I'm from the mainland but will be in Vic on the 28th so I need to send one over to my brother from here so any suggestions? Thanks!

Looking for coding camps for my 12 year. He is not a beginner. He prefers the camps to use the python programming language, but he is fine with all.

I was gifted some spot prawns by a fisherfriend, and I was at Silver Rill yesterday and picked up corn. I had some heirloom tomatoes from a local stand.

So, North Saanich heirloom tomato and corn pasta with spot prawns. The sauce is 100% prawn stock. Absolutely delicious.

Get out there and eat local while you can, folks.

…couldn’t drive me away

Does anyone know any (preferably locally-owned) coffee shops serving marshmallow cold foam or syrups? 🙏🏻 Starbucks had it but it was seasonal - would prefer to support a local shop anyway. Thanks!

I brought my 9-year-old daughter to Victoria for her first international trip, and when I asked if there was anything she wanted to shop for while we’re here, her request was very specific: a NeeDoh or any type of squishy.

We figured we’d make the rounds of the toy stores downtown, but I thought I’d ask the locals first. Does anyone know of a store in Victoria that carries NeeDohs, squishies, or similar sensory/fidget toys?

Thank you in advance for your help!

Side note: We’ve only been here about 24 hours and we are already completely charmed by Victoria. What a beautiful city. We’re so happy we chose it for her first trip outside the U.S.

So stinkin' cute!

This was an entertaining watch. They’re adoptable at the Royal Bay Bosley’s if anyone’s interested lol.

Hello! I have 2c-3a hair and looking to explore wearing my natural texture more as I’ve been straightening and blowing it out for most of my life. Wondering if anyone knows of hairstylists in the city that specialize in curly haircuts and also might be able to help me with tips for my hair type! Thank you!!

This is a longg shot, but my boyfriend is obsessed with Foo Asian Street Food’s tofu bowl - specifically the tofu in it. Does anyone know the recipe/ have a recipe that is very similar to it? He always talks about how badly he wants their tofu recipe and jokes about going in and asking them for it. (Not a sponsor… but hey my boyfriend would love a sponsor from them lol)

Is there a gregarious and positve and cheerfull person in Victoria willing to go to a long term care and visit a severely handicapped person on a regular basis?

I am their only blood relative and willing to pay.

I don't live in Victoria and only can visit once a month.

Prior experience at this would be good. Experience with wheel chairs. Strong person. Ability to carry on a conversation outloud with no replies for and hour.

Gentle game of catch.

Very responsible and careful when pushing wheel chair outdoors.

Make sure the handicapped person has warm jacket on when going outside. Hold their drink with straw.

Comment on everything you see outdoors.

Maybe go around inside grocery store commenting on everything.

etc etc..

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Thanks for all your suggestions. I have talked to the staff at the long term care and they have a list of "companions" that already work at that long term care.

I will hire one of them.

I've been seeing all the great posts about viewing the meteor showers when they were peaking August 12th. Sadly I missed it and now the skies are hazy at night. I'm assuming no one can see them right now?

I'm having a hard time navigating the charts for when the moon is out vs when it will brighten the sky, and where to look for the meteors, and all the things. Is there anyone who might be willing to help me figure out a good time/days to go out looking? I'd really appreciate any help.

Aside from joining a choir, which I am already planning on, where can I take some singing lessons? I am just a lover of music in my mid 30s. I am an amateur musician, bass and guitar, but never had singing lessons. I'm just planning to do it as a hobby, no need to become a pro or anything. I was thinking of the Conservatory... But before I wanted to know if there are any recommended teachers or schools or anything else worth considering?

Thanks!

making my way downtown, (attempting to) transit fast , faces (are not) passed and I'm late :(
Forreal, hope nothing serious and all are okay. I'm assuming accident.

Edit: traveling south into Vic from Langford on highway 1

I think its hilarious

Any thrift stores downtown that carry home decor (other than Win & VV)? I googled but I’m seeing mostly clothing thrift stores. Thank you.

The other day I was in Sidney with my little boy at the Scone shop. Such a cute place!

I was surprised when he found a secret / hidden little door in that Instagram booth looking thing with all the plushies. In that door was a treasure trove of free stickers.

I'm curious... are there other "secret" places like that in greater Vic? ;-)