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Nicolette stands proudly in front of her store
As you enter The Wooden Shoe Deli, you are immediately transported to the Netherlands. Smells of fresh licorice and pastries fill the air.
Location: The Wooden Shoe
Aggie Celebrating Bayanihan's 50th Anniversary

When a family in the Philippines needs to relocate their home, often to avoid an impending flood or landslide, it is customary for the entire community to take part in helping...

Location: Bayanihan Filipino Cultural Association

Located just off the busy intersection of Shelbourne and Cedar Hill Cross Road, the Fig Deli goes about its day creating and selling tasty dishes and food from the...

Location: Fig Deli

Pacific Opera Victoria (POV) is a non-profit arts organization with about 13 staff and 80-100 volunteers. Founded in 1979, Pacific Opera is currently celebrating their 40th...

Location: Pacific Opera Victoria

The Stigma-Free Society is a non-profit registered Canadian Charity first created in 2010.

Location: The Stigma Free Society

Welcoming and Supporting Refugees in Greater Victoria

Location: Anglican Diocese of British Columbia

The Victoria HarbourCats are a local semi-professional baseball team that the whole community can enjoy watching on any warm summer...

Location: Victoria HarbourCats Baseball Club

Leadership Victoria (LV) is a community-based organization originally founded in 2001.

Location: Leadership Victoria

At the end of May 1790, at Nootka Sound, Manuel Quimper was ordered by Francisco de Eliza to explore and chart the Strait of Juan de Fuca.  He was also asked to determine if...

Location: Haro Strait
Plano del Estrecho de Fuca 1790

Quimper at Sooke - Expedition of the Juan de Fuca Strait

Location: Sooke Inlet

Quimper's Expedition of the Strait of Juan de Fuca 

 

Location: Nootka Sound

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