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A massive ocean wave is making its way toward Greater Victoria, but it’s not the kind of wave you might be imagining. 🌊

Known as a Kelvin wave, the phenomenon is expected to reach BC’s coastline around mid-October and could temporarily raise ocean levels around Greater Victoria.

Unlike a tsunami, it won’t come crashing onto shore. Instead, it causes a gradual rise in sea levels as it moves along the coastline.

Scientists say a similar wave earlier this year raised ocean levels by more than 30 centimetres in some parts of BC.

The biggest concern is if the higher water levels combine with strong winds, storms or unusually high tides, potentially increasing the risk of localized coastal flooding.

While significant impacts aren’t currently expected, residents living near the water are encouraged to keep an eye on weather conditions and tide forecasts.

For most people, the wave isn’t expected to affect daily life, but those living along low-lying coastal areas should keep an eye on changing conditions. by @victoria_buzz

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Here’s where you can get Thanksgiving dinner cooked for you in and around Victoria this weekend 🦃

@eat10acres
10 Acres is offering Thanksgiving dinner at both of their locations in downtown Victoria—10 Acres Bistro and 10 Acres Commons— as well as The Pier in Sidney.

@vista_18
Vista 18 on the 18th floor of the Chateau Victoria will be offering Thanksgiving with a view.

@lurevictoria
LURE Restaurant & Bar will offer a spin on the traditional Thanksgiving dinner, with their roasted turkey roulade benedict!

Arbutus Room
From 5 p.m. to close on October 11th and 12th, The Arbutus Room will host a family-friendly Thanksgiving celebration.

@aegirroom
On Thanksgiving Sunday, the Aegir room will be serving up a feast.

@fathom.victoria
Leave the cooking and cleanup to Fathom, where they’ll be serving up a Thanksgiving feast from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on October 11th and 12th.

@oaksrestaurant
In Oak Bay, The Oaks will be hosting Thanksgiving dinner on Sunday, October 11th and Monday, October 12th.

@thedickenspub
Dickens Pub will be offering a $39.95 three-course turkey dinner, complete with turkey, ham, buttery garlic mashed potatoes, brussel sprouts, roasted maple glazed root vegetables and savoury red wine turkey gravy.

@fireside_grill_victoria
Fireside Grill will be hosting Thanksgiving dinner from 4 p.m. onward on Saturday, October 10th and Sunday, October 11th.

@jamesbayinnpub
In James Bay, the historic James Bay Inn will be offering Thanksgiving meals on Saturday and Sunday.

Chef on the Run
Prefer eating Thanksgiving dinner around the table at home?
Chef on the Run is offering takeaway Thanksgiving dinners for $25 per person, so you can still enjoy the conversation around the dinner table without the crowds.

Head to Victoria Buzz website for more spots or comment below if you’ll be offering a Thanksgiving dinner!

#victoriabuzz #yyjbuzz by @victoria_buzz

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2 days ago

What’s better than supporting local businesses in Victoria? Getting rewarded while you do it! ☕️

Residents can support local cafes, reduce waste and win prizes all at the same time this October as the City of Victoria’s reuse stamp card contest returns for its third year.

The campaign runs throughout October and encourages residents to bring a reusable cup when purchasing beverages at participating cafes throughout Victoria.

More than 35 local businesses are taking part, with prizes up for grabs including a custom bike from Recyclistas, spa passes from Destination Greater Victoria, gift cards from the Downtown Victoria Business Association, and various zero-waste prize packs.

To take part, residents can pick up the wallet-sized stamp card from a participating businessor from City Hall.

Each time you use a reusable cup at one of the contest locations during October, you’ll get a stamp, counting as one entry into the prize draw.

The more stamps you collect will increase the chances of winning, so make sure to keep those London Fogs coming!

Read the full story on Victoria Buzz

#victoriabuzz #yyjbuzz by @victoria_buzz

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5 days ago

Grab the popcorn, Victoria! 🍿

Drive-In Movie Nights at Mayfair
📍Mayfair parking lot, Blanshard Street and Finlayson Street
🗓️ Friday, October 16: Twilight
🗓️ Saturday, October 17: Hocus Pocus

With tickets selling fast, there will be limited walk-up tickets available for each movie night!

#victoriabuzz #yyjbuzz by @victoria_buzz

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The incident in Saanich occurred a few years ago but it is now going viral.

#victoriabuzz by @victoria_buzz

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8 days ago

After losing TD Bank as a major sponsor.

#victoriabuzz by @victoria_buzz

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8 days ago

The world’s largest streaming service just gave Victoria and several businesses a major shoutout on their social media!

While promoting the new Netflix Original Crew Girl, the streaming service posted a video to their Facebook and Instagram accounts featuring the show’s stars mentioning some of their favourite things they encountered while filming on southern Vancouver Island.

Among the list of shout outs were some of the crew’s favourite restaurants, attractions, food and people.

The crew clearly had fun and made the most of their time in Victoria, with some deep cuts and local favourites making it into the video.

Alongside the city of Victoria itself, the list of shoutouts include Elk Lake, Hawkins Cheezies, 10 Acres Bistro, Deep Cove Chalet, IMAX Victoria, the Victoria Bug Zoo, Crab Catcher, Irish Times and the Victoria Rowing Club.

Read the full article at Victoria Buzz

🎥 Netflix - Crew Girl

#victoriabuzz #yyjbuzz by @victoria_buzz

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21 days ago

Here are 11 things to do in and around Victoria this weekend – September 18th to 20th:

ALL WEEKEND
Aretha Franklin Tribute at the Royal Theatre
📍The Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton Street
🗓 Saturday, September 19th – 7:30 p.m.
🗓 Sunday, September 20th – 2:30 p.m.

Women of the Fur Trade at the Belfry Theatre
📍The Belfry Theatre, 1291 Gladstone Avenue
🗓 Friday, September 18th – 8 p.m.
🗓 Saturday, September 19th – 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.
🗓 Sunday, September 20th – 2 p.m.

Fantasy Fest with Print Hole
📍Multiple Venues
🗓 Friday, September 18th to Sunday, September 20th

Circus Osorio at Mayfair Shopping Centre
📍Mayfair Shopping Centre, 3147 Douglas Street
🗓 Friday, September 18th to Sunday, September 27th

SATURDAY
Sustainability Fair at Banfield Park
📍Banfield Park, 521 Craigflower Road
🗓 Saturday, September 19th – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Crabfest at Sooke Region Museum
📍Sooke Region Museum, 2070 Phillips Road
🗓 Saturday, September 19th – 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Our Ocean Film Fest at UVic
📍Farquhar Auditorium at UVic, Ring Road B115
🗓 Saturday, September 19th – 7 p.m.

Couples Clownselling at The Mint
📍The Mint, 1414 Douglas Street
🗓 Saturday, September 19th – 7 p.m.

SUNDAY
Victoria Terry Fox Run at Beacon Hill Park
📍Mile 0, Beacon Hill Park
🗓 Sunday, September 20th – 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

September Orchard Market at Junction Orchard and Cidery
📍Junction Orchard and Cidery, 273 Prospect Lake Road
🗓 Sunday, September 20th – 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Fall Fairfield at Robert Porter Park
📍Robert Porter Park, 1350 Fairfield Road
🗓 Sunday, September 20th – 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Read the full list of 21 things to do this weekend on Victoria Buzz

#victoriabuzz #yyjbuzz by @victoria_buzz

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23 days ago

Anyone looking toward Victoria’s harbour over the weekend may have noticed a towering new addition to the waterfront. ⛵️

The massive three-masted vessel is the ARM Cuauhtémoc, a Mexican Navy sail-training ship that arrived in Victoria on Saturday, September 12th as part of a months-long voyage through the North Pacific.

The ship, which measures approximately 297 feet long and 39 feet wide, is currently docked at the Canadian Coast Guard base in Victoria.

Its visit is part of the Mexican Navy’s “North Pacific 2026” training cruise, a 92-day journey covering approximately 9,812 nautical miles.

Read the full article on Victoria Buzz

📸 @vicharbour

#victoriabuzz #yyjbuzz by @victoria_buzz

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Nor. Coffee has been around since 2023, located on the northwest corner of Johnson Street and Quadra Avenue.

It was being run by Yan Huang, who was also an artist, graphic designer and Swedish coffee enthusiast. However, Huang wanted to pursue a new path and put the business up for sale.

Recently, on July 28th, new owners Ryan Bessett and Serena Burton bought the business and have taken it over.

The new owners have big plans for the space, and have already started implementing some small changes in an effort to make the space amenable to what is needed by their customers and community members.

The space features vaulted commercial ceilings and is large enough to accommodate around 50 people.

“We saw this space and we thought this has so much more potential than just a café,” said Burton.

Their goal in this endeavour is to connect with the community and garner an atmosphere of positivity in the space that goes beyond selling snacks and cups of coffee.

Read the full story on Victoria Buzz

#victoriabuzz #yyjbuzz by @victoria_buzz

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Families heading to Oak Bay Recreation Centre will be without two of the pool’s most popular attractions for the foreseeable future.

“Following a recent inspection, the two waterslides at Oak Bay Recreation Centre will be closed until further notice while additional assessment and inspection can be completed,” the District said in a notice posted September 8th.

The brief notice does not indicate what was discovered during the inspection or whether repairs will be required.

There is also no estimated reopening date. The District says the slides will remain closed while the additional assessment and inspection work is completed.

The closure appears to be limited to the waterslides, with the District continuing to list regular operating hours for the pool and the rest of the recreation centre.

Read the full article on Victoria Buzz

#victoriabuzz #yyjbuzz by @victoria_buzz

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🔥 Looking for a delicious way to support local this weekend?

Greater Victoria’s own Grizzly BBQ is firing up its smokers at Esquimalt Ribfest and taking on some of the biggest rib teams in Canada, but this one means a little more for the hometown crew.

Owned by brothers Oliver “Ollie” Briggs and Penner Briggs, Grizzly BBQ is deeply rooted on Vancouver Island. Their family has lived here for five generations, and their connection to Ribfest runs through years of family, rugby and community history.

The crew has also built quite the trophy case, winning Best Ribs at Comox Valley Ribfest four years in a row and sweeping Best Ribs, Best Sauce and People’s Choice at Kamloops this summer.

Now, there’s one title they would love to bring home, their first People’s Choice win at Esquimalt Ribfest. 🏆

Stop by the Grizzly rig at Bullen Park, grab some ribs and cast your free vote at the information booth beside the giant inflatable pig. 🐻🍖

Read their full story on Victoria Buzz.
#victoriabuzz by @victoria_buzz

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