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Welcome to this little city,
Located in Estevan Village, The Proper Table is a newly opened and joint venture brought to Victoria by Barb of French Kiss Events & Shara of Bash Speciality with a little help from Jessica and Leisure the brand.
Downtown Victoria has a beautiful new general store on Fort Street, aptly named Belle General. The shop features plenty of local products, colourful homewares, gifts &
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One of Victoria’s newer spots in town is the ASH Refillery in the Cook Street Village. ASH is a place to inform yourself on local and
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Good food has the undeniable power to bring us together. But what happens when a pandemic hits, and you can’t actually share a meal in person?
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Looking for plant based or vegan dining in Victoria? Then Virtuous Pie on Pandora is the place for you. One of the newer spots in town is
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Type a letter, make a button, find the perfect notebook and peruse a beautiful collection of handmade cards. You don’t have to go all the way
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Just a quick walk over the Johnson Street bridge & along the Songhees walkway, you can find yourself at Boom & Batten, an upscale yet casual spot to eat with a wood burning pizza oven, a robust wine selection and stunning views of the inner harbour.
In a city well known for its adoration of flower gardens, Rook & Rose Floral Design Boutique on Lower Johnson, or LoJo, is the best place
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Doing your weekly shop doesn’t have to be boring when you visit The Garden Market in Vic West. This shop has a very special feel. Amongst
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Victoria is very fortunate to be home to many talented and diverse artists and makers. One of these makers is Amanda Marie of Amanda Marie Ceramics.
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“Ice cream is love and love is all you need” When this is your motto, you know the ice cream is going to be delicious. Just
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Living on an island & being surrounded by the ocean can influence everything you do. This is certainly true when you step inside Salt, a beautiful
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A wonderful new market is coming up this weekend at Mitchell Farms. Its one last celebration of summer and a market with a ‘nu’ twist. Its
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Meet Tanya Lee, the inventive maker behind Driftwood Pinch Pots, a ceramics studio focused on simplicity, sustainability & zero waste. Driftwood Pinch Pots began a few
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The time has come for the return of the schnitzel to this little city. Just as the winter has set in and we all need to
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One of this little city’s favourite spots is the wonderful Lore General Store on Government Street, right in the heart of downtown.
It’s not always easy to eat healthy when your’e eating out, but at Island Poke on Douglas street, you can with their wonderful Poke bowls. Traditionally
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If you’re into vintage or doing your part to lessen the impact that fast fashion has on our environment, then Upcycle Clothing Collective is the place for you.
Lots of beautiful and colourful vintage and second hand choices here that are thoughtfully curated and presented in this bright funky shop.
This week’s interview is with Alexis Kastner, designer & leather smith extraordinaire. You certainly have seen her bags around town, hanging off the shoulders of the
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Have a need for cheese? Ottavio has you covered. Perched at the end of the Oak Bay Village is Ottavio Bakery & Cafe, one of the
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If you are looking for a unique gift or a design accent for that new renovation, Zeitgeist is that special treasure trove where you can find
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Knotty by Nature used to be tucked away in Fairfield, but now its got a colourful new location in the Fernwood village where you can find
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Seeing this little city through the eyes of it’s locals is quick and easy with some Instagram feeds we love. 1. YYJ Catalogue “▫️a visual
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