Category: Victoria

  • PRE-SEASON SALE – Girls Getaway Weekends – Snowpack Updates – New Glamping Options & More

    PRE-SEASON SALE – Girls Getaway Weekends – Snowpack Updates – New Glamping Options & More Girls Getaway Weekend: 2015 Hey girls, want to have an epic weekend of fun in the great outdoors? Come out and challenge the rapids by day and enjoy amazing chef-prepared meals and campfire fun by night……and then sleep in river’s…

  • Canada Day celebration with Parks Canada

    Free admission to Parks Canada sites to celebrate Canada Day OTTAWA, June 13, 2013 /CNW/ – Parks Canada reminds that admission will be free in all 44 national parks, 167 national historic sites, and four national marine conservation areas on Canada Day. To celebrate Canada Day, Canadians are invited to participate in an array of…

  • Vacations That Make You a Better Man: From wine tasting, to jungle survival and adventure sports

    VACATIONS THAT MAKE YOU A BETTER MAN From wine tasting, to jungle survival and adventure sports; here are some travel suggestions for the modern man Vacation days are a precious commodity and although some men might be happy to squander them laying on a beach, here are some travel suggestions aimed at increasing knowledge, physical…

  • What’s New in Victoria… May 2012 news

        Tourism Victoria’s Monthly Media Newsletter                          May 2012         In this issue:                    * Island Chef Food Fest: Eat Food & Fund Farms                   * Fly From Tee to Tee                   * Celebrating a Diamond Jubilee                   * Royal BC Museum Offers Kids Dinosaur Fun                   * The Fairmont Empress Bees Create Sweet New Brew                   *…

  • News from Victoria

    Tourism Victoria’s Monthly Media Newsletter                             April 2012         In this issue:                   *Harnessing Your Energy in a World-First                   *150 Years Packaged                   *A Tweedy Affair                   *Summer Theatre with Blue Bridge                   * Bring Out Your Inner Scotsman                   *Take a “Big Ride” Around Victoria This Summer ——————————————————————————–          Harnessing Your…

  • What’s New in Victoria, BC. March 2011 News

    Tourism Victoria’s Monthly Media Newsletter THE EMPRESS HOLDS COURT Rising regally on Victoria, BC’s spectacular Inner Harbour, The Fairmont Empress showcases the spirit and energy of Vancouver Island in grand style. With her turn-of-the-century beauty, The Fairmont Empress has been a longstanding host to many visiting royalty and is excited to celebrate the new generation…

  • What’s New in Victoria, BC February 2011

    Tourism Victoria’s Monthly Media Newsletter BC’S CAPITAL WINE REGION EXPANDS De Vine Vineyards is the capital city’s newest winery. Located in the Saanich Peninsula, 20 minutes from downtown Victoria, De Vine produces wines specific to the South Island region. A recent family venture, from father to sons and daughter-in-laws, the Windsor family is hands-on in…

  • What’s New in Victoria… January 2011 news

    Tourism Victoria’s Monthly Media Newsletter CYCLING FEST RETURNS TO THE CAPITAL The Victoria International Cycling Festival will take place over four weeks during May and June 2011 in Victoria, BC, the cycling capital of Canada. The cycling festival will bring together families, children, professional riders, commuters, road racers and track racers of all ages and…

  • What’s New in Victoria.BC December 2010 news

    Tourism Victoria’s Monthly Media Newsletter CHRISTMAS IS HERE! Every year during the holiday season, Victoria, BC is lit up with festive décor and an almost magical ambience can be felt floating through the air. Tourism Victoria wants to assist visitors to get into the holiday spirit through the creation of “Christmas is HERE!” a one-stop…

  • THE MIGHTY ARROW, Soca King of the World, dies at 60.

    The Mighty Arrow, Soca King of the World, dies at 60. OLVESTON, Montserrat (Sept 15, 2010) – The Soca King of the World, Alphonsus “The Mighty Arrow” Cassell, died at his residence on the tiny Caribbean island of Montserrat today at the age of 60.  The international recording artiste was diagnosed with cerebral cancer in…