Downtown Victoria: Support Local Business

Working together towards recovery.

We are the Downtown Victoria Business Association (DVBA)—promoting downtown business owners and events, ensuring continued economic sustainability, and celebrating the vibrancy of downtown Victoria.

Are you a business looking for information about downtown Victoria and the pandemic? Head to our COVID-19 Information page.

Have a question, feedback or ideas? Talk to us.

Shop Downtown From Home

This year, more than ever before, it’s vital to support local during the holidays. The wonderful businesses in Victoria’s core are facing uncertain futures, some may not survive past the holidays – it’s the season many retailers and restaurants depend upon for their entire year. Not only do these small businesses have to compete for business with big box stores and services like Amazon, but they also must combat the effects of COVID-19.

Don’t let the fact that you are at home deter you from shopping local! Many downtown Victoria businesses have gone online to stay afloat, meaning you can shop locally from the comfort of your couch.

We've compiled a list of downtown businesses with online stores to make it easy to shop from home and support local downtown businesses.

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Small Business Month Feature: Pom Pom Boutique

Oct 22, 2021

Pom Pom Boutique Welcome to Small Business Month! Through October, you will be introduced to some amazing local downtown Victoria business owners. We interviewed each owner to learn more…

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The Business Directory: List your Business and Find a Business

Make it easy for people and other businesses to find you. With 1400 businesses downtown, our directory is comprehensive and simple. Look no further. The Downtown Victoria Business Directory’s got your back.

Not listed? Email us at info@downtownvictoria.ca to add your business to the directory.

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About the DVBA

We are a small team of dedicated professionals, working hard to support and promote downtown Victoria. Whether you live here, work here, or are visiting, welcome. It's a beautiful, happening place, and it's only getting better.

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How to get to and around downtown Victoria

Downtown Victoria’s easy to get around. For some, it’s like a big outdoor mall. Park, lock your bike, or get off the bus at one location, and explore the streets and shop windows for a while.

Visit dvba.ca/getaround to explore your transportation options

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Upcoming Events Downtown

Orcas: Our Shared Future

Oct 24 Daily
10:00am–6:00pm

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A Taste of Victoria Food Tours

Oct 24 Daily
11:00am–4:00pm

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Ballet Victoria's "Romeo and Juliet"

Oct 24 Weekly
2:00pm–4:00pm

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Happy Friday everyone! For our next Small Business Month Feature, meet the lovely owner of @pompomboutique.ca- Natalie! With the motto "All Things Lovely", Natalie offers a beautiful selection of woman's clothing and accessories! Located in the historic Trounce Alley, Pom Pom Boutique provides all things whimsical and eclectic when it comes to an array of fashion items! With Natalie's 30+ years in the business world, she strives to only offer the highest quality of products for everyone to enjoy☺️To learn more about this charming boutique, click the link in the bio! __ #smallbusiness #yyjsmallbusiness #yyjbusiness #downtownvictoria #dvba #yyjsupportlocal #supportlocalyyj #yyjsmallbiz #victoriabc

Good Morning Victoria! We would like to introduce you to another inspiring Small Business Month Feature. Meet the duo behind @cherrybombtoys, B and Candice😊 Operating out of downtown for almost 20 years, Candice and B specialize in all things collectibles and action figures! This toy-filled mom-and-pop shop offers customers a wide array of amazing and sentimental items. From being a passionate collector to an individual looking for a nostalgic buy, Cherry Bomb Toys has everything you will need! "Victoria is ripe with so much amazing culture with all different types of collectors... there are artists, writers, painters, all into different things that inspire them. And some of those things are toys, and they share them with us!" To learn more about these wonderful owners and Cherry Bomb Toys, click the link in the bio! __ #smallbusiness #yyjsmallbusiness #yyjbusiness #downtownvictoria #dvba #yyjsupportlocal #supportlocalyyj #yyjsmallbiz #victoriabc

Good Morning and let us introduce you to another exciting Small Business Month Feature! Meet the remarkable owner behind @quazarsarcade- Steve! First opening its doors in the Fall of 2018, Quazar's arcade has been offering downtown Victoria an all-ages video arcade filled with all the classics. Tucked in the beautiful Trounce Alley, this nostalgic arcade room brings nothing but sentimental value for anyone who comes down to play🤩 "1991-1993 is our sweet spot, DMD era pinball machines. This coupled with the classic arcades from early to mid-1980s up to the 90's- that's the Quazar's feel!" Looking for a classic pinball machine or a good game of Dragons Lair? Hop down to Quazar's Arcade for a stellar experience! To learn more about Steve and all things Quazar's, click the link in the bio! __ #smallbusiness #yyjsmallbusiness #yyjbusiness #downtownvictoria #dvba #yyjsupportlocal #supportlocalyyj #yyjsmallbiz #victoriabc

𝕊𝕞𝕒𝕝𝕝 𝔹𝕦𝕤𝕚𝕟𝕖𝕤𝕤 𝕄𝕠𝕟𝕥𝕙 Celebrate Small Business Month by supporting the incredible business owners working to keep Victoria vibrant, like Tarn from @dumplingdrop! Behind every small business are people with exceptional stories and experiences. All month long we will be introducing you to business owners through in-depth profiles on our blog and resharing past videos. This video was part of our 2020 Meet Downtown campaign, highlighting the perserverence of the downtown business community in light of the pandemic. #yyjcommunity #yyjbusiness #supportlocalyyj #smallbusiness #yyjsupportlocal #yyjeats #dvba #downtownvictoria #victoriabc #yyjsmallbiz #dumplings

Happy Monday morning and welcome to another exciting Small Business Month Feature! Let us introduce you to the talented co-owners of @chorizoandco- Stephen and Dave! These two co-owners have brought together their expertise to operate out of their charming 807 Fort Street space, Chorizo & Co🤩 With a restaurant and bar synonymous with great quality offerings, Chorizo & Co offers not only great beverages but delicious Spanish-style tapas! "We are a restaurant and we want to give you the full experience...amazing drinks and food, impeccable service, a beautiful space. It's the whole encompassing points of what we should be doing!" With a commitment to quality and providing great service, you can count on both Dave and Stephen for an outstanding dining experience! To read more about this duo and Chorizo & Co, click the link in our bio! __ #smallbusiness #yyjsmallbusiness #yyjbusiness #downtownvictoria #dvba #yyjsupportlocal #supportlocalyyj #yyjsmallbiz #victoriabc

Good Morning and welcome to another wonderful Small Business Month Feature! Today meet the magnificent team behind @victoriamarketcollective- Katrina, Cory and Vanessa!🤗 These talented women have joined their efforts to curate a collection of over a 100 Canadian designers, makers, artists, and food producers! With a mission to emphasize a local & handmade mindset, this amazing trio has limitless options for your shopping experience. To learn more about The Victoria Market Collective, click the link in our bio! _ #smallbusiness #yyjsmallbusiness #yyjbusiness #downtownvictoria #dvba #yyjsupportlocal #supportlocalyyj #yyjsmallbiz #victoriabc

Happy Friday and welcome to another remarkable Small Business Month Feature! Meet the ever so talented co-owners of @designcoast, Jessica and Caroline! These two founding partners have combined their diverse skill set of graphic design, branding, website design, and communications to operate out of their beautiful 1320 Blanshard Street studio! With a mission to keep growing as a local and sustainable business within downtown Victoria, Jessica and Caroline shared their voices with us about all things Design Coast Creative😊 "We love being hands-on with our clients...we can both offer them a personal touch and we are both really strong at what we do!" With their combined expertise, Jessica and Caroline work as a dynamic team to help their clients build a strong brand image and so much more! To learn more about this power duo and Design Coast Creative, click the link in our bio! __ #smallbusiness #yyjsmallbusiness #yyjbusiness #downtownvictoria #dvba #yyjsupportlocal #supportlocalyyj #yyjsmallbiz #victoriabc

𝕊𝕞𝕒𝕝𝕝 𝔹𝕦𝕤𝕚𝕟𝕖𝕤𝕤 𝕄𝕠𝕟𝕥𝕙 Celebrate Small Business Month by supporting the incredible business owners working to keep Victoria vibrant, like Taylor from @culturedswinebarber! Behind every small business are people with exceptional stories and experiences. All month long we will be introducing you to business owners through in-depth profiles on our blog and resharing past videos. This video was part of our 2020 Meet Downtown campaign, highlighting the perserverence of the downtown business community in light of the pandemic. #yyjcommunity #yyjbusiness #smallbusiness #supportlocalyyj #dvba #downtownvictoria #victoriabc #smallbiz #yyjbusiness

Shop Downtown From Home

We've compiled a list of downtown businesses with online stores to make it easy to shop from home and support local downtown businesses.

On The Blog

The Business Directory: List your Business and Find a Business

Newsletter

About the DVBA

How to get to and around downtown Victoria

Upcoming Events Downtown

Orcas: Our Shared Future

A Taste of Victoria Food Tours

Ballet Victoria's "Romeo and Juliet"