Well, Vancouver Island, it seems like another summer has come to a close. While we know there are still a few weeks left, it feels like the general consensus is that once school is back in session, the summer vibes start to fade. It was a busy season with plenty happening.
If you’re like us, a few key moments truly defined the summer. Here’s a list of 10 things that shaped this summer in Victoria and Vancouver Island. Banfield Park was bustling with people all summer long, thanks to a new dock expansion.
Whether you were hanging out, swimming, or paddleboarding — after work or on the weekend — Banfield was the place to be to cool off. Thanks to its popularity, the like Banfield’s in other areas of the city. One of the most magical things you can see in the summer on Vancouver Island is whales.
You can go on a whale-watching tour, or sometimes, you’re able to catch a pod in the city, such as near Ogden Point this August. With Rifflandia signalling the end of summer and the beginning of fall, it reminds us that Victoria’s festival season was PACKED. From the Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival to the BC Lions Touchdown Party, we were spoiled with live music, food trucks, and fun all summer long.
It’s not summer unless you’ve indulged a little. It was a big summer for some Victoria restaurants, and many got a lot of love. For lovers of authentic South Indian cuisine, Café Malabar earned a spot on Air Canada’s prestigious longlist for .
Victoria’s Prima Strada .