NEW! Free Community Workshops

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Join us for different workshops throughout the year on topics important to you and the community. If you have a suggestion for a workshop, please let us know by email

As space is limtied for the workshops, please register through the Esquimalt Recreation Centre online, in person at 527 Fraser Street or by phone at 250.8500. All workshops will be listed on our events calendar but here are few to look forward to for the upcoming season:

FREE! Seniors and Income Tax Presentation

Join the Canada Revenue Agency's community outreach team for a presentation on Seniors and Income Tax. Learn about the common types of income for seniors, tax credits and deductions, CRA services, scams, and the community volunteer income tax program. Come prepared with any questions you may have. Attendance is free, but registration is required.
Location: Esquimalt Recreation Centre 
Wed 11:00am-12:30pm  Jan 29  20788

FREE! Zero Waste Living Workshop

Join Leanne from Organic Bags Canada for a positive, engaging workshop for all individuals to discover and adopt the zero waste lifestyle. Easy steps will be presented for those just starting the journey and others wanting to further their skills. You will discuss several resources and explore cost-effective ways to eliminate plastic and disposable items inside and outside of the home, while sharing knowledge and tips from individual experiences. Bring a friend or family 
member and all of your questions.
Location: Esquimalt Recreation Centre 
Thu 7:00pm-8:00pm Feb 13   20795

FREE! Planning Your Year Round Veggie Garden

Join Kayla from the Compost Education Centre for an interesting presentation on year-round veggie gardening. Here in Victoria good planning makes it possible to harvest produce from our gardens during every month of the year. This presentation will show you how to make your garden more intensive by planning crop rotations, using protective covers and understanding how winter growing works.
Location: Esquimalt Recreation Centre 
Thu 7:00pm-9:00pm Mar 12  20796