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In Victoria, as in the rest of British Columbia, the most popular souvenirs are First Nations arts and crafts, which you can pick up at shops, galleries, street markets, and—in some cases—directly from artists' studios. Look for silver jewelry and cedar boxes carved with traditional images and, especially around Duncan (in the Cowichan Valley), the thick hand-knit sweaters made by the Cowichan people. BC wines, from shops in Victoria or directly from the wineries, make good souvenirs, as most are unavailable outside the province. Shopping in Victoria is easy: virtually everything is in the Downtown area on or near Government Street stretching north from the Fairmont Empress hotel.
"Make it, bake it, or grow it" is the rule for vendors at this street market, held 10 to 2 on Saturday from May through October. The market continues November to April at Fairfield Community Centre ( 1335 Thurlow St.) making it a year-round affair, come rain or shine.
Music, jugglers, local crafts, and food vendors are spotlighted at this night market, held Friday and Saturday evening in summer on the Inner Harbour.
More than 100 vendors of food, arts, crafts, and more take over the main street of this town, a 30-minute drive north of Victoria, each Thursday evening from June through August. It's very much a festive family outing.
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