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Spotlight on Local Businesses: Skin by Angela

September 22, 2025

Where science meets self-care on Vancouver Island At Victoria Suites, we love highlighting the talented entrepreneurs who make our Vancouver Island community so vibrant. One of those people is Angela, owner of Skin by Angela, whose lifelong passion for healthy skin has shaped an inspiring journey in aesthetics. Angela became a licensed esthetician at just 18, and has spent decades helping people feel more confident in their skin. After running a successful spa for 17 years, she launched Skin by Angela a year and a half ago, her fourth business, and one that reflects her deep passion for results-driven treatments…

Fall for Victoria: What’s Happening This September

September 2, 2025

The university of Victoria, on Vancouver Island, as seen from Mt Tolmie. September is one of the sweetest times to be in Victoria. The air is crisp, the leaves start to turn, and the city fills up with festivals that bring people together for music, food, and plenty of fun. If you’re planning a stay with us at Victoria Suites, here are the events we think you’ll love this month. 🎡 Saanich Fair August 30 – September 1, 2025 (Labour Day Weekend) Kick off September with a true tradition — the Saanich Fair has been running since 1868! Expect carnival…

Our luxury haven with relaxing Sauna Experience and more

February 7, 2024

The Falls Suite 302 is a newly introduced luxury accommodation offered by Victoria Suites.

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Embracing Autumn in Victoria

November 13, 2015

I love summer. I am a summer gal through and through. The warm lazy days that stretch late into the night. The smell of barbeque in air. The sound of lawnmowers and the smell of fresh cut grass

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“Boom” at the Belfry Theatre

August 20, 2015

If you have a couple of hours to be completely wowed “Boom” is for you. Written, directed and acted by Rick Miller, it is the most intelligent thing I have seen in a long time.

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Welcome to a new Era

August 10, 2015

Victoria Suites Victoria is proudly representing 2 new units in Concert Development’s recently completed Era.

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A Proud Partnership

July 31, 2015

The Magnolia Hotel and Spa has always been one of my favourite hotels. A background in tourism has awarded me a vast knowledge of hotels

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Summer in the City

July 10, 2015

Summer is upon us, and what better time to get out and enjoy Victoria’s outdoor events! Put on your dancing shoes, because the city is coming to life with an abundance of outdoor concert

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The Capital Magazine – Proud to be at Premiere

October 30, 2014

The Fall 2014 edition of Capital Magazine launched this week, and we are ecstatic to be front and centre with a full-page spread

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Cycling Safe in Victoria

October 28, 2014

With an increase in fuel prices, a need for alternative transportation and a shift towards healthy lifestyles, Greater Victoria has seen a steady growth

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Downtown Victoria Markets – Grocery shops within walking distance

August 25, 2014

Galleries, delicious restaurants, coffee shops, nightly entertainment, and the Inner Harbour are all within minutes of your front door, that what makes living downtown so amazing

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Pig BBQ Joint: Possibly the best pulled pork in Victoria!

August 6, 2014

I will be the first to admit that I adore all things bacon, but usually that’s where I draw the line when it comes to eating pork.

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Outdoor showings of Frozen in Victoria are a huge hit!

July 24, 2014

For those of you who have ever talked with me about a bit more than just reservations, my absolute love of all things Disney has likely come up in conversation.

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