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 (America/Vancouver) | 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, 2025-03-11 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

Yves Lambert, 50 years from La Bottine to today!
2025-03-07 19:00 - 22:00 | Alix Goolden Performance Hall
An unforgettable evening with Yves Lambert and his Grand Orchestre
The VFS has the grand honor to present Yves Lambert, a true legend of Quebec traditional music (singer and co-founder of La Bottine Souriante)
To celebrate 50 years in the music business, Yves Lambert brings together a Grand Orchestre of 7 musicians, with his core team of Paul Audy (guitar, vocals) Robin Boulianne (violin, mandolin, podorythmie, voice), Mathieu Royer (double bass), Geneviève St-Pierre (keyboard) and a warm wind section with Mélanie Bourrassa (bass clarinet and clarinet), Mary Chalk (bassoon) and Gabriel Schwartz (saxophone, transverse flute, piccolo and percussion).
With the Grand Orchestre Yves goes big! A generous, festive show with an orchestration that explores new harmonic and rhythmic avenues. With Le Grand Orchestre, Mr. Lambert presents a show imbued with sonic textures, always affirming his passionate, open and creative “Québécoisness”.

I’m a lover of harmony and musicality, whatever the style of music, and right now I have musicians who are truly virtuosos. Although I have a rocker’s temperament, even when I’m doing folk music, you can feel the sensitivity. It’s fluid, it’s beautiful, it’s daring, it has all the qualities – Yves Lambert

Do not miss this exceptional evening in the beautiful venue of the Alix Goolden Performance Hall. Come and celebrate 50 years of music, passion and sharing with the inimitable Yves Lambert! 🎶

The perfect gift to offer to your loved ones for Christmas – Presale from December 3 until January 17! : $35 (plus fees)

Reserve your tickets here.

Regular price starting from January 18: $45 (plus fees)

Schedule:

6 p.m. : Doors open
7 p.m. : Opening act
8 p.m. : Yves Lambert

Sugar Shack Day
2025-03-08 11:00 - 15:00 | École Victor-Brodeur, 637 Head St, Victoria, Victoria, BC, V9A 5S9, Canada
Sugar Shack Day – Traditions, music and gourmet treats!
A festive day not to be missed! Sugar shack atmosphere, lumberjack competitions, musical performances, shows and sweet treats: it’s all part of a warm and friendly experience.

🍁 On the program:

Sugar shack-inspired meal (lunch) ($)
Maple taffy on snow ($)
Entertainment and games for kids – Entertainment by Estelle from Petits Matins en musique, free and open to all
Competitions to see who will be the next Franco lumberjack
Jig show and Lekwungen traditional dance
Musical performance by the group Bagatelle
Exhibition of a traditional Lekwungen tepee

This day-long event is open to all, young and old, and celebrates Franco culture and the sweet season in a festive and convivial atmosphere. Admission is free and no reservations are required – bring the whole family or just a few friends, and enjoy the event to the full!

Café Causerie
2025-03-11 10:30 - 12:30 | La Société francophone de Victoria, 2-1218 Langley St, Victoria, BC, V8W1W2, Canada
Activity for ages 50 and over!
Join us for this first gathering of 2025! Let’s share a delicious meal and take the time to chat in a friendly atmosphere. Please reserve your spot by Thursday, January 9, 2025.

Fee: 20 $
Please reserve your spot by making the payment below. If you encounter any difficulties, email us at info@sfvictoria.ca.

Cancellation and Refund Policy:
Any cancellation made before Thursday, January 9, 2025 (6:00 PM PST) will be fully refunded. For cancellations made after Thursday, January 9, 2025 (6:00 PM PST), the Victoria Francophone Society will not issue any refunds for fees already paid.

Franco Drag Queen Show - La vie en rose
2025-03-13 18:00 - 20:30 | friends of dorothy, 537 Johnson St,, Victoria, Canada
Extravaganza evening – A celebration of francophone drag!
A flamboyant evening led by Johnny Poutina, the Franco Queen, accompanied by guests who will leave you with stars in your eyes. Organized by the Comité FrancoQueer de l’Ouest, this evening is a real showcase of talent that shines in the francophone 2SLGBTQIA+ community!
Two shows, two atmospheres!
🌟 6 @ 8 pm – The show for the general public 🌟
A show open to the general public, accessible to all ages, perfect for a first immersion in the world of French-speaking drag. Discover the new recruits of the drag scene in a show lasting around 2 hours, combining brilliance, talent and entertainment. A unique opportunity to laugh and marvel!
🎟️ Entry: $10 – Purchase your tickets below!

🔥 9 pm – Time for extravagance (19+) 🔥
The evening is far from being finished! At 9 pm, the showtime is reserved for 19 year olds and older, where glam, humor and boldness takes the center of the stage. Expect fiery performances, French classics revisited and an electrifying atmosphere where the audience is invited to sing, laugh and celebrate without restraint!
🎟️ Entry: Free ! 🪑 But we invite you to reserve your table to guarantee your spot. Fill out your reservation below!

Franco Comedy Night
2025-03-14 20:00 - 21:30 | 637 Head St, Victoria, BC V9A 5S9, 637 Head St, Victoria, BC, Victoria, Colombie-Britannique, V9A 5S9, Canada
In collaboration with the Rendez-vous de la Francophonie and Réseau Dialogue, this event offers an evening of laughter in company of emerging Franco-Canadian comedy talent. On stage, find Évelyne Roy-Molgat (ON), Garihanna Jean-Louis (QC), Ryan Doucette (NE) and Jérémie Larouche (QC), who will entertain you with their unique brand of humor.

The show will be taking place at the Victor-Brodeur school theatre, a great opportunity to get together and have a good time.

Doors open: 7 p.m.
Show: 8 p.m.

👉 Learn more about these guest comedians and their backgrounds before the show!

Garihanna Jean-Louis

Comedian for now more than 20 years, Garihanna became in 2017, the first black female comedian to graduate from the École Nationale de l’Humour. With her dazzling energy and mango-maple-flavored humor, this bipatride, who holds several major festivals to her credit, shares her exotic, colorful universe around the world in 3 different languages. She has received numerous awards and accolades since her debut in the world of comedy. Recipient of the Artist of the Year Award at ZOOFEST in 2022, a Gemini Award in 2021, Comedian of the Year in 2019, and Discovery of the Year in 2017 and 2018 at the Festival Internationale du Rire, to name but a few. She often says that humor is cultural, but laughter is universal. What better communicator and contagion than laughter to stay positive, inclusive and open to the world.
Ryan Doucette

Ryan Doucette is an Acadian actor, comedian and screenwriter from La Baie Sainte Marie, Nova Scotia. Winner of the prestigious Grand-Pré Award in 2020,
awarded by the Creative Nova Scotia Awards, he is best known for his work as host and writer of the hit Unis TV show & Le sens du punch. On stage, Doucette is an accomplished comedian having performed in cities such as Los Angeles, Toronto, Montreal, Edmonton and Halifax, among others. He has participated in a number of renowned festivals, including the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, the Festival RIEN in Caraquet, the Minifest in Montreal, and the Hubcap Comedy Festival in Moncton. Most recently, he successfully concluded the tour of his one-man show “Punch moi” as part of ROSEQ 2022, consolidating his place on the French-Canadian comedy scene.

Jérémie Larouche
A graduate and now teacher at the École nationale de l’humour, Jérémie knows how to draw you into his world of fantasy and romance with his very own way of telling stories.
storytelling. Nominated at the 2015 Olivier Awards for Author of the Year, he won the Coup de cœur des médias, Humoriste de l’année and Meilleur spectacle solo awards for his first 60 minutes at ZOOFEST, as well as the Coup de cœur du ZOOFEST 2016 for his adult puppet show LA SAGA DES ÉTOILES, which a parodic summary of the first 6 installments of the Star Wars saga. He currently hosts PAS PLUS BÊTES QUE NOUS (season 4) on UNIS TV, CULTIVE TON COMIQUE on ICI Tou.tv and QUESTON SUIVANTE on Radio-Canada’s @mordu platform. He received 5 nominations at the Gémeaux 2021 for PAS PLUS BÊTES QUE NOUS and CULTIVE TON COMIQUE, including best animation, best program and best script.
Evelyne Roy-Molgat
Franco-Ontarian comedian Evelyne Roy-Molgat has been treading the boards since the age of 14. At just 23, she’s already got plenty of experience, as a host at the legendary Bordel Comédie Club, as a comedian at several festivals, and most recently with her own solo show. She’ll charm you with her infectious energy and repartee.

Kitchen Party
2025-03-15 17:30 - 21:30 | Esquimalt Gorge, 1070 Tillicum Rd, Esquimalt, British Columbia
This Saturday, March 15, as part of Franco Fest Victoria, get ready for a colorful evening with the Kitchen Party at Esquimalt Gorge Pavilion! 🎶✨
Come celebrate the richness of French-Canadian culture in a festive, convivial atmosphere. On the program: sugar shack meals, lively music and traditional dances that will keep you buzzing all evening long.
Don’t miss this opportunity to close the festival in style!

Menu overview – More details to come.

Maple dijon ham and quiches (for vegetarians only)

Mashed potatoes – vegetables and greens – coleslaw and maple baked beans

Little Musical Mornings
2025-04-12 10:00 - 11:00 | BC
Little Musical Mornings for Spring Saturdays 🎶
Share a sweet moment with your family!
These sessions are designed for parents and their children aged 0 to 6. Enjoy a warm and welcoming experience with nursery rhymes, musical games, and activities in French, all the while supporting your little one’s development. It’s also a great opportunity to discover programs and resources to help your child grow and thrive.
Fee: $5 per session for the whole family. During your registration, please indicate the number of children attending to help us organize the activities.
✨ Important: Spots are limited as the giggles are guaranteed! Reserve your spot now online via the link below. Registration is open until Friday at 3 PM before each session.

Little Musical Mornings
2025-04-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-24 10:00 - 11:00 | La Société francophone de Victoria, 2-1218 Langley St, Victoria, BC, V8W1W2, Canada

Birdwatching at Cattle Point
2025-05-13 10:00 - 11:00 | BC
To celebrate Victoria’s Bird Week (May 10-17), Rocky Point Bird Observatory invites you to a guided birdwatching tour in French at Cattle Point, Victoria!
Join Geoffrey Newell, a passionate and knowledgeable guide, to discover a haven of peace often overlooked, but teeming with birds. The site is one of the best in the region for observing spring migration, and the camassia meadows in Garry Oak Grove are particularly spectacular at this time of year.
📍 Meet at the main Cattle Point parking lot on Tuesday, May 13 at 10 a.m.⏳ Tour duration: approximately 1 hour.🎟️ Free activity – Please reserve your spot below.

Rando Franco - McKenzie Bight Trail Loop
2025-06-01 10:45 - 14:00 | BC
Sunday June 1st – Meet at 10:45 am.
Hike the McKenzie Bight Trail Loop, a trail in Gowlland Tod Provincial Park that winds through the forest to a beach, overlooking a stunning waterfall.
Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy some free time at the beach before setting off at your own pace! Families welcomed.
Useful info:

Difficulty: Average (walking poles recommended for some sections).
Starting point: Start of the Cascade Trail (location here), 300 meters after the parking area on Ross Durrance Road.Roadside parking possible if parking lot is full.

Departure: 11 am.
Carpooling:Want to share a lift? Post your offer or request on our Facebook event!
