AHFV Evening: Towards A Decolonization Of Archives
2024-11-21 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | La Société francophone de Victoria, 2-1218 Langley St, Victoria, BC, V8W1W2, Canada
Join us for an evening of discovery and dialogue at the launch of the project “Francophone and Indigenous, a story to recount”, organized by the Francophone Historical Association of Victoria. This key initiative will unveil the book Francophone and Indigenous, a Story to Recount, that examines Victoria’s francophone history under the lens of reconciliation.
This project enriches our collective understanding thanks to testimonies from members of the Indigenous community of British Columbia and includes videos and an accompanying guide. You may discover as well the new, enriching web page dedicated to this topic, offering videos and discussion spaces.
Evening Program :

Reception: An early evening with a cash bar, open to meetings and exchanges.
Presentation: Book and website exploration, revealing stories and resources.
Discussion: A moment of exchange on future projects and opportunities for participation, opening enriching perspectives on our shared history.

The event is free, but please reserve your place by registering via the link below to confirm your participation.

The Petits Matins en musique
2024-11-23 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-11-30 10:00 - 11:00 | La Société francophone de Victoria, 2-1218 Langley St, Victoria, BC, V8W1W2, Canada
Family mornings to brighten up your Saturdays are back with the Petits Matins en Musique !
Theses sessions are specially designed for parents and their toddlers aged 0 to 6. Come and have fun as a family with French nursery rhymes and games that contribute to your child’s development. It’s also a great opportunity for parents to discover the programs and resources available to support their children’s growth and development.
What is the cost? Only $5 per session for the whole family! During your registration, please mention the number of children so that Estelle can plan her activities accordingly.
✨Important! Places are as limited as the laughs are guaranteed. Reserve your place now online here below! Registration is open until Friday at 3 p.m. before each session.

ABOUT ESTELLE
Estelle Poulard, a music teacher for many years, has set up her company Le Petit Conservatoire d’Estelle to offer classes pour children of all ages. Children learn to play rhythmic and melodic percussion instruments, such as drums, triangles, xylophones and bells. They also take part in activities to listen to and recognize sounds and instruments. Learning songs and nursery rhymes is an integral part of the workshops. The aim is to develop the child’s musical culture, listening skills, concentration and coordination.

Namasté - Yoga Class
2024-11-26 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-10 18:00 - 19:00 | La Société francophone de Victoria, 2-1218 Langley St, Victoria, BC, V8W1W2, Canada
Join us for an hour of relaxation, connection and self-discovery through yoga.
Take a pause and offer yourself a moment for yourself. These classes, led by Nancy Prévost-Maurice, certified teacher, are specifically made to revitalize yourself. Each session of an hour is specially crafted to energize you.

Note : Please bring your yoga mat and some comfortable clothes.

FEES

100$ – Member price (1 full session of 10 sessions)
125$ – Non-member price (1 full session of de 10 sessions)
15$ – Price per member and non-member

Coffee Meeting Moment: A Space Open to Everyone
2024-11-27 10:00 - 11:30 | La Société francophone de Victoria, 2-1218 Langley St, Victoria, BC, V8W1W2, Canada
The Francophonie House invites you to enjoy its friendly atmosphere for a chat over coffee or tea, provided for you. Whether you wish to simply visit, engage with others, explore our library, or ask questions, this space is yours. No reservation is necessary; come at your own pace and enjoy this place of sharing and meeting!

Open Mic Night
2024-11-28 18:00 - 20:00 | La Société francophone de Victoria, 2-1218 Langley St, Victoria, BC, V8W1W2, Canada
Do you have a talent that deserves to be heard? Whether you are a singer, poet, comedian, or musician, this Open Mic night is made for you! It is your chance to shine, to share your passion and get the community buzzing.

Sign up now by sending an email to info@sfvictoria.ca! Take the mic and make some noise!

You would like to perform? Please submit your proposition before November 14. Are you rather an individual who likes to discover talents? Entry is free and cash bar service will be ready to serve you.

Evening of Distinction
2024-11-29 17:00 - 21:00 | Fairmont Empress, 721 Government Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 1W5, Canada
We’re delighted to invite you to the Evening of Distinction, to be held on November 29 at the prestigious Fairmont Empress.
This annual event is a beautiful occasion to highlight exceptional commitment from individuals, groups and associations that enrich our community. It is also a special moment to celebrate the successes that make our community shine.
On program: musical performance (artist to be announced), silent auction and presentation of recognized awards. A buffet inspired from French brasseries and bar service ($) will be available throughout the evening.

All proceeds will be given to the Cultural Support Foundation for the Francophonie House.
Tickets on presale from October 8 to 26 at the cost of $105.
Tickets at the regular price from October 27 to November 28 at the cost of $125.

FRENCH BRASSERIE MENU ( Buffet service )

French baguette and butter
Onion soup ( Beef broth, simmered onions, red wine, Gruyère croutons )
Nicoise salad (VE. GF)
Mixed salad ( Green beans, fingerling confit potatoes, local cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, marinated shallots, French herb vinaigrette )
Green lettuce salad (VE. GF) ( Shredded radishes, chives, grana padano, mustard vinaigrette )
Beef bourginon ( Angus beef braised in red wine, double-smoked bacon lardons, caramelized pearl onions, roasted button mushrooms )
West Coast bouillabaisse (GF- DF ) ( Tomato and fennel stew, saffron, Pacific cod, tiger prawns and local shellfish )
Classic ratatouille (VE. GF) ( Courgettes mijotées, aubergines salées, poivrons, basilic frais, tomates prunes, ail confit )
Vegetarian, white bean cassoulet (VE) – ( Provence herbs, tomatoes, kale, crispy herb breadcrumbs )
Roasted potatoes with duck fat ( Parsley, chives, garlic )
Desserts: Assorted macarons (GF V) ( Seasonal flavors, Classic profiteroles with milk chocolate ganache filling )

Wellness workshop: Yoga, meditation and meridians
2024-11-30 13:30 - 15:00 | La Société francophone de Victoria, 2-1218 Langley St, Victoria, BC, V8W1W2, Canada
Give yourself a moment of tranquility to reconnect with yourself and nurture your well-being. During this 90-minute workshop, Nancy Prévost-Maurice will guide you through gentle yoga and meditation practices, suitable for all levels.

Whether you’re just starting out or want to deepen your practice, this caring space will offer you keys to harmonizing body and mind.

We’ll also delve into the exploration of meridians, the energy channels of Chinese medicine, and mudras, sacred hand gestures, to promote inner balance and calm the mind.

Led by Nancy Prévost-Maurice; certified yoga teacher (230 hours) and practitioner of mindfulness meditation and ancestral connections.
Bring your yoga mat, comfortable clothes and a bottle of water, and let yourself be carried away by this relaxing experience.
Free for SFV members, $10 for non-members.

Rando Franco - Roche Cove Regional Park
2024-12-01 10:45 - 13:30 | Roche Cove Regional Park, Galloping Goose Trail, Sooke
Come and recharge your batteries for a day in the great outdoors, breathe in fresh air, and enjoy good company.

Trail: Explore the trail Roche Cove Regional Park Loop, a loop offering superb views over the lake and through the trees. Don’t forget to bring your picnic for a well-deserved break in the heart of nature.
Level: Intermediate – hiking poles can be useful – Length: 7,7 km – Elevation: 126 m
Approximate duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Hiking depart at 11 am. Meet at 10:45 am at the parking lot of Roche Cove Regional Park.

Need to carpool? Connect with other participants on our Facebook event!

Le Coquetel - French Aperitifs
2024-12-05 17:00 - 19:00 | La Société francophone de Victoria, 2-1218 Langley St, Victoria, BC, V8W1W2, Canada
Celebrate the holiday season with us at the Victoria Francophonie House’s Coquetel! Dive into the festive atmosphere during our monthly aperitif—no reservation is necessary.
For the occasion, the Society is bringing out its finest Christmas decorations, and invites you to taste our special drink: a fragrant mulled wine! And since we don’t do things by halves, we’re offering an assortment of charcuterie and cheeses on the menu.
Don’t miss this special evening where the spirit of the season is in full swing!
Happy holidays ✨

Noël Franco
2024-12-07 09:30 - 14:00 | École Victor-Brodeur, 637 Head St, Victoria, Victoria, BC, V9A 5S9, Canada
Experience the magic of the French holidays in Victoria! A magical day for the whole family 🎄
Visit the Christmas market, with its kiosks run by local and Francophone merchants. It is the ideal place to find small gifts to slip under the tree.
Enjoy a delicious sweet breakfast while soaking up the festive atmosphere. Don’t miss Santa’s workshop, where children will leave with a little surprise and a souvenir photo with him.
More information to follow.

Would you like to participate in the Christmas market as a vendor? We are always looking for participants. Please contact us at info@sfvictoria.ca to submit your proposal

Café-causerie - Holiday Special
2024-12-10 11:30 - 13:00 | .ithaka
Celebrate the holiday season together with a festive dinner!

Join us for a convivial meal at the Greek restaurant Ithaka, perfect to marking the festive season with warmth and good cheer! Come and share a delicious moment in this special season.

Details :

Price: $40 per person
Registration required

Menu!

Soup
Kebabs
Rice
Greek salad
Coffee and dessert

Performance by the Décibels Choir - Christmas in Harmony
2024-12-15 14:00 - 15:00 | École Victor-Brodeur, 637 Head St, Victoria, Victoria, BC, V9A 5S9, Canada
Soak up the magic of Christmas with the Décibels, a francophone choir of 25 chorists. Under the direction of Casey Edmunds and accompanied on piano by Louise Alepin, the Décibels will ofer a repertoire of traditional and modern songs to celebrate the holiday spirit.
Special guest: Wendat and Michif, Bonne Antoine Lépine.
On the program, well-known carols such as Sainte Nuit et Trois Anges as well as festive classics like Joyeux Noël, Feliz Navidad et Noël existe-t-il encore. A musical afternoon for the whole family, where tradition and modernity blend!

The Petits matins en musique
2025-01-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-01-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-01-25 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-02-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-02-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-03-01 10:00 - 11:00 | La Société francophone de Victoria, 2-1218 Langley St, Victoria, BC, V8W1W2, Canada
These sessions are for parents and their children aged 0 to 6. Come and enjoy family time with French nursery rhymes and games, while supporting your little ones’ development. It’s also a great opportunity to discover programs and resources to support your children’s growth.

Fee: $5 each session for the whole family. During your registration, please indicate the number of children to facilitate the activity’s organization.

✨Important! Places are as limited as the laughs are guaranteed. Reserve your place now online here below! Registration is open until Friday at 3 p.m. before each session.

ABOUT ESTELLE
Estelle Poulard, a music teacher for many years, has set up her company Le Petit Conservatoire d’Estelle to offer classes for children of all ages. Children learn to play rhythmic and melodic percussion instruments, such as drums, triangles, xylophones and bells. They also take part in activities to listen to and recognize sounds and instruments. Learning songs and nursery rhymes is an integral part of the workshops. The aim is to develop the child’s musical culture, listening skills, concentration and coordination.

Angle Mort - Stéphanie Morin-Robert's Show
2025-01-16 19:00 - 20:00 | École Victor-Brodeur, 637 Head St, Victoria, Victoria, BC, V9A 5S9, Canada
ANGLE MORT is a true-to-life comedy on growing up in northern Ontario with a glass eye. The autobiographical play tells the story of Stéphanie Morin-Robert’s troubled childhood and how, from the age of 8, she overcame her fear of being different. With the help of her cat, a pair of sunglasses and an unwanted magical power, she discovers she has what it takes to face her bullies at her new school and come to terms with her disability.

Story – Autobiographical black comedy show
This solo autobiography show places Stéphanie Morin-Robert at the heart of the story. She upstages (and on screen) her childhood story and how she has grown up with a glass eye. But it’s also the story of her quest as an adult to push back the boundaries of representing a woman’s body on stage. Surrounded by a screen, a light and a camera, she generously invites us into her intimacy as well as into her head, literally. A mix of storytelling, contemporary dance, live projection and puppetry featuring her glass eye. Charming, touching, unexpected and laugh-out-loud funny, ANGLE MORT is a captivating tale delivered with vulnerability by an infectious performer.
Artist
Stéphanie Morin-Robert is a French-Canadian multidisciplinary artist renowned for her talent and charm. Since 2002, she has distinguished herself on the international artistic scene with tours of prestigious festivals, theaters and schools. Her rich and varied repertoire includes award-winning works such as BLINDSIDE, The Merkin Sisters, INK, and ANGLE MORT. Acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, she combines creativity, professionalism and a captivating stage presence.

Ciné franco: Sur les chemins noirs
2025-01-22 14:00 - 15:30 | La Société francophone de Victoria, 2-1218 Langley St, Victoria, BC, V8W1W2, Canada
Your dose of francophone cinema in Victoria

Please note: The movie, Le Dernier Sommet has been replaced by another, equally inspiring film – Sur les chemins noirs. This will be presented in the Society’s grand room.

🍿 On-site: Bar service and treats to enhance your experience.

Synopsis – Librement inspiré de Sur les chemins noirs de Sylvain Tesson (2016).

Pierre, a famous explorer and writer, regularly travels the world in search of adventure. One evening, he drunkenly climbs the front of a hotel and falls several stories. The shock plunged him into a deep coma. When he wakes up, barely able to stand, and against everyone’s advice, he decides to cross France on foot along forgotten paths. A unique, timeless journey, in which the actor follows in the footsteps of Sylvain Tesson to encounter the hyper-rural.

Ciné Franco: Sur les chemins noirs
2025-01-22 19:00 - 20:30 | La Société francophone de Victoria, 2-1218 Langley St, Victoria, BC, V8W1W2, Canada
Your dose of francophone cinema in Victoria

Please note: The movie, Le Dernier Sommet has been replaced by another, equally inspiring film – Sur les chemins noirs. This will be presented in the Society’s grand room.

🍿 On-site: Bar service and treats to enhance your experience.

Synopsis – Loosely inspired from Sylvain Tesson’s Sur les chemins noirs (2016).

Pierre, a famous explorer and writer, regularly travels the world in search of adventure. One evening, he drunkenly climbs the front of a hotel and falls several stories. The shock plunged him into a deep coma. When he wakes up, barely able to stand, and against everyone’s advice, he decides to cross France on foot along forgotten paths. A unique, timeless journey, in which the actor follows in the footsteps of Sylvain Tesson to encounter the hyper-rural.

Franco Music Bingo
2025-01-31 18:00 - 20:00 | La Société francophone de Victoria, 2-1218 Langley St, Victoria, BC, V8W1W2, Canada
Bingo Musical: Do you have a golden ear? 🎶

Think you know the Francophone repertoire on the back of your hand? Come and discover it during our Music Bingo night!

Prizes to be won for the golden ear.
Bar and treat service to enhance your experience.

A friendly evening where music, good ambiance and fun times meet. Are you up to the challenge?

Family Health Day
2025-02-15 09:00 - 15:00 | École Victor-Brodeur, 637 Head St, Victoria, Victoria, BC, V9A 5S9, Canada
Discover a day dedicated to the health and well-being of the whole family!
B.C.’s RésoSanté and the Victoria Francophone Society invites you to a free event open to all that is taking place on Saturday, February 15 2025 at Victoria’s Victor-Brodeur School
An experience for all ages
In a friendly and warm environment, take advantage of this day to explore local resources, discover a variety of activities and adopt healthy habits for the whole family.

On the program:
For younger children:

Musical and psychomotor awareness workshops to stimulate their creativity and development

For teens and adults:

Interactive workshops on health.
Yoga, Zumba, basketball sessions and more.
Conferences led by experts, in partnership with our healthcare professionals.

For the more motivated:

Sporting and cognitive challenges to test your limits all while having fun.

Support Wear Red Canada
By participating, you’re helping to raise awareness of women’s heart health, a vital national initiative supported by Wear Red Canada.

Don’t miss this event!

Discover local resources for health and well-being.
Participate in enriching, free activities for all ages.
Share a friendly moment as a family or between friends.
Support an important cause for women’s health.

📅 Save the date!
Block now Saturday, February 15 2025 for a day of sharing, learning and well-being. More information coming soon. More information 👀

We look forward to welcoming you for this memorable day!

Jig class - Adult
2025-02-18 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-02-25 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-03-04 19:00 - 20:30 | 637 Head St, Victoria, BC V9A 5S9, 637 Head St, Victoria, BC, Victoria, Colombie-Britannique, V9A 5S9, Canada
Discover traditional dance and jig!

Participate in one of 4 classes on Tuesdays, February 18th and 25th, as well as March 4th and 11th 2025, to explore the richness of traditional dances in a friendly environment.

On the program:

45 minutes of traditional dances, guided by an experienced caller.
Rudiments of jig, whether you’re a beginner or looking to deepen your skills.
Each class, of a duration of 1 hour and 30 minutes, is led by Casey Edmunds and his guests. These passionate individuals will teach you their expertise.

Fee: $20 for 4 classes – an affordable price for a unique experience.

Join us to move, learn and share a pleasant moment in good company.

Sign up now!

Trivia Night
2025-02-28 18:00 - 20:00 | La Société francophone de Victoria, 2-1218 Langley St, Victoria, BC, V8W1W2, Canada
Come and test your knowledge during our trivia night! It is the ideal occasion to spend a perfect night between friends or even to meet new people, to put to the test your general knowledge and unleash your competitive spirit. We have two sessions of questions, with prizes to reward the most brilliant winners.

To fuel your neurons, our bar will be open and small treats will be available ($)

La Patente - Concert
2025-03-01 19:00 - 21:00 | 1414 Douglas St, Victoria, 1414 Douglas St, Victoria
Franco Fest Victoria 2025 invites you to a wild evening at the Mint with the rock-country-folk band La Patente ( New Brunswick ) !
« La Patente, is a party! » La Patente, is a diesel-drinking, smoke-spitting beast of a band! The band’s explosive energy ignites even the coldest stages. Their raw, razor-sharp music has already won them a large and devoted fan base.
Formed in 2020, the band continues its ascent on the French-speaking scene with intense tours across Canada, Europe and the United States. Hailing directly from the darkness of New Brunswick, La Patente presents a cocktail of punk-rock and country-folk, with a contemporary splash all its own. The band comes to life in concert and leaves no one indifferent – but beware of sensitive ears!
After releasing a debut album entitled “L’Illusion d’la perfection” at the end of 2021 and the EP “Le paradis des infidèles” in the summer of 2022, and presenting a hundred or so shows since the end of 2021 alone, the band is working on their next album, scheduled for release in 2024… it’s sure to be another festive album with a downright dirty folk-country-rock sound and strong
energy!
La Patente is Marc Colecchio (lyrics, vocals, guitar), Mathieu Émond (banjo, vocals), Marc-André Godin (double bass, vocals) and Chad Ritchie (drums, vocals).
Strap on your boots, it’s going to be a bumpy ride!

🎶 I want to listen right now
