Thoughtful and helpful every step of the way in the planning and execution of our Backyard Wedding…read more There were things I forgot, lots of questions along the way and I always found a friendly voice and an answer from these folks. Couldn't have done it without them. Highly recommend this business.

Victoria Party Rentals went above and beyond to make my event work seamlessly. We had a tight…read morewindow of time for set-up and take-down at Fort Rodd Hill and they rose to the challenge! They problem solved when the location presented access challenges and got four tents (one large hex and three 20x20) set-up in half of the time we expected. Darren and his team were friendly, hardworking, and professional. They even lent us their ladder for decorating when they noticed that we didn't have one. Hiring Victoria Party Rentals was one of the best decisions we made for this event! We had over 200 people attend the dinner and countless guests remarked after about how much fun they had in such a beautiful setting. Thanks Victoria Party Rentals for helping to make the evening a huge success!

This may be my favorite store in all of Victoria. For real…read more Whoever does the buying for this store needs some recognition. The selection of gift ideas and greeting cards and jewelry and kitchen gadgets and house accessories is bloody amazing. My friend who lives in Victoria visits this store regularly and when I visit, we come here and literally, we could spend hours here. There's so many unique and curated items, stuff I've not seen elsewhere, and the staff are super nice to boot. I personally love stationery stores, and I can attest, this store has a vast, vast selection of greeting cards - some traditional but many witty and/or twisted (which I appreciate!). There are fancy soaps and lotions, and gourmet chocolates, and jewelry made by local artisans, ands much more. I spent a ton of money on cards here (note: it's always a good sign when you hear people laughing aloud in the card aisles!), and I also got a few chocolate and fruit logs that were packaged to look exactly like salami (I thought these would be awesome on a dessert "charcuterie" board, and as a gift to a foodie friend too). I found colorful silicone twist ties and baggie clips, and some unique gifts for my kids (one who is a falconer and a "birder", the other who's into jewelry) and for some gourmand friends, too. Seriously, you'd be hard-pressed not to find something for everyone on your Christmas list, or as a hostess or birthday gift here. Oh, and their doormats are great, too. My friend found the perfect mat for her new home here.

had a lovely time at The Bungalow. So many nice things. Great selection of gifts, home decor,…read morejewellery etc. bought a dozen linen napkins that I haven't seen in other stores and they gave me a great bag with kitties on it to take home with my purchase. will definitely make it a destination next time I'm in Victoria.

Wonderful food and excellent service! Each time we have shopped here we have been served by…read moreknowledgeable and very helpful staff. We have come to rely on Cheryl's and plan our meals with these great folks and their excellent food in mind. Thank you!!

We've had two of the picnic baskets so far. The Islander and, today, the Tailgater. Both…read moreincredible. So fun, and so nicely curated. What a treat! The steak and prawns in the Tailgater were perfect. The horseradish sauce with the steak was delicious. The potato salad is yummy, and this is such a great little gem for a fun outing. 5*

Fabulous selection of cards for any reason friendly staff…read morelocal artists and so much more Its been one of my go to places

Still love this place. It will turn a normal person into a stationary & pen person. Did some…read moregifting and bought a few things for myself.

DJ Daddy Mack is one of the most amazing DJ's I have ever worked with. He is exceptionally…read moreprofessional yet friendly and sets you up for a complete "win". He planned with us in advance for our beautiful wedding and he came, and did everything plus more at our lovely wedding. The music was amazing. Great selection and he even gave us three CDS of great music to give to our friends and family. He was part of the whole thing from the beginning. I would highly recommend him and would only use him again and will for our next party next year. He is extremely skilled with music and knows his stuff, he has been doing this for years. I actually would consider him a friend for sure after making our wedding as great as he did! Thank you DJ Daddy Mack. See you next year, our #1 DJ!

This guy is a complete joke. He is a gun owner, and takes his guns in for work at a relative's…read morehouse. He took a gun in last week. When he came to pick it up, he was handed an agreed upon bill of $75.00 for work completed. He said ok, went "back to his car to get his wallet." A few minutes later, he returns with a cheap bottle of wine and some duck eggs. He quickly handed them to the gunsmith, leaving him bewildered, and then scurried off to his car like the little cockroach he is; leaving without paying. Three people witnessed this. Next time you sign up for one of this guy's 100$ cooking classes, make sure you pay him in Play-Doh.

The London Chef has a won a big ol' place in my heart. Well, stomach really. This recently opened…read moreunique new concept in the Victoria food scene is the work of Dan and Micayla, who have a very romantic story. The London Chef is part cooking school, part cafe, part catering, part dining room, and all heart. My first visit was prompted from a tweet proclaiming the best breakfast sandwich ever. Off I marched with a friend in tow. The cafe front has a selection of baked treats, muffins, croissants, and quiche nestled in between fresh salads and sandwiches for lunch. The breakfast sandwich was warm ciabatta topped with aioli, three layers of slice meat, cheese, two eggs, and homemade tomato sauce that doesn't deserve a lowly name such as ketchup. $10 with a cup of Discovery Coffee, this creation changes weekly and I think is only available on Saturdays. They're using local seasonal ingredients and have a great selection of ready made items to go, including soups, stocks, dips and specialty items from other local food producers. Peek beyond the cafe front and you'll find a beautiful open kitchen filled with stainless ranges for their cooking classes. They do lunch and learns for $25 where you can stop in for lunch, learn to prepare what it is you'll be eating, skip the work, and enjoy the lunch. I haven't done this yet, but I'm really looking forward to taking some of their classes. Beyond the kitchen is a communal dining table made from a single piece of reclaimed Fir that's over five hundred years old. It's stunning. Friendly conversation, while encouraged through the communal seating arrangement, is hard to do until the food is gone. Talking is too distracting and the food is too good. Excited to watch them grow, this gem is sure to be around for a long time to come.

We have used noted occasions for birthday parties, a graduation and several other events. They…read moreoffer quality products, the designs are excellent and the order process is a breeze. I would highly recommend this company for anyone needing cards, invitations, etc. for any event.

I'd been to Alix Goolden Hall a number of times for events and always really liked the venue and…read morethen I realized the Victoria Conservatory of Music was located in the same building and have since re-visited the piano (played as a kid for a few years). What a joy it is to have music back in my life and what a fantastic place to take lessons. My teacher is wonderful and I look forward to each class. I highly recommend contacting the VCM and inquiring about whatever instrument interests you. They have lessons for all ages and levels. FYI, the class I took is this http://vcm.bc.ca/play-piano-today/ Keep Making Music!

We've booked for two terms now the conservatory for music lessons and have been disappointed in the…read moreexperience. There have been problems with instructors being no-shows for scheduled and pre-paid lessons with no advance notification. The instructors (who are very good teachers and lovely people) have been deeply apologetic on those occasions, but it has occurred several times and has required reimbursements of pre-paid tuition with the front office. In those cases, the front office has come across as defensive rather than supportive or solution oriented, and we've not felt positive about our experience with the conservatory or felt that our time or registration was valued.