Deep breath, Victoria—you’ve arrived at the mid-week mark!
Treat yourself to something fun, such as Drag Bingo, the Butterfly Gardens, or a scoop of quality ice cream.
Herald Street Brew Works also offers Think Tank Trivia on Wednesdays, so you can enjoy spewing useless knowledge while you enjoy craft beer!
Here’s 5 things to do in and around Victoria on Wednesday, May 14th:
Drag Bingo at Vicious Poodle
The Vicious Poodle is well known across the city and is said to host some of the most interactive and enjoyable gay bar experiences!
They have plenty of events throughout the week, including their loved Drag Bingo taking place every Wednesday.
Grab your pals and make sure you grab a table as soon as you can—spots fill up fast!
- Where: The Vicious Poodle, 726 Johnson Street
- When: Wednesday, May 14th at 8 p.m.
End Dive
If you’re looking for a moody and hipster atmosphere combined with sophisticated exposed brick and a backlit bar, End Dive is for you.
They feature a unique list of uniquely crafted cocktails as well as some delicious food menu items that have received wonderful reviews.
View their sample menu here.
- Where: End Dive, 1802 Government Street
- When: Wednesday, May 14th from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Victoria Butterfly Gardens
Humid, naturally-lit, filled with tropical animals and plants, the Butterfly Gardens is the perfect place to spend a couple of hours!
You begin by browsing their collection of exotic bugs and slowly move towards their vibrant jungle adventure that’s been beautifully crafted for visitors and animals alike.
The ceilings are high to allow for spacious flying zones and growing trees. There are also multiple water features and plenty of gorgeous flowers to peek at.
Ticket prices vary, but a general adult ticket is $20.
- Where: Butterfly Gardens, 1461 Benvenuto Avenue, Brentwood Bay
- When: Wednesday, May 14th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Trivia at Herald Street Brew Works
It’s time to show off all of that useless information you’ve got stored in your brain!
Grab your nerdiest pals and test your collective knowledge while enjoying a beer or two and some Pizzeria Prima Strada pizza.
It’s hosted by Think Tank Trivia, and allows up to six per team. No reservations!
- Where: Herald Street Brew Works, 506 Herald Street
- When: Wednesday, May 14th from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Parachute Ice Cream
This cozy shop has a fairly interesting origin story.
Essentially, a couple of local entrepreneurs thought it would be pretty awesome to start serving high-quality ice cream…so, that’s what they did!
And just like that, they bring you delicious, on-site made ice cream with local ingredients—including dairy-free options.
Test it out for yourself!
- Where: Parachute Ice Cream, 105-2626 Bridge Street
- When: Wednesday, May 15th from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
