Parkside Victoria Travel Blog

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.

Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa was proud to be the founding sponsor and headquarters of the inaugural Ryder Hesjedal's Tour de Victoria, which took place on May 28, 2011.

Over 1,200 cyclists of all levels and abilities took part in this event, riding either the 90km route, lead by Olympian Simon Whitfield, or the 140km route, lead by Tour de France 7th place finisher Ryder Hesjedal and "Captain Canuck" Trevor Linden.

On May 7, 2011, over 150 people attended the "Going Places" Art Show at Parkside, which featured works by Erica Messing, Jonathan Gleed and Shari Young.

On Saturday, April 30, 2011, Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa extended this year's nationwide celebration of our planet by partnering with local businesses and organizations for our 2nd annual Earth Expo & Farmer's Market.

The event was fun and educational (and tasty!) for kids and adults alike, offering a glimpse into some of the creative ways Victoria is initiating eco-friendly practices.

Parkside recently hosted a very special guest...

Visit http://www.cheknews.ca/ and click on "Elton Says Goodbye, Feb 16"

Caffe Fantastico's newest location, Tre Fantastico, had its grand opening at Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa on Thursday, February 3, 2011.

Guests enjoyed delicious passed appetizers, including mini pulled pork sandwiches with blue cheese and venison skewers, as well as local brews, a selection of BC wines and speciality coffees. 

Read more about Tre Fanastico's grand opening:

Tre Fantastico Opens at the Parkside - EAT Magazine

Fourth Fantastico opening - Times Colonist

Tre Fantastico is open for breakfast, lunch and small plates from Sunday - Tuesday, 6:30 am to 5:30 pm, and Wednesday - Saturday until 10 pm.

Shaw TV Lifestyles Specialist Karen Elgersma revisits Canada's greenest resort to explore the latest updates, which include a complimentary iPad Bar for guests and owners, as well scenes from the first ever film premiere hosted in Parkside's HD movie theatre.

Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa is premiering one of the most anticipated mountain bike films ever created in our HD movie theatre on January 8, 2011.

Tickets for the premiere of the Life Cycles film are still available at Trek Bicycle Store, Oak Bay Bicycles WestShore/Victoria and Parkside front desk, but hurry—only a limited number of tickets are available for the four showings!

In case you haven't stopped by to check it out already, we proudly present to you our brand new Discovery Centre, featuring a custom-made iPad Bar!

The iPad Bar is a central feature of our new 776-square-foot Discovery Centre, which also includes a wall-mounted flat screen HD television and a model of the resort, along with educational and historical displays about Parkside and Victoria.

Whether you're looking for a leisurely walk in the wilderness or a challenging uphill trek, there are many amazing hiking and walking trails around Victoria to suit all levels and abilities.

Autumn is an especially great time to get outside and go for a walk—so grab your Gortex, lace up your walking shoes and check out these beautiful Victoria trails!