Ann-Louise Jewellers: Canadian Owned and Family Run
Meet Lynne, Manager of Ann-Louise Jewellers at the Bay Centre [...]
Jeff’s Column: Downtown Victoria’s First Annual Report Highlights A Growing and Vibrant Downtown
DVBA Executive Director, Jeff Bray, has a monthly column in Victoria News. See what he wrote this month about the DVBA's first data-driven annual report on downtown.
Find Your Sweet Spot – A Guide to Downtown Bakeries
When that afternoon sugar craving hits we all have our go-to's! Here's your guide to some of downtown Victoria's favourite bakeries.
La Roux Patisserie
This bright and homey bakery in the heart of Chinatown is a place you can't resist!
Have a Happy Afternoon: Happy Hour Guide
Downtown Victoria is full of unexpected and sometimes unconventional restaurants and bars that offer fantastic happy hour food and drink specials. Where to start? How about somewhere new?
Car Free YYJ
“Everyone was so happy. The energy was great. People were dancing as they walked along. The live music was incredible.” – Car Free YYJ Vendor
Extra! Extra! Read all About It!
We are thrilled to share that we’re stepping up our social media game to further serve and celebrate downtown Victoria.
Check out the kind of content you can look for on our blog and social mediaChinese New Year
Are you ready to celebrate Chinese New Year? Here's what's [...]
Bridge Deck Span Installation Set for January 27 & 28
VICTORIA, BC – The Dynamic Beast crane barge is returning to Victoria next week to install the last of the major components for the new Johnson Street Bridge. On Saturday, January 27, the massive crane barge will lift and place the 46-metre long bridge deck span. The span includes the three vehicle travel lanes, two on-street bike lanes, a pedestrian walkway and a multi-use pathway that connects with the Galloping Goose and E&N Trails. On Sunday, January 28, the Dynamic Beast will lift the steel roadway infill panel into place. The panel sits between the main bridge deck span and the rings, completing the entire bridge deck.
Downtown Victoria Business Association Hires Interim Executive Director
The Downtown Victoria Business Association (DVBA) has hired a new interim Executive Director, Jeff Bray. “I’m looking forward to supporting the great work the DVBA team is doing during this transition period,” says Jeff Bray. “We will work to continue providing the programs and services that support the vibrancy in downtown Victoria.”