Celebrate Dad Downtown!
Father's Day is fast approaching! If you need some suggestions for what to get for dear ol' Dad, or what to do to make this year extra special, downtown Victoria…
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Only Big Skies from Now On…..with artist Stéphanie Prest
So many arts events have been cancelled, postponed, or had to move online over the past year. It has been a challenging time to access soul-enriching, vital art in person.…
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Let’s Eat Dinner On the Patio
It is finally patio season in Victoria! Local restaurants have struggled with the tighter pandemic restrictions, but we can help. Many of the fabulous downtown restaurants that we know and…
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How About Korean Food for Dinner?
Restaurants are struggling right now, with the tighter COVID restrictions and the lack of tourism. That makes it even more important to support them! Though we can't eat indoors, restaurants are still open for takeout and delivery, including the ones…
Patios are Open at Downtown Restaurants!
It's more important than ever to support local businesses right now. Local restaurants have struggled with the tighter pandemic restrictions, but it is finally patio season in Victoria! Many of the fabulous downtown restaurants that we know and love are…
Earth Month Sustainable Living: Round-Up
April was Earth Month and throughout that time, we wanted to help Victorians learn about sustainability and find new ways to live more sustainably. With the month coming to an end, we've gathered our blog posts together into one place…
Jazz Appreciation Month with Hermann’s
Hermann's Jazz Club has been entertaining jazz lovers in Victoria for 40 years! They are an iconic part of the music scene downtown. On April 30th, World Jazz Day, help them celebrate this amazing anniversary with a special live stream…
Earth Month Sustainable Living: City of Victoria Green Plans
The City of Victoria cares about sustainability and climate change and wants to inspire and aid citizens and businesses to live more sustainably. In 2017, they create a Climate Leadership Plan, full of goals, targets, and information on how the…
Earth Month Sustainable Living: Appreciating Natural Spaces
Whatever you like to do out in nature, from walking in the forest to beachcombing to ocean sports, the stores of downtown Victoria can help you with your next outdoor adventure. Getting out into the beauty of natural spaces is…
Earth Month Sustainable Living: Alternative Transportation
Our cars and other vehicles are major polluters of our environment and our air. Finding alternative means of transportation, from biking to taking the bus to using a car share service, is a great way to reduce the effects of…
This Puzzling Life
Puzzling is more popular than ever these days. Local company Puzzle Lab’s gorgeous, algorithm-driven, laser-cut wooden puzzles are a lovely way to disconnect and pass the time by yourself or with your "bubble-folk". Created by creatives and co-founders of Robazzo…
Earth Month Sustainable Living: Eco-Conscious Shops
The choices we make when we shop are important and can make a huge difference to both local businesses and the environment. There are many businesses downtown that care deeply about the environment and have eco-conscious initiatives, goals, and business…
Earth Month Sustainable Living: Supporting Local Businesses
April is Earth Month and one fantastic way to live sustainably is to support local businesses! Whether it's a retail shop, a grocery store, a restaurant, or a supplier, they help keep our city a unique and diverse place, re-invest…