Parkside Victoria Travel Blog

Parkside provided the celebratory setting for a hero's welcome as about 200 people flooded the resort's atrium to shake hands and pose for photos with local cycling phenom Ryder Hesjedal on Saturday, September 4. See story in the Victoria Times Colonist.

Hesjedal, who placed seventh overall in this summer's epic Tour de France, used the community celebration to help launch the Wheelmen Ride Bicycles program, which supports competitive youth cycling. The 29-year-old Victoria resident talked about the program on camera during the meet and greet at Parkside.

Funds raised through the Wheelmen Ride Bicycles initiative are currently going to the Aviawest Cycling Society, a not-for-profit organization that provides young up-and-coming cyclists in Victoria with the financial support they need to develop their talents and become successful cyclists.     

Instead of heading to the grocery store on a busy Saturday morning, consider doing your shopping at the Bastion Square Farmers' Market, located in Bastion Square in downtown Victoria, BC. 

Find everything from homemade crafts to fresh fruits and veggies to desserts and preserves. 

Not only does fresh, local produce taste better, but also by buying locally you are economically supporting the farmers and saving their agricultural lands from development. 

The Bastion Square Farmers' Market operates from mid June until mid September, so head down and stock up on produce before they're gone for the season!

Are you lacing up for the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon on October 10, 2010?

Then head over to our Facebook Page and enter to WIN the Parkside Post-Race Package!

The Parkside Post-Race Package includes a two-night stay at Parkside, the Relax Your Sole Foot & Leg Treatment and a one-hour Registered Massage at AquaTerre Spa.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to spend part of the year living on the beautiful West Coast of British Columbia? 

Or what about living in a luxury urban second home with a fitness centre, 25-metre ozonated pool, rooftop gardens, designer furnishings and a gourmet kitchen - right in the heart of downtown Victoria on the beautiful West Coast of British Columbia? 

Well now's your chance!