CALENDAR: Gorge Swim Fest, classic car show, garden party

SUNDAY, JULY 22

Seventh Annual Gorge Swim Fest, noon-4 p.m. at Banfield Park, Vic West. An opportunity to join “Gorge George” in his signature black- and white-striped swimming costume in a nostalgic trip back to the glory days of swimming in the Gorge.

Old Cemeteries Society Tour: People, Politics and Poetry in 19th century Victoria at Ross Bay Cemetery, 2-4 p.m., meet at Oregano's, Fairfield Plaza, 1516 Fairfield Rd. 250-598-8870; oldcem.bc.ca. The Early Ford V8 Club 38th annual Fords & Friends Car Show and Shine, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Heritage Acres, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Music by Rukus. Tel. 250-478-9951.

Confederation Day Garden Party! Noon4-p.m. at Ross Bay Villa Historic House Museum, 1490 Fairfield Road with tours, live music, cream tea and games; rossbayvilla.org

Story Walk at Island View Beach Regional Park. A nature walk and and a look at illustrated children’s books. Meet at grassy area adjacent to picnic shelter off Homathko Road, 10 a.m.-noon. Capital Regional District Parks programs; crd.bc.ca/parks; tel. 250-478-3344.

Shirley Country Market. Sundays, to Sept. 2, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Pioneer Park, 2795 Sheringham Pt. Rd., Shirley.

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MONDAY, JULY 23

Dancing in the Square, brought to you by the Victoria Ballroom Dance Society and the City of Victoria. Every Monday to Aug. 20, 7-8 p.m. at Centennial Square. Enjoy all styles of dancing to live music. Free; details and schedule at downtownvictoria.ca.

Matchmaker Monday 2.0: Licence to Chill is part mingling/dating event, part immersive retro variety hour and part live game show at Victoria Event Centre, 1415 Broad Street, 7-11 p.m. Tickets at eventbrite.ca.

Inner Harbour Walking Tours. Starts at the Maritime Museum of B.C., 634 Humboldt St. Daily to Aug. 30, every hour on the hour. Cost: $15, no reservations required; mmbc.bc.ca

Victoria Public Market. Monday-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday and holidays 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at 6-1701 Douglas St.; victoriapublicmarket.com.