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Greater Victoria has been named by Conde Nast Traveler as one of the friendliest cities in the world for the first time. Conde Nast Traveler is a luxury and lifestyle travel magazine with publications on multiple platforms and a worldwide circulation. “To be named as one of the friendliest cities in the world by an influential travel publication like Conde Nast Traveler is truly an honour,”Continue reading “Greater Victoria Named One of the Friendliest Cities in the World”

Beer-lovers rejoice! The 26th annual Great Canadian Beer Festival is coming to Victoria on September 7 and 8. Here’s why we just can’t wait. 1. We’ll be Spoiled for Choice This year’s festival will feature more than 60 breweries and cideries at boots showcasing more than 250 beers and ciders. 2. There Will be a BC Trail-er The ‘BCContinue reading “5 Reasons We’re Excited About the Great Canadian Beer Festival”

From sleepaway camps to sipping Egyptian-themed beer, grown-ups can get their fair share of fun at Victoria’s Royal BC Museum this summer! The museum’s super-popular ‘Night at the Museum’ on September 1 will be a grown-ups-only Egyptian-themed adventure. Pack your sleeping bag and your favourite teddy and get ready for a night of food, entertainment and Ancient Egypt-themedContinue reading “Let Your Inner Child Go Wild at Victoria’s Royal BC Museum This Summer”

Grab your baggy combat pants, tie your hoodie around your waste and flip your baseball cap backwards: the Back to the 90s tour is coming to Victoria, BC this summer. It’s a great opportunity to see all of your favourite acts come together for one night—and to wear some SERIOUSLY comfortable pants! Vanilla Ice, Rob Base, Young MC andContinue reading “Go Back to the 90s in Victoria, BC”

Victoria’s fabulous Royal BC Museum has a great line-up of events planned this summer. From exploring the mysteries of Egypt to chilling out for an afternoon at the Food Truck Festival, the Royal BC Museum is the place to be this summer. Here are a few not-to-be-missed events… Beach Time Explore the beach with curatorContinue reading “Summertime at the Royal BC Museum”

Whether you’re young or young at heart, here in Victoria we have plenty of fun things to see and do. From parks and museums to zoos and outdoor recreation, there’s something to keep kids of all ages happy! The great outdoors are high on the agenda, of course: ocean waters, long sandy beaches, rainforests and wideContinue reading “How to Keep the Kids Happy in Victoria This Summer”

Do you want to be one of the first people in North America to take a peek at priceless ancient Egyptian artifacts like the coffin of Nakht, a statue of Hatshepsut or an ornate gold and garnet necklace that dates back to the Ptolemaic period? Yes? Then it’s time to book yourself a Victoria getaway,Continue reading “Ancient Egypt is Coming to Victoria”

Homegrown, multi-million selling recording artist Bryan Adams is set to kick off his massive Canadian arena tour in Victoria, BC this summer. Celebrating his latest album Ultimate, the ‘Ultimate Tour’ begins at the city’s Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre on June 5 before travelling across the country and finishing in Toronto on August 3. Bryan Adams is one of theContinue reading “Bryan Adams is Coming to Victoria!”