Shopping local in the Victoria offers numerous benefits for both consumers and the community. Here are some reasons why you should consider supporting local businesses:

1. Unique and Handcrafted Designs: Local designers in Victoria often create one-of-a-kind pieces that you won't find in mainstream stores. By shopping local, you can discover unique items that reflect the creativity and individuality of the community.
2. Support the Local Economy: When you shop at local boutiques craft markets, your money stays within the community. This helps to support local jobs, entrepreneurship, and economic growth. By contributing to the local economy, you are making a positive impact on the Victoria fashion scene.
3. Personalized Shopping Experience: Local retailers often provide a more personalized and attentive shopping experience. They take the time to understand your preferences and can offer tailored recommendations. Shopping local allows you to build relationships with store owners and receive personalized attention that enhances your overall shopping experience.
4. Sustainable and Ethical Fashion: Many local designers prioritize sustainable and ethical practices in their production processes. By shopping local, you can choose items that are made with environmentally-friendly materials and produced under fair working conditions. Supporting local businesses promotes a more sustainable and ethical  industry.
5. Community Connection: Shopping local fosters a sense of community and connection. It provides opportunities to meet and engage with local designers, artists, and fashion enthusiasts. By supporting local businesses, you contribute to the vibrancy and diversity of the Victoria scene.

In conclusion, shopping local in Victoria is a win-win situation. Not only do you gain access to unique designs and receive a personalized shopping experience, but you also support the local economy and contribute to a more sustainable and connected community.

​What a fantastic group of artists! This event will be taking place today and tomorrow. The admission fee is $5 at the door and all proceeds will go to the Victoria Coolaide Society. The Mariniers are organizing a food drive, and there will also be a coloring contest for kids, as well as door prizes. 

​Last weekend's Nomad's Mind Body Spirit Expo was an exceptional event that you missed if you weren't there. It's rare to find a gathering of like-minded individuals in one place, but this expo brought together a holistic community dedicated to promoting body awareness, mental alignment, and spiritual connection.

Nomad regularly hosts a variety of events, but this one was particularly special. Attendees had the opportunity to interact with a diverse range of holistic practitioners, including teachers, massage therapists, herbalists, writers, artists, healers, psychics, aura readers, and vibrational sound and light workers. The focus of the event was on alternative forms of healing, and attendees were encouraged to ask questions and try out different approaches to promote good health.

This was our first event of its kind, but it certainly won't be the last. Keep an eye out for future opportunities to connect with the holistic community at Nomad's events.

We're excited to announce that the MIND BODY SPIRIT EXPO has expanded its footprint this year. Currently, we have 35 vendors, this is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in the holistic health benefits offered at the show. If you're interested, please register here. We have 5 spots available for Sunday, September 17th, and 7 spots available for the 16th and 17th ​

The center of Caleb Pike Heritage Park is a beautiful orchard surrounded by pathways that connect several buildings. Three of these buildings are considered heritage sites: the Caleb Pike House, made of squared logs and dating back to 1883, the Schoolhouse built in 1893, and the Teacherage. At the back of the park, visitors can find the caretaker's house, which is a replica of the Gregory home, a woodshed made of squared logs, and a museum. The park is the heart of the Highlands community's heritage values, and some of its buildings have been deemed significant enough to be listed on the Provincial and National Heritage Registers.

The park will hosts a collection of skilled vendors who create handmade goods using traditional methods. The event will feature workshops and live music, with more details to come soon.  for more info Click Here