Happy BC Buy Local Week!   Following these 7 days over BC Buy Local week, we will be giving examples of how you can contribute this week! Today’s inspiration, shop in-store! There are limitless examples of local businesses downtown that offer these services, so here are just a few to name! _____________________ Day #2: Give experiences   1. Axe & Grind Website | Facebook | Instagram   Experience this unique interactive and local activity with a group! With a fully experienced staff, you have a chance to learn how to throw an axe in a safe environment. Bring friends or family ..read more

Happy BC Buy Local Week!   Following these 7 days over BC Buy Local week, we will be giving examples of how you can contribute this week! Today’s inspiration, shop in-store! There are limitless examples of local businesses downtown that offer these services, so here are just a few to name! _____________________ Day #2: Shop In-Store   1. Grindstone Cafe Victoria  Facebook | Instagram   This quaint two-floor coffee shop located on 504 Herald Street offers the tastiest selections of food and beverages! Perfect for sitting and enjoying your cup of coffee in a warm environment ..read more

Happy BC Buy Local Week!   Following these 7 days over BC Buy Local week, we will be giving examples of how you can contribute this week! Starting with today, November 29th, buy something local online! There are limitless examples of local businesses downtown that offer online services, so here are just a few to name! _____________________ Day #1: BUY LOCAl online   1. Oscar and Libby’s WEBSITE | Facebook | Instagram   In need of some eclectic gift ideas for the holiday season? Oscar and Libby’s has an array of unique gifts that range from game boards, novelties, housewares, and ..read more

Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas Downtown Victoria   Zero Waste Emporium WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM The great thing about the Zero Waste Emporium is they have made the shopping experience easier than ever! As its produces, dry bulk, and personal care products are mainly focused at the Zero Waste Emporium, we recommend a gift card! This way, the individual is able to take full advantage of what they need! For example, they will be able to bring their reusable containers for product refills of their liking, thus eliminating any packaging waste. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zer ..read more

MisMacK products are Canadian-made, cruelty-free, vegan, multi-use, and gluten-free. We are so excited to welcome MisMacK Clean Cosmetics and their team to the downtown Victoria community! We interviewed MisMacK owner, Missy, to find out more about this great new business.     MisMacK Clean Cosmetics   Can you tell us about you and your business? I’m Missy MacKintosh! I’m the founder and CEO of MisMacK Clean Cosmetics. We are the most revolutionary clean cosmetic beauty line on the market. But we’re much more than just makeup. We’re truly changing and shifting the culture behin ..read more

Neighbourly Cafe & Grocer    Welcome to Small Business Month! Through October, you will be introduced to some amazing local downtown Victoria business owners. We interviewed each owner to learn more about their business and what it is like to operate downtown.  Today, meet Tessa of Neighbourly. Let’s read more about what she has to say!    ____________________    Inspiration Behind Neighbourly   Five months prior to the pandemic, Tessa had opened KWENCH on 2031 Store Street as a full-service office space for small businesses and like-minded individua ..read more

Bodacious Lifestyles Inc.   Welcome to Small Business Month! Through October, you will be introduced to some amazing local downtown Victoria business owners. We interviewed each owner to learn more about their business and what it is like to operate downtown.  Today, meet Lorna of Bodacious. Let’s read more about what she has to say!    ____________________  Inspiration behind Bodacious   Lorna has been operating Bodacious Lifestyles Inc for over 20 years! It was five years ago that Lorna decided to take her business from Vancouver to downtown Victoria. Leading up ..read more

Tesseract 2.0   Welcome to Small Business Month! Through October, you will be introduced to some amazing local downtown Victoria business owners. We interviewed each owner to learn more about their business and what it is like to operate downtown.  Today, meet Gary from Tesseract 2.0. Let’s read more about what he has to say!  ____________      What’s the history behind Tesseract 2.0? “The first Tesseract opened in the late 80s on Douglas Street right across from Hotel Rialto in the City Centre Mall. In the late 90s/early 2000s, it moved to Vancouver and Yates an ..read more

VI Plant Shop    Welcome to Small Business Month! Through October, you will be introduced to some amazing local downtown Victoria business owners. We interviewed each owner to learn more about their business and what it is like to operate downtown.  Today, meet Bethany of VI Plant Shop. Let’s read more about what she has to say!    ____________________  The Inspiration behind VI Plant Shop   With a background in marketing, Beth has always had a passion for all things plants. When she wanted to expand her personal collection of houseplants during the lockdown ..read more

Pom Pom Boutique   Welcome to Small Business Month! Through October, you will be introduced to some amazing local downtown Victoria business owners. We interviewed each owner to learn more about their business and what it is like to operate downtown. Today, meet Natalie of Pom Pom Boutique. Let’s read more about what he has to say! ____________________ The Inspiration behind Pom Pom Boutique   With a business background of over 36 years, Natalie specializes in all things fashion! First starting her career as a printmaker in Ontario, she was able to kick start her art career in 1984 ..read more