Visitor In Victoria

06/18/2024

Victoria parks, like John Dean Provincial Park/ȽÁU, WELṈEW̱, are constantly changing with the seasons. Right now you may find Coumbia/Tiger Lilies and Menzie's Larkspur!
https://visitorinvictoria.ca/john-dean-provincial-park/

06/16/2024

Best Corn Ever!

Today we are Planting … More Corn! This planting is aimed for your Thanksgiving Dinner! Stay Tuned next week for an update on the first planting!

This Sunday we are having a Customer Appreciation Day at our Market! Activities and Live Music 1-3PM but we are open 9-5! Every purchase June 16 enters you in $50 gift certificate! Hope to see you there and Happy Fathers Day!

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05/24/2024

🎉Ship Point Market opens this Friday!🎉

Nestled along the picturesque Inner Harbour, this vibrant market showcases an eclectic mix of local handcrafted goods and culinary delights.

The market begins Friday at 6PM!
It runs on Saturday from 10 AM- 10 PM
and Sunday from 10 AM - 5:30 PM🌊🛍️

05/22/2024

05/20/2024

05/20/2024

Plans have already started for our 2024 open house, but it's time to send out the official "save the date"!

Join us August 17 - 18 from 10:00am - 4:00pm for a weekend of aviation flyins, family activities, food trucks and so much more!

Were you a display or vendor at last year's open house and want to come back, or you've heard how much fun it is and want to join, drop us a DM or email us, [email protected]

📷: Aviation Photography by Aaron

05/12/2024

An incredible lightshow over Victoria...check out our post on our sister website!

A Rare & Incredible Light Show with the Aurora Borealis! On the May 10th, 2024 we got the display of a lifetime when the Aurora Borealis made a spectacular appearance over Victoria on Vancouver Island where we live. NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) — a division of the US National We...

04/29/2024

Mark your calendars for this year's Music in the Park concert series.

Every Tuesday from July 2nd to August 20th.

These FREE, not to be missed, family-friendly events are your chance to hear some great music and dance your heart out!

04/14/2024

Our new exhibit:

No Walk in the Woods: The History of the West Coast Trail

is OPEN! 🎉🌲🥾

A landscape of forbidding bluffs and nearly impassible brush, punctuated by the ominous sound of crashing waves, hardly seems like the route to salvation for anyone escaping a sinking ship. For those unlucky enough to find themselves in just that situation along the unforgiving southwestern edge of Vancouver Island, the rough trail over slick rocks and fallen trees may have been their only chance.
The 75 km stretch of coastline from Bamfield to Port Renfrew has evolved from a narrow telegraph track carved into the woods to one of the most popular hiking destinations in less than a century.
Come along with us as we follow the rain-soaked path from the tragic wreck of the S.S. Valencia, that led to the creation of the lifesaving trail, to the stories of adventurers who brave the modern-day West Coast Trail. Meet some of the characters who devoted themselves to helping others, sometimes at great personal cost, and learn what was done to try to prevent a small portion of the Graveyard of the Pacific from claiming even more lives.

04/07/2024

Dean Park Community Association is hosting their huge annual garage sale, and VPAS will be there! With over 800 homes participating, this is an event that serious garage-salers and casual-shoppers alike won’t want to miss!

We will have hundreds of books, lots of pet supplies, clothes, and other great finds. All funds raised will go to provide veterinary care to homeless pets in our community.

Stop by 8815 Portland Place between 9am-2pm, Saturday April 20th and find some treasures, all while supporting a great cause.

04/06/2024

03/24/2024

Some interesting hiking in Gowlland Tod Provincial Park.

Gowlland Tod - Off The Beaten Path Gowlland Tod Provincial Park encompasses 1280 hectares (3,162 acres), which includes the Gowlland Range along the shores of Finlayson Inlet and Squally Reach. It is an area rich in biodiversity with more than 150 animal and plant species having been identified with...

03/24/2024

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03/19/2024

03/17/2024

A fabulous day for fishing at Island View Beach!
https://visitorinvictoria.ca/island-view-beach-regional-park/

03/17/2024

With this great weather you might want to get on your bike and ride out to Heritage Acres in Central Saanich! https://visitorinvictoria.ca/heritage-acres/

03/15/2024

We love exploring Victoria!

03/13/2024

Victoria is a great place to ride your bike with with so many interesting paths to explore!
https://visitorinvictoria.ca/hiking-biking-walking-trails/

03/12/2024

With some great weather approaching and wildflowers beginning to bloom, it will be a great time to get out and explore some of Victoria's amazing parks like Tod Inlet in Gowlland Tod Provincial Park!
https://visitorinvictoria.ca/?s=tod+inlet

03/11/2024

It looks like there is some great weather coming our way! A great time to get out and explore some of Victoris's amazing parks, like Witty's Lagoon Regional Park in Metchosin. Here you can walk through beautiful forests, watch a waterfall plunge 100' into the lagoon below, wander the edges of a salt marsh and enjoy a spectacular sandy beach with stunning views of the Olympic Peninsula!
https://visitorinvictoria.ca/wittys-lagoon-park-victoria-bc/

03/11/2024

Layritz Park is perhaps best known for its sports interests, which includes 7 ball diamonds, a soccer field with an artificial surface, and a 9 hole disc golf course. However, it also includes some beautiful natural areas with Garry oak forests, stands of Douglas fir and in the spring, gorgeous displays of wildflowers. https://visitorinvictoria.ca/layritz-park/

02/25/2024

Looking for a little more challenging hike? Try the Squally Reach Viewpoint in Gowlland Tod Provincial Park! The views are awesome!!

Hiking the Timberman Trail to the spectacular Squally Reach Viewpoint in Gowlland Provincial Park, Vancouver Island, BC

01/17/2024

Up till the snowfall today there has been a lot of skating on frozen flooded fields around Victoria!

01/17/2024

A little snow on the island this morning!

01/09/2024

Service Change Details

01/06/2024

🔹Vancouver Island bus company to begin services from Victoria to Port Hardy in May, and here’s how much it will cost🔹

Vancouver Islanders will once again see Island-wide public transport with the launch of a new route network this May by an Island-based bus operator. The fare will be $99.99 to travel from the Capital to Port Hardy, and other destinations are also on the roster. More from Island Link Bus:

IslandLink will start serving northern Vancouver Island communities this spring.

The bus company's new service begins May 16, 2024 and will connect Port Hardy, Port McNeill and Campbell River, to the rest of IslandLink's extensive Vancouver Island routes.

"We know northern Vancouver Island is currently underserved with bus transportation," says Phillip Morgan, owner of IslandLink. "That's why we are pleased to extend our reliable and efficient bus service to this area, as it will benefit both local residents and visitors to the north Island."

This new service to Port Hardy will also provide a Vancouver Island bus transportation connection option for those who travel on northern BC Ferries routes, for example from Bella Coola and Prince Rupert to Port Hardy.

"This service enhances the opportunities for our customers all over Vancouver Island Island to enjoy a seamless journey from community to community," adds Morgan.

The 230-kilometre route is three hours each way between Campbell River, Port McNeill and Port Hardy. Two buses will operate the route - one northbound and one southbound each day. IslandLink already offers bus service between Campbell River and communities to the south as far as Victoria.

Customers can start making their reservations between Campbell River and Port Hardy now at this booking link.

One-way fares are:

Port Hardy/Campbell River - $74.99
Port Hardy/Courtenay - $79.99
Port Hardy/Nanaimo - $86.99
Port Hardy/Port Alberni - $94.99
Port Hardy/Victoria - $99.99

For information on fares, schedules and availability, and to make or cancel bookings, visit the IslandLink website at www.islandlinkbus.com. Bookings can be made online until midnight of the day before travel. Passengers who are unable or who do not wish to book online, can pay their cash fare to the driver, space permitting. Every time a customer books a seat, iPOINTS are awarded that can be used towards another ticket. Details on the reward program are on the website.

12/24/2023

Christmas is a great time to get out and explore Victoria. Here are some of our favorite walks in town.

Victoria, BC is a walking paradise! There are so many beautiful places to see and walking is one of the best ways to do it. Here are my favorites in the downtown area