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Spring is almost here, and after the winter we’ve had, we couldn’t be more excited. Bring on the cherry blossom blooms and warmer temperatures!

From a V-Day themed baking class to a tasty high tea experience, check out the top three Valentine’s Day events taking place in Victoria.

Celebrate Valentine’s day taking in Victoria’s stunning natural beauty. Some many activities and attractions can make valentines day special. Like the rest of British Columbia, Vancouver Island boasts lovely beaches, forests, and mountains.

While the holiday season still may not be as back to “normal,” there is still plenty of holiday cheer and activities to do and see. From holiday lights and Christmas events, below are just a few events and activities to check out in Victoria this Holiday Season.

The Victoria Ale Trail is offering a special promotion for the month of May. Visit six breweries on the designated Ale Trail and you could win a fantastic prize!

Get outside and take advantage of all the beauty (not to mention sun and warmer temperatures) that spring has to offer in Victoria!

Check out this list of three black owned businesses in Victoria we can’t get enough of.

Looking for something to do this winter? Why not take an unofficial distillery tour of Victoria! This city is known for its breweries and wineries, but many people fail to realize it also has some excellent distilleries. Keep reading to discover the best local distilleries in Victoria.

Attention, snowbirds! While you may not be able to fly south for the winter, you can still go west. British Columbia, and particularly Vancouver Island, has the mildest climate in all of Canada and, this year, presents the very best alternative for Canadians who want a warmer escape this season.

Victoria is home to a vibrant music scene, as well as plenty of incredible independently owned record shops with comprehensive catalogues of diverse titles in every genre imaginable. Music lovers, keep reading for three of the top record stores in the city to check out next time you’re in town!

Looking for ways to support local businesses in Victoria? Pack a picnic with items sourced from neighbourhood purveyors!

With its unique combination of commercial, industrial, and heritage areas, Burnside Gorge is quickly establishing itself as one of Victoria’s most exciting up-and-coming neighbourhoods.

Are you a sharp-dressed man? Do you have legs and know how to use them? Whatever your answer, get excited for Victoria this April!

Victoria is full of the most fascinating people you’ll ever meet. That’s true generally, but it’s especially so this March.

Depending on where you live, winter can drag on and on… but in Victoria, it’s already starting to look a bit like spring! If you need a bit of a pick-me-up to get through the end of March, come visit the capital of BC!

As we’re still in the thick of winter, the assumption is that there’s a big drop in planned…

With lots of exciting events taking place during February, now is a great time to visit BC’s capital city.

Take your time, treat yourself to fabulous cuisine that can be found at the food fairs, and have fun while picking out great gifts for everyone on your list! Victoria is the perfect “shopping town” to get all your holiday chores done before time runs out!

Christmas is the time for giving, it’s also the time to enjoy one another’s company and of course, ditch the diet and feast! However, it is also that time of year where cities evolve into winter wonderlands adorned with festive decorations and sparkling lights. Victoria, BC on any given day is a gor

Victoria is well known for its young community. With thousands of students flocking to Victoria to attend university, there is remarkable diversity in this close-knit community. Along with the diverse population, you can expect a wide range of events that gives you the chance to get to know others!

Victoria is well known for its diversity, from its life long residents to his thousands of university students attending the many different colleges. With over 2 billion tourists a year, the events are just as diverse as its people residing and visiting this lovely city.

There are many reasons to come visit the lovely city of Victoria BC; with its many attractions and places to visit, the people alone are a good enough reason to take a ferry ride over. There are a few exceptions that make the trip extra special and worth the long trek over.

Whether you’re a permanent resident of Victoria, or just visiting for a few days, you can be assured there are always events and activities that will make your stay a memorable one. With the hustle and bustle of the City of Victoria, they always find time to celebrate!

Victoria is unique because it is a lively town on the easily accessible island. There is a vibrant community filled with established families, but also youth flocking into the local university. This means this city is always up to a variety of things for its various citizens. Here are two to sample

Vancouver Island is an incredible west coast rainforest getaway. The residents are immersed in nature and have a great appreciation for the land. So much appreciation, in fact, that many choose to live off their own plots of land. Besides, they’ve got the space to do so!

A multitude of ideas can pop into everyone’s heads when we’re asked to stay calm. Maybe this is before someone breaks the bad news to us. Or, maybe the task at hand can be fairly frustrating and focus and calmness is required. Here are three ways you can practice your serenity!

Warmer weather, and warmer nights. Makes it hard to stay indoors, all stuffed up. But how can you stay outdoors and always have something to do? The options are endless and these three are just a sample

Hit the streets this summer Victoria. There will be plenty of things to do and see, with more and more festivals galore. Here are three events to sample from the abundant options during these hot summer months!

Nice. That tends to be the first impression many people receive when they interact with their first Canadian. Canadians are nice. Canada is nice, but truthfully, Canada is so much more than that! Canada is beautiful, Canada is free, and most of all its citizens are nice and (of course) talented!

This June, Victoria vibrates with the sounds of stomping and dancing from the upcoming festivals taking place on the island this summer. These festivals often draw visitors, mainlanders, and islanders alike to the music stage!

Looking for a break? Victoria is BEAUTIFUL right now. Here are a few excuses to make the trip, but believe us – Victoria is where you want to be.Be in Victoria.

You’d better believe that Victoria, BC pulls out all the stops for the stat holiday that shares its name! Get ready for the Victoria Day Long Weekend!

Victoria is a city of dreamers. Beautiful all year round, it’s easy to lay down in the shade of a tree and stare up at the sky through its branches, thinking about all the things that COULD be, and imagining all the ways that you could bring them into being.

Spring comes early to Victoria – explore it this March to get an early break from winter!

Victoria has something for everybody. If you love the outdoors we have miles upon miles of hiking and mountain biking tracks, pristine water for kayaking or boating and more. If you’re a foodie, we have hundreds of outstanding restaurants to discover. And if you’re a geek, well…

Looking to kick the winter blues? Come to Victoria for an incredible dining experience!

Even in the winter, Victoria never gets that cold – still, there can be a pleasant crisp to the sea air as it blows through the harbour and into the city! And when that happens there’s nothing like the fire of a stiff drink to feel warm and cozy.

A lot of people associate the holidays with a “white Christmas” with snow on the ground, and it’s true that Victoria doesn’t get a lot of snow. That just means that we have to use our imagination to make the city into something truly holly and jolly!

Whether you’re a true believer in spectral presences or just love a good spooky story, Victoria is the place to be this Halloween season! If these streets could talk, they’d tell tales of murder, vengeance, and over a hundred and fifty years of the kind of drama games of thrones are based on!

Victoria, BC has always been a place for dreamers. A temperate little oasis perched on the calm waters of The Georgia Strait, Victoria attracts people who want a little something extra out of life. Come visit Victoria this October to take part in the dream!

While there is always something fun to do in Victoria, there are certain events and festivals here that the whole city looks forward to every year. These are really the times you want to come visit, and we’re happy to say that one of these times is almost here! Book your tickets NOW for…

Victoria is waiting with bated breath – that’s because it’s almost time for the Fringe Festival! For those who don’t know, Fringe is a theatre festival that started in Edinburgh but has since come to major cities all around the world. Fringe is built on a simple principal – anyone can submit a play!

Victoria has something for everybody – it’s an outdoor playground, a bustling arts community, a quaint provincial capital with plenty of gorgeous streets and history to meander through, and maybe most importantly it’s a culinary destination!

Victoria is a gorgeous city, and one of the things we love is our waterfront harbour. Located between downtown, BC Parliament and some of Victoria’s hottest tourist attractions, Victoria’s harbour bustles with life all year round and is especially beautiful during the summer!

Come to Victoria for some fun in the sun!

Victoria may seem like a sleepy town, but it absolutely comes alive at night. Here are just a few of the exciting ways to spend an evening in BC’s capital city!

The sun is shining in Victoria! It’s only still spring, but it might as well be summer here. Come join us for a getaway and enjoy the MAGNIFICENT weather we’ve been having! Here are some excuses to visit if you need more convincing.

There’s so much to do in Victoria this spring and summer! Don’t miss out on these upcoming events.

The Victoria Jazz Society is a small but lively group that host incredible jazz acts throughout the year – but the marquis event of the year is most certainly the Victoria International Jazz Festival.

As one of the oldest cities in BC, Victoria has a special relationship to the past. Come visit for these trips through time!

If you’re anything like me, you didn’t already know what a “hooley” is; turns out, a hooley is a party featuring traditional music, dance, and drink! And if on reading that you are ON BOARD, you are DEFINITELY like me.

BC’s capital city is a home to outdoor lovers. Gardeners, adventure sports enthusiasts and artists with an appreciation for the beauty of nature all call this port town home. Downtown Victoria is built on a gorgeous harbour, making for easy access the wonders of the Pacific ocean.

Tired of the winter already? Come visit Victoria to kickstart the new year.

The air is starting to get a chill! While it never gets THAT cold in Victoria, our seaside atmosphere takes on a bit of a bite that just provides even more reason to cozy up inside. Here are some indoor activities we’re looking forward to in the next few weeks!

Victoria transforms in fall, taking on all the golden hues of autumn and shining even more brightly in the sun reflecting off the water of the harbour. BC’s capital is truly stunning in October. Here are some of the best way to enjoy it!

Victoria is home to some great events this coming November! Check out what’s in our intinerary!

Victoria always has a refreshingly cool breeze coming off the Georgia Strait, but at the SPOOKIEST TIME OF YEAR it takes on a decided chill! Wrap up and visit for a perfect Halloween!

All kinds of sea life live in and pass through the Georgia Strait between Victoria BC and the mainland. It’s a paradise of teeming life all year round, but from May to October it’s also a great opportunity to see whales!

It may feel like summer just started, but blink and it will pass you by! Make the most of it with a trip to Victoria to experience the gorgeous weather, the historic city, and the all around good vibes of our fair berg. Even better, why not rent a bike downtown and then go on a ride around the coast of the island?

Victoria is absolutely gorgeous in the summer. The island biosphere means it never gets stiflingly hot, so you’re able to enjoy cool ocean breezes while still enjoying the sun, and there’s just so much to do downtown. Check out these fun events!

Is there any better way to experience the sun and the fresh air coming off the ocean than atop the rolling hills of a vineyard, sipping an amazing local wine on top of the terroir that produced it? Complement Victoria’s natural beauty with a trip to these local wineries for a beautiful day out.

We here at Days Inn Victoria on The Harbour love it here in Victoria, and we know that you will too! We have a few recommendations for how best to enjoy Victoria in the summer – we hope you’ll agree!

Victoria is a little big city, with a musical culture all its own. It also attracts great acts from around the world, giving you a chance to see intimate concerts from some of your favourite performers! Check out some of these incredible acts coming through town!

There’s a real mixed bag of events taking place in Victoria this April, which will demonstrate just how varied life in this beautiful corner of British Columbia can be.

Visiting Victoria this March? Then buckle up, because this month we’re going into…outer space! OK, not really, but we will have someone who has been into space on hand to tell us how it is.

When it comes to sheer breathtaking beauty, Victoria’s stunning harbour is hard to beat.