Labyrinth – Greater Victoria Pre-Conference Events
September 16, 2013 – DAY TIME
Irving Park, James Bay – Crns of Menzies & Michigan Street
Pre-Gathering “Walk in the Park with Candis Elliot & friends”
9:00 a.m. – 10:30
Join one of Victoria Labyrinth Pioneers and her supporters who joined forces to create one of the first Labyrinths in our
Greater Victoria Communities. The James Bay Community Project and the City of Victoria became partners in 1999 to
build the James Bay Labyrinth in Irving Park. Just located three blocks from our Inner Harbour and Parliament Buildings it
is a simple walk from downtown. Begin the day with a Labyrinth walk and afterwards share a coffee with us as Candis
and friends share this Labyrinth’s Story. Find out how a gift of Japanese Cherry trees came to line the pathways to the
labyrinth!
Non-ticketed event – Register with Renee until September 15 @ walkinvictoria@gmail.com
Christ Church Cathedral
Christ Church Cathedral
930 Burdett Avenue,
Victoria BC V8V 3G8
Phone: 250 383-2714
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Information Check in Desk - Located inside the foyer as you enter the main doors
Local Contact: Renee Lindstrom – walkinvictoria@gmail.com
Advance information for Victoria
www.victoria.ca
www.walk-victoria.com (find inexpensive/free must see and do place – not to be missed when visiting
Victoria and new Pre-conference events will be updated)
Labyrinths of Victoria on facebook – connect before you arrive
Cadboro Bay United Church
Cadboro Bay United Church
2625 Arbutus Road
Saanich, B.C.
250-477-2715
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Open House Labyrinth Walk
Cadboro Bay United Church will be open for you to come in and walk their beautiful floor labyrinth.
Located in one of Victoria’s most beautiful communities, you will love the getting there.
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On your way to Cadboro Bay may we suggest this self directed tour route:
University of Victoria – Finnerty Gardens – “Best Kept Secret of Victoria”
Finnerty Gardens is one of the most beautiful gardens in Victoria and open to view with no cost. If you
are a visitor to Victoria it is not to be missed and off the beaten tourist routes. It is located right next to
the University’s Interfaith Chapel. Henri Lock a Chaplain of the Chapel has a portable canvas labyrinth
that he encourages the students to explore periodically throughout the year. *Henri Lock will be
Presenting September 17th at downtown’s Central Library. For more on Finnerty Gardens
Cadboro Bay has a beautiful little community along one of the nicest sandy beaches – Gyro Beach that
could be your scenic drive to Arbutus and two labyrinth stops. Cadboro Bay United Church and Also
further along on Arbutus Road the site of our Sister’s of Saint Ann’s property called Queenswood.
Recently purchased by our University of Victoria, they have arranged for our Sisters to continue living on
site until late this fall. Currently one of Victoria’s first labyrinths, built by our Sister’s, is still on this site.
An inquiry has been made to the University regarding this labyrinth and it’s availability in September.
(inquire closer to the date @ walkinvictoria@gmail.com)
From here you can continue on deeper into Saanich into two directions, both on your way to our world
famous Butchart Gardens. *Two more outdoor labyrinths are along West Saanich and Old West Saanich
Roads. First Unitarian Church of Victoria, 5575 West Saanich Road Victoria, B.C. ...and one at the
CorUnum Centre for Peace, 5990 OLD West Saanich Road, Victoria, B.C.
September 16, 2013 – EVENING
Walking & Carriage Tour with Two Special Labyrinth Walk Events:
Crystal Bowl/Chanting & Candlelight Labyrinth Walks
Local Contact: Renee Lindstrom – walkinvictoria@gmail.com
5:15 p.m. – Meet up
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Meet in Victoria's Inner Harbor along the Causeway (Directly across the Empress Hotel)
Enjoy a walk along the Harbor into James Bay
Destination - Fisherman's Wharf and Barb's Fish and Chip
6:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. - *Optional No-host Dinner (Will offer group discount)
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Check out our floating village
Enjoy Barb's World Famous Fish and Chips
7:15 p.m. - Church of Truth – Labyrinth Walk with Luminous Tones
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Participate in a Unique Labyrinth Walk with special guest ~ Nancy Watters
Nancy will share her Luminous Tones Music
Explore walking an indoor Labyrinth to the sounds of Crystal Bowels and Chanting
8:50 p.m. - *Optional Carriage Ride To Inner Harbour
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Take a horse and carriage back to the Inner Harbor
9:15 p.m. – Candlelight Labyrinth Walk
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Enjoy 3 block walk to Christ Church Cathedral
Join your host Ally Aeryana for an outdoor Candlelight Labyrinth Walk before wrapping up your
evening
$60.00 per person/includes Carriage Ride – Advance Tickets Sales
$40.00 per person/ *doesn’t include dinner or Carriage Ride – Advance Ticket Sales
*Group dinner – book ahead to get group discount – walkinvictoria@gmail.com
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON WALKING/CARRIAGE TOUR
Barbs Fish and Chips
1 Dallas Rd Victoria, BC V8V 0B2
(250) 384-6515
September 17, 2013 - DAYTIME
Christ Church Cathedral
Christ Church Cathedral
930 Burdett Avenue,
Victoria BC V8V 3G8
Phone: 250 383-2714
9:00 a.m. – noon (Victoria Volunteers)
Information Check in Desk - Located inside the foyer as you enter the main doors
Local Contact: Renee Lindstrom @ walkinvictoria@gmail.com
Noon – later (Cowichan Volunteers)
Cowichan Contact: plfenske@shaw.ca
Greater Victoria Public Library Central Branch– Complimentary
Event
10:00 a.m. - Noon
Henri Lock, Chaplain at the University of Victoria Interfaith Chapel, will present a talk about the history of
labyrinths at the Central Branch, 735 Broughton Street. The presentation will be followed by a walk to the
labyrinth at Christ Church Cathedral. Registration before September 3 - email walkinvictoria@gmail.com
or after September 3 register online or call Central Branch directly for more information.
Greater Victoria Public Library Central Branch
735 Broughton St.
Victoria, BC
V8W 3H2
Ph: 250-382-7241