Explore our curated blog filled with travel tips, hidden gems, and road trip inspiration across Victoria, Vancouver Island, and the Gulf Islands.
How to get from downtown Victoria to the airport, the Swartz Bay ferries and the Coho to Port Angeles by bus, bike or on foot, with no stress and no rental car.
The undead are shuffling through downtown Victoria this weekend. Here's what the Zombie Walk is, where to catch it, and how to join in from Ocean Island.
Victoria's best outdoor stuff is free: two long regional trails, a hilltop with huge views, and a seaside path that never gets old. Here's how to do it all from the hostel.
Spooky films, a Studio Ghibli fix, a cozy craft market and a hockey night with heart. Here's what's worth your time in Victoria this week.
Orcas, humpbacks, harbour seals and the prettiest waterfront in BC. Here's how to spend a day on and around our Inner Harbour, local style.
Need short-term rentals in Victoria BC? A local guide to furnished stays for a few weeks or months, what's changed in the market, and a simple downtown option.
Thinking of spending winter in Victoria BC? A local's guide for snowbirds: the weather, what to do, how to get around, and a simple monthly place to stay.
Looking for rooms for rent in Victoria BC? A local's guide to where to search, how to avoid scams, and a flexible furnished monthly option downtown.
An honest local look at the cost of living in Victoria BC: what drives rent, where your money goes, and how to keep costs down while you settle in.
Thinking about living in Victoria BC? A local's honest guide to moving here: neighbourhoods, weather, getting around, and where to stay while you find your feet.
Parks, harbour strolls, wild beaches and big-view lookouts. Here's how to enjoy the best of Victoria without opening your wallet.
Skip the tourist traps. Here's where locals actually eat in Victoria — by neighbourhood, by vibe, by how far your dollar goes.