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The Storykeeper

lights + art + discovery

Our Story

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.

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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:

  • Host an event or activation

  • Create a signature drink or dish

  • Showcase local art

  • Illuminate your window

  • In-kind or donations to support artists

  • 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!

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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:

  • 10 - 30 hours a week, 4 month position

  • The hours are flexible, require some weekend work.

  • We prefer candidates based in Victoria

  • Remote role but the candidate must be available to be on site during all festival hours on the festival weekend

  • 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

  • $25 - $35 per hour depending on experience

 

To Apply:

  • 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.

  • Please check out our initiatives at www.thewilder.ca, check out the event www.victoriaatdusk.com and send your resume to hello@thewilder.ca.

  • Please apply by 13 October 2025 by sending through your resume and portfolio/examples of posters/social media etc to hello@thewilder.ca

Sponsors & Partners
OUR DWTN
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We are so honoured to be able to live, gather and learn on the beautiful lands of the LÉ™k̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and XÊ·sepsÉ™m/Esquimalt) Peoples, and the LÉ™k̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples. Every day we take a moment to put our hands on this earth, and be mindful about what this means and the generational trauma that has come and will continue to come with society's choices. Every day we strive to work with others to be stewards of this incredible land and to acknowledge and hold space for those who came before, and we welcome opportunities to do more and to do better.

©2025 by The Wilder

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