Holland America · 2,650 passengers · Alaska → Alaska. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Canada Place· Vancouver7am–4pm

Holland America · Canada Place · 2,650 pax · Alaska → Alaska

Victoria Saturday garage-sale circuit

Fairfield, Fernwood, Oak Bay, Gordon Head, and the Westshore post most of the Island's weekend sales. September is the second big season after May; November thins out before the holidays.

Neighbourhood yards· Victoria8am–1pm

Vancouver Saturday yard-sale circuit

Kits, Mount Pleasant, Main Street, East Van, and North Van post the densest Saturday sales. Search Kijiji Friday evening; the good furniture is gone by 10am.

Neighbourhood yards· Vancouver8am–1pm

James Bay Market

Neighbourhood Saturday market at Menzies & Superior. Produce, baking, makers, and the odd vintage table. Rain or shine, May 2 through October 3.

James Bay Market· Victoria9am–3pm

Vancouver Flea Market

Indoor weekend flea at 703 Terminal Ave. Antiques, vintage, records, and rotating specialty Sundays (toys, cards, collectibles). Confirm hours on their page before you go.

Vancouver Flea Market· Vancouver9am–5pm

Indigenous Market at Vancouver Flea

Special Saturday market inside the Terminal Ave flea, hosted with Indigenous vendors. Good reason to go on a Saturday instead of the usual Sunday antique days.

Vancouver Flea Market· Vancouver10am–4pm

Moss Street Market

Fairfield's Saturday morning market — artists, bakers, and local produce. A good first stop before an antique walk up Fort Street.

Moss Street Market· Victoria10am–2pm

Port Day at Canada Place

Free public day on the Convention Centre / Canada Place apron: vessel simulators, marine demos, live music, kids' zones. Vancouver Fraser Port Authority. Saturday 29 August.

Vancouver Convention Centre East· Vancouver11am

H.R. MacMillan Space Centre — weekend planetarium

Public planetarium shows and astronomy exhibits at Vanier Park. Year-round except the Christmas week.

H.R. MacMillan Space Centre· Vancouver11am–5pm

Astronomy

Richmond Night Market

Final season. Street food and vendors on River Road. Friday, Saturday, and Sundays, 7pm until late. Last night is September 20.

Richmond Night Market· Richmond7pm–11:30pm

Hecklers Saturday stand-up

Victoria's Saturday comedy room. Early show around 7pm, late around 10pm. Headliner posted on hecklers.ca — treat the comic as TBA until you check.

Hecklers Bar & Grill· Victoria7pm

DAO Saturday Star Party

Summer public astronomy on Observatory Hill. Telescope viewing weather permitting, plus the Centre of the Universe exhibits. Season runs through September 19.

Centre of the Universe· Victoria7:30pm–10:30pm

Astronomy

Celebrity Solstice at Vancouver

Celebrity · 2,852 passengers · Alaska → Alaska. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Canada Place· Vancouver6am–4pm

Celebrity · Canada Place · 2,852 pax · Alaska → Alaska

Cloverdale Flea Market

Every Sunday 6am–3pm at Cloverdale Fairgrounds. Two halls plus outdoor sellers. $2 entry. Closed the week before Christmas through mid-January.

Cloverdale Fairgrounds· Surrey6am–3pm

Serenade of the Seas at Vancouver

Royal Caribbean · 2,100 passengers · Alaska → Alaska. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Canada Place· Vancouver7am–4pm

Royal Caribbean · Canada Place · 2,100 pax · Alaska → Alaska

Westerdam at Vancouver

Holland America · 1,964 passengers · Alaska → Alaska. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Canada Place· Vancouver7am–4pm

Holland America · Canada Place · 1,964 pax · Alaska → Alaska

Vancouver Flea Market

Indoor weekend flea at 703 Terminal Ave. Antiques, vintage, records, and rotating specialty Sundays (toys, cards, collectibles). Confirm hours on their page before you go.

Vancouver Flea Market· Vancouver9am–5pm

Richmond Night Market

Final season. Street food and vendors on River Road. Friday, Saturday, and Sundays, 7pm until late. Last night is September 20.

Richmond Night Market· Richmond7pm–11:30pm

Disney Wonder at Vancouver

Disney · 1,942 passengers · Alaska → Alaska. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Canada Place· Vancouver8am–4pm

Disney · Canada Place · 1,942 pax · Alaska → Alaska

UVic History / Greek & Roman Studies talk

Departmental talks on ancient history, archaeology, and the classical world. Mondays in term. Check the current poster — rooms move between Clearihue and the Fine Arts buildings.

University of Victoria· Victoria2:30pm–4pm

Ancient history

ShopTalk comedy open mic

Monday stand-up at The Mint on Douglas. Sign-up at the host stand around 7pm; sets from 8. $5. The most reliable weekly comedy room downtown.

The Mint· Victoria8pm–10pm

Norwegian Spirit at Vancouver

Norwegian · 1,972 passengers · Alaska → Alaska. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Canada Place· Vancouver7am–5pm

Norwegian · Canada Place · 1,972 pax · Alaska → Alaska

Emerald Princess at Vancouver

Princess · 3,080 passengers · Alaska → Alaska. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Canada Place· Vancouver7:30am–4pm

Princess · Canada Place · 3,080 pax · Alaska → Alaska

SFU Computing Science seminar

Burnaby campus seminars often cover AI, systems, and theory. Open unless marked otherwise. Confirm title and room on the SFU CS events calendar.

Simon Fraser University· Burnaby1:30pm–2:30pm

AI

Zaandam at Vancouver

Holland America · 1,432 passengers · Alaska → Alaska. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Canada Place· Vancouver7am–2pm

Holland America · Canada Place · 1,432 pax · Alaska → Alaska

Island Princess at Vancouver

Princess · 1,974 passengers · Alaska → Alaska. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Canada Place· Vancouver7:30am–4pm

Princess · Canada Place · 1,974 pax · Alaska → Alaska

UVic Physics & Astronomy Colloquium

Weekly departmental colloquium, Wednesdays 3:30pm in term. Open to the public. Speaker listed on the department events page each week. Breaks over the holidays.

University of Victoria· Victoria3:30pm–4:30pm

PhysicsAstronomy

Viking Orion at Vancouver

Viking · 930 passengers · Alaska → Alaska. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Canada Place· Vancouver7am–5pm

Viking · Canada Place · 930 pax · Alaska → Alaska

Silver Whisper at Vancouver

Silversea · 392 passengers · Alaska → Alaska. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Canada Place· Vancouver7:30am–7pm

Silversea · Canada Place · 392 pax · Alaska → Alaska

Disney Magic at Vancouver

Disney · 1,942 passengers · Alaska → Alaska. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Canada Place· Vancouver8am–2:30pm

Disney · Canada Place · 1,942 pax · Alaska → Alaska

UBC Physics & Astronomy Colloquium

Thursday colloquia on the Point Grey campus in term. Check PHAS for this week's speaker and room.

UBC Physics & Astronomy· Vancouver4pm–5pm

PhysicsAstronomy

Tongues of Fire

Victoria Poetry Project's Thursday spoken-word night at Caffè Fantastico, Quadra Village. Doors 6, sign-up 6:30. Confirm the week's host on their schedule.

Caffè Fantastico (Quadra Village Roastery)· Victoria6:30pm

RASC Victoria Centre meeting

Royal Astronomical Society of Canada — Victoria Centre. Monthly public-friendly meeting with a guest talk. Confirm room on the RASC Victoria page.

RASC Victoria· Victoria7:30pm–9pm

Astronomy

Caveman Casanova at Lucky Bar

Downtown Victoria club show on Yates. Lucky Bar is the city's reliable small room for touring and Island bands.

Lucky Bar· Victoria8pm

Ovation of the Seas at Vancouver

Royal Caribbean · 4,180 passengers · Alaska → Alaska. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Canada Place· Vancouver6am–5pm

Royal Caribbean · Canada Place · 4,180 pax · Alaska → Alaska

Seabourn Encore at Vancouver

Seabourn · 600 passengers · Alaska → Alaska. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Canada Place· Vancouver7am–5pm

Seabourn · Canada Place · 600 pax · Alaska → Alaska

Viking Venus at Vancouver

Viking · 930 passengers · Alaska → Alaska. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Canada Place· Vancouver7am–5pm

Viking · Canada Place · 930 pax · Alaska → Alaska

Victoria Classic Boat Festival

Up to a hundred classic sail and power boats fill the Inner Harbour. Dock walks, races, and maritime talks hosted by the Maritime Museum of BC. Labour Day weekend tradition.

Inner Harbour· Victoria9am–5pm

Richmond Night Market

Final season. Street food and vendors on River Road. Friday, Saturday, and Sundays, 7pm until late. Last night is September 20.

Richmond Night Market· Richmond7pm–11:30pm

Peaches at the Commodore

Electro-punk headline at the Granville ballroom, with Pixel Grip. 19+. The Commodore still sounds like itself.

Commodore Ballroom· Vancouver8pm

Hermann's Jazz Club — Friday night

Victoria's jazz room on View Street. Friday is the usual public night; lineup posted on hermannsjazz.com. All-ages live performance. Confirm the bill before you go.

Hermann's Jazz Club· Victoria8pm

Koningsdam at Vancouver

Holland America · 2,650 passengers · Alaska → Alaska. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Canada Place· Vancouver7am–4pm

Holland America · Canada Place · 2,650 pax · Alaska → Alaska

Grand Princess at Vancouver

Princess · 2,610 passengers · Alaska → Alaska. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Canada Place· Vancouver7:30am–4pm

Princess · Canada Place · 2,610 pax · Alaska → Alaska

Riviera at Vancouver

Oceania · 1,250 passengers · Alaska → Alaska. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Canada Place· Vancouver8am–5pm

Oceania · Canada Place · 1,250 pax · Alaska → Alaska

Victoria Saturday garage-sale circuit

Fairfield, Fernwood, Oak Bay, Gordon Head, and the Westshore post most of the Island's weekend sales. September is the second big season after May; November thins out before the holidays.

Neighbourhood yards· Victoria8am–1pm

Vancouver Saturday yard-sale circuit

Kits, Mount Pleasant, Main Street, East Van, and North Van post the densest Saturday sales. Search Kijiji Friday evening; the good furniture is gone by 10am.

Neighbourhood yards· Vancouver8am–1pm

158th Annual Saanich Fair

The Island's old agricultural fair: livestock, crafts, midway, and evening concerts. Free parking. The closest thing Victoria has to a county fair, 20 minutes from downtown.

Saanich Fairgrounds· Saanichton9am–9pm

James Bay Market

Neighbourhood Saturday market at Menzies & Superior. Produce, baking, makers, and the odd vintage table. Rain or shine, May 2 through October 3.

James Bay Market· Victoria9am–3pm

Vancouver Flea Market

Indoor weekend flea at 703 Terminal Ave. Antiques, vintage, records, and rotating specialty Sundays (toys, cards, collectibles). Confirm hours on their page before you go.

Vancouver Flea Market· Vancouver9am–5pm

Moss Street Market

Fairfield's Saturday morning market — artists, bakers, and local produce. A good first stop before an antique walk up Fort Street.

Moss Street Market· Victoria10am–2pm

H.R. MacMillan Space Centre — weekend planetarium

Public planetarium shows and astronomy exhibits at Vanier Park. Year-round except the Christmas week.

H.R. MacMillan Space Centre· Vancouver11am–5pm

Astronomy

Richmond Night Market

Final season. Street food and vendors on River Road. Friday, Saturday, and Sundays, 7pm until late. Last night is September 20.

Richmond Night Market· Richmond7pm–11:30pm

Hecklers Saturday stand-up

Victoria's Saturday comedy room. Early show around 7pm, late around 10pm. Headliner posted on hecklers.ca — treat the comic as TBA until you check.

Hecklers Bar & Grill· Victoria7pm

DAO Saturday Star Party

Summer public astronomy on Observatory Hill. Telescope viewing weather permitting, plus the Centre of the Universe exhibits. Season runs through September 19.

Centre of the Universe· Victoria7:30pm–10:30pm

Astronomy

Hannibal Buress

Stand-up at the Vogue. Doors 7pm, show 8pm, 19+. One of the better comedy nights Granville will see this fall.

Vogue Theatre· Vancouver8pm

Celebrity Solstice at Vancouver

Celebrity · 2,852 passengers · Alaska → Alaska. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Canada Place· Vancouver6am–4pm

Celebrity · Canada Place · 2,852 pax · Alaska → Alaska

Cloverdale Flea Market

Every Sunday 6am–3pm at Cloverdale Fairgrounds. Two halls plus outdoor sellers. $2 entry. Closed the week before Christmas through mid-January.

Cloverdale Fairgrounds· Surrey6am–3pm

Nieuw Amsterdam at Vancouver

Holland America · 2,106 passengers · Alaska → Alaska. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Canada Place· Vancouver7am–4pm

Holland America · Canada Place · 2,106 pax · Alaska → Alaska

Serenade of the Seas at Vancouver

Royal Caribbean · 2,100 passengers · Alaska → Alaska. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Canada Place· Vancouver7am–4pm

Royal Caribbean · Canada Place · 2,100 pax · Alaska → Alaska

Vancouver Flea Market

Indoor weekend flea at 703 Terminal Ave. Antiques, vintage, records, and rotating specialty Sundays (toys, cards, collectibles). Confirm hours on their page before you go.

Vancouver Flea Market· Vancouver9am–5pm

Richmond Night Market

Final season. Street food and vendors on River Road. Friday, Saturday, and Sundays, 7pm until late. Last night is September 20.

Richmond Night Market· Richmond7pm–11:30pm

Noordam at Vancouver

Holland America · 1,924 passengers · Alaska → Alaska. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Canada Place· Vancouver7am–4pm

Holland America · Canada Place · 1,924 pax · Alaska → Alaska

Norwegian Jade at Vancouver

Norwegian · 2,352 passengers · Alaska → Alaska. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Canada Place· Vancouver7am–4pm

Norwegian · Canada Place · 2,352 pax · Alaska → Alaska

Disney Wonder at Vancouver

Disney · 1,942 passengers · Alaska → Alaska. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Canada Place· Vancouver8am–3pm

Disney · Canada Place · 1,942 pax · Alaska → Alaska

Labour Day — last long weekend of summer

Saanich Fair, PNE closing stretch, Classic Boat Festival, and heavy cruise traffic all stack on this weekend. Plan parking and ferries early.

Region-wide· Victoria & Vancouver9am

Emerald Princess at Vancouver

Princess · 3,080 passengers · Alaska → Alaska. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Canada Place· Vancouver7:30am–4pm

Princess · Canada Place · 3,080 pax · Alaska → Alaska

XDS — External Development Summit

Video-game outsourcing summit at VCC West. Art, animation, audio, middleware. Industry registration, not a public fan floor — listed because it is the nerd convention occupying the building that week.

Vancouver Convention Centre West· Vancouver9am

SFU Computing Science seminar

Burnaby campus seminars often cover AI, systems, and theory. Open unless marked otherwise. Confirm title and room on the SFU CS events calendar.

Simon Fraser University· Burnaby1:30pm–2:30pm

AI

Brandon Flowers

Killers frontman, theatre scale, at the Vogue. 7pm listed start. Tickets through Live Nation / AXS.

Vogue Theatre· Vancouver7pm

Seven Seas Explorer at Vancouver

Regent · 750 passengers · Alaska → Alaska. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Canada Place· Vancouver6am–5pm

Regent · Canada Place · 750 pax · Alaska → Alaska

Emerald Princess at Victoria

Princess · 3,080 passengers · Vancouver → San Francisco. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Ogden Point, Breakwater District· Victoria7am–5pm

Princess · South B · 3,080 pax · Vancouver → San Francisco

Zaandam at Vancouver

Holland America · 1,432 passengers · Alaska → Alaska. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Canada Place· Vancouver7am–4pm

Holland America · Canada Place · 1,432 pax · Alaska → Alaska

Coral Princess at Vancouver

Princess · 2,000 passengers · Alaska → Alaska. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Canada Place· Vancouver7:30am–4pm

Princess · Canada Place · 2,000 pax · Alaska → Alaska

UVic Physics & Astronomy Colloquium

Weekly departmental colloquium, Wednesdays 3:30pm in term. Open to the public. Speaker listed on the department events page each week. Breaks over the holidays.

University of Victoria· Victoria3:30pm–4:30pm

PhysicsAstronomy

Disney Magic at Vancouver

Disney · 1,942 passengers · Alaska → Alaska. Public can watch arrivals from the breakwater (Victoria) or Canada Place promenade (Vancouver). Schedules change — confirm on the port site.

Canada Place· Vancouver8am–3pm

Disney · Canada Place · 1,942 pax · Alaska → Alaska

UBC Physics & Astronomy Colloquium

Thursday colloquia on the Point Grey campus in term. Check PHAS for this week's speaker and room.

UBC Physics & Astronomy· Vancouver4pm–5pm

PhysicsAstronomy

Tongues of Fire

Victoria Poetry Project's Thursday spoken-word night at Caffè Fantastico, Quadra Village. Doors 6, sign-up 6:30. Confirm the week's host on their schedule.

Caffè Fantastico (Quadra Village Roastery)· Victoria6:30pm