New Year’s Resolutions: Staying Active
With a new year starting, we look to the future and make new goals for ourselves, such as wanting to be more active or get in better shape. 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!
Dine Around and Stay in Town is Back for 2021!
Are you a foodie? Do you want to support local downtown restaurants and hotels? Dine Around & Stay in Town is the event for you! With delicious set menus of $20, $30, $40, $50, and $60, these restaurants have culinary delights in store. Then why not make a night of it with a stay at a downtown hotel! From January 14 to February 7, join in the fun and support local businesses!
Small Business Spotlight: MaiiZ Nixtamal
Chef Israel Alvarez Molina of Maiiz Nixtamal uses a technique inspired by the Mesoamerican Nixtamalization tradition. When eating a Nixtamal Taco you don’t just taste the corn, you taste the process. With the pandemic still a part of our lives, small businesses, such as Maiiz Nixtamal, need our help to stay open and survive the financial difficulties of our present circumstances.
The Wonderful Shops of Market Square
Market Square is a wonderful place to shop. The stores offer unique items, including the latest fashion trends, home accessories, locally made jewellery, fun gift ideas, and so much more! The restaurants are full of fabulous flavours for every taste, including Belgian waffles, a vegetarian buffet, and Mexican cuisine. With the pandemic still a part of our lives, small businesses, such as those in Market Square, need our help to stay open and survive the financial difficulties of our present circumstances.
Small Business Spotlight: Friends of Dorothy
Friends of Dorothy is now open downtown! They are Victoria's premier LGBT2Q+ lounge that welcomes the queer community and allies alike. The lounge is beautifully decorated in the style of "Louis the XIV meets punk chic" and is cozy, upscale, and retro! With the pandemic still a part of our lives, small businesses, such as Friends of Dorothy, need our help to stay open and survive the financial difficulties of our present circumstances.
Small Business Spotlight: Bubby Rose’s Bakery
Bubby Rose's Bakery and Cafe began in 2002 and has grown to have four locations, including a newly opened shop in the downtown core! With delicious sandwiches, fabulous baked goods, and a wide selection of vegan and gluten-free items, there is something for everyone! With the pandemic still a part of our lives, small businesses, such as Bubby Rose's, need our help to stay open and survive the financial difficulties of our present circumstances.
Small Business Spotlight: Cat’s Coffee & Cake
Cat's Coffee & Cake is open downtown! They are a coffee shop with a wide selection of delicious treats and cakes in all shapes and sizes. With the pandemic still a part of our lives, small businesses, such as Cat's Coffee & Cake, need our help to stay open and survive the financial difficulties of our present circumstances.
Finding the Holiday Spirit Downtown
The holidays will be different this year than in past years. Festivities in the downtown core will be different, but the holiday spirit is alive and well. Shopfronts are full of holiday decorations. Festive music plays. Trees and lampposts are hanging with lights. If you're looking for holiday cheer, this is the place to be!
