This week is stacked, Greater Victoria! Sand and sunshine await at Island View Beach, the BC Day long weekend wraps with a proper fireworks show, and there's also a salsa festival heating up, a seniors' tea with a cheeky discount for the 'underaged,' and a car show rolling into Sidney.

Don't miss our Family Fun Picks either — from spotting nocturnal creatures at Swan Lake to a summer packed with library programs — and in News Bites, North America's largest pet festival (with dog races you won’t believe) is trotting into town this August, plus it's your chance to nominate (and vote for!) your favourite Greater Victoria little free library.

✈️ Bonus: Meet the Canadian Forces Snowbirds on BC Day, with an autograph session too - details inside the Scoop.

Open it up to get the full scoop. 👀

Subscribe for free to get your Greater Victoria guide. One email, every Tuesday 💙