5 things to do in and around Victoria this Wednesday, March 6th

Happy hump day, Victoria—it’s officially mid-week!

Treat yourself to something fun to push yourself over the mid-week sleepies, including drag bingo at Vicious Poodle, a trip to the Butterfly Gardens, some trivia, and more.

And in case you weren’t aware, Bin 4 offers late night deals that are irresistibly good!

Here’s 5 things to do in and around Victoria on Wednesday, March 6th:

Late Night at Bin 4 Burger

Every day of the week Bin 4 Burger offers a late night deal for dine-in visitors after 9 p.m.!

With the purchase of a drink, select burgers are 50% off—so, you can enjoy your go-to burger favourite or try something new for less.

Plus, every month they feature a new custom burger, cocktail, and more! March’s feature burger is the Bin 229 “Holy Fricassee” with Rossdown farm’s chicken breast, pancetta, mushroom, & shallot fricassee, swiss cheese, crispy fried onions, red pepper sauce, roasted garlic aioli, lettuce and tomato.

• Where: Multiple locations in Victoria!
• When: Wednesday, March 6th from 9 p.m. to close (late night deal)

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, March 6th at 8 p.m.

Victoria Public Market

Get into the heart of downtown Victoria at this public market!

Here, you can shop local vendors for produce, artisanal items, flowers, and chat with brewers, vintners, and more.

This is a great place to spend hours walking around as there’s always something to catch your attention — whether you’re sampling, buying gifts, or just simply passing the time.

Don’t just take our word for it, go and check it out for yourself!

• Where: Victoria Public Market, 1701 Douglas Street #6
• When: Wednesday, March 6th from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

McRae’s Wednesday Night Trivia

Good news die-hard trivia fans!

Sixty Watt Trivia is back at McRae’s on Wednesday and they’re challenging you to keep up with their carefully selected batch of mind-stumping questions.

Stop by with your team (of up to 8 people) and put that trapped knowledge to use!

• Where: McRae’s Restaurant, 1652 McRae Avenue
• When: Wednesday, March 6th from 7:30 to 10 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 out of the drizzle.

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 $18.50 and tickets for children between the ages of 5 and 7 is $7.50.

• Where: Butterfly Gardens, 1461 Benvenuto Avenue, Brentwood Bay
• When: Wednesday, March 6th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.