• Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce CEO Bruce Williams poses with guests at a recent Chamber Mixer, held in August 2022. (victoriachamber.ca)
  • The Canadian Francophone Games, here in New Brunswick in 2017, would have brought together French-speaking students from across the country in a variety of competitions to Greater Victoria in 2022. (goldstreamgazette.com)
  • To help everyone come up ways to participate, the Victoria Foundation has put together two lists of 22 COVID-friendly ideas for 2022, one list for children and one for everyone else. (victoriafoundation.bc.ca)
  • Roller Skate Victoria launched in 2018 with a goal to get more people in the region moving and grooving. (mondaymag.com)
  • The Bicycle Network 2018 Great Victorian Bike Ride finished yesterday (Sunday 2nd December) in Benalla after starting 9 days earlier in Bright, with more than 3000 riders taking part. (railtrails.org.au)
  • The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria (AGGV) received a $500,000 donation from BMO Bank of Montreal Thursday morning, which will go towards The NEXT Gallery project. (mondaymag.com)
  • Located just a stone's throw from the inner harbour, the Chateau Victoria is the perfect way to experience the Garden City in a locally owned and operated hotel. (tourismvictoria.com)
  • GVHA is taking proactive measures to clean up Victoria Inner Harbour, identified as the most polluted coastal waterway in Victoria Foundation's annual Vital Signs report. (georgiastrait.org)
  • In addition to a commitment to environmental best practices recommended by CMBC, GVHA provides strong community leadership in pollution reduction and habitat restoration in Victoria Inner Harbour. (georgiastrait.org)
  • Core" municipalities The City of Victoria, the adjacent District Municipalities of Saanich, Esquimalt and Oak Bay, and the town of View Royal. (wikipedia.org)
  • Saanich Peninsula The District Municipalities of Central Saanich, North Saanich, parts of Saanich, and the town of Sidney, which lie to the north of Victoria. (wikipedia.org)
  • The region comprises two of the fifteen most populous municipalities in British Columbia (Saanich, at number seven, and Victoria at number thirteen). (wikipedia.org)
  • Many Victoria Region municipalities have their own fairs: Oak Bay's Tea Party, Esquimalt's Buccaneer Days, Sidney's Sidney Days, Sooke's Sooke Days, Western Communities' Luxton Rodeo, and Central Saanich's Saanich Fair. (wikipedia.org)
  • Z-Dance, whose roller skating name is 'Vicky Rage,' along with co-founders Martin Newman (Mart-man) and Andrea Boyes (Skater Boyes) run programs year-round at different locations in Victoria, Esquimalt and Saanich. (mondaymag.com)
  • With our 10 founding property managers and with the support of the City of Victoria and the District of Saanich we will create a hub of high performing buildings in Greater Victoria. (boma.bc.ca)
  • Victoria, Oak Bay, and Saanich all offer online renewals, though Oak Bay and Saanich residents must initially register at their respective municipal halls. (saanichnews.com)
  • For a quick and easy getaway on Canada's coast, plan your next trip to Greater Victoria, and find yourself on island time. (tourismvictoria.com)
  • BOMA BC is very pleased to announce the official launch of western Canada's first "2030 District" in Greater Victoria. (boma.bc.ca)
  • English remains the dominant language among the residents of the Victoria Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) but almost 16 per cent of residents claim a mother tongue other than one of Canada's two official languages, English and French. (goldstreamgazette.com)
  • Established in 1936, the Victoria Foundation is Canada's second oldest community foundation and the sixth largest of nearly 200 nation-wide. (victoriafoundation.bc.ca)
  • Nestled in the Otway National Park this protected beach has great rock pools for children to explore at either end of the beach. (visitvictoria.com)
  • The nearby Great Otway National Park is a nature lover's playground with misty waterfalls, giant ferns and ancient forest. (visitmelbourne.com)
  • Central bank communications - Stephen S. Poloz, the Governor of the Bank of Canada, speaks to the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce. (bankofcanada.ca)
  • In this Chamber Chat, CEO Bruce Williams speaks with Dan Gunn, CEO of the Victoria Innovation, Advanced Technology and Entrepreneur Council (VIATEC) about our region's vibrant technology cohort. (victoriachamber.ca)
  • In this Chamber Chat, CEO Bruce Williams speaks with Virginia Holden, Executive Director of the Greater Victoria Housing Society , about housing supply, income-related rent and types of housing available. (victoriachamber.ca)
  • In this Chamber Chat, CEO Bruce Williams speaks with Hall of Fame representatives about those inductees and an upcoming Hall of Fame event in Victoria. (victoriachamber.ca)
  • In this Chamber Chat, Chamber CEO Bruce Williams speaks with Luis G. Aguirre, Executive Director of the Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre Society (VIRCS), about their work helping immigrants and refugees establish new lives in Greater Victoria. (victoriachamber.ca)
  • We're experiencing this at the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce with sold out events for the last few months. (victoriachamber.ca)
  • It offers advice and guidance to The Chamber to help ensure Greater Victoria's business community truly represents the diversity of our region. (victoriachamber.ca)
  • The eyes of Canada will be on Victoria in January 2024 when we host the national Sportsnet broadcast of Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada. (victoriachamber.ca)
  • Roughly, Greater Victoria consists of all land and nearby islands east of a line drawn from the southern end of Finlayson Arm to the eastern shore of Sooke Harbour, along with some lands on the northern shore of Sooke Harbour. (wikipedia.org)
  • The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority (GVHA) has achieved the highest ranking in the Clean Marine BC program, an eco-certification program run by Georgia Strait Alliance. (georgiastrait.org)
  • Initiatives are extensive and include their Reef Ball Habitat Restoration Project, Herring Spawning Habitat Project, and collaboration on the Victoria Harbour shoreline cleanup. (georgiastrait.org)
  • The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority has twice increased its anchor rating since initial certification six years ago. (georgiastrait.org)
  • Greater Victoria Harbour Authority (GVHA) is a not-for-profit organization governed by a local Board of Directors. (georgiastrait.org)
  • Great affordable 2 bedroom suite. (orbitz.com)
  • Victoria Great affordable 2 bedroom suite. (orbitz.com)
  • Greater Victoria (also known as the Greater Victoria Region) is located in British Columbia, Canada, on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. (wikipedia.org)
  • The Canadian Census ranks Greater Victoria as the 15th largest metropolitan area in Canada, by population. (wikipedia.org)
  • Residents who claim French as their mother tongue account for 2.2 per cent of Greater Victoria residents, hardly a surprising figure given the region's distance to the heartland of French-Canada and colonial history. (goldstreamgazette.com)
  • To date the Victoria Foundation has invested over $269 million in people, projects and non-profit organizations that strengthen communities in BC and throughout Canada. (victoriafoundation.bc.ca)
  • Route revisions come as Environment Canada issues weather advisories for all of Vancouver Island, including Greater Victoria, where both a special weather statement due to snow and a wind warning are in effect. (cheknews.ca)
  • The family already had a connection to Victoria, as M.B.'s younger brother was living in Canada when the war broke out. (peninsulanewsreview.com)
  • Born in Shoeburyness, England, Shadbolt grew up in Victoria, Canada, to become an iconic figure, not only as artist but also as author and teacher. (cdc.gov)
  • They succeeded in 1999, and this 463m long bridge is now an iconic and essential feature of the 134km long Great Victorian Rail Trail which opened in 2012. (railtrails.org.au)
  • Walk the Great Ocean Road region's stunning coastal tracks and ancient rainforest trails and see breathtaking ocean views or dramatic waterfalls. (visitmelbourne.com)
  • Be invigorated by the fresh ocean breezes and revel in the rugged coastal landscapes of the Great Ocean Road all year round. (visitvictoria.com)
  • In a blink of lovers' time, clouds of mist billow over the stage, transporting us to England's Great Frost of 1607-1608. (nybooks.com)
  • We teach people how to roller skate from the very beginning, we also teach people how to roller dance … and we throw events so that families and other people can get together on eight wheels and have a great time, listening to awesome retro songs," said co-founder Vicky Z-Dance . (mondaymag.com)
  • I was able to take a few days off in August, and it was a great time to rejuvenate, reflect on the past year and look ahead at the next few months. (victoriachamber.ca)
  • After our lunch stop, it was again time to leave the corrugations of the Anne Beadell and head north onto the Camalco Track and again, the lower sections were another great experience to travel along. (exploroz.com)
  • The City of Victoria also has a number stores where residents can sign up for the first time. (saanichnews.com)
  • On the way to Glenrowan our RTA committee person also found time to attend the unveiling at the Bonnie Doon bridge on the Great Victorian Rail Trail. (railtrails.org.au)
  • We were happy to see our family in Victoria and at the same time there was a lot of anticipation for the future," G.B. said. (peninsulanewsreview.com)
  • One of the most popular resort towns on the Great Ocean Road. (visitvictoria.com)
  • For a test of mind and body, visit in May for the Great Ocean Road Marathon, one of the world's most visually spectacular runs. (visitmelbourne.com)
  • Lorne is one of the best spots along the Great Ocean Road to see these giants of the deep as they make their journey along the coast. (visitmelbourne.com)
  • Hear the story behind the building of the Great Ocean Road, the world's largest war memorial. (visitmelbourne.com)
  • Read about the diggers that worked on the road and browse the permanent exhibition at the new Great Ocean Road Heritage Centre, housed in the Lorne Visitor Centre. (visitmelbourne.com)
  • Target snapper, tuna and kingfish along some of the best ocean fishing grounds along the Great Ocean Road or cast a line for river bream or whiting. (visitmelbourne.com)
  • Google Translate is used as a free tool to enhance the usability of the Greater Victoria School District website. (sd61.bc.ca)
  • Google Translate is provided as a free tool to enhance the usability of the Victoria International Student Programs. (studyinvictoria.com)
  • Helijet International Incorporated offers direct flights from Vancouver to Victoria in under 40 minutes! (tourismvictoria.com)
  • The Victoria Foundation has been promoting this special day since 2015, encouraging Vancouver Island businesses, non-profits, schools, governments, families, individuals - anyone and everyone - to take part. (victoriafoundation.bc.ca)
  • The other major north east Victorian rail trail, the Great Victorian Rail Trail , was not part of the route but the Friends of the Great Victorian Rail Trail ensured they also had a presence. (railtrails.org.au)
  • The Greater Victoria School District is proud to provide quality education for approximately 20,000 students in 28 Elementary Schools , 10 Middle Schools , and 7 Secondary Schools . (sd61.bc.ca)
  • Victoria International Education is part of the Greater Victoria School District and has been providing quality international education experiences since 1992. (studyinvictoria.com)
  • The central city of Victoria lends its name and cultural influence to many places and organizations in the metro region. (wikipedia.org)
  • From left to right) Andrea Boyes (Skater Boyes), Vicky Rage Z-Dance and Martin Newman (Mart-man) started Roller Skate Victoria to get more people in the region on wheels. (mondaymag.com)
  • Many places, buildings, and institutions associated with Victoria such as the University of Victoria, Victoria International Airport, and the Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal, are outside the City of Victoria itself, which has an area of just 19.5 square kilometres (7.5 sq mi) on the southern tip of Greater Victoria. (wikipedia.org)
  • Technical success, defined as a mean gradient less than 20 mm Hg and a greater than 1 grade reduction in AR, was achieved in all 45 consecutive patients treated at six German centers. (medscape.com)
  • The Victoria, fresh from its multi-million-pound makeover exudes Welsh hospitality, from the helpful and efficient staff to the charming, well-thought-out bedrooms. (greatbritishlife.co.uk)
  • Students and staff who attended George Jay Elementary in Victoria on Nov. 25 or 26 may have come in contact with the virus. (goldstreamgazette.com)
  • Shoushan Franj, who is leading the psychosocial staff team at Augusta Victoria Hospital, says: "The training helped us to understand better how to prioritize the response in emergencies and the role of each department in mental health preparedness. (who.int)
  • Back at The Victoria, we sat on the balcony of our room and talked about what it would have been like to have sailed on a tall ship navigating the Swellies, with only sails and oars to keep you on course. (greatbritishlife.co.uk)
  • Jake Brumby and his team have stepped up in amazing ways to support KidSport Greater Victoria in key sponsor roles related to several of our biggest-ever events, and returned this year as platinum level sponsors of Burpees for Charity! (kidsportcanada.ca)
  • More information can be found on the Greater Victoria Public Library website . (cheknews.ca)
  • Others may have no official definition, hence other lists of neighbourhoods in the Victoria area may differ. (wikipedia.org)
  • School, but his career took off when he started sketching the Victoria area with his friend Max Maynard, who introduced him to Emily Carr1 ( 2 ). (cdc.gov)
  • There are 13 cities, towns, and district municipalities in Greater Victoria. (wikipedia.org)
  • One of the grooviest recreational activities of the 20th century is making a comeback in Greater Victoria, partially thanks to the work of a new organization putting locals on wheels. (mondaymag.com)
  • After years of war and uncertainty, stepping off the plane at the Victoria International Airport on May 9 was a huge relief for the family and the start of a new chapter in their lives. (peninsulanewsreview.com)
  • Winter weather conditions on Tuesday mean the public transit commute is off to a bumpy start in Greater Victoria. (cheknews.ca)
  • Victoria's Eves of Destruction are a well-known roller derby team, consistently bringing a fierce, unmatched energy to rinks around B.C. But Roller Skate Victoria offers a creative, recreational outlet for those who don't want to get competitive. (mondaymag.com)
  • The Victoria International Education (VIE) offers international students the opportunity to access the highest standards of academic rigour provided to Canadian students in Victoria. (studyinvictoria.com)
  • This year, more than ever, we need to work together to build good business and great community for all. (victoriachamber.ca)
  • Anyone who participates is encouraged to inspire others to also take part and share photos and messages of kindness on social media using #RAKdayYYJ and tagging the Victoria Foundation. (victoriafoundation.bc.ca)
  • From there, participants are encouraged to send in their finished page for a chance to win $100 from the Victoria Foundation to donate to a charity of their choice, along with a $50 e-gift card valid at a variety of local businesses. (victoriafoundation.bc.ca)
  • Again, the winner will be invited to donate $100 from the Victoria Foundation to the charity of their choice, and will receive the $50 gift card. (victoriafoundation.bc.ca)
  • You can catch great deals when you book earlier compared to booking on the spot or close to your arrival dates. (myzeo.com)
  • With three locations across Greater Victoria, it's easy to find yourself stumbling upon one of their fantastic coffee shops, simply follow your nose. (tourismvictoria.com)
  • Ensuring access to cancer treatment and support is equitable across Victoria is key to addressing this issue. (cancervic.org.au)
  • During the training, nurses, general practitioners, social workers and lab technicians from Augusta Victoria Hospital, Saint Joseph Hospital and Al Maqased Hospital discussed ways to deliver psychological first aid, sustain patients and their caregivers' well-being and support them in coping with mental health issues during emergencies. (who.int)
  • It was also a great opportunity to highlight the importance of social workers at hospitals and the need to integrate mental health support in the treatment processes. (who.int)
  • Looking at Indigenous languages, 0.1 per cent of residents of Victoria CMA - 325 people - claim one as their mother tongue. (goldstreamgazette.com)