5th Annual Victoria Festival of Authors

old typewriter by John Dierckx via Flickr.com

Dates: September 30th to October 4th
Location: Online
Websites:  https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/

Vancouver Islands largest celebration of reading and writing will continue online and closed-captioned.

The event will host 28 authors of prose and poetry writers from our region and beyond.

All Zoom-based panels require participants to register in advance due to the limited capacity.

Book a weekly fall getaway and relax with us!

Liquidambar autumn colour by Lotus Johnson via Flickr.com

Dates: October until December
Location: Royal Scot Hotel & Suites at 425 Quebec St.
Websites:  https://royalscot.com/accom_main.html

By popular demand we are extending our winter long stay rates to the fall.

Our weekly rates start at $630/week + taxes and include complimentary parking and wifi.

To take advantage of this offer reservations need to be booked directly with the hotel at 1-800-663-7515.

Embrace the Autumn at the Butchart Gardens

Japanese Garden fall 2009 #1 by Ian via Flickr.com

Dates: October 1st to November 30th @ 9:00am to 4:00pm (gates) 5:00pm (viewing)
Location: Butchart  Gardens at 800 Benvenuto Ave
Websites:  https://www.butchartgardens.com/autumn/

Stroll through the changing gardens as they transition from the brilliant summer to the rich autumn hughes. Make sure to take your last walk through the Japanese Garden before they close for the winter and then warm up with some the autumn afternoon tea in the dining room.  

Last weekend for James Bay & Bastion Square Public Market

BC Association of Farmers’ Markets lauches #meetmymarket by Province of British Columbia via Flickr.com

Dates: James Bay: Saturday 9:00am until 3:00pm;                                                                                          Bastion Square: Thursday to Sunday: 11:00am to 4:00pm
Location: James Bay: Menzies & Superior; Bastion Square: Wharf to Government
Websites:  https://www.victoria.ca/EN/main/residents/culture/public-markets.html

Enjoy the last few days of the downtown markets this season. Stock up on your artisan and local goods while they’re here.  

Discover Local YYJ

Un dia en Victoria – Columbia Britanica, Canada by Viaje a Canada via Flickr.com

Dates: August 15th to 30th
Location: Participating vendors throughout Greater Victoria
Websites:  https://www.discoverlocalyyj.com/

This event allows you to purchase a $20 attendance pass to claim an array of promotions and discounts offered by over 130 vendors over the 15 days. This event is hosted by the Victoria Women’s Professional Group to promote local small businesses in the Greater Victoria Area.