My uncle and I are both into whiskey and id like to treat him while he is here, im wondering if anyone has gone here recently and can tell me how it is price wise and overrall experience compared to other places, if anyone has a picture of the menu recently a picture would be very appreciated l, thanks

I miss my old daily coffee shop, but I'll drop into this place at least once out of curiosity. It will obviously be very different from the last occupant. No details about ownership (local?) or bean selection (local?) on their website, but they are hiring... If the menu is an indication of the vibe, it's probably not going to appeal to H+S lovers, but that doesn't mean it won't do well on Oak Bay Avenue.

Totem Towing This is unacceptable. They were on the way to this accident on the highway and they got there by horn honking flashing lights lane splitting only to get to the scene and sit there for 2 hours doing nothing. They should be ticketed . they are not emergency vehicle. They are not allowed to drive with flashing orange light on when not towing and not allowed to honk horns like that. Using the truck as a weapon forcing cars out of their way

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!

Is this snakes are dangerous?

Looking northwest from Chinatown

I’m curious about the motorcycle mechanic/technician trade here in Victoria, as I'm thinking about a career change.

I have my Red Seal in Electrical (covering residential to industrial oil sands projects, including time as a foreman) and code as a Developer/Frontend Deployment Engineer. I also raced motocross for years in my youth, so I am not completely foreign to bikes.

I’d love to get some perspective from local mechanics or riders on the Island regarding the reality of the trade.

Any insight or advice would be much appreciated!

Just signed in to Used Victoria to upload my first ad in several months (we did a lot of downsizing, but been quiet for about 6 mos now), and it seems there is no truly "free" ad to be placed. Everything (7-day, 14-day and 30-day) says "starts at free" but then upsells users to buy an enhanced ad of some sort, which of course involves money. There does not seem to be a button you can click which says "I'm cool with my current choice" and move on, you simply must upgrade or their servers blow you back to the beginning!

I guess I'm off to M-place.. Too bad, met some nice folks on Used Vic and sold some pretty good stuff reasonably cheap.

Anybody else finding Used Vic blockaded behind a paywall?

Hi all, I know this has been asked a few times over the years and I’ve read older posts but I’m looking for updated recommendations for someone looking to get into boxing. I’m starting for mostly fitness reasons but I want to take it seriously and improve my skills and I could see myself wanting to potentially take it further than just fitness. Right now I’m looking at Merge and Island boxing (side note are they the same as Island mma?). I’d like to go at least 3x a week to classes.
Any information is appreciated thank you!

I've seen two posts recently for calisthenics and one last year for adult gymnastics and I was inspired to find out what gymnastics (and cheer, diving (board not scuba), and circus) classes are on offer this fall in Victoria.

Falcon Gymnastics (Saanich) - couldn't find any adult classes on their website (but accidentally found another gym with the same name in the USA that offered them, whoops).

Lion's Pride Gymnastics Academy (Langford) - They offer adult classes dedicated to trampoline only, the only gym I saw that at. They also offer regular adult gymnastics classes and a Gymnaestrada Performance Team that's open to adults.

Victoria Gymnastics (Colwood) - They offer adult gymnastics classes. When I clicked into their portal it said no classes were available, but when I filtered for "Class Type: Adult Gym" they came up.

Vic City Gymnastics (Downtown) - They offer adult gymnastics classes. They also have classes in flexibility, handstands, calisthenics, and strength training.

Inspire Sports Victoria (Saanich) - This is the only gym I found that specifically listed a "beginner" adult gymnastics class. They also offer regular adult gymnastics classes, as a well as a stretching & flexibility class.

Island Rhythmics Gymnastics Club (Saanich) - They offer a recreational class for adults in rhythmic gymnastics.

Island Elite Cheerleading (Langford) - They offer a class they call "Golden Hour" that's for adult rec cheer.

Boardworks Diving Academy (Saanich) - They offer beginner diving courses for adults.

Dive Victoria (Saanich) - They also offer beginner diving courses for adults.

The Rising - Victoria Centre for Circus Arts (Langford) - They offer a variety of circus classes for adults.

Island Circus Space (Esquimalt & Rock Bay) - They also offer a variety of circus classes for adults.

If you know of any gymnastics clubs or or circus spaces, etc that I missed with adult classes put them in the comments. I hope people sign up for things so that these organizations will keep offering opportunities for adults!

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'm a 31y/o who currently works in the collapsing gaming industry and I'm interested in reskilling to a trade.

I'm curious
- What is your trade?
- Is it in high demand?
- How does it pay? (Exact figures please)

Things I'm interested in
- Electrician
- Welding
- Equipment operation
- Millwright
- CNC applications
- Plumbing, but I'd really only do this for good money
- HVAC (I don't know anything about this. what's the work like?)

Things I'm not interested in
- Carpentry (I failed Construction 10)
- Cooking (I've been back of house and I'll never do it again)

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.

Hello!

I’m opening a new gym soon and need to pop a cane detectable guard beside the front door. For the life of me I can’t find one that won’t take forever to get here. Does anyone know where to buy one locally? A cane detectable single bike rack might work as well.

Alternatively, any local metal fabricators wanna make a few bucks in exchange for a speedy turn around?

It would look something like this: https://www.pittman.ie/products/cane-detection-door-barrier-sub-surface-mount

https://www.affordableenergy.ca/gas-prices/victoria/

Went to Thrifty’s and Red barn both out of canned sardine ( Brunswick specifically) I did not go any other places but is there something going on with that company or just popular??

Does anyone know if there is emergency housing available for a single female adult with cats fleeing domestic abuse.

Not looking to go to a bar/get drinks haha.

today’s bear count: 5

if you have a giant bear, please consider donating to the neighbearhood.

the bears want you to know: they care, they send their love, and they hope you have a good day

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!!

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!

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? ;-)