🍁 Happy Canada Day 🍁 We are open 11am - 5pm today! While you are here, be sure to check out Victoria's Canada Day celebrations. Festivities will begin at noon with a Welcome Ceremony and performance by the Lekwungen Traditional Dancers. Check out @canadadayvictoria for details. #yyj #victoriabc #canadaday #canadadayvic #canadadayyyj #yyjevents

Which @aveda treatment collection would you try from @ecochicvictoria? ✨ Scalp Solutions Collection: Healthy hair starts with a hydrated scalp. Treatments cleanse, moisturize, and exfoliate to remove excess oil. ✨ Botanical Repair Collection: Intensely repairs and strengthens hair instantly. Available in light and rich formulations. ✨ Nutriplenish: Hydrating overnight and leave-in serums. Key ingredients include omega 5-rich pomegranate oil, mango butter, and organic coconut to keep the hair feeling moisturized. Insider Tip: Visit @ecochicvictoria to try out their professional in-salon version of each treatment! #yyj #shopyyj #victoriabc #nutrientpowered #hairmoisture #beachhair #aveda #avedapartner #shoplocalyyj #avedacanada

We’re celebrating Pride Month in Victoria with two great events 🏳️‍🌈 ✨ Join Earls Kitchen + Bar on their outdoor patio for their first ever Drag Brunch + Bubbles this Sunday, June 25! Take in performances by @honeydewme92, @eddi.licious, and @daisysweetheartxoxo while you indulge in @earlsrestaurant's brunch classics. Two seatings are available: 10am - 12pm and 12:30pm – 2:30pm. Secure your seat at [email protected]. This event proudly supports the Victoria Pride Society. ✨ Enjoy a night full of intersectional 2SLGBTQ+ activism with the Victoria Pride Society Youth Council on July 5th. Amazing locals will speak on everything from self-empowerment to social justice issues. Secure your spot at @vps_youthcouncil's bio link. Check out upcoming Pride Week events at @victoriapridesociety & @vps_youthcouncil . . #Pridemonth #loveislove #yyjpride #victoriabc #pride2023 #yyjpride2023 #victoriapride

Looking for some inspo for end of year teacher gifts? Check out our top 5 picks, all locally sourced and thoughtfully selected! ✨ Thank You Teachers Chocolate Gift Set from @purdyschocolatier ✨ Coffee card to @goodearthhq Bay Centre ✨ Espresso cup set & Italian import chocolates from @the.tuscan.kitchen ✨ Charcuterie Board essentials from @victoriamarketcollective ✨ Locally poured, small batch candles from @hudsonsbay Which gift would your teacher choose? #yyj #victoria #victoriabc #shopyyj #shoplocalyyj #teachergiftideas #teacherappreciation

Our ideal day with Dad and our father figures looks a little something like this: 1. Get a fresh fade from @centralbarbersandstylist’s new Fort Street location. Don’t forget to book in for a shoeshine! 2. Drop in for a workout at @goodlife_victoria 3. Snap some retro photobooth pictures with @life4cuts_victoria, located on the lower level next to the elevators. 4. Craft a custom ice cream cone from @marbleslabcanada with unlimited mixins and over 20 flavours. 5. Catch a game day meal at @earlsrestaurant Bay Centre. Our top picks include the Bacon Cheddar Burger and Seafood Tower. How are you celebrating your father figure this Sunday? 📸 @mm_go_design_victoria_bc #victoriabc #yyj #yyjevents #fathersday #fathersdaygifts #fatherdayideas

One day, three great events ✨ Welcome to our final market in the “Meet the Makers” series in collaboration with @victoriamarketcollective. Browse over 30 local and handmade artisans until 6pm today, and enjoy 3 hours free parking in our underground parkade. Bonus- check out @shopmadeyyc’s brand new storefront in Victoria on our second level! While you’re downtown, be sure to check out @downtownvictoriabc’s Upper Fort StreetFest, and @bastionsquare.market in Bastion Square to round out the weekend. #yyjevents #yyjeats #shoplocalyyj #makersgonnamake #marketevent #yyjarts #yyjevents #yyjshopping #yyjmarkets #yyjmakers #smallbusiness #victoriasmallbusiness #supportlocal #shopvancouverisland #victoriabc #vanislemaker #localmakers #shoplocalyyj #yyjeats #yyj #victoriabc

Have you checked out the @quazarsarcade Pop-Up at the Bay Centre? Challenge your crew to face-off on retro fan favourites like Space Invaders Frenzy, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Mario Bros, Ms Pac-Man, Galaga, Donkey Kong, Final Fight, and Arkanoid. This all ages, affordable arcade experience is open during shopping centre hours until July 4, 2023. Tokens are 50 cents each with each game between one to three tokens per play. *Note: Arcade unavailable June 3, 2023 for special event. 📸 @click.head #yyj #yyjevents #victoriabc #explorevictoria #yyjarcade #yyjentertainment

Get ready to browse 40 local makers and artisans at our “Meet the Makers” mini market next Saturday, June 3rd from 10am - 6pm. This is the final market of our series in partnership with @victoriamarketcollective While you are here: ✨Browse two levels of locally made art, homeware, clothing, jewellery, and more ✨ Enjoy free 3-hour parking in our underground parkade Featured Makers: • @artbysharonlam • @septembershearth • @burgeon.baby • @common.thread.embroidery • @loreleitextiledesign #yyjevents #yyjeats #shoplocalyyj #makersgonnamake #marketevent #yyjarts #yyjevents #yyjshopping #yyjmarkets #yyjmakers #smallbusiness #victoriasmallbusiness #supportlocal #shopvancouverisland #victoriabc #vanislemaker #localmakers #shoplocalyyj #yyjeats #yyj #victoriabc

@mm_go_design_victoria_bc’s top 4 sustainable finds from @belowthebeltstores ✨ 1. Vegan leather wallet by @pixiemood and sustainable cargos by @kuwallatee 2. 100% recycled polyester rain poncho by @rainkiss__ 3. Organic cotton tee by @tentree 4. Recycled fibre rain jacket by @tentree Would you choose 1, 2, 3, or 4? #yyj #ecofashion #victoriabc #slowfashion #sustainablefashion #sustainability

Welcome to @hudsonsbay Bay Centre’s Spring Beauty Gala ✨ Today from 10am - 6pm, enjoy master classes from your favourite brands, treats from @marbleslabcanada, complimentary makeovers, hairstyling by @goldhairlounge, mini manicures, and more. Plus, purchase a $5 gala ticket and get 15% off all cosmetics, plus be entered to win a $5000 Hudson’s Bay gift card! #victoriabc #yyj #yyjevents #shopyyj #yyjshopping #spring #springbeauty #hairstyle

Still looking for the perfect way to celebrate the mother figure in your life? Check out our inspo for locally curated gifts and goods. ✨ Locally designed, sustainably made silk skirts from @chaifashions. Plus, save 20% on all jewelry until May 14th. ✨ Personalized chocolate box from @purdyschocolatier! We love hand selecting our favourite truffles and toffees for an extra personal touch. ✨ Relax in style with cozy loungewear from @mellingerievictoria Get 50% on all pyjamas & loungewear until May 14th. ✨ Italian import ceramics and pantry staples from @the.tuscan.kitchen. Tip - Their small ceramic bowls can double as a trinket dish. ✨ Mani-Pedi from @calinails_baycentre. We’re loving fun pops of colour for spring. ✨ "Treat" mom with Aveda's new Nutriplenish Scalp Solution & Botanical Repair treatments @ecochicvictoria - Get 25% off retail products May 13 - May 21. 📸 @chaifashions, @mellingerievictoria #victoriabc #yyj #yyjevents #mothersday #celebratemom #mamasday #celebratemoms #mothersdaygifts #mothersdaygiftideas #shoplocalyyj #yyjeats #yyjshopping #smallbusiness #victoriasmallbusiness #supportlocal #shopvancouverisland

Celebrate mom and all the nurturing figures in your life this weekend with our Top 5 Mother’s Day Experiences at the Bay Centre! 1. Spend quality time together with a visit to @earlsrestaurant’s street side patio. We recommend the ultra-shareable Seafood Platter! 2. Book a pampering session at @blovictoriabc. Bring mom and receive $10 off each blow out until May 14th! 3. Browse @peter_van_giesen’s original acrylic paintings of your favourite Victoria landmarks. 4. Snap some retro photo booth pictures with @life4cuts_victoria, located on the lower level next to the elevators. 5. Cap off the day with a cup of @goodearthhq coffee, best enjoyed on our sunny Fort Street Patio. #victoriabc #yyj #yyjevents #mothersday #celebratemom #mamasday #celebratemoms