Royal BC Museum Unveils New Exhibits

Dinosaur in the Museum

Written by Neil Judson

Dinosaur in the Museum

On September 28, 2011, the Royal BC Museum parted three black curtains to reveal the 2011 and 2012 exhibition schedule to an eagerly expecting crowd of museum supporters.

From the vivid beauty of wild animals in [...]

2011 Art of the Cocktail

Cocktails at Clives

Cocktails at ClivesThe 2011 Art of the Cocktail is already upon us and like many people in the city, I am in the spirit to taste classic cocktails and experiment in molecular mixology! What is the Art of the Cocktail? It is a weekend festival [...]

2011 Rifflandia Festival

Royal Athletic Park Victoria, BC

Royal Athletic Park Victoria, BC

Photo Credit: D.J. Paul

Hello everyone! I am back after a few weeks off for vacation and am in the blogging groove. Did you miss me? I know I missed sharing news of upcoming events and wonders [...]

Mount Douglas: Victoria 360

Written by Neil Judson

We don’t need to go far to experience a bird’s eye view of the surrounding ocean, islands and mountain ranges. Nor must we scale precarious cliffs or even pack a lunch (although picnics are highly recommended).

Mount Douglas Park offers [...]

Victoria BC’s Fringe Theatre Festival

 

2011 Victoria Fringe Theatre Festival

Photo Credit: Intrepid Theatre

The 25th Victoria Fringe Theatre Festival has arrived once again.

For nearly as long as I have been alive, there has been a Fringe Theatre Festival in Victoria. Celebrating the 25th Anniversary [...]

Downtown Victoria’s Best Small Bookshops

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Written by Jessica Woollard

It’s bound to happen at least once a holiday: you’re curled up with a book in the park, on the beach or peaceful patio, turning pages of marvelous prose, completely [...]

Luxurious History

Good Timber Music Revue by The Other Guys Theatre

Good Timber Music Revue by The Other Guys Theatre

Photo Credit: Ross Desprez

Imagine yourself relaxing for a weekend in a unique heritage house that offers all the luxury offerings of a hotel with all the intimacy [...]

First Annual FolkWest!

Photo Credit: FolkWest

Victoria has been bursting with inaugural festivals this summer, showcasing local and international talent in our beautiful city. We’ve seen top cycling athletes at the Victoria International Cycling Festival and exceptional performers at the Victoria International Buskers Festival. This weekend marks another [...]

The Summer Arts

Concert in the GardenSummer in Victoria would not be complete without some enlightenment for your soul through a variety of arts and culture. Luckily, there is plenty going all around Victoria. Whether you are looking for some relaxing times in the sun [...]

2011 Victoria Dragon Boat Festival

In this year, I have spent my first full summer in Victoria. Working in an internship with Tourism Victoria, I was told to be prepared for a roller coaster ride of festivals, events and spectacles. Looking on a calendar and thinking I was going to be [...]