About us
Victoria Excursions & Holiday Gatherings
Do life together instead of alone. ❤️
Are you roughly 40+ and looking for friends to explore, laugh, connect and actually do things with?
Welcome! 👋
🌊 Let’s explore Vancouver Island together. From beautiful beaches, waterfalls, gardens, day trips, festivals, live music, theatre, markets, restaurants, scenic drives and all the hidden gems the Island has to offer. We’ll get out and experience it together.
🍂 And let’s make Holidays feel like Holidays.
Thanksgiving. Christmas. New Year’s Eve. Easter. Long weekends. Special occasions.
No one should feel like they have to spend those days alone.
🤝 This is about Connections, Friendships. New experiences. Good conversations. Shared adventures.
✨Meeting people and doing life together.
🌊 Explore Vancouver Island
Beaches • Gardens • Hikes • Waterfalls • Scenic Drives • Day Trips • Hidden Gems
🍎 Food & Drink Adventures
Restaurants • Brunches • Potluck Dinners Parties • Cideries • Wineries • Breweries
🎶 Fun & Entertainment
Karaoke • Live Music • Theatre • Festivals • Markets • Dancing • Community Events
🎄🎃 Holiday & Special Gatherings
Thanksgiving • Halloween • Christmas • New Year’s Eve • Easter • Long Weekends • Summer Gatherings
🚗 Excursions & Adventures
Island Day Trips • Gardens • Waterfalls • Beaches • Cideries & Wineries • Scenic Drives • Outdoor Adventures
There is so much to experience on Vancouver Island. Why be alone?
Come make some memories, meet some good people and do life together. ❤️
Explore. Connect. Celebrate. Belong.
Upcoming events
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Daytrip to Qualicum & Coombs - Waterfalls, Brunch & Goats
Old Country Market - Goats on Roof, 2326 Alberni Hwy, Coombs, BC V0R 1M0, Canada, Coombs, BC, CA### 🌲🐐 Waterfalls, Qualicum & Goats Day Trip
📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
📍 Meet at Uptown — 9:00 AM
🏠 Return to Victoria — approximately 7:30 to 8 PMCome explore some of Vancouver Island's most beautiful mid-Island sights with us! We'll visit Englishman River Falls, Qualicum Beach, Coombs (Goats on the roof) and Little Qualicum Falls — with lunch overlooking the water at The Shady Rest and plenty of time to explore along the way. 🌲💦🐐🌊
I can also show you Cameron Lake which is stunning.
Please note that intense hiking is NOT required to see the falls. The walking paths are mostly flat with not a lot of climbing required. There are some stairs and short inclines.
### 🗓️ ITINERARY
🚗 9:00 AM — Meet at Uptown & Depart Victoria
We'll get settled into our carpools and head north.💦 11:30 AM — Englishman River Falls Provincial Park
We'll spend about 45 minutes exploring the falls, viewpoints and forest trails.🚗 12:15 PM — Depart Englishman River Falls
🍽️ 12:45 PM — Brunch at The Shady Rest
We'll enjoy a relaxed lunch at The Shady Rest in Qualicum Beach, located across from the waterfront.
https://shadyrest.ca/🐐 2:00 PM — Coombs Old Country Market
Time to explore the famous Old Country Market, see the goats on the roof and browse the shops. 🐐🍦
https://oldcountrymarket.com/💦 4:30 PM — Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park
We'll spend the afternoon exploring the beautiful waterfalls and forest trails.We'll keep our outing relaxed and everyone can choose how much walking they'd like to do.
🚗 5:30 PM — Depart Little Qualicum Falls
We'll begin the drive back to Victoria.🏠 Approximately 7:30 to 8 PM — Arrive back at Uptown
### ❤️ THE DAY
💦 Englishman River Falls
🍽️ Waterfront lunch at The Shady Rest
🐐 Coombs & the famous goats on the roof, ice cream and boutique shops
💦 Little Qualicum Falls
🌲 Beautiful forests and Island scenery
📸 Lots of photo opportunities
😊 Good conversation and great company### 🚗 CARPOOLING
I can take 3 passengers in my vehicle, but I can't coordinate all of the carpools myself.
If you're driving and have available seats, please indicate this in the event discussion. If you need a ride, please post in the discussion and connect directly with members who have available seats.
🤝 Please arrange your own carpool directly with your driver.
Passengers should also coordinate directly with their driver regarding any gas/carpool contribution.Let's get out, explore the Island and do life together! 🌲🐐💦❤️
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🍁🔥Bilston Creek Farm Harvest Market & Thanksgiving Brunch 🍎
My-Chosen Café, 4492 Happy Valley Rd, Victoria, BC V9C 3Z3, Canada, Victoria, BC, CA# 🍂 Thanksgiving Brunch & Harvest Market at Bilston Creek Farm 🍁🕯️🔥
📅 Monday, October 12 — Thanksgiving Monday
🥐 Brunch at My-Chosen Café - 12 PM
🌾 Bilston Creek Farm — approximately 1:30 PMLet’s spend Thanksgiving Monday together and celebrate the beautiful changing of the seasons! 🍁❤️
🥐 12 PM — Thanksgiving Brunch at My-Chosen Café in Metchosin
We’ll start the day with a relaxed Thanksgiving brunch and good conversation before heading out to the farm.🚗 1:30 PM — Bilston Creek Farm Harvest Market
From there, we'll head to Bilston Creek Farm for their annual Harvest Market, a cozy autumn celebration in the apple orchard.
https://bilston.ca/harvest-market/🍎 Apples take centre stage as the farm begins its October apple harvest. Watch fresh apples being pressed right before your eyes and sample the juice straight from the press!
🎶 Enjoy the afternoon with:
🔥 Fire pits in the orchard — perfect for warming up, relaxing and enjoying the autumn atmosphere!
🎵 Live music
🛍️ Artisan Market
📸 Photo opportunities
🌾 Farm tours
🎯 Lawn games
🥧 Fall-inspired food & drinks
🍎 Fresh apple juice & hot apple cider
🎃 Pumpkin-inspired beverages
🍰 Delicious fall treatsCelebrate the changing seasons with us here at Bilston Creek Farm as we host a weekend of autumn festivities in the apple orchard!
There’s nothing quite like the smell of fresh pies, the sound of live music drifting across the lawn, and the crisp air that comes with the Thanksgiving weekend.
Join us for our Harvest Market, a cozy, festive gathering for the whole family.
Sip on hot apple cider, or try a tasty fall treat! It’s a true celebration of everything the harvest has to offer, not to mention some pumpkin inspired beverages will also make an appearance!
Whether you’re looking for a break from routine, a unique gift for someone on your list, or just a fun way to spend time with loved ones outdoors, there’s something here for everyone at this season’s Harvest Market.
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