Start: Mar 16th 5:00 PM
End: Mar 16th 9:00 PM
Royal Canadian Legion - Prince Edward Branch #91
761 Station Avenue
Victoria
BC
V9B 2S1
SPRING CRAFT & GARAGE SALE
Community Event
Free Admission
36 tables of Crafts & Garage Sale Items
Silent Auction
Meat Draws
Snack Bar
Handmade Items Jams
Sewing Kitchen Towels
Knitting Candy Soaps
Baking Variety Items
Jewelry Wooden Items
Paintings Cards
For information, call 250 478 5484
Start: Mar 8th 3:00 AM
End: Mar 8th 6:00 AM
Olympic View Golf Club & Table Nineteen
643 Latoria Road
Victoria
BC
V9C 3A3
The 29+ Party - get your tickets by Feb 27!
Other
Julie's quote for 2025 is "it is far better to light the candle than to curse the darkness" by William L. Watkinson. Celebration and joy are more important now than ever before.
The WestShore Chamber is pleased to offer the first in a multi-year series of celebrations starting with The 29+ Party when we will celebrate the years of service to the WestShore Chamber by our Executive Director Julie Lawlor (10), our Bookkeeper Bill Stafford of Bear Mountain Accounting (10), and our former President Ingrid Vaughan (9+). Taking place on March 7, 2025 from 7:00 - 10:00 PM at Olympic View Golf Club, it will be an evening of connection, music, and celebration with our extended Chamber community.
You will be greeted on arrival with a celebratory glass of champagne (or sparkling apple juice) courtesy of RDF Group Ltd & the Chambers Group Insurance Plan! You can expect delicious food, fun, networking, and dancing to music ranging from the Beatles to Chappell Roan. PLUS, one day before International Women's Day, this event will support WIN!
(And if you don't dance, don't worry. Dancing is NOT mandatory!)
Tickets went on sale on February 5 for this family-friendly event, with a portion of each ticket purchased going to the Win Cooperative. In order to create a safe and welcoming environment, we ask everyone attending our events to abide by our Member Code of Conduct
Start: Feb 25th 8:00 PM
End: Feb 25th 9:00 PM
Royal Colwood Golf Club
629 Goldstream Ave
Victoria
British Columbia
V9B2W9
CHFVI Estate Planning Webinar
Web Event
Join us for our free webinar on Tuesday, February 25, from 12 to 1 pm with Sarah Jenkins.
Discover how thoughtful estate planning can help protect your loved ones while creating a meaningful legacy.
Registration is available here: Survey - Register now - Children's Health Foundation of Vancouver Island
Bill Drew Memorial Soccerfest 2025
Community Event
A celebration of the beautiful game by men's and women's teams from Oregon, Washington, Alberta, the Lower Mainland as well as Vancouver Island.
A beer garden on the Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 am both days proceeds to purchase bicycles for underprivileged children in our community.
The SOUL SHAKERS rhythm and blues band from 1:00 to 5:00 pm on Saturday and a DJ on Sunday from noon to 4:00 pm.
Westhills Park Community Clean up; Sat 15 March
Community Event
In cooperation with the City of Langford (Parks and Langford Fire), the Langford Residents Association (LRAS) is hosting another Westhills Park community clean up event. This free event is open to all members of the public; check in will happen at 945 AM about 100m south of the playground. From 10AM to 1 PM, we will work together as a team to remove flammable wood debris and invasive species from the park. Dress appropriately for the weather and bring your favourite work gloves. Snacks, water and tools will be provided. Find more details on our website under the "Projects" tab. https://lras23.com/projects. So come out and show your community support and contribute in a fun way to making this park and the neighbourhood safer and more beautiful. Hope to see you there!!
Sneak Peek: Fresh New Perspectives For 2025
Community Event
Arts & Culture Colwood presents "Sneak Peek: Fresh New Perspectives for 2025", a showcase of 60 submissions that have never been shown anywhere else in 2025. The show runs from February 20 - March 16, 2025 from 11-3pm Thursdays to Sundays.
Opening Reception will be held on Saturday, February 22nd from 1 - 3pm. Come meet the artists, have a refreshment and check out our new Gift Shop while you're there. Go to our website for details on how to enter the fun "Photobomb Opening" if you want to enter to win a "mystery prize", winner will be drawn at 2 pm.
Free admission, free parking and wheelchair accessible. Everyone is welcome.
170 Goldfinch Road, Colwood
Winter hours: Thursdays - Sundays, 11am - 3pm
Sponsors
Arts & Culture Colwood Society
Membership Matters: Getting the Most Out of Your Membership
Member Information Session
Please join us for our next Membership Matters session!
This informal session will give you the chance to meet fellow/potential members and Chamber staff and learn more about what we do at the Chamber - and how we can help you! These sessions are open to new, prospective and existing members.
Zoom details will be sent to you after you register.
Start: Mar 7th 1:00 AM
End: Mar 7th 3:00 AM
Victoria Scottish Community Centre
1803 Admirals Road
Victoria
V9A 2Y8
Town of View Royal OCP Business Mixer and Consultation
Other
UPDATE - March 3rd, 2025:
If our email that circulated on the afternoon of February 28th prompted you to register, please note that we just caught an error in the date mentioned. This event is scheduled as on this event page for Thursday, March 6th, not March 7th as per the email.
Apologies for the confusion.
On behalf of Town of View Royal Council and the WestShore Chamber of Commerce, you are cordially invited to an upcoming Business Mixer and Consultation event specifically for local businesses.
The Town has recently launched an update to the Official Community Plan (OCP) to set the long-term vision for our community and how we will plan our future growth and development. At this event, we would like to engage with the local business community to hear from you on emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities from a business perspective to help inform the OCP.
We hope you can attend this important engagement event to share your ideas through meaningful discussions to help make our community an even better place to do business. Refreshments and prizes will be provided!
Registration in advance is required to secure your spot and closes on Monday, March 3, 2025. To make as many spaces available as possible, we ask that each business register a maximum of two representatives for this event.
To learn more about the OCP update, please visit engage.viewroyal.ca/view-royal-2050. If you have any questions about the content of the upcoming event, please contact 250 -708-2254 or planning@viewroyal.ca
Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing View Royal business representatives at this event!
Sponsors
Town of View Royal
Community Invasive Species Removal at Portage Park, View Royal!
Community Event
Join us to connect with your community, make new friends, explore a beautiful coastal forest, and have fun all while contributing to creating a healthier habitat for native plants and animals!
We will be removing invasive plants such as English ivy and Himalayan blackberry from Portage Park!
It's a great opportunity to meet new people, learn about environmental issues and increase biodiversity. :)
This activity will go on rain or shine. Please dress for the weather!
No experience is needed! All ages and abilities are welcome. We provide instructions, gloves, tools, and light snacks!
Please register to attend: sign up on Meetup: bit.ly/gvgt-mar1-2025 OR email kaitlin@greenteamscanada.ca
Start: Mar 15th 6:00 PM
End: Mar 15th 9:00 PM
Royal Canadian Legion - Prince Edward Branch #91
761 Station Avenue
Victoria
BC
V9B 2S1
Langford Ideas Fair
Community Event
You’re Invited to the City of Langford’s Ideas Fair on Saturday, March 15th at the Langford Legion!
Engage with members of Langford staff and subject matter consultants at the City of Langford’s Ideas Fair. Learn more about current master plans under development and provide your input around community planning initiatives. Light refreshments and an activity area for children will be available.
Sponsors
City of Langford
Free webinar for newcomers to Canada: Learn about benefit and credit payments
Web Event
Free webinar for newcomers to Canada: Learn about benefit and credit payments
Are you new to Canada? Join the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) for a free webinar to learn about what benefit and credit payments you could be eligible for, the Canadian tax system, and the different tax resources available to you. Families and supporting organizations are also encouraged to join.
We will talk about:
- benefit and credit payments you could get, like the goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax (GST/HST) credit
- Canada’s tax system
- residency status for tax purposes
- ways to do your taxes
- free tax help and other CRA services
- how to protect yourself from scams
During the webinar, we will be answering some frequently asked questions, and you will be able to ask questions live. Spaces are limited, so make sure to register for the webinar in advance! If you are an organization that supports newcomers to Canada, we encourage you to register your organization and share the event details with your clients.
Additional resources
- Benefits, credits, and taxes for newcomers: what you need to know about taxes and benefit payments for the first year you are a resident to Canada.
- Factsheet for newcomers: available in 11 languages, including Spanish, Ukrainian, and Arabic.
- Infographic for newcomers: available in 11 languages, including Punjabi, Simplified Chinese, and Dari.
- Video about benefit and credit payments for newcomers: available in 13 languages.
- New to Canada - There are benefits to filing an income tax and benefit return: available in 13 languages.
- Free tax clinics: Community organizations partner with Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) to host free tax clinics for individuals with modest incomes and simple tax situations. Check if you are eligible and find a clinic near you.
- How to protect yourself from scams: learn how to recognize a scam, why the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) may contact you, report a scam, and the latest scam alerts.
- Learn about your taxes: a free online learning tool to help you understand how the Canadian tax system works and what’s in it for you.
Alternate formats: self-serve and online ordering options for accessible formats of forms and publications.
Start: Mar 1st 8:00 AM
End: Mar 30th 7:00 AM
Westshore Town Centre
2945 Jacklin Road
Unit 147
Victoria
BC
V9B 5E3
Spring Workshop Series at Westshore Town Centre
Other
Spring is coming so it’s a perfect time to let your creative spirit bloom. Our Spring workshop series has something for everyone, from painting and art, to plant education and nature projects… how about chocolate tasting or kid’s soap-making?
Read through the entire calendar of events for details, and to register, click on the workshops you're interested in. Invite your friends, or make it a date night!
Click here for the full list of workshops by date
Click here for calendar view
These workshops are facilitated by local artists and creators, including:
- Julie’s Delights Chocolates
- Platinum Floral Design
- Verity Rose of Shears Hair Design/Shear Magic
- Wendy Creative
- Wing Studio Art
- Wychbury Ave Soaps & Gifts
Sponsors
Westshore Town Centre
Start: Mar 20th 8:00 PM
End: Mar 21st 12:00 AM
Edward Milne Community School - 6218 Sooke Rd
#202 - 3179 Jacklin Rd
Sooke
BC
V9Z 0G7
Sooke Job Fair
Community Event
Are you looking for work or volunteer opportunities around the Victoria to Sooke region? Join the WorkBC Centre Sooke Job Fair at Edward Milne Community School - 6218 Sooke Rd on Thursday, March 20th, from 1-5 pm. You'll have the chance to meet local employers and organizations from various industries, allowing you to network your way to your next job or volunteer position! Additionally, if you register in advance on Eventbrite, you'll be entered to win a prize pack. Register here or learn more about the organizations attending: https://sooke-job-fair-2025.eventbrite.ca
Sponsors
WorkLink Employment Society
Start: Mar 1st 5:00 PM
End: Mar 1st 10:00 PM
Dogwood Auditorium, Royal Roads University
2005 Sooke Road
Colwood
BC
V9B 5Y2
Open House: Undergraduate Studies at RRU
Community Event
Explore innovative programs launching Sept. 2025
- Chat with faculty, staff, and alumni about career pathways and student life
- Experience RRU’s unique learning approach in interactive breakout sessions
- Enjoy free lunch, fun activities, and a guided tour of Hatley Castle
Sponsors
Royal Roads University
Resisting the Bro-ligarchy: Politics, Polarization and Populism
Community Event
Social media platforms were designed to bring us closer together. Instead, society is more polarized than ever. Are the platforms that were designed to foster connection creating an existential threat to democracy?
As a wave of populist, anti-democratic heads of state are elected around the world, we can’t help but wonder how Silicon Valley social media billionaires like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg are shaping the conversation. In the case of our neighbours to the south, the newly re-instated Trump administration is outwardly revealing its ties to the “bro-ligarchy.”
As Canada heads into our own federal election, will we be able to resist the “bro-ligarchy”?
Join Dr. Jaigris Hodson at this panel event that brings together experts from a variety of fields to discuss technology, online status, political influence, polarization, and the factors that drive the global populist turn. Experts will also offer suggestions for how to resist these forces and protect both democracy and the most vulnerable people in our communities.
Your panelists:
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Daniel Drache, professor emeritus of Political Science at York University and senior research fellow at the Robarts Centre for Canadian Studies.
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Jaigris Hodson, associate professor in the College of Interdisciplinary Studies at Royal Roads University and Canada Research Chair for Digital Communication for the Public Interest.
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Thomas Homer-Dixon, founder and executive director of the Cascade Institute at Royal Roads University.
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Victoria O’meara, lecturer of Digital Media in the School of Arts, Media and Communication at the University of Leicester.
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Shauneen Pete, faculty in the College of Interdisciplinary Studies and chair of the Emerging Indigenous Scholars Circle at Royal Roads University.
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Moderated by Philip Steenkamp, president and vice-chancellor of Royal Roads University.
Sponsors
Royal Roads University
Start: Mar 5th 4:30 PM
End: Mar 5th 11:00 PM
CRAFT Beer Market Victoria Harbour
450 Swift Street
Victoria
BC
Victoria Roadshow : Ignite Innovation, Secure Tomorrow
Conference
Sponsors
Western Canada Security Corp.
A New Dawn Red Light Therapy Clinic Grand Opening
Ribbon Cutting
Please come join us as we celebrate a momentous step in the health of our community by opening our very first clinic. May it be the first of many!
Sponsors
A New Dawn Red Light Therapy
Victoria Grizzlies Tuesday Night Thriller presented by the WestShore Chamber of Commerce at the Q Centre
Community Event
Join us on Tuesday March 18th at 7pm as the Grizzlies take on the first place Chilliwack Chiefs in a crucial late season match up! Thanks to the Chamber’s support, all adult tickets are just $10 using the promo code CHAMBER10 when buying your tickets online! Don’t forget, thanks to Maxxam Insurance, all local youth 18 & under are FREE when accompanied by an adult. (Limit of 2 per adult).
This promises to be an exciting game, and thanks to the Chamber, it’s cheaper than ever to spend a night with the Grizzlies! You can buy your tickets online by clicking here: https://bit.ly/4hf7DgB
PLEASE NOTE: You must enter the promo code BEFORE selecting your seat. Simply enter CHAMBER10, hit apply, and pick your seats!
Grizzlies Hockey, where the WestShore comes together!
Start: Mar 20th 7:00 AM
End: Mar 23rd 7:00 AM
Arts & Culture Colwood Society
170 Goldfinch Road
Victoria
BC
V9C1Y3
Bloom Exhibition
Community Event
Members’ annual juried Bloom Exhibition, March 20 - April 13, 2025
Come join us for the 16th Annual Members’ Bloom Exhibition! It’s a magical escape from winter into a world of wonder. This year, the show is judged by the talented artist Donna Rose Law, whose beautiful piece is featured on the Bloom poster. The show starts on Thursday, March 20 and runs until Sunday, April 13, 2025.
There’s an opening reception on Sunday, March 23 from 1 to 3 pm with live music by JR & the Bad Ox Band. Come meet the artists, enjoy the show, and check out all the new stuff in our Gift Shop. Spring hours are Thursday to Sunday, 12 to 4 pm starting March 20, 2025.
Sponsors
Arts & Culture Colwood Society
Start: Mar 27th 7:00 AM
End: Mar 30th 7:00 AM
Arts & Culture Colwood Society
170 Goldfinch Road
Victoria
BC
V9C1Y3
Bloom Exhibition
Community Event
Members’ annual juried Bloom Exhibition, March 20 - April 13, 2025
Come join us for the 16th Annual Members’ Bloom Exhibition! It’s a magical escape from winter into a world of wonder. This year, the show is judged by the talented artist Donna Rose Law, whose beautiful piece is featured on the Bloom poster. The show starts on Thursday, March 20 and runs until Sunday, April 13, 2025.
There’s an opening reception on Sunday, March 23 from 1 to 3 pm with live music by JR & the Bad Ox Band. Come meet the artists, enjoy the show, and check out all the new stuff in our Gift Shop. Spring hours are Thursday to Sunday, 12 to 4 pm starting March 20, 2025.
Sponsors
Arts & Culture Colwood Society
South Island Home Team Open Houses
Community Event
- 1-3PM 2648 Mica Place. Westviewbc.ca Homes with suites starting at $1,299,999
- 1-3PM 218-1810 Selenite Place. Vistapointvictoria.com. Condos starting at $514,900
- 1-3PM 1371 Goldstream Ave. Trailsideatthelake.com. Condos starting at $490,000
- 11-1PM Viewpointe, Building Lots in Sooke, access off Mountain Heights Road. Viewpointe.ca. Lots starting at $324,900
Sponsors
South Island Home Team
South Island Home Team Open Houses
Community Event
- 1-3PM 3474 Trumpeter Street. Verityatroyalbay.com Homes with suites starting at $1,349,999
- 1-3PM 2648 Mica Place. Westviewbc.ca Homes with suites starting at $1,299,999
- 1-3PM 218-1810 Selenite Place. Vistapointvictoria.com. Condos starting at $514,900
- 1-3PM 1371 Goldstream Ave. Trailsideatthelake.com. Condos starting at $490,000
Sponsors
South Island Home Team
South Island Home Team Open House
Community Event
- 12-2PM 507-1301 Hillside Ave. SouthIslandHomeTeam.ca. MLS# 989453. 1 Bdrm, 1 Bath, $530,000
Sponsors
South Island Home Team
Start: Mar 21st 12:00 PM
End: May 30th 12:00 PM
BGC South Vancouver Island
4-961 Dunford Avenue
Victoria
BC
V9B 2S4
Snacks for Jacks
Fundraising Events
For 65 years, we have been helping kids get to the same starting line. Every year, it’s getting harder. Kids face challenges today that were unimaginable even a decade or two ago. Child poverty is on the rise. Youth mental health is collapsing. Kids are not okay.
As one of the leading providers of child and youth services in Greater Victoria, our Clubs see firsthand how profoundly and disproportionately food insecurity impacts kids. 1 in 3 children across Canada are living in food-insecure households. Young bodies need nutrients to thrive. Young people with full bellies can think better, perform better, learn better and make better decisions. Without food security, nothing else is possible.
We are already serving over 28,000 snacks and 9,100 meals a year to kids and youth who come through our doors, but we need your help to bridge the widening gap across our 6 Club locations. The need is growing as more and more of our kids require support with food at our Clubs.
We touch on every aspect of what the next generation needs to thrive – not just survive. Whether it’s food security, mental health and wellness, leadership and career training, or simply empowering them and giving them a safe place to be themselves, we have shown up for our kids.
Our Snacks for Jacks fundraising goal is $5000 by May 30, 2025 to help feed kids and youth in our programs for the rest of the year. Your support can transform a life. Every dollar you give provides children and youth with food they need to help us nourish young minds. Every donation over $20 is eligible for a tax receipt!
Sponsors
BGC South Vancouver Island
Start: Mar 21st 12:00 PM
End: May 13th 12:00 PM
BGC South Vancouver Island
4-961 Dunford Avenue
Victoria
BC
V9B 2S4
Gift of Flight Raffle supporting BGC South Vancouver Island
Fundraising Events
Sponsors
BGC South Vancouver Island
"Small World" by Dallas Segno, Solo Art Show @ Gage Gallery
Community Event
Victoria artist Dallas Segno, invites you to a fun and exciting visceral comic book world he creates using beautiful patterned papers from all over the world. These iconographic images accompanied with his identifiable style will have you talking for days.
April 1-20 at Gage Gallery, 19 Bastion Square.
Artist Talks will be held on Saturday, April 12 @ 12 & 2PM
Admission to Gage Gallery is free, gratuities to the Artist are welcome. Gage Gallery is closed on Mondays.
"Small World" by Dallas Segno, Solo Art Show @ Gage Gallery
Community Event
Victoria artist Dallas Segno, invites you to a fun and exciting visceral comic book world he creates using beautiful patterned papers from all over the world. These iconographic images accompanied with his identifiable style will have you talking for days.
April 1-20 at Gage Gallery, 19 Bastion Square.
Artist Talks will be held on Saturday, April 12 @ 12 & 2PM
Admission to Gage Gallery is free, gratuities to the Artist are welcome. Gage Gallery is closed on Mondays.
"Small World" by Dallas Segno, Solo Art Show @ Gage Gallery
Community Event
Victoria artist Dallas Segno, invites you to a fun and exciting visceral comic book world he creates using beautiful patterned papers from all over the world. These iconographic images accompanied with his identifiable style will have you talking for days.
April 1-20 at Gage Gallery, 19 Bastion Square.
Artist Talks will be held on Saturday, April 12 @ 12 & 2PM
Admission to Gage Gallery is free, gratuities to the Artist are welcome. Gage Gallery is closed on Mondays.
"Small World" by Dallas Segno, Solo Art Show @ Gage Gallery
Community Event
Victoria artist Dallas Segno, invites you to a fun and exciting visceral comic book world he creates using beautiful patterned papers from all over the world. These iconographic images accompanied with his identifiable style will have you talking for days.
April 1-20 at Gage Gallery, 19 Bastion Square.
Artist Talks will be held on Saturday, April 12 @ 12 & 2PM
Admission to Gage Gallery is free, gratuities to the Artist are welcome. Gage Gallery is closed on Mondays.
"Small World" by Dallas Segno, Solo Art Show @ Gage Gallery
Community Event
Victoria artist Dallas Segno, invites you to a fun and exciting visceral comic book world he creates using beautiful patterned papers from all over the world. These iconographic images accompanied with his identifiable style will have you talking for days.
April 1-20 at Gage Gallery, 19 Bastion Square.
Artist Talks will be held on Saturday, April 12 @ 12 & 2PM
Admission to Gage Gallery is free, gratuities to the Artist are welcome. Gage Gallery is closed on Mondays.
Sew Magic Quilt Show and Sale
Community Event
The Westshore Quilters' Guild is thrilled to invite you to our spectacular 20th-anniversary quilt show! Join us for an unforgettable experience as you marvel at 200 exquisite quilts on display. Delight in shopping at our charming guild boutique and explore various vendors offering fabulous fabrics, kits, and essential notions.
Our enchanting Gala event promises to be a highlight, featuring live music, delectable treats, refreshing beverages, and an exclusive first glimpse of the stunning quilts and unique vendor merchandise. The show continues on Friday and Saturday, with just one admission fee granting access to both days. Secure your Gala ticket for Thurs evening for only $15, which covers your entry to both the Gala and the quilt show. Admission for Friday and Saturday is just $10, valid for both days. A delightful selection of snacks and beverages awaits you as you wander through our captivating quilt wonderland.
In celebration of our remarkable 20-year journey as a guild, we will host various themed challenges, including Block, Charity, and UFO categories, inviting you to participate in the fun. Don't miss your chance to bid on exciting silent auction items or purchase tickets to win one of four stunning raffle quilts!
For more information and to join the celebration, please visit westshorequilters.guild.ca. We can't wait to see you there!
Join us at the Sew Magic quilt show, held inside the upper hockey rink at the Juan de Fuca Recreation Center at 1767 Island Highway, Colwood (Victoria). Enjoy the convenience of ample free parking at the recreation center and excellent nearby public transportation options.
Start: Mar 29th 8:00 PM
End: Mar 29th 10:00 PM
South Island Home Team Open Houses
Community Event
- 1-3PM 2648 Mica Place. Westviewbc.ca Homes with suites starting at $1,299,999.
- 1-3PM 3474 Trumpeter Street. Verityatroyalbay.com Homes with suites starting at $1,349,999
- 1-3PM 1810 Selenite Place. Vistapointvictoria.com. Condos starting at $519,900, Townhomes starting at $849,900.
- 1-3PM 1371 Goldstream Ave. Trailsideatthelake.com. Condos starting at $490,000. Save $10,000 at closing.
Sponsors
South Island Home Team
Start: Apr 5th 8:00 PM
End: Apr 5th 10:00 PM
South Island Home Team Open Houses
Community Event
- 1-3PM 2648 Mica Place. Westviewbc.ca Homes with suites starting at $1,299,999.
- 1-3PM 412 Rock Dove Place. Verityatroyalbay.com Homes with suites starting at $1,349,999
- 1-3PM 1810 Selenite Place. Vistapointvictoria.com. Condos starting at $519,900, Townhomes starting at $849,900.
- 1-3PM 1371 Goldstream Ave. Trailsideatthelake.com. Condos starting at $490,000. Save $10,000 at closing.
Sponsors
South Island Home Team