Jamie Owens and her husband Jesse Owens created Hide + Seek as a place for people to “hide out” or “seek friends” on Oak Bay Avenue. Jamie talks to YAM about the magic of timing, atmosphere and lattes. Read more…
CITY LIFE
Victoria Coffee Culture: Talking Trends and Coffee with 2% Jazz Owner, Sam Jones
A visit to 2% Jazz should be a “syncopation” or “funky break” in people’s workdays, says owner, Sam Jones. Sam shares his experience finding his dream job in his coffeeshops and his trend forecast for 2020. Read more…
Victoria Coffee Culture: A Conversation with Hey Happy Coffee Owner, Rob Kettner
Rob Kettner started out in film and video, but after a snowboarding accident he entered the world of coffee. Rob chatted with YAM about creativity in cafe ownership, trends he sees pass through his shop and Hey Happy’s expansion. Read more…
Max Furniture Moves to Quadra St and Triples in Size
When Max Furniture moves from its current location on Bridge Street to its new home at 3460 Quadra Street, its floor space will triple to 9,000 square feet. Read more…
Victoria Symphony Confronts the Sounds of Frank Zappa
Maestro Christian Kluxen
and the Victoria Symphony
take on the irreverent work
of two of music’s biggest
non-conformists, Frank Zappa
and Edgard Varèse. Read more…
Downtown Victoria is Your Place to be Helpful [Video]
Downtown Victoria: Your Place to Be Storytelling Project features unscripted stories of people like Wendy, who live, work, and play in downtown Victoria. Read more…
Your Ultimate New Years Eve Guide for Victoria, B.C.
Are you hoping to spend the last night of the decade sipping bubbly and enjoying an elaborate meal? Or does dancing and cocktails sound like your idea of the perfect 2019 send off? Either way, we have curated this guide to the very finest places in Victoria to kick off the new year in style! Read more…
Wovenwares Creates Community Connection
For the creators at Wovenwares, weaving connects them to their local community. Read more…
DVBA’S LIGHTS OF WONDER A VISUAL DELIGHT OVER THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
The Downtown Victoria Business Association brings a brand-new, all-ages, all access, free outdoor holiday extravaganza to Centennial Square this holiday season. Read more…
5 Reasons You Will Love Dance Days 2020
Now in its 11th year, Dance Days – an annual city-wide festival in Victoria that celebrates all styles of dance, new choreography and diverse dance companies – is from January 31 to February 9, 2020. Read more…