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    A couple enjoys streetside coffee from Sherwood in Victoria, BC
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    Learn from a Local

    Victoria is a thriving urban hub of artisans, innovators and creators. Connect with the residents who bring our small corner of Vancouver Island to the world, and gain a truly local perspective along the way. 

    Author and Victoria resident, Tara Moss
    Tara Moss

    Tara Moss credits a local coffee roaster with providing inspiration for some of her 14 bestselling fiction and non-fiction books.

    Meet Tara »
    Author, Science Journalist, and CBC Radio Host, Bob MacDonald
    Bob MacDonald

    Bob MacDonald is a Canadian author, science journalists, Order of Canada recipient, and host of CBC Radio's "Quirks & Quarks".

    Meet Bob »
    VFF Festival Director and Victoria resident, Kathy Kay
    Kathy Kay

    Victoria Film Festival director, Kathy Kay spends a lot of time in dark theatres, but she also loves Victoria’s cafes, pickle boats and outdoors.

    Meet Kathy »
    Naturalist and Greater Victoria resident, Briony Penn
    Briony Penn

    Naturalist, writer, broadcaster, illustrator and a fifth-generation Salt Spring Islander, Briony Penn, passionately protects our ecosystems.

    Meet Briony »
    Local photographer, Adam Sass
    Adam Sass

    Local photographer Adam Sass is inspired by “the exquisite beauty of our wonderful city", capturing urban images and nature scenes.

    Meet Adam »
    @Canadianne_eats influencer, Diana, knows all of Victoria's best spots to eat
    @Canadianne_eats

    Dianne moved to Victoria in 2017 and discovered a new food scene so delectable, she couldn’t stop posting mouth-watering photos.

    Meet Dianne »
    CEO of the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce, Bruce Williams
    Bruce Williams

    CEO of the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce, Bruce Williams is a professional city booster with a love for Victoria.

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    Market Square is a favourite local spot to meet up in Victoria, BC
    FAQs

    Glad you asked! Find answers to frequently asked questions about Greater Victoria, Vancouver Island, British Columbia and Canada.

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    A couple explores the one-of-a-kind neighbourhood of Cook Street in Victoria, BC
    Going Local Blog
    The best source for an insider’s view, our blog offers exciting news, stories, and opinions directly from passionate (and sometimes quirky) locals.
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