
Volunteering for a cause you care about is a great way to start a brand new year. You get to meet new people, use your unique skills and talents, and feel good about giving back—all while making the world a better place.
Our real estate agents are currently exploring some local volunteer opportunities that they might sign up for this month. If you think you'd like to do the same, here are five organizations currently recruiting volunteers near our

Victoria's famously mild winters make this city one of the best winter recreation destinations in the country. From tours and spa days to shopping and dining, there's no shortage of exciting things to do here during Canada's chilliest season. Thinking of visiting us? Here are six local winter activities that our real estate agents think you'll love.
Discover the unique beauty of Victoria's coastline in winter on Orca Spirit Adventures' Victoria: Winter Wildlife Tour. This three-hour experience takes you on a cruise through the icy waters of the Salish Sea.

It's never too early (or too late!) to get started on your holiday shopping. Buying local is the best way to make sure your gifts are unique, personal, and utterly unforgettable.
Our real estate agents are always on the hunt for new small businesses around town where they can get thank-you gifts for our many happy clients, and many do their personal gift shopping at these places as well. Here are some Victoria retailers they think are worth a visit this holiday season.

The holidays are on their way, and so are all of the fun holiday markets and celebrations happening around Victoria this year. Our real estate agents can't wait to get out and enjoy some festive cheer over the next few weeks. How about you? Join us at these six seasonal events around the city to keep your holiday spirit strong all season long.
The Yuletide Market Series is Bilston Creek Farm's annual small business market event. Featuring different vendors every week during the entire holiday season, these markets are the perfect place to pick up beauty products, home wares, pickles and preserves, and much more. If you get hungry during your visit, stop by the farm's cafe for some pizza, hot drinks, or snacks.

There's something special about peeking through a long alley and glimpsing the world on the other side. These urban passages aren't as common as they once were, but many older cities still have some that are open to the public.
Our real estate agents love exploring all the nooks and crannies of the cities they work in, and they've developed a special appreciation for some of the alleys that are still standing here in Victoria. Here are five that they think are worth a visit next time you're in town.