May 17 2021
8:00am - 4:30pm
Please note: the College will be closed for Victoria Day, re-opening on Tuesday, May 18 at 8:00 am.
Victoria Day is a Canadian statutory holiday celebrated on the Monday preceding May 25 in every province and territory. It honours Queen Victoria's birthday.
Interesting facts about Queen Victoria:
- Victoria in B.C. is named after her, but so is the capital of Saskatchewan – Regina.
- She was the first Queen of Canada, sitting on the throne when this country was founded in 1867.
- She stood just 5 feet tall.
- It’s said it was Victoria who started the tradition of a bride wearing white. Before her wedding a woman would simply wear her best dress, no matter what colour it was.