BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//La Société francophone de Victoria - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.sfvictoria.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for La Société francophone de Victoria REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260202T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260202T203000 DTSTAMP:20260603T143919 CREATED:20260121T182758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T182758Z UID:19114-1770058800-1770064200@www.sfvictoria.ca SUMMARY:Jig classes - Adults DESCRIPTION:Discover the rhythmic universe of jig and French-canadian traditional dances! This class explores different sounds\, rhythms\, and figures from our dance heritage. Whether you want to take your first steps or perfect your technique\, you will be swept up in th festive energy of popular traditions\, accompanied by Alix Moreau. \n\n\n\n\n\n Complete session: 6 sessions – Every Monday from January 26th to March 2nd included – 1 hour and 30 minutes\, from 7 to 8:30 PM.\n Fee: $70 – payment below\n Location: Victor-Brodeur School (Esquimalt – Victoria)\n Performance (optional): Sunday\, March 8th during Franco Fest (time to be determined) \n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://www.sfvictoria.ca/en/event/jig-classes-adults/ LOCATION:École Victor-Brodeur\, 637 Head St\, Victoria\, Victoria\, BC\, V9A 5S9\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sfvictoria.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/LOGO-SFV-4.png ORGANIZER;CN="La Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9 francophone de Victoria":MAILTO:info@sfvictoria.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260205T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260205T190000 DTSTAMP:20260603T143919 CREATED:20241207T000647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T222335Z UID:14778-1770310800-1770318000@www.sfvictoria.ca SUMMARY:The Coquetel - Special Chandeleur Edition DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Special Chandeleur Coquetel at the Victoria Francophonie House! 🎉\nEnjoy a warm and friendly evening at our monthly Coquetel… and this time\, treat yourself to golden crêpes\, perfect with a delicious cider! 🥞🍏 \n\n\n\n\nPrices\n\n $8 – 2 crepes with a sweet and/or savory topping\n $14 – 2 crepes with sweet and/or savory topping and a cider\n\n\n\nNo reservation is required : just come ready to enjoy a great time over a drink. Open to everyone\, members an non-members of the SFV. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! ✨ URL:https://www.sfvictoria.ca/en/event/the-coquetel-french-aperitif-2/ LOCATION:La Société francophone de Victoria\, 2-1218 Langley St\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1W2\, Canada CATEGORIES:The Expressive,The Foodie ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sfvictoria.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/BIEN-ETRE-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="La Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9 francophone de Victoria":MAILTO:info@sfvictoria.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260205T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260205T201500 DTSTAMP:20260603T143919 CREATED:20260114T002153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T002153Z UID:19076-1770318900-1770322500@www.sfvictoria.ca SUMMARY:Haitian Dance Workshop DESCRIPTION:After the Coquetel\, it’s time to move and feel the energy! Join us for a Haitian dance workshop led by Raphaël Louis. A vibrant experience to discover the rhythms\, steps and spirit of Haitian dance!\n\nNo experience required\, just the desire to move and have fun. URL:https://www.sfvictoria.ca/en/event/haitian-dance-workshop/ LOCATION:La Société francophone de Victoria\, 2-1218 Langley St\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1W2\, Canada CATEGORIES:The Active,The Expressive ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sfvictoria.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/LOGO-SFV-37.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260207T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260207T110000 DTSTAMP:20260603T143920 CREATED:20251218T210453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T210453Z UID:18880-1770458400-1770462000@www.sfvictoria.ca SUMMARY:The Petits matins en musique DESCRIPTION:These sessions\, designed for young children and their parents will be led by Estelle\, a music teacher\, who will offer musical games tailored to young children. Designed especially for families with children aged 0 to 6\, these mornings invite young and old alike to have fun in French through nursery rhymes and playful activities. \nIt is also a great opportunity for parents to discover the programs and resources available to support children’s development. \n\n\n\nRegistration is required (limited spots). If you reserve\, please ensure to be present. \nDo you wish to help out during these sessions as a volunteer? Please fill out this form. \n\n📌 Missions :\n\n\n Prepare coffee and hot water\n\n Mark attendance\n\n Help in set up and tidying of activities with Estelle\n\n\n\nThe CAFE project is made possible thanks to financing from the government of British Columbia\, and from the Public Health Agency of Canada as part of the national project\, Healthy Early Childhood from the Health Society in French. URL:https://www.sfvictoria.ca/en/event/the-petits-matins-en-musique-18/ LOCATION:La Société francophone de Victoria\, 2-1218 Langley St\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1W2\, Canada CATEGORIES:The Expressive ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sfvictoria.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ICONE-POUR-LE-SITE-WEB-AUTOMNE-2024-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260213T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260213T200000 DTSTAMP:20260603T143920 CREATED:20260112T225315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T182908Z UID:19043-1771005600-1771012800@www.sfvictoria.ca SUMMARY:Victoria at Dusk: Candlelight Concert & Chocolate Fondue DESCRIPTION:What could be more comforting than a candlelight concert while enjoying chocolate fondue with fresh fruit? 🕯️ As a part of the festival Victoria at Dusk\, organized by The Wilder\, the SFV invites you to discover the francophonie while being serenaded by the sweet voice of Sara Rose\, followed by a piano performance by Raphaël L.  \n\n\n\n\n🕠 Schedule\n\n 5:30 PM: Doors open\n\n 6 – 8PM: Concert\n\n\n 🎤 6 – 7 PM: Sara Rose (singer)\n\n 🎹 7:15 PM – 8 PM: Raphaël L. (pianist)\n\n\n\n\n\n🍫 Free entry and free chocolate fondue. Cash bar on site. URL:https://www.sfvictoria.ca/en/event/candlelight-concert-chocolate-fondue/ LOCATION:La Société francophone de Victoria\, 2-1218 Langley St\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1W2\, Canada CATEGORIES:The Expressive,The Foodie ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sfvictoria.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/LOGO-SFV-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260214T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260214T110000 DTSTAMP:20260603T143920 CREATED:20251218T211622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T211622Z UID:18884-1771063200-1771066800@www.sfvictoria.ca SUMMARY:The Petits matins en musique DESCRIPTION:These sessions\, designed for young children and their parents will be led by Estelle\, a music teacher\, who will offer musical games tailored to young children. Designed especially for families with children aged 0 to 6\, these mornings invite young and old alike to have fun in French through nursery rhymes and playful activities. \nIt is also a great opportunity for parents to discover the programs and resources available to support children’s development. \n\n\n\nRegistration is required (limited spots). If you reserve\, please ensure to be present. \nDo you wish to help out during these sessions as a volunteer? Please fill out this form. \n\n📌 Missions :\n\n\n Prepare coffee and hot water\n\n Mark attendance\n\n Help in set up and tidying of activities with Estelle\n\n\n\nThe CAFE project is made possible thanks to financing from the government of British Columbia\, and from the Public Health Agency of Canada as part of the national project\, Healthy Early Childhood from the Health Society in French. URL:https://www.sfvictoria.ca/en/event/the-petits-matins-en-musique-19/ LOCATION:La Société francophone de Victoria\, 2-1218 Langley St\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1W2\, Canada CATEGORIES:The Expressive ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sfvictoria.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ICONE-POUR-LE-SITE-WEB-AUTOMNE-2024-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260215T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260215T160000 DTSTAMP:20260603T143920 CREATED:20260211T182652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T002951Z UID:19714-1771167600-1771171200@www.sfvictoria.ca SUMMARY:Guided Tour of the Chinese Temple - Tam Kung Temple DESCRIPTION:Our tickets are sold out\, but don’t panic! Purchase your tickets with Alliance Française – Tour of the Tam Kung Temple\nAs part of the Lunar New Year celebrations\, join a guided tour of Tam Kung Temple\, one of the oldest Chinese temples in Canada. Discover its traditions\, symbols\, and history of this emblematic place in Victoria\, in the heart of the Chinatown. The Victoria Francophone Society and l’Alliance Française de Victoria invite you to experience this unique\, cultural experience. \n\n\n\n\nGuided tour by Lori Wong (bilingual FR/EN)\n\n Brief presentation of the bilingual children’s book Ellie réveille les esprits du temple Tam Kung / Ellie Awakens the Spirits of Tam Kung Temple\, written by Lori Wong and illustrated by Ashton Louie. Created for the 150ᵗʰ anniversary of the Tam Kung Temple\, this beautifully illustrated book invites young readers to explore themes of migration\, resilience\, and belonging.\n Guided tour inside the temple\n\n\n\nAbout the author\, Lori Wong \nLori Wong is a retired teacher and historian born in Victoria\, and the great-great-granddaughter of Ngai Sze\, who shares Chinese Canadian history and traditions through her research and children’s books. \nDid you know? \nDesignated a National Historic Site of Canada in 2025\, Tam Kung Temple is a rare example of a Chinese temple in the country. Originally founded as a shrine in the 1860s\, it remains an important place of worship for the Chinese community — particularly the Hakka community — on Vancouver Island\, and stands as a testament to the continuity of this cultural and spiritual tradition for more than a century. URL:https://www.sfvictoria.ca/en/event/guided-tour-of-the-chinese-temple-tam-kung-temple/ LOCATION:BC CATEGORIES:The Erudite ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sfvictoria.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/LOGO-SFV-42.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260215T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260215T190000 DTSTAMP:20260603T143920 CREATED:20260112T232816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T182831Z UID:19067-1771174800-1771182000@www.sfvictoria.ca SUMMARY:Victoria at Dusk — Community Exhibition: Bursts of Light DESCRIPTION:An artistic evening to not be missed. As part of the Victoria at Dusk festival\, organized by The Wilder\, our French-speaking artists present their vision of light through various artistic mediums: painting\, photography… Come chat with them and step into their world! ✨ \n\n\n\nFree entry and cash bar on site URL:https://www.sfvictoria.ca/en/event/exhibition-on-the-theme-of-light/ LOCATION:La Société francophone de Victoria\, 2-1218 Langley St\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1W2\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sfvictoria.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/LOGO-SFV-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260227T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260227T123000 DTSTAMP:20260603T143920 CREATED:20260211T200722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T200722Z UID:19724-1772190000-1772195400@www.sfvictoria.ca SUMMARY:Official Launch of Emploi CB DESCRIPTION:The Victoria Francophone Society invites you to the official launch of the Emploi CB program\, a new service dedicated to supporting employment for French-speaking and Francophile individuals in British Columbia. \nWith Emploi CB\, the Victoria Francophone Society takes a new step in professional integration support. An employment services office is now available in Victoria\, offering personalized\, practical guidance tailored to the realities of the local job market. \nThe service is led by an employment specialist who assists job seekers in their journey: clarifying career goals\, preparing applications\, understanding the job market\, and connecting with relevant resources. \n\n\n\nAt the launch: \n• Official presentation of the Emploi CB service\n• Speeches\n• Ribbon-cutting ceremony\n• Snacks and refreshments\n\n\n👉 Learn more about this employment service in Victoria. \n  URL:https://www.sfvictoria.ca/en/event/official-launch-of-emploi-cb/ LOCATION:La Société francophone de Victoria\, 2-1218 Langley St\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1W2\, Canada CATEGORIES:The Expressive ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sfvictoria.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/LOGO-SFV-47.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260228T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260228T110000 DTSTAMP:20260603T143920 CREATED:20251218T211810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T211810Z UID:18889-1772272800-1772276400@www.sfvictoria.ca SUMMARY:The Petits matins en musique DESCRIPTION:These sessions\, designed for young children and their parents will be led by Estelle\, a music teacher\, who will offer musical games tailored to young children. Designed especially for families with children aged 0 to 6\, these mornings invite young and old alike to have fun in French through nursery rhymes and playful activities. \nIt is also a great opportunity for parents to discover the programs and resources available to support children’s development. \n\n\n\nRegistration is required (limited spots). If you reserve\, please ensure to be present. \nDo you wish to help out during these sessions as a volunteer? Please fill out this form. \n\n📌 Missions :\n\n\n Prepare coffee and hot water\n\n Mark attendance\n\n Help in set up and tidying of activities with Estelle\n\n\n\nThe CAFE project is made possible thanks to financing from the government of British Columbia\, and from the Public Health Agency of Canada as part of the national project\, Healthy Early Childhood from the Health Society in French. URL:https://www.sfvictoria.ca/en/event/the-petits-matins-en-musique-20/ LOCATION:La Société francophone de Victoria\, 2-1218 Langley St\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1W2\, Canada CATEGORIES:The Expressive ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sfvictoria.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ICONE-POUR-LE-SITE-WEB-AUTOMNE-2024-3.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR