This Friday, February the 12th, is Lunar New Year! This holiday is celebrated by millions of people around the world. There is so much history in Victoria's Chinatown, from the Gate of Harmonious Interest to Fan Tan Alley and beyond. With the pandemic still a part of our lives, supporting its wonderful businesses is vital to their survival.
Valentine's Day is fast approaching. Why not choose a theme to help plan your special night? Since traveling is not an option, consider preparing a French-inspired indoor picnic, complete with authentic music, charcuterie, and wine. We may not be able to visit Europe right now, but we can always pretend!
Despite the fact that we can't travel anywhere right now, Destination Greater Victoria has found a way to experience some of the wonders of the world without leaving Victoria. We liked their blog post so much that we wanted to share it too! Enjoy your trip around the world and don't forget to tag downtown businesses when you visit!
Citrus & Cane is now open downtown! They are a beautiful tropical cocktail bar with plenty of class, which occupies one of the oldest lounges in the city! With the pandemic still a part of our lives, small businesses, such as Citrus & Cane, need our help to stay open and survive the financial difficulties of our present circumstances.
With a new year starting, we look to the future and make new goals for ourselves. For the month of January, we created blog posts to help you succeed at your New Year's Resolutions, while also supporting local downtown businesses. It's a win-win! Now, we've put together a master list to help with all your goals for 2021!
With a new year starting, we look to the future and make new goals for ourselves, such as taking time to slow down and focus on self-care. We've put together some ways to help you if this is one of this year's ambitions, while also supporting local downtown businesses. It's a win-win!
With a new year starting, we look to the future and make new goals for ourselves, such as eating well. We've put together some ways to help you if this is one of this year's ambitions, while also supporting local downtown businesses. It's a win-win!
Are you a foodie? Do you want to support local downtown restaurants and hotels? Dine Around & Stay in Town is the event for you! With delicious set menus of $20, $30, $40, $50, and $60, these restaurants have culinary delights in store. Then why not make a night of it with a stay at a downtown hotel! From January 14 to February 7, join in the fun and support local businesses!
Chef Israel Alvarez Molina of Maiiz Nixtamal uses a technique inspired by the Mesoamerican Nixtamalization tradition. When eating a Nixtamal Taco you don’t just taste the corn, you taste the process. With the pandemic still a part of our lives, small businesses, such as Maiiz Nixtamal, need our help to stay open and survive the financial difficulties of our present circumstances.
Market Square is a wonderful place to shop. The stores offer unique items, including the latest fashion trends, home accessories, locally made jewellery, fun gift ideas, and so much more! The restaurants are full of fabulous flavours for every taste, including Belgian waffles, a vegetarian buffet, and Mexican cuisine. With the pandemic still a part of our lives, small businesses, such as those in Market Square, need our help to stay open and survive the financial difficulties of our present circumstances.
