Stage Wine Bar

We’ve recently discovered the “Stage restaurant and wine bar” at the Fernwood shops. ( 1307 Gladstone Ave.) They serve lovely Mediterranean inspired small plates that use many local ingredients.

See a review at: http://www.cityfood.com/EN/regional/stage_opens_in_victoria’s_fernwood_neighbourhood_(victoria)/

A nice place for a drink some summer weekend.

Pedal to the Potholes

It’s summer in Victoria and it’s time to get out doors on your bike and start up those BBQs…We’ll be away from Victoria when this event is on but it looks like it would be fun!

Location: Victoria
Date Listed: 26-May-08
Event Date(s): 21-Jun-08
Event Time: 09:30 to 15:00

What: Pedal to the Potholes

When: Saturday, June 21, 2008

Time: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., registration at 8:30 a.m.

Where: Starting at Mountain Equipment Co-op, 1450 Government St., Victoria. Ending at the Sooke Potholes Campground

Cost: By donation

RSVP: Registration forms can be downloaded at www.conservancy.bc.ca or by calling 1-888-738-0533

TLC will host the second annual Pedal to the Potholes for Greater Victoria residents to support alternative methods of transportation in the region and highlight cycle camping at the Sooke Potholes via the Galloping Goose Trail. TLC will also be using the event to promote local farmers: A BBQ featuring farm fresh foods will be waiting for participants at the finish line.

Cyclists will enjoy a leisurely ride from Mountain Equipment Co-op along the Galloping Goose to Sooke Potholes. Formerly a railway line, the 55km Galloping Goose Trail stretches from Victoria to Sooke. Participants will travel through urban, rural and wilderness scenery while supporting a greener alternative to visiting or camping at the Potholes. Upon arrival, cyclists will be greeted by a banquet of food from local farms and live music. All ages welcome. As a special bonus participants will be able to hook up their panniers and carts and cycle camp for one night at the Potholes by donation.

The Sooke Potholes are one of the most recognized features of the Southern Vancouver Island landscape. Famous as a spectacular swimming spot, many residents of the Capital Region have fond memories of their visits to the Potholes.

Lying adjacent to the Galloping Goose Regional Trail, the area offers many recreational opportunities. Cyclists, runners, hikers, horseback riders use the area extensively, in addition to those who come to the Potholes to swim, or to just enjoy the scenery.

In 2004, following numerous attempts to develop the area around the Potholes, TLC with help from Victoria-native Nelly Furtado was able to purchase the site and facilitate the creation of a new regional park and campground.

The Land Conservancy of British Columbia (TLC) is a registered charity and land trust protecting wilderness areas, cultural landmarks and agricultural lands in B.C. Since 1997, TLC has protected almost 120,000 acres of sensitive and threatened lands, involving more than 300 projects. TLC has grown to include over 7,000 members, and is now part of an international network of National Trusts with over 7 million members. For more information, visit www.conservancy.bc.ca.

Contact:

Liana Kennedy, TLC Ecotourism Manager, ph: (250) 383-4627, lkennedy@conservancy.bc.ca.

Heather Skydt, TLC External Relations, ph: (604) 733-2313, hskydt@conservancy.bc.ca.

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