Tag: victoria
Victoria Comic Book Expo (June 16, 2013)
Vancouver Island’s longest running comic book show, the Victoria Comic Book Expo, returns to the Comfort Inn on June 16. Come and experience the wide and varied universe of comic books. With lots of exhibitors showing their books, there will be 1000s of examples from all eras. From the hottest books of the day to [...]
19th Annual Greater Victoria Bike to Work Week (May 27-June 2, 2013)
Strap on your helmet and pump up your bicycle tires for the 19th Annual Greater Victoria Bike to Work Week! Fun events are held throughout the week with thousands of dollars in prizes to be won. Kicking off Bike to Work Week is the Commuter Challenge which compares travel time between a car and cyclist. [...]
Public market to open June 22 at the Hudson in downtown Victoria
Businesses selling local produce, roasted meats, baked goods, cheeses and other food are lined up for the June 22 opening of the downtown public market in the Hudson building. The market is close to capacity, with only one of 14 permanent vendor spots still open and two of eight shorter-contract kiosks available to rent. A [...]
Energy Expo Holistic Health & Metaphysics (May 11-12, 2013)
Head to James Bay Community Centre on May 11 & 12 to explore, learn and grow at the Energy Expo Holistic Health and Metaphysics. Members of the healing and intuitive commnities of Vancouver Island will be gathered, 33 exhibitors in total, offering psychic readings, healing sessions, demonstrations, and workshops. Admittance is $10 for the day, [...]
Easter Egg Hunts in Victoria (2013)
Strap on your bunny ears and bring your basket – it’s easter egg hunt season! There are several Easter Egg Hunts planned for the kiddies all around Greater Victoria, so there is sure to be one in your area. Check out the list and the map below for all the Victoria Easter Egg Hunts for [...]
2013 Ford World Men’s Curling Championships (March 30-April 7, 2013)
The greatest curlers in the world will be setting sail for our beautiful city of Victoria for the 2013 Ford World Men’s Curling Championship, March 30-April 7 at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre. This was the same setting for the dramatic 2005 championship when Team Canada’s Randy Ferbey put together an eight-game winning streak to claim [...]
Free Car Seat Installations & Safety Checks in Victoria
Attention new and expecting parents! Nothing is more important than a childs safety, especially when travelling in a motor vehicle. Victoria Explorer has done some research to bring you some resources to ensure your child’s carseat has been installed correctly. In Victoria, there are quite a few organizations offering varying degrees of assistance; below is [...]
Joe Fresh opening March 7, 2013 at 10:00am at Uptown Shopping Centre
The Joe Fresh brand, providing fresh fashion at fresh prices, has announced the grand opening of the new Victoria store for March 7, 2013 at 10.00am. The new, two-storey Victoria stand-alone store is set to open in Victoria’s premiere open-air retail environment, Uptown. Joe Fresh, Uptown, will also offer the full range of women’s, men’s, [...]
Culinaire – Victoria’s Premier Food Tasting Event (March 21, 2013)
CULINAIRE – Victoria’s Premier Food Tasting Experience; offers guests the opportunity to experience a selection of the most unique restaurants and purveyors of fine food and beverage our region has to offer. Hosted at the Crystal Gardens, Culinaire is an event where restaurants and purveyors can showcase their product to those who have a love [...]
16th Annual French Fest (March 7-10, 2013)
Presented by The Victoria Francophone Society, French Fest 2013 is the perfect opportunity for people of all ages, backgrounds and ethnicity to delve into and enjoy French culture. Discover the heart of Victoria’s Francophone past, enjoy live music, savour french food (poutine and maple taffy and more!), and browse sculptures, paintings and pottery by Francophone [...]
