Monthly Updates
Victoria Wins Award
According to the 2003 Readers' Choice Awards, Victoria is rated as the best city in the Americas, and Vancouver Island top North American Island.
Coming Events
Barbara Ballard lists a series of events taking place in Victoria during October, November.
September 2003 Article
Victoria's Feast of Fields is a gastronomic picnic, a celebratory tribute to local food producers.
August 2003 Article
Take a trip up-island from Victoria to the town of Powell River where the Blackberry Festival is in full swing.
February 2003 Article
Not content with just beverage to stimulate the senses, the Victoria wine festival includes glass blowing, music and a feast of food.
December 2002 Article
Holiday festivities abound in Victoria as well as many other parts of British Columbia.
November 2002 Article
November and December are Victoria's chance to own work by local artists for $100 and less.
September/October 2002 Article
A royal visit, a marathon, ghost tours and shutterbug getaways will keep you busy in Victoria in October.
August 2002 Article
Victoria's Abkhazi Garden is a visual interpretation of a love story that waited more than 20 years to blossom.
July 2002 Article
Barbara Ballard reports on a new spa called Willow Stream and highlights activities occurring throughout July in Victoria.
June 2002 Article
The Royal BC Museum is celebrating Queen Elizabeth II's jubilee year with a special exhibit. Barbara Ballard also suggests two excursions to the Gorge Waterway and Mt Arrowsmith.
May 2002 Article
Barbara Ballard reports on the facelift being given to Victoria's Art Gallery in preparation for a new exhibition later this year.
On a Crescent Moon
Barbara Ballard enjoys an evening under the stars, involving sea kayaks, star gazing, and fresh crab for dinner.
March 2002 Article - Barbara lets you in on a secret that will keep you clear of the tourist hype for a better experience for a cheaper price.
January 2002 Article - Winter is prime season for diving off Vancouver Island and it is home to the world's largest diver-prepared artificial reef.
Getting Stoned in Victoria, BC - It was Barbara's first time, but this was an experience your own mother would approve of, and probably partake of, herself.
December 2001 Article - The Festive Season hits Victoria with plenty of lights and traditional celebrations from the city's British heritage.
November 2001 Article - Barbara has lined up a ton of options for you to spend your winter time in Victoria, from astronomy to diving, fishing and fairs.
October 2001 Article - The Belfry Theatre presents its first international collective creation and there are many other events to check out if you're heading to Victoria in October.
September 2001 Article - Barbara has plenty of events to keep you occupied during September in Victoria.
August 2001 Article - Barbara offers two new ways to explore Victoria: a tour in a classic car or taking a trip on Victoria's historic Gorge waterway.
July 2001 Article - Watch passenger ferries perform a ballet to the strains of the Blue Danube, or check out the largest underwater sand dunes in the world.
June 2001 Article - Emily Carr was an artist and author and considered by some to be an eccentric. The Royal BC Museum kicks off a special exhibit this month.
May 2001 Article - New signs should help tourists get around, but when navigating this month's events all you need is Barbara.
April 2001 Article - Bigfoot, mermaids, cougars sea monsters - there's plenty to see on the island. Oh, yeah: the flowers are blooming too.
March 2001 Article - Good news this month for wilderness and park lovers - not to mention theatre and music lovers.
February 2001 Article - If you plan to take in some of Victoria's wilderness, and not so wilderness, watch out for cougars.
January 2001 Article - Help save an endangered species and then go shopping in dowtown Victoria.
December 2000 Article - Victoria dresses up for the holidays with plenty of festive events to keep you in the spirit.
November 2000 Article - As it's usually raining, this is the perfect month to check out some indoor activities. The history of the circus at the BC Museum, for example.
October 2000 Article - This month focus turns to ghostly things and Halloween. Victoria has its share of ghost sightings and tall tales.
September 2000 Article - In search of the perfect brew, Victoria now has an active brewpub scene.
August 2000 Article - Visit a haunted house or take a train into the mountains.
July 2000 Article - Have your eyes opened to Victoria's history with a free architectural tour.
June 2000 Article - A great way to get a feel for Victoria of years past is to take some walking tours.
May 2000 Article - Have a stroll around the beautiful Butchart Gardens. For a faster pace, try the Highland Games or a rodeo.
April 2000 Article - Parks and campgrounds take centre stage this month as the weather warms up. Bring a sweater though.
March 2000 Article - Spring is just around the corner and there's plenty to do outdoors in the improving weather.
February 2000 Article - Love is in the air and Victoria has the reputation of being a honeymoon destination.
January 2000 Article - Brave the inclement weather on a waterfront walk or escape it in Victoria's galleries and museums.
December 99 Article - Dying salmon make for excellent bald eagle spotting at the Goldstream River.
August 99 Article - A tourist mecca, Victoria is a great place to sit back and watch the people.
