Event:2026 Gala Dinner - SOSJ Victoria Investiture Gala
Location:Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour
728 Humboldt Street
Victoria BC
728 Humboldt Street
Victoria BC
Date:Saturday Oct 24, 2026
6:00 PM - 11:59 PM PDT
6:00 PM - 11:59 PM PDT
Cost:Regular - $315.00
Contact:Hazel Braithwaite, Events Chair
(250) 217-5202
hazel.braithwaite@shaw.ca
(250) 217-5202
hazel.braithwaite@shaw.ca
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| Live Auction 2026 | |||
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Original Acrylic on Canvas by Elka Nowicka - 16x16
Valued at $1,000 Current bid: $0 Donated By Elka Nowicka |
$1,000 | $0 |
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Capilano Golf and Country Club West Vancouver
Valued at $1,000 Current bid: $0 Donated By Tim Wyman and Susan Scott Gabe |
$1,000 | $0 |
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16x16 Painting - Aro
Valued at $1,400 Current bid: $0 Donated By Caroline Bergeron - Artist Aro |
$1,400 | $0 |
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The Beach House at Saratoga 2-Night Stay!
Not available during the high summer season, long weekends, spring break or Christmas. Valued at $1,500 Current bid: $0 Donated By Dame Kirsten Marten, Marten Homes Real Estate |
$1,500 | $0 |
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Helijet Package - Round Trip for 2
Valued at $2,050 Current bid: $0 Donated By Helijet |
$2,050 | $0 |
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A night at Criaghdarroch Castle. Exclusive Experience.
Exclusive after hours experience hosted by York Brooks Design. A rarely offered opportunity for 8 guests at the historic craighdarroch castle. Begin your evening with Moet and Chandon, a favourite of the Dunsmuir's in 1890 as castle director John Hughes takes you on a guided tour. indulge in refreshments and fare in the dining room. retire to billiards before a night cap in the tower. Catering by Truffles, spirits by Sweetwater Distilling Co, and Moet and Chandon. Valued at $1,400 Current bid: $0 Donated By Craighdarroch Castle, York Brooks Design, Truffles Catering |
$1,400 | $0 |
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A FOODLOVERS DREAM: 5-Course Dinner for 8 with Teatro Chef
Matthew Batey is Chief Operating Officer / Director of Culinary of Calgary’s Teatro Group, overseeing operations at its renowned restaurant properties, including the crown jewel, Teatro Ristorante. He has successfully represented Canada in several international culinary competitions, garnering many gold medals and one World Championship. Valued at $2,500 Current bid: $0 Donated By Teatro |
$2,500 | $0 |
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Marriott Inner Harbour Ultimate Stay
2 x One Night Stay in an MClub Guestroom for 2 Guests (each) Le Petit Dining Experience for 4 Guests including Tier 2 Wine Pairings 24-Hour MClub Access Welcome Sparkling Wine Valet Parking Valued at $2,500 Current bid: $0 Donated By Marriott Inner Harbour - Dame Michelle LeSage |
$2,500 | $0 |
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Esteem Spa 3 Secret RF Micro-Needling Treatments
Enjoy 3 Secret RF micro-needling treatments including Laser Genesis Xeo+ treatment. Valued at $2,800 Current bid: $0 Donated By Esteem Spa |
$2,800 | $0 |
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Isle of Arran, Scotland - One Week Getaway
Grianan House has, arguably, one of the best positions within Kildonan, with uninterrupted sea views towards Pladda and Ailsa Craig. The word Grianan is Gaelic for sun. Definitely lives up to its name. This three-bedroom, detached villa has been imaginatively designed to maximize the stunning southerly aspect and natural light that pervades this enviable shorefront location on the beautiful Isle of Arran. Priceless! Current bid: $0 Donated By Dame Donna Davidson and Chevalier Marty Schubert |
Priceless! | $0 |
| Silent Auction 2026 | |||
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Fairmont Empress Stay
Enjoy one-night stay in a Fairmont City View Room with parking. Valid from November 1, 2026 to April 30, 2028, with restriction periods of July, August, and statutory holiday weekends. Valued at $750 Current bid: $0 Donated By Fairmont Empress |
$750 | $0 |
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Inn at Laurel Point - One Night Stay & Dining
Valued at $700 Current bid: $0 Donated By Inn at Laurel Point |
$700 | $0 |
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Union Club Stay
Valued at $500 Current bid: $0 Donated By Union Club |
$500 | $0 |
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Deep Cove Chalet
Valued at $300 Current bid: $0 Donated By Deep Cove Chalet |
$300 | $0 |
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FRS Clipper Round Trip Get Away For Two
Certificate includes fuel surcharge, port fee, and security fee. Must book and travel by expiration date. The certificate is not redeemable for cash or credit, is capacity-controlled, cannot be extended, and is subject to availability. To redeem, please call our Reservation Department at 1 (800) 888–2535, must print and present certificate upon arrival for travel. Valued at $650 Current bid: $0 Donated By FRS Clipper |
$650 | $0 |
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Portrait Couture Photoshoot - 3 Large Images
Valued at $450 Current bid: $0 Donated By Regina Akhankina - Portrait Couture |
$450 | $0 |
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Portrait Couture Photoshoot - 1 Large Image
Valued at $250 Current bid: $0 Donated By Regina Akhankina - Portrait Couture |
$250 | $0 |
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Portrait Couture Photoshoot - 1 Large Image
Valued at $250 Current bid: $0 Donated By Regina Akhankina - Portrait Couture |
$250 | $0 |
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Live Edge Birch Burl Bowls
Valued at $450 Current bid: $0 Donated By Chevalier Bob Plecas and Dame Pauline Rafferty |
$450 | $0 |
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Glamour Jacket
Valued at $300 Current bid: $0 Donated By Barbara's Boutique |
$300 | $0 |
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Pacific Opera Tickets
Tickets are subject to availability. Valued at $400 Current bid: $0 Donated By Pacific Opera Victoria |
$400 | $0 |
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$250 Villa Eyrie Gift Certificate
Valued at $250 Current bid: $0 Donated By Simone Conner |
$250 | $0 |
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Goldenball Mercantile
Valued at $120 Current bid: $0 Donated By Goldenball Mercantile |
$120 | $0 |
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Mayfair Optometric Gift Certificate
Valued at $150 Current bid: $0 Donated By Mayfair Optometrics |
$150 | $0 |
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60 Minute Massage or Reflexology Session
Valued at $160 Current bid: $0 Donated By Compass Mobile Therapeutics - Hailie Masters |
$160 | $0 |
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Two Tickets to Kelowna Actors Studio
Valued at $250 Current bid: $0 Donated By Chevalier Nathan Flavel |
$250 | $0 |
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Ballet Victoria - Tickets to Romeo and Juliet
March 19 at 7:00 pm | March 20 at 2:00 pm | March 21 at 2:00 pm PLEASE REDEEM THIS VOUCHER IN PERSON at the McPherson Theatre Box Office (Pandora St side of Centennial Square) or at the Royal Theatre Box Office (805 Broughton St). DIGITAL COPIES ARE NOT ACCEPTED. PLEASE REDEEM AT LEAST 24 HRS BEFORE THE SELECTED PERFORMANCE TIME Valued at $400 Current bid: $0 Donated By Ballet Victoria |
$400 | $0 |
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Admission to The Butchart Gardens and Afternoon Tea for Two
Valued at $200 Current bid: $0 Donated By Butchart Gardens |
$200 | $0 |
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Dine Around Town - Experience 3 Restaurants
$100 Gift Certificate to Downtown's Frankie's Modern Diner. $100 Gift Certificate to Baan Thai. Valued at $300 Current bid: $0 Donated By Milestones Inner Harbour, Frankie's Modern Diner, Fireside G |
$300 | $0 |
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Magnolia Hotel Getaway
Valued at $1,000 Current bid: $0 Donated By Magnolia Hotel - Bill Lewis |
$1,000 | $0 |
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Premium Okanagan Wine Basket
Valued at $600 Current bid: $0 Donated By Okanagan Commandery - Debra Martin |
$600 | $0 |
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Car Detailing by Aurora Joe
Valued at $200 Current bid: $0 Donated By Aurora Joe |
$200 | $0 |
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Malahat Skywalk - Two Day Passes
Valued at $100 Current bid: $0 Donated By Malahat Skywalk |
$100 | $0 |
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Gigi's Italian Goodies Basket
Valued at $300 Current bid: $0 Donated By Dame Maria Dominelli and Chevalier Dan Parker |
$300 | $0 |
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Blue Grouse Winery - 4 bottles of best-selling wine!
Valued at $150 Current bid: $0 Donated By Dame Virginia Maccarthy and Chevalier Parker Maccarthy |
$150 | $0 |
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Whisky Lover’s Collection
Paul John "Nirvana Whisky" Shelter Point Aberfeldy - 12 year old Scotch Whisky Bunnahabhain Islay - 12 years old Writers Tears "Copper Pot" Irish Whisky Toli Suntory Japanese Whisky 2 Whisky Glasses Valued at $550 Current bid: $0 Donated By Dame Penny Johnston and Chevalier Stewart Johnston |
$550 | $0 |
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Hazel's Famous Fudge
Valued at $100 Current bid: $0 Donated By Dame Hazel Braithwaite |
$100 | $0 |
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Gourmet Olive Oils & Balsamic Vinegars
Valued at $50 Current bid: $0 Donated By Cherilee Dick - Victoria Olive Oil Co. |
$50 | $0 |
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Unsworth Wine Basket - 2 Bottles of wine
The basket includes a bottle of Unsworth 2024 Auxerrois wine and 2023 Pinot Noir, along with fig jam, Westholme tea and candle. Valued at $150 Current bid: $0 Donated By Dame Virginia Maccarthy and Chevalier Parker Maccarthy |
$150 | $0 |
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Victoria Royals Tickets
Valued at $120 Current bid: $0 Donated By Victoria Royals Hockey Club |
$120 | $0 |
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Framed First Nations Print - 22x30
Deans work can be found in private collections worldwide, including the High Commission of Canada in Australia and Norwegian Royal Family, and throughout public collections and galleries in Canada, the United States, Germany, Hong Kong and China. Valued at $350 Current bid: $0 Donated By Dean Heron - First Nations Artist |
$350 | $0 |
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Kisii Soapstone Sculpture
Depicting two adults and two children reaching out to each other. Sculpted from Kisii stone in Western Kenya. Valued at $400 Current bid: $0 Donated By Randall Fairey |
$400 | $0 |
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Custom Glass Artwork
Valued at $400 Current bid: $0 Donated By Pauliine Olesen -Glass Artist |
$400 | $0 |
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Grant Leier Print
Valued at $250 Current bid: $0 Donated By Dame Deedrie Ballard |
$250 | $0 |
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Acrylic Print "Foot Path"- 12x12
Valued at $140 Current bid: $0 Donated By Valerie Rolfe |
$140 | $0 |
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Stained Glass Art - Rooster
Valued at $250 Current bid: $0 Donated By Dame Deedrie Ballard |
$250 | $0 |
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Conservator of Music - The Joy of Life concerts
The Joy of Life concerts take place on Friday, June 11, and Saturday, June 12, at 7:30 PM. This year’s performers include the young fiddlers of the BC Fiddle Orchestra and the Old-Time Danceband, joined by alumni from the past 32 years. Adding to the toe-tapping excitement will be members of Folkestra! and the Joy of Life Choir, backed by the mighty Joy of Life House Band of renowned local musicians. Valued at $65 Current bid: $0 Donated By Conservatory of Music |
$65 | $0 |
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