February is Black History Month!
It is Black History Month. From businesses to events to membership in the BC Black History Awareness Society, there are many ways to support the Black community in the present and learn about the past!
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 to make one big source for information, resources, and local businesses!
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 City aims to minimize the effects of climate change through early and wise actions now.
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 sustainable lifestyle. She had some great advice and suggestions for where to start and how to look at sustainable living in Victoria.
Women’s History Month Spotlight: SALT Shop
SALT Shop has the ocean at heart. With their eco-conscious and locally made products, they want to help promote and support sustainability and ocean conservation. If you are looking for something beautiful that has an understanding of the present and a hope for the future, SALT Shop is the place for you! With March being Women's History Month, we want to support and appreciate the women who make our downtown businesses so special, including the wonderful owner of SALT Shop, Jess Wilson!
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Sapphire Day Spa
Are you looking to treat yourself to some rest and relaxation? Is it time for a spa day? Sapphire Day Spa, on View Street, would love to help you relax and feel good with their services rooted in mindfulness and self-care. As part of Women's History Month, the spa's owner, Heidi, shares her story. Let's all take some time to appreciate the women in our lives and in our community!
March Break Staycation 2021
March Break is coming! If you're looking for a great way to spend time with family, it's time to take a staycation! Re-discover downtown Victoria together, relax, recharge. What could be better? Let's support local businesses this spring break too!
Women’s History Month Spotlight: La Roux Patisserie
If you are looking for a delicious treat, friendly service, and a beautiful setting, head down to La Roux Patisserie on Fisgard Street! Rebecca and her wonderful team would love to help you treat yourself. Whether you are a fan of croissants, tarts, cakes, or trifle, you will not be disappointed. Since it's Women's History Month, we want to take some time to appreciate the women who make our community so special!
Looking Back on Our Talking Shop Spotlights
Happy Women's History Month! For the month of March, we want to spotlight some of the fantastic women entrepreneurs, and to start us off strong, we have created a list of the Talking Shop articles for women-owned businesses that we featured last October! Talking Shop is a project with the aim of sharing the stories of local business owners. Let's continue to appreciate, support, and acknowledge the wonderful women in our lives and in our community!
Take a Trip down Trounce Alley
One of downtown Victoria's many alleyways, Trounce Alley, was created in 1859 by Thomas Trounce. It does a lot more than merely connecting Broad and Government Streets, it is also home to many wonderful shops and restaurants. With the pandemic still a part of our lives, our support is vital to these small businesses. Come down and see what you can discover!