Let’s Celebrate Lunar New Year!
This Friday, February the 12th, is Lunar New Year! This holiday is celebrated by millions of people around the world. There is so much history in Victoria's Chinatown, from the Gate of Harmonious Interest to Fan Tan Alley and beyond. With the pandemic still a part of our lives, supporting its wonderful businesses is vital to their survival.
Valentine’s Date Night Essentials from Downtown Victoria
Valentine's Day is fast approaching. Why not choose a theme to help plan your special night? Since traveling is not an option, consider preparing a French-inspired indoor picnic, complete with authentic music, charcuterie, and wine. We may not be able to visit Europe right now, but we can always pretend!
Around the World in Victoria, BC
Despite the fact that we can't travel anywhere right now, Destination Greater Victoria has found a way to experience some of the wonders of the world without leaving Victoria. We liked their blog post so much that we wanted to share it too! Enjoy your trip around the world and don't forget to tag downtown businesses when you visit!
Small Business Spotlight: theDock Centre for Social Impact
theDock Centre for Social Impact curates a space for organizations and entrepreneurs to co-work and meet. Their members can pilot and test initiatives, scale impact, and enhance connections. With the pandemic still a part of our lives, small businesses, such as theDock, need our help to stay open and survive the financial difficulties of our present circumstances.
Victoria Film Festival 2021 Has Gone Digital!
The Victoria Film Festival is back from February 5 - 14, 2021! With films from right here in Victoria, to across the province and the country, to across the world, there is something for everyone! Whether you are a fan of short films, features, narrative stories, or documentaries, you won't want to miss out on seeing any of these fantastic films!
Small Business Spotlight: Citrus & Cane
Citrus & Cane is now open downtown! They are a beautiful tropical cocktail bar with plenty of class, which occupies one of the oldest lounges in the city! With the pandemic still a part of our lives, small businesses, such as Citrus & Cane, need our help to stay open and survive the financial difficulties of our present circumstances.
New Year’s Resolutions Round-Up
With a new year starting, we look to the future and make new goals for ourselves. For the month of January, we created blog posts to help you succeed at your New Year's Resolutions, while also supporting local downtown businesses. It's a win-win! Now, we've put together a master list to help with all your goals for 2021!
New Year’s Resolutions: Refreshing Your Space
With a new year starting, we look to the future and make new goals for ourselves, such as cleaning out your space. We've put together some ways to help you if this is one of this year's ambitions, while also supporting local downtown businesses. It's a win-win!
