

lights + art + discovery
Discover enchanting nights of light art, stories, wonder and community in downtown Victoria
Victoria at Dusk is a free winter arts experience that will light up Downtown Victoria with art, performances and community connection from February 13 to 15, 2026.
Explore the self-guided walking route to discover art, performances and interactive experiences for all ages.
Celebrate local culture this Family Day weekend with light art, music, dance and more featuring local artists at the heart of it all.


WHAT TO EXPECT
Journey along an illuminated walkable route discovering stories of Victoria, interactive activities, music, storytellers, performers, and temporary public art installations. Warm up in cosy hubs, gather with family and friends, learn, share, and create memories this family day weekend! ​
Friday, February 13, 2026 to
Sunday, February 15, 2026
downtown victoria

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OPen opportunities
Calling all BUSINESS, cafes, hotels, organisations along the experience route
We’re inviting local businesses, cultural venues, restaurants, cafes, hotels, galleries, and community spaces along this route (and nearby!) to participate in playful, creative, and collaborative ways. Draw visitors to your venue and downtown Victoria, and contribute to vibrant, inclusive, creative evening next Family Day weekend.
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Ways to get involved:
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Host an event or activation
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Create a signature drink or dish
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Showcase local art
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Illuminate your window
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In-kind or donations to support artists
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Any other ideas to add creativity, intrigue, wonder, and vibrancy to the downtown festival route.
Not on the route? You can still apply to join us with an activation at an art hub!


We are looking for a
Marketing coordinator
We are looking for a Marketing Coordinator to coordinate the PR, advertising, and marketing for Victoria at Dusk.
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The details:
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10 - 30 hours a week, 4 month position
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The hours are flexible, require some weekend work.
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We prefer candidates based in Victoria
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Remote role but the candidate must be available to be on site during all festival hours on the festival weekend
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We expect the candidate/s to work on some or all of the following tasks: Digital marketing, social media, creating content, advertising, working with the media and other stakeholders, booking ads, coordinating visual assets and communications
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$25 - $35 per hour depending on experience
To Apply:
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We do have wage funding support available for this role through PLT Canada which supports work experience for youth 30 and under. For this program candidates must be aged 30 and under, be Canadian permanent residents/citizens or refugees. If you are eligible for this wage funding please indicate this in your application.
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Please check out our initiatives at www.thewilder.ca, check out the event www.victoriaatdusk.com and send your resume to hello@thewilder.ca.
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Please apply by 13 October 2025 by sending through your resume and portfolio/examples of posters/social media etc to hello@thewilder.ca