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The Wonderful Shops of Market Square

By |2021-12-22T19:12:42+00:00December 30, 2020|Art, City of Victoria, Downtown, Food, Shopping|

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.

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Sustainability-Focused Shops Downtown

By |2021-12-22T21:27:14+00:00December 14, 2020|Downtown, Shopping, Sustainability|

Climate change and sustainability are important issues, but it's not always clear how we can help. One simple step is to consider the environmental impact of our purchases. We've compiled a list of sustainability-focused stores in downtown Victoria to help with your journey to an earth-friendly 2021.

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Small Business Spotlight: Avalon Books and Treasures

By |2021-12-22T21:37:13+00:00December 4, 2020|Downtown, Shopping|

Established in 1970, Avalon Books and Treasures has a rich history. The occult boutique is full of items from local and BC artisans and is the place to go for crystals, beautiful jewelry, and tarot readings. With the pandemic still a part of our lives, small businesses, such as Avalon Books and Treasures, need our help to stay open and survive the financial difficulties of our present circumstances.

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A Toy Store for Every Age Group

By |2021-12-22T21:37:21+00:00November 26, 2020|Downtown, Shopping|

Downtown Victoria boasts a wonderful collection of toy stores. From stuff animals to action figures to so much more, these stores carry everything we need to have fun. Just inside their doors are hidden treasures for the child in all of us. Just like other types of businesses in a pandemic, these stores need our support to remain viable and open.

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Shop Local this Holiday Season

By |2021-12-22T21:37:29+00:00November 5, 2020|Downtown, Shopping|

During the pandemic, shopping locally and supporting local businesses has become even more important. When we shop local, we strengthen both our community and our economy, by investing in the stores and entrepreneurs around us. Businesses in downtown Victoria have developed ways to safely and at social distance, with some shops creating or updating an online shop and/or others taking orders over phone or email.

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Talking Shop: Duchess & Duke Clothing

By |2021-12-22T21:37:47+00:00October 29, 2020|Downtown, Shopping|

October is Small Business Month! This year, we are working with the amazing project, Talking Shop, to share great stories of local small businesses. Read Talking Shop's article on Kasia, the owner of Duchess & Duke Clothing, a consignment shop filled with fashion for lovers of modern and vintage styles.

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