Zero Waste Downtown: The Nulla Project
Have you heard of The Nulla Project? This great program helps you reduce your waste when taking your coffee to go! Read on to find out which beloved downtown businesses…
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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.
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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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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…
Earth Month Sustainable Living: Green Beauty
A great way to lower your environmental footprint and care for the earth is to support green beauty companies and products. There are many downtown businesses to help you with this goal, from hair care to beauty salons and beyond.…
Earth Month Sustainable Living: Buy Less Meat
One of the most tangible ways to lessen your environmental footprint is to buy less meat. The meat industry contributes immensely to climate change and greenhouse gases, as well as affecting individual ecosystems and using a lot of space and…
Earth Month Sustainable Living: Buy Less Packaging
Buying less packaging and reducing your single-use plastic consumption is a fantastic way to support the environment and minimize your plastic footprint. For Earth Month, we want to help you find easy ways to live more sustainably. So we have…
Earth Month Sustainable Living: Buy Less New
April is Earth Month and we want to help you feel empowered when it comes to sustainable living. A great way to live more sustainably is to buy less new. Shopping secondhand keeps things out of the landfill and allows…
What Does Sustainability Really Look Like?
April is Earth Month! We talked to Sadie at The Sustainable Fox, a company specializing in advising and consulting on sustainability plans and habits, and asked her some questions about what sustainability looks like and how to have a more…
Women’s History Month Spotlights Round-Up
Throughout March, we featured many of the women-owned downtown businesses here on our blog with the goal of acknowledging and celebrating them and their achievements. They help make our city and our community special. With the month coming to an…
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Bernstein & Gold
Are you looking for beauty and a contemporary style in your clothing? Bernstein & Gold is the place for you! They have a fabulous selection of fashions, accessories, footwear, and beauty products. As part of Women's History Month, Claudia, co-owner…
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Frances Grey
As part of Women's History Month, we want to help celebrate, appreciate, and acknowledge the fabulous women-owned businesses in downtown Victoria. One of these is Frances Grey, owned and run by the wonderful Lara. Frances Grey is a treasure trove…