My boyfriend and I went on the 9:30am Oak Bay tour this morning. The conditions were perfect - the…read morewater was glassy and peaceful, making for a calm and scenic paddle. Federico took us to several beautiful spots around the bay, including one where we spotted seals lounging and even a bald eagle perched nearby. Later, we were lucky enough to see a sea lion surface right beside us - such a cool moment! We happened to be the only two on the tour, which made the experience feel even more special. Federico was a fantastic guide - knowledgeable, attentive, and easygoing, with a great sense of humor. He kept a comfortable pace throughout and made sure we felt warm, safe, and supported the entire time. Peaceful water (well, we were lucky for that!), incredible wildlife, and a guide who really cares - what more could you ask for? The boats we were in were high quality and the shop is top tier. The people who work at this organization are extremely skilled kayakers who are dedicated to helping the kayak community. The shop has kayak skills courses as well and is dedicated to promoting excellent kayaking. If you're considering a kayak tour in the area or upping your kayak skills, I can't recommend Ocean River Sports enough.

My husband and I were in Victoria for a few days celebrating our anniversary. We stayed at the…read moreDelta Hotel and saw lots of kayaks out and about in the harbor in front of our hotel. We ended up doing a two hour rental with a tandem kayak from Ocean River Adventures. Getting there was a short ten minute walk from our hotel. The entire rental process was very quick and easy and their rental equipment is very good. It was a good value for the equipment and time we got to use the kayak. The kayak tracked beautifully in the water and we had a wonderful time cruising around the harbor for a couple hours. We even had a seal that popped its head out of the water about 20 feet in front of us! Lee (I believe he is the owner) and Wesley were a delight to deal with. I would highly recommend this company.

Needed some resistance bands to rehab a recent injury. While they don't have a retail store-front,…read moreGoody's did make it easy to pick up my online order the very same day. Matt followed up to make sure I was happy with the purchase-- I'm very pleased with the quality of the bands, and would return for similar future needs.

Just finished Standard First Aid & CPR/AED level C with Riley G and it was *amazing*. The course…read morematerial was fascinating & the instruction was maybe the best instruction I've ever gotten. Highly recommend for anyone interested in first aid.

Brandy was my teacher and she was great. very clear and efficient. I was taught in a classroom…read moresetting for first aid and it went very well.

I purchased a beautiful custom longboard from Will and his team and I picked it up today...I am so…read morethrilled with it! It is truly a piece of art..the old Vancouver Island map on the board is gorgeous..the quality of workmanship is incredible..super stoked and cant wait to get out this fall!! Carl T.

Very high quality boards and repairs, friendly service and the most experienced team in our area…read more Any ding you need fixed is no sweat for barracuda and their fully customizable surfboards are definitely the best bang for your buck!

I have dealt with Riptide many times. Not only do they provide great service but throw in free and…read morefriendly advice too. I found the poor review to be unbelievable in my experience and I have to wonder too about the credibility of a review provided by somebody from San Francisco !?!? I'm from Victoria, myself, same as Riptide and their owners.

I'd read one or two favourable reviews of Riptide, a small "mom & pop" shop focused on printers and…read moreprinter ink refills. First, they charged me $26 for a refill, which I've since learned would've been $15 elsewhere in town. They also said HP doesn't sell those cartridges anymore, though I've since seen them at both London Drugs and Staples. Then, much worse, Riptide actually recycled a high-end photo printer that was in for repair ($400+ new). Realizing what they'd done, they apologized, then offered to replace it with an old $25 printer. Sorry, but I can't recommend these people.

Actually, did not visit the store, I ordered online as I had heard good things about the bricks and…read moremortar store! Website was easy to navigate, pricing was excellent, found what I was looking for. My order was dispatched next morning and landed within 48 hours ..WOW! Personalized note with the order was a nice touch, will definitely drop by next time I'm on the Island. 5 out of 5 can recommend.

Needed a hey brad nailer to finish a job in Langford. I explained that I forgot mine and they lent…read moreme one as I only needed it for an hour and did not charge me a rental fee that would have paid. Super kind very friendly. You don't see this kind of thing anymore and it was very appreciated, I will be going back.

We had to bring our shotgun in to have the trigger lock removed because we lost the key. The staff…read morewere great, customer service excellent. Minimal charge and they were quick to get it done and add a new lock and key without us even asking. A++!!! Thank you! I wish more businesses were this wonderful.

Every time I call to inquire with something, staff have the answer. If I call regarding a product,…read morestaff confirm and send me a pic and text. I asked if a package of steelhead gear could be put together for me, as I will be coming down island and will only get there at closing time. I was to be fishing the next day. A package was put together, I got in and out before closing, and gear works great! Always great customer service and locally owned and operated!!