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Superheroes of Victoria Photoshoot (September 1, 2012)

Superheroes of Victoria Photoshoot (September 1, 2012)

| August 31, 2012 | 0 Comments

Spiderman, Batman, The Green Lantern and more than 25 other superheroes are all taking time out of their superhero schedules to come to Market Square in downtown Victoria! In support of the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation and their “Be a Superhero Campaign”, you will be able to get your photo taken with any of these [...]

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Famoso Pizzeria (Review)

Famoso Pizzeria (Review)

| August 11, 2012 | 1 Comment

On August 8, Victoria Explorer was invited to the Media Tasting event at Famoso Pizzeria. The newest restaurant to open in downtown Victoria offers authentic Neapolitan Pizza, taking over the old Dig This location in Market Square. Famoso pizzas are made with the same ingredients and techniques as in Naples, certified by the Associazione Verace [...]

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Summer Farmers’ Market at Market Square (April-October, 2012)

Summer Farmers’ Market at Market Square (April-October, 2012)

| May 23, 2012 | 0 Comments

Summer is near, which means the arrival of the many outdoor farmers’ markets that take place all over Victoria. Put on by the Victoria Downtown Public Market Society, the Summer Farmers’ Markets will be held at Market Square from April through to October. The society was formed in August of 2010 with its goal to [...]

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Tartan Day Victoria Festival (April 7, 2012)

Tartan Day Victoria Festival (April 7, 2012)

| April 5, 2012 | 0 Comments

Come out and celebrate the 2nd annual TARTAN DAY VICTORIA event on Saturday, April 7th. This event will take place in Market Square in recognition of ‘National Tartan Day’ which is celebrated officially throughout Canada. Market Square will be decked out in full Tartan with Scottish Cultural booths, Tartan Weavers, Scottish Shortbread & Baking, Pipers, [...]

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Winter Farmers’ Market – Market Square

Winter Farmers’ Market – Market Square

| November 4, 2011 | 1 Comment

Even though the weather has turned and we are now into the rain and cold weather season, Victoria is now lucky enough to have a farmers’ market that continues through the winter months. This will allow consumers easy access to locally grown, fished, and processed products year round. This new Winter Farmers’ Market is put [...]

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