The neighbourhood of Rock Bay has been home to many different industries over the years — there was even a popular residential neighbourhood there at one point — but for the past several years, it has been known as Victoria’s Brewery District. Depending on where you draw the border, you can count up to six …
A local, professional soccer club will kick off its season as part of the brand new Canadian Premier League launching in late April. The Pacific Football Club will represent Vancouver Island in this seven-club league, which includes teams based in Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg, Hamilton, Toronto, and Halifax — making it the first true coast-to-coast sports league …
From its original store in Colwood, which opened in 2007, Cascadia Liquor has grown into one of Vancouver Island’s craft beer champions. Today, the Cascadia chain includes seven stores — five in Greater Victoria, one in Nanoose Bay, and one in Courtenay — with several more in the works. Island beer lovers already know that …
Beer comes in a wide variety of styles and colours. Some are big and bold while others are light and breezy; some are richly malty while others burst with citrusy aromas; some are purposefully sour while others might even be slightly salty. In other words, there’s a beer for everyone, and half the fun in …