Cricket begins in earnest every springat the field behind the Municipal Hall. See the Victoria Cricket Association website for the league schedules or drop in on Sundays from 10 am to 2 pm to watch or join a group of novice players.
Help prevent forest fires by removing broom and gorse from the roadside in front of your property. Please burn onsite or drop off at the fire hall. Arrangement for pick up may be made in advance only by calling the Fire Department at 250-478-1307.
The Stinking Fish Studio Tour is a self-guided studio tour which features the best of fine art and fine craft in Metchosin and East Sooke. More information can be found at www.stinkingfishstudiotour.com.
Drop by or camp out on the grounds. Sky viewing, astronomy talks in the pavilion, public telescopes, and kids activities.
Metchosin Day is a fun day and free community event for the whole family. Join us for the pancake breakfast, pie contest, entertainment, pet show and children’s events, vendors, and lamb and salmon BBQ dinner. It’s a truly rural experience. For more information see the Metchosin Day webpage or contact Mary at 250-474-6145 or mgidney@shaw.ca.
Please join the 14th Juan de Fuca Scouts and Guides at 10:45 am for the march from the Metchosin Fire Hall to the St. Mary the Virgin Heritage Church. The Remembrance Day ceremony begins at 10:55 am. Refreshments will be served at the Fire Hall following the ceremony.
Please note that Happy Valley Road will be closed to traffic at Rocky Point Road and Metchosin Road will be closed from Pears Road to Happy Valley Road for 20-30 minutes during the ceremony. Local traffic will have access, but there may be delays. Please use the Glen Forest Way/Pears Road detour if possible during this time.
Listen for the sirens to announce arrival of Metchosin fire trucks and a special guest.
1:00 pm: Pears, Glen Forest Way, Happy Valley, Winter.
Please Join Metchosin firefighters at the West Shore Truck Parade of Lights at 6 pm.