Blog

Small Business Month Feature: The Victoria Market Collective

Sonica Parmar October 16, 2021

Meet the talented trio behind Victoria Market Collective- Katrina, Vanessa, and Cory! These three women have joined efforts to curate a store line of over 100 Canadian makers, designers, artists,…

Keep Reading

Small Business Month Feature: Design Coast Creative

Sonica Parmar October 15, 2021

Meet the power duo behind Design Coast Creative, Caroline and Jessica! These two co-founders have combined their highly skilled talents to provide downtown Victoria with all its branding, graphic design,…

Keep Reading

Small Business Month Feature: Inspire Hair Design

Sonica Parmar October 13, 2021

Meet the owners of Inspire Hair Design, Jordan and Kristi Teyke! Located on the gorgeous block of Blanshard Street, these two provide downtown Victoria with the finest hair cuts and…

Keep Reading

Filter Posts

By Month:

Becca Blachut September 15, 2021

The Haunted History of Bastion Square

Did you know the Bastion Square area is the "Heart of Haunted Victoria"? This blog post offers a handful of ghostly tales about the square.

Sonica Parmar June 24, 2021

Wine Around the World here in Downtown Victoria!

Summer has officially kicked off as of June 20th, and a great way to celebrate this is over a yummy glass of wine! Downtown Victoria has no shortage of fabulous, well-known wine bars so here a list of just a…

Becca Blachut June 18, 2021

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 has you covered!

Sonica Parmar June 14, 2021

The Wonders of Yoga

Over the course of this pandemic, many were thrown into situations they could have never imagined. This past year it has been known that the need for mental health support is greater than ever. Many have found coping mechanisms that…

Sonica Parmar June 2, 2021

Looking For More Sustainable Shopping Options?

Have you been in search of more green and sustainable products? Many find it difficult to find truly eco-friendly and reliable products without it being too expensive, complicated ingredient list or simply some find it too time consuming researching alternatives.…

Gillie Easdon May 28, 2021

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. We’re delighted to share that artist Stéphanie Prest’s solo show,…

Ariel Glidden May 21, 2021

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 love are offering outdoor service, as well as takeout and…

Ariel Glidden May 19, 2021

Tattoo Parlours and Body Art

Whether you are looking to get your first or tenth tattoo, downtown Victoria has got you covered. We have a wonderful selection of tattoo parlours, each boasting a host of talented artists. With the pandemic still a part of our…

Ariel Glidden May 17, 2021

The Flavours of Vietnam

Our travel plans may be on hold but we can still experience the flavours and wonders of Vietnam right here in Victoria. Downtown Victoria boasts a fabulous collection of Vietnamese restaurants. With the COVID restrictions still in place for in-person…

Ariel Glidden May 12, 2021

Looking for More Open Patios?

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 offering outdoor service, as well as takeout and delivery. Whether you're…