It's that time of year again: shorter days, cooler mornings, the first few leaves turning from green to gold and late-summer produce appearing at the farmers' market stands.
As summer winds down for another year, fall fair season on Vancouver Island is just getting started.
The sunny and warm late-summer weather - plus delicious autumn harvest foods - makes the fall fair a popular event on the island every year.
Looking for a meeting space before November 30? Ready to book now? It's worth it!
Book a full day meeting space before August 31 at Parkside in our Penthouse City Club Lounge, James Bay Meeting Room, or HD Theatre for only $199 and get a second, same day meeting space for $99.
Plus... book a special guest room rate with this promotion, starting from $149/night.
Promo code: MEET
Call 250.940.1200 ext. 8432 or email meet@parksidevictoria.com for more information or to book.
Our Prana at Parkside Yoga Retreat was featured in an article in the Times Colonist today!
Times Colonist reporter Amy Smart attended our first yoga retreat held in June 2011 at Parkside, hosted by Liz Zdunich of Namaste Inspired Athletics.
If you're wondering what a yoga retreat is all about or are thinking about trying yoga for the first time, you'll want to read this article!
We'll be hosting another Prana at Parkside Yoga Retreat with Liz on January 6 - 8, 2012 at Parkside, so mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details.
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What better way to celebrate beautiful British Columbia than by spending BC Day in the province's capital?
On Monday, August 1, 2011, St. Anne's Academy (right across the street for Parkside!) will be hosting the Capital Festival BC Day Celebration 2011 from 11am to 5:30pm.
Featuring over 100 musicians and artisans, this free event will also include live children's performances, interactive events, prizes and food and beverages.
And don't miss Victoria's Symphony Splash, happening Saturday, July 31, 2011, starting at 1pm in the Inner Harbour!
Bring a lawn chair and enjoy an exciting performance by the Victoria Symphony, starting at 6pm. The concert concludes with a performance of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture, complete with bells, cannons, and fireworks!
Join us for yoga set in the tranquil atmosphere of the Rooftop Gardens at Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa this summer!
With the sun on your face, the wind in your hair and a smile on your face, our local yoga instructor Ali Louwe will guide you through an hour-long practice, leaving you feeling rejunvenated and relaxed.
There is no previous yoga experience necessary and the classes are open to everyone.
Guest post by local A-Life Blogger Holly Rose
It's a sweet, warm Sunday in Victoria, British Columbia.
Wandering through the market in Centennial Square, I find myself enchanted. White artist's kiosks populate nearly every nook and cranny of the square, while a guitarist strums and sings on the stage.
The crowd ebbs and flows, some settling in to listen to the performance, others move from stall to stall.
The first Vancouver Island Cultural Festival (V.I.C. Fest) took place on Saturday, June 18, 2011 on the grounds of St. Ann's Academy—right across the street from Parkside!
Festival goers got to listen to local live bands (inlcuding Acres of Lions, Jon & Roy, Quioa and more), sample locally crafted brews and wine and enjoy food from Victoria's best food vendors, all while checking out local art, clothing, jewelery and more.
Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa was proud to be the official accommodation sponsor for the first annual V.I.C. Fest.
By Neil Judson
The Victoria International Cycling Festival started rubber side down with the roadie Tour de Victoria event and concluded with airborne flair last weekend (June 11 and 12).
Thousands of spectators flooded the Inner Harbour to watch some of the world's best freeride mountain bikers catch big air and pull off amazing tricks during the Jumpship Dirt Jump Invitational.
Hosted by the newly-formed Dockside Mountain Bike Society and taking place on a barge, the dirt jump competition was a first of its kind and encouraged spectators to get in the action with live music and Camp of Champions air bag sessions.
Canadian trials sensation John Webster also put on an impressive show, bounding and balancing through a precarious course of logs, stumps and large rubber tires.
The dirt jump events included a Best Trick contest on Saturday and Sunday's main contest, where riders were judged on their complete run through the course.
By Bri Wilson
Sunshine, great live music, locally crafted brews, eats and art: sounds to me like the perfect way to spend a Saturday in June (and just the prescription you might need to get over our Stanley Cup Finals loss this week.)
The first Vancouver Island Cultural Festival (V.I.C. Fest) is happening this Saturday, June 18th from 11am - 10pm on the grounds of St. Ann's Academy—right across the street from Parkside!
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Come join Guest Services every Thursday as we host an afternoon aboard Victoria Harbour Ferries and transportation to the Canoe Brewpub for beer tasting.
Sign up at the Front Desk by 5 pm on Wednesday to guarantee your spot. Participants must be 19 years of age or older.
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