My family and I now have found a new Christmas time tradition. Butchart Gardens in Brentwood Bay has always been a popular place to visit by locals and visitors alike. We have had the opportunity in the past to visit during the summer time and last February. There is always something different to see for [...]
With the holiday’s soon upon us, the 3rd annual Vintage Holiday Fair is the perfect opportunity to pick up a one-of-a-kind gift for the vintage lover in your life. Over 35 local vendors will be on-site with 50-tables worth of displays, showcasing items from the 1900-1980′s, from vintage clothing to jewelry and accessories, as well [...]
Dayna and I want to thank our loyal readers and followers for the support over the last 6 months since we launched Victoria Explorer. We wish you and your families a Merry Christmas, filled with all the joy this season has to offer! Be sure to take time to appreciate the small things in life [...]
Click here for a link to the 2012 Christmas Light Display Tour Map A favourite Christmas tradition in our household is to spend an evening driving around taking in all the wonderful and creative Christmas light displays at businesses and homes throughout Greater Victoria. Each year, the Times Colonist newspaper publishes their map of the [...]
One of more popular Christmas lights tours will be back again for the 24th year in a row, as CFB Esquimalt hosts their annual Navy Lighting contest. This year the event runs from 6.00pm to 9.00pm every night from December 15 through to December 24. Admission and parking is free, but visitors are asked to [...]
On December 18, you’ll be able to enjoy a FREE skate at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre with a very special guest, Santa! In addition, there will also be games, food, and beverages available for purchase as well. The event runs from 2.30pm to 4.00pm. Admission is free, but passes are required and limited to 4 [...]
Along with the famous ghost walks during Halloween in Victoria, you can also get your ghostly fix during Christmas, with the Ghosts of Christmas Past Walking Tours taking place in downtown Victoria throughout the month of December. This ghost walk is lasts for a full 90-minute, and is a specifically designed to focus on ghost [...]
Esquimalt is joining the fun on December 6th, with their 6th annual Esquimalt Celebration of Lights taking place at at the Archie Browning Sports Centre. Beginning at 6.00pm and running until 7.30pm, the parade starts on Lyall Street at Canteen Road, then heads up Lyall to Admirals Road, then to Esquimalt Road and down to [...]
If you live in Sidney (or nearby), you don’t want to miss out on this years Sidney Sparkles Santa Parade! This fun, family friendly event is put on by The Peninsula Celebrations Society (PCS), which is a non profit organization that has been providing social and community events for over 30 years for communities on [...]
The Aura Waterfront Restaurant at The Inn at Laurel Point have been able to book Santa Claus to make some guest appearances for their Santa Claus Brunch Series this December! This will be the first year for the events, with funds raised going to Habitat for Humanity. Bring your children down to meet and greet [...]
Win 2 tickets to Sting: Back to Bass (May 31, 2013)
In just a few weeks, Sting will be visiting Victoria’s Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre with his Back to Bass Tour, and one lucky reader of Victoria Explorer can win a pair of tickets to his upcoming show on May 31st! Here’s how to enter the contest: 1. Like us on Facebook and leave a comment on [...]
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