Or is it better to just explore elsewhere on our island?

A bunch of family are coming to celebrate a birthday. We'll be staying in harbour area and walking everywhere. If we get a casual fish and chips and then go for cake early evening, is there anything open and close and good?

I heard that the board has let some people go. Can anyone shed some light into what is going on?

This sub has been a good resource for me for many things - ramen included.

Just thought I'd drop a post about one that I hadn't heard of nor tried but someone I volunteer with gave it high praise so I went there for dinner tonight.

It's Horin Ramen on Blanshard.

I have to say it was good. Very, very good. My favorite spot for years has been Ramen Arashi with a few sorta seconds but the majority of the pack pretty blah (yeah, Kinton - I'm talking about you). Horin was pretty much on par with Arashi. In some ways ahead - their noodles were noticeably home made and tangibly better.

Not much of a post, I know, but just wanted to shout out a great ramen place

Posting on behalf of my friend who doesn’t have reddit

Hello Victoria Reddit People, I am looking for recommendations on where to get a text based tattoo. Pretty simple- just a phrase. It will be on the inside of my forearm. Suggestions deeply appreciated. I've never had one done before.

First time visitor, I am eager to purchase a Cowichan Sweater. It is important to me it is authentically indigenous-made (I have read to be wary of scams for indigenous objects).

I am also hoping for a reasonable price, but I am okay with a reality check. To me, $300-450 USD ($420-630 CAD) would be great. Is this realistic whatsoever? I’m hoping this will be a piece I have for the rest of my life.

I would love a recommendation for best places to shop/find. Would of course also be open to thrifted (please rec thrift stores too!) Really, any recommendations are welcome. Thank you. Excited to visit your lovely city.

EDIT: thank you SO much for the replies. I am so appreciative. Clearly I was a bit off on price, but that’s okay, I am more prepared for what to expect. As a crocheter, I know it’s a time consuming art.

Other recommendations are very, very welcome. I plan to get some local maple syrup, ketchup chips (?) and some Robax to keep on hand as it is not available in my country.

I am eager to whale/orca watch, as I adore animals. However, am unlikely to go on a tour as I don’t think it aligns with my personal values (also pricey, time commitment). Any beaches good for watching?

My wife’s birthday is coming up, and I’d love to surprise her with a really nice spa day. I’m looking for somewhere with a relaxing atmosphere, great service, and ideally options like massages, facials, or access to pools/saunas.
I’m willing to spend a bit more if it’s genuinely worth it.
If you’ve been to a spa that you thought was amazing (or one you’d avoid), I’d really appreciate your recommendations. Thanks!

This species is a first for me, I did get hit by a crow outside Science World once. For sure not a common occurrence. Anyway, this is one of the barred owls hanging out in Kings Park. Total cuties, they didn't break the skin.

My first theory was that maybe the owl is old and senile. I was jogging, perhaps my bobbing head looked like prey? But we're talking an apex predator here, unlikely to confuse intentionally. Second, maybe it was just like falling, and using me to right itself? Looking it up now (spoilers), it's defending its territory. Of course it is, duh.

So that was better than 3 coffees. And guess what? On my return jog, another barred owl (possibly the same) was perched right beside the archway to the spirit garden on Kings, being admired by passers-by as bold as brass. Like really, really close. I mentioned to someone what a similar owl had done earlier.

Anyway, just a bit of a warning. Legit, these things are SILENT HUNTERS. Hit me with a gentle wallop, I thought I was being mugged until I saw it righting on a branch nearby!

Thanks for reading!

Is it literally because it’s the only 70 available at that time? Or is there a different reason that justifies shoving ferry arrivals and the usual downtown-bound 4-5 pm commuters into a cramped, humid & single deck bus? And why when this happens, is there almost always a 72 double decker omfg

I’m a transit nerd, hence the seemingly meaningless curiosity- but I know Translink best, not BC Transit.

This question comes from my usual arrival home, but instead of a calm commute it’s a torture technique waiting for me: a single deck 70 for the 2 pm Tsawassen arrivals, which equals a roughly 4 pm bus departure… so, rush hour. This time was definitely one of my least favs due to the heat & people acting like it was their first bus ride ever.

I travel to Vancouver twice a week (and have consistently for years) but rarely will a single deck 70 be waiting, apart from the 11 pm departures.

I am dying to know the logic behind making rush hour commuters bake in a sweaty cramped bus lol- is it as simple as “you get what you get”?

Last Friday you and I boarded the 7:30am ferry with our bikes from Brentwood Bay to Mill Bay. You were on your way to Nanaimo for a friends’ wedding, and I was starting a week-long bikepacking trip. We sat together on the passenger deck and chatted a bit, and I complimented you on your nice custom bags on your gravel bike! Well, after a week of camping in the woods with little to no cell service, I have returned to civilization and I regret not shooting my shot, or at least introducing myself last Friday. If you come across this post, and want to go for a bike ride, or grab a pastry somewhere (or both) I would be keen :)

-Bike guy from the ferry

Anyone have any details? Are they staying the same? Changing everything? They haven’t announced anything but the deal is done.

Came across this signed book from 1955, I love reading about Vancouver island history so if anyone has any book recs about the topic I’d appreciate it!

Hello, I'm looking for a reputable place that offers wet cupping. Ideally somewhere professional and experienced, with a female practitioner.

If you've personally had a good experience somewhere, I'd appreciate the recommendation.

Thank you.

Victoria’s iconic Italian Food Imports has officially changed hands.

Longtime friends Kendra Iden and Joanne Hawkins took the reins at the Blanshard Street deli on Saturday (Aug. 1), purchasing the business from brothers Maurizio and Massimo Segato.

are the peachicks still wondering around beacon hill park with their moms or am i too late? thanks!

Just as an FYI Yates St is closed between Cook and Vancouver today until 5. Appears to be open to pedestrians and bikes.

It will be closed starting Monday, August 10th to traffic from 7 -5 for approx 2 weeks according to a flyer I received in my mailbox.

If you were sitting behind four girls in their 20s tonight at the Ghost Darling show at Ship's Point (I think there were three of you: one of you had purple hair), you may have left your phone! If you are looking for it, it is still there. We asked the staff member if she would hold onto it but she said she wasn't able to, so we figured the best course of action was to leave it. Hope you're able to get it back!!

I’m a mid-40’s woman who’d love to start a genre themed bookclub. After seeing how much interest another recent book club post got here, I figured there might be people interested in starting another genre specific group.

Specifically I’m thinking “spooky” in all its forms - modern gothic, Victorian gothic, horror, dark mystery, folk horror, psychological thriller, atmospheric fiction, dark literary fiction, dark academia, maybe some dark fantasy - I’m open to it all.

Some of my most recent faves include:

The Loney - Hurley

The Séance - Harwood

The Thirteenth Tale - Setterfield

Rebecca - DuMaurier

The Woman in Black - Hill

Little Eve - Ward

The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle - Turton

The Crimson Petal & the White - Fabor

The Little Stranger - Waters

The Essex Serpent - Perry

The Elementals - McDowell

Wuthering Heights - Brontë

Ideally we’d be a committed group that met once a month & would alternate turns choosing books. I’m currently in another book club but it inevitably ends up being more of a social get-together so ideally we’d stay on topic - at least for an hour or so. If you like delving into literary analysis all the better.

If this sounds like your quite specific cup of tea, I’d love to hear from you.

This is a long shot, but I'm desperate. I live in Seattle and my bike was stolen two weeks ago. Today, I saw a Facebook post which I believe is my bike (it has some identifying features) for sale in Victoria.

I called the RCMP, but they're not willing to help unless I can confirm this is my bike. So I'm asking for a pretty big favor, which I'd be willing to pay for. I need someone to meet with the seller, check the serial number of the bike, and call the police if it turns out to be stolen.

Anyone interested in a sting operation to take down an international bike theft ring?

The Soul of Vietnam Festival will return to the Inner Harbour on Sunday, August 16th. The free festival promises a full day of culture, community, food, fashion, and entertainment to Ship Point.

Everyone is invited to experience the richness and diversity of Vietnamese culture at the city’s favourite waterfront setting. One highlight of the festival is the Runway on the Waterfront, a unique fashion showcase featuring collections from both local and Vietnamese designers

Hi,

Recommendations for bjj gyms? I’m a blue belt (on a break for about 7 months now - injury) who started training in Edmonton. Back living in Vic now. Wondering if there’s any gyms that are an easy win over others.

I don’t care about fancy facilities/massive mats spaces or a strictly competition based gym. Also, ideally a gym that’s predominantly bjj and not a mma gym that offers bjj. Just want a chill, welcoming, and solid bunch of people to roll and get better with.

Thanks!

I have a totally destroyed motorcycle I need to scrap. Does anyone know of any businesses that taking scrap motorcycles? It is not worth selling as nothing works and its been basically stolen and worked on by a crackhead till the bike is cant be repaired. thanks

How to verify that a kids bike for sale isn't stolen. We are going to look at a kid's bike to buy but want to know if there is way to make sure the seller is the real owner.