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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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Victoria International Buskers Festival 2014

July 23, 2014

The Victoria International Buskers Festival is BC’s largest festival of its kind, and a great opportunity to watch acts from all around the world performing.

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Community Events – Buccaneer Days

June 17, 2014

Every June, the town of Esquimalt holds a pirate themed celebration called Buccaneer Days. This festival has been running since 1966

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The Battle of the Atlantic Parade & Ceremony, Victoria BC

May 6, 2014

Victoria is home to one of Canada’s two navy bases, with the majority of the Royal Canadian Navy’s pacific operations being based at CFB Esquimalt.

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Featured Pub: Garricks Head Pub, Victoria BC

April 14, 2014

When settling a guest into their apartment with Victoria Suites, I often spend a bit of time chatting with them about what they’d like to do in the city.

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