Her Majesty’s Canadian Submarine (HMCS) Victoria arrived at the Canadian Coast Guard Station in James Bay today to begin her inaugural namesake city visit to Victoria, BC. From May 18-20, the submarine’s Commanding Officer, Cmdr. Chris Ellis, and his crew will open his boat to the public. “It’s an honour to represent this city and [...]
The Chinatown Night Market, after two popular seasons, is returning to the 500 block of Fisgard this summer with 4 different night markets, each with its own unique theme. The theme for the summer’s first night market on June 20th will celebrate the roots of the dragon boat festival and the year of the Water [...]
Celebrating Scottish culture, the Victoria Highland Games is the longest running cultural event in the region, stretching back almost 150 years to the founding of our city when Scottish influence was strong in business and culture. The first Games were jointly organized by this Society and the Sir William Wallace Society and held in 1864 [...]
In addition to the weekly Stars and Strollers movies at Silvercity, the Cineplex Odeon in downtown Victoria also has a monthly feature for parents with new babies, called Tinseltots! The next Tinseltots will be today, April 8 at 1.00pm at the Odeon. Call a friend, make it a date, or just come on out and [...]
Mother’s Day is a perfect time to show a special lady – especially your mom- just how much you appreciate them. Come down and join us at the Maritime Museum as we build our very own Sailors Valentines. You can decorate your valentine with sea shells, string, bright colours and whatever else tickles you fancy [...]
The Target store at Tillicum shopping centre opened at 8 a.m. today as part of the western Canada roll out. A total of 22 Targets are opening today in B.C., Alberta and Manitoba. Of the nine B.C. stores, two more Vancouver Island Targets are opening in the Nanaimo North Town Centre and in Campbell River [...]
The SlutWalk is a movement that began in Toronto, Ontario in response to a comment made by Constable Michael Sanguinetti on Crime Prevention at York University, stating that women should avoid dressing like sluts in order to avoid being victimized. The response from this comment was large and unexpected, inspiring a gathering of over 3,000 [...]
After making the cross country trek from Toronto to Victoria, the hippos, Henry, Henrietta, and Happy, have finally dipped their toes in the Pacific Ocean. Victoria Hippo Tours first arrived late last summer to Victoria, making this their first season in the capital city. Three old school buses have been converted to become amphibious vehicles, [...]
In addition to the weekly Stars and Strollers movies at Silvercity, the Cineplex Odeon in downtown Victoria also has a monthly feature for parents with new babies, called Tinseltots! The next Tinseltots will be today, April 8 at 1.00pm at the Odeon. Call a friend, make it a date, or just come on out and [...]
After a successful inaugural year, this annual free FUN-filled, family event returns on April 19 through 21, 2013 at St. Ann’s Academy. This festival benefits not only those non-profit and charitable organizations doing the hero work in our community but will give the public quick and easy solutions to learn more about the many ways [...]
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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