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 plans. By supporting them, you help support their efforts and you can feel great about your purchase, especially during Earth Month!
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 energy for production. Even if we all increased the number of vegetarian or vegan meals we eat each week by a few, there would be a great difference. Considering April is Earth Month, we have put together some information on this industry, as well as a list of some local downtown restaurants and businesses that can help you eat less meat.
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 end, we wanted to collect all these features into one place and applaud them one more time! And they are not the only ones! All of the fantastic businesses downtown need our support to be able to remain open, even tagging businesses on social media is a great and easy way to lend our support!
Are you in the mood for something sweet and delicious? What about something that also has a love of animals and the environment at its heart? Come down to Pure Lovin' Chocolate and discover their fantastic vegan and gluten-free chocolates! Treat yourself and enjoy! Owners, Cyndy and Leah, share their story and their love for chocolate as part of Women's History Month. Let's celebrate the wonderful women in our community this March!
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!
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!
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!
Despite the fact that we can't travel right now, we can still experience the countries of the world. Are you a fan of delicious spaghetti, prosciutto, and panini? Well, the fantastic Italian restaurants in downtown Victoria would love to share their culinary masterpieces with you and help you explore Italy through food! With the pandemic still a part of our lives, small businesses, such as our downtown Italian restaurants, need our help to stay open and survive the financial difficulties of our present circumstances.
Despite the fact that we can't travel right now, we can still experience the countries of the world. Are you a fan of delicious Indian cuisine? Well, the fantastic Indian restaurants in downtown Victoria would love to share their flavours and dishes with you and help you experience India through food! With the pandemic still a part of our lives, small businesses, such as our downtown Indian restaurants, need our help to stay open and survive the financial difficulties of our present circumstances.
Monday, February 15th, is Family Day in BC! With the pandemic still a part of our lives, it's important to take the time to celebrate and appreciate the people who love and support us. If you're looking for ideas on how to celebrate Family Day, look no further! We've put together a list of some suggestions for activities and events, as well as some downtown businesses that will help you make your celebrations special!
