A REGENT, RENEWED Victoria Regent Waterfront Hotel & Suites is excited to announce the completion of our multimillion-dollar Renewal Project! Last year the Renewal Project team replaced over 1000 linear feet of railings and more than 500 windows as part of the largest renovation project the Regent has undertaken since opening in 1980. Installing new…
How will you be ringing in the new year? Off in some faraway paradise, surrounded by sands and tropical waters? In some distant rainforest, the sounds of the jungle as your ambiance? Or perhaps in a cozy city, overlooking a spectacular skyline? If beautiful sunsets and a perfectly-convenient location are what you desire, we can…
Victoria is always its most lively in the summer, and this year it is no different, with countless festivals and events going on every week between now and October. Here are some of our favorites: Victoria Dragonboat Festival (August 13 & 14) Now in its 22nd year, the Victoria Dragonboat Festival is a weekend of…
“My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me.” – Jim Valvano Happy Father’s Day, Victoria! Today is that special day where everyone takes time to acknowledge the father figures in their lives: the mentors, the supporters, the men who helped to shape each of us into the…
Where are the most romantic places to spend Valentine’s Day around Victoria? Where are the great places to go out on dates? It’s a big question, one that varies dramatically depending on your own – and your partner’s – personal preferences. While ‘one size fits all’ doesn’t really apply when it comes to romance, here…
Victoria, with its seaside location, crooked Gary Oaks, rocky outcroppings and century-plus buildings is a natural Halloween location that most movies studios couldn’t’ recreate. The Regent’s central location puts you square in the middle of spook central, so it’s easy to walk to your favorite haunt and have some seasonal fun. This year Tourism Victoria…
Summer wraps up in a spectacular way in Victoria and really goes out with a bang Perhaps were a bit biased, but we feel the best fireworks display in the city on Canada Day July 1 and Following Symphony Splash on the first weekend in August, are best enjoyed from your own private balcony here…
Summer in Victoria is an eclectic and creative mix of artist, buskers, street performers and artisans selling their wares. Throughout this blend of sights and sounds are some mainstay festivals and gatherings that Victorians, and those that frequent the capital city, have grown to rely upon and make a special trip here to see and…
Call us a bit biased, but we think there’s no better place in British Columbia to celebrate the BC Day long weekend than here in the Capital City of Victoria. The area is teeming with small and large events alike. From farmer’s markets, to concerts in the park, there’s something to do and see every…
We wonder if Father’s Day was made for June, or if in fact June was actually made for Father’s Day. It is undoubtedly one of the best months of the year weather wise: not too hot and not too cold – in other words, perfect for outdoor activities like golfing, fishing, hiking, and running depending…
