How to Celebrate Canada Day and Pride Week in Downtown Victoria
Canada Day and Victoria's Pride week are coming up quick! Here are a few ways to celebrate while maintaining physical distancing, yet still enjoying the festivities.
Celebrate Father’s Day and National Indigenous Peoples Day This Sunday!
This Sunday, June 21 marks both Father's Day and National Indigenous Peoples Day. Celebrate the occasions with some quality time learning, reading, engaging, and exploring in downtown Victoria.
Rediscover Downtown Victoria: Transit, Socially Distant Activities, and Patio Dining
As Victoria continues to reopen with new safety measures in place, more small businesses are welcoming people back to their shops and services. Read about updates to transit, fun activities to do downtown, and how the City is planning on making more space for patios and pedestrians.
Downtown Victoria welcomes you back
In May's edition of Jeff's monthly column in Victoria News, the DVBA Executive Directory writes about the challenges businesses faced through the pandemic, ways we can support these invaluable members of our society, and how excited the downtown community is to welcome you back!
What’s Opening in Downtown Victoria as Part of Phase II in BC’s Restart Plan
After the Victoria Day long weekend, more of Downtown Victoria's businesses, facilities, and services will begin to safely reopen to customers, patients, and clients.
Celebrate Mother’s Day the Physically Distant Way With Help From These Local Businesses
Mother's Day will be a little different this year thanks to COVID-19, but these local small businesses can help you send the moms in your life some extra love this week to show them you care. Support local shops and make mom smile this Sunday.
Food Security, Mental Health, and Seniors’ Resources in Victoria
The global public health emergency is having widespread effects on many aspects of day-to-day life, from finances to food security and mental health. Here are some local and provincial resources that can help provide access to food and mental well-being services for individuals and families, young and old.
Learning@Home for Kids and Adults in Victoria
Even though museums, libraries, and other learning institutions are closed to the public during the COVID-19 pandemic, there's still virtual learning to be had from home thanks to these Victoria organizations.
Fun Ways to Stay Sane While Supporting Local Businesses
Organize a surprise date night for your sweetie, plan a whole day of quality time with the family, or spend some solo time reconnecting with your inner self with the help of some of these local small businesses.
COVID-19 Resources for Individuals and Businesses
With the ongoing public health emergency, we wanted to provide a list of resources to make use of during this challenging time. See an overview of federal, provincial, and municipal support services and find the information you need when it comes to COVID-19.