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Victoria, BC, has officially taken its place among the greatest small cities in the world. The latest Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards were announced this month and Victoria placed second on the list of the top 20 small cities outside the US. The magazine praised: “As a former British colony, Victoria retains stately mansions and manicured gardens that are perfectContinue reading “Victoria Named One of the World’s Great Small Cities”

Victoria’s gorgeous Royal BC Museum has some big news for history buffs: it will be hosting a major new exhibition, Egypt: The Time of the Pharaohs, from May 18, 2018 to December 31, 2018.Shrouded in mystery, ancient Egyptian life never fails to stir the excitement of modern-day historians, and thanks to recent advances in archaeology, some light hasContinue reading “Ancient Egypts Coming to Victoria, BC!”

3.4 billion flower blossoms are not to be sniffed at! But that’s exactly what’s filling the air in Victoria at this time of year. The 2018 Flower Count took place last weekend and some 3.4 billion blossoms were counted. Well, 3,467,394,781 exacty! The winner of “Bloomingest” community this year was Colwood, with a winning totalContinue reading “Victoria Smells Blooming Wonderful at This Time of Year!”

There was no shortage of medals for the 2018 Canadian Olympic figure skating team at the winter Olympic games. Starting with a dominating gold medal performance in the figure skating team event, Canada managed to grab medals in the team, pairs, ice dance and ladies’ events. No medal was more deserved, or more celebrated, thanContinue reading “Olympic Ice Stars Coming to Victoria”

Showcasing the beers of some 50 craft breweries from across BC, Victoria Beer Week is returning to town from March 2 to 10 with a whole host of dynamic beer-loving events to enjoy. The nine-day festival will see Victoria food vendors pairing their cuisine with some fabulous BC craft beers. There will also be some fabulous tasting sessions,Continue reading “Victoria Beer Week Comes to Town This March… Cheers!”

Paris hasn’t got a chance. Rome might as well give up now. And we’ve heard that they’ve even stopped doing the tango in Buenos Aires! Why? Because for the sixth—yes, sixth!—year in a row, Victoria, BC, has been named the most romantic city in Canada by Amazon Canada! It’s a title that Abbotsford (currently sitting at number twoContinue reading “Hot Stuff: Victoria is Named Canada’s Most Romantic City for the Sixth Year in Row!”

Taking place from March 2 to 10, Victoria Beer Week is a nine-day festival that showcases the incredible selection of brews available from BC’s impressive craft breweries. Hosting a great variety of events that celebrate the pairing of BC craft beers with the products of local artisan food vendors, the festival is a must for beer lovers and self-confessedContinue reading “3 Unmissable Events at Victoria Beer Week”

Have you ever dreamed of having a backstage pass to the Royal BC Museum? Well, this is your big chance! ‘Unexplored Highlights of the Royal BC Museum’ is an adult learning workshop series that provides you with the chance to meet experts backstage at this prestigious museum. This unique opportunity allows you to dive deep into the museum’s world-classContinue reading “Access All Areas at the Royal BC Museum”

Calling all foodies: From January 19 to February 4, something very special indeed is taking place in Victoria, BC. Dine Around & Stay in Town sees some of the city’s finest restaurants offering carefully crafted three-course dinners for a set price of $20, $30, $40 or $50 per person. It’s a great opportunity for foodies to sampleContinue reading “4 Menus Not to Be Missed at Dine Around & Stay in Town Victoria 2018”

A city with a history as elaborate and illustrious as Victoria has seen no shortage of colourful characters. The only problem is, that some of them love the city so much that they tend to overstay their welcome. Here are four places to find the spirits of Victoria’s inhabitants who have chosen to spend theirContinue reading “4 Places to Go Ghost Hunting in Victoria, BC”