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This week · October 23 to 25

Fri 23 Oct

Profitable on Purpose, a working conference for women business owners

9:30 AM to 5:00 PM · Venue TBC · Listed by VIATEC · One day working conference for established women business owners. VIATEC members get $20.00 off. Venue not published on the calendar listing.

OpenCost TBCView listing

Updated Oct 13 · Source: VIATEC

Sat 24 Oct

Newcomers Social

11:30 AM to 1:00 PM · Sooke Harbour House, 2037 Shields Road, Sooke · Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce · A casual meet and greet for people new to Sooke to connect with each other and with local businesses and services. RSVP asked for.

Open, RSVP requiredFreeRSVP

Updated Oct 13 · Source: Sooke Region Chamber

Next week · October 26 to November 1

Mon 26 Oct

Business Mixer at Rosemead House

5:30 to 7:30 PM · Rosemead House Hotel, 429 Lampson Street, Esquimalt · Esquimalt Chamber of Commerce, with Janevca Kitchen and Lounge and Salt and Ivy Spa · An after-hours mixer with food, drinks and a complimentary glass of prosecco. The chamber listing says room is limited and asks everyone to register.

Open, registration required and room is limitedFree for members, $10.00 non-membersRegister

Updated Oct 13 · Source: Esquimalt Chamber

Tue 27 Oct

Coffee Talk with Costco Only listed here

8:00 to 9:30 AM · Four Points by Sheraton Victoria Gateway, 829 McCallum Road, Victoria · WestShore Chamber of Commerce · Coffee and tea hosted by Costco, with a chance for everyone in the room to say a few words about their business. Billed as a gentle start for anyone new to networking. Capped at 30 people, one representative per membership, and you need to log in as a member to register.

Members only, one per membership, 30 spaces$0.00 for WestShore Chamber membersRegister

Updated Oct 13 · Source: WestShore Chamber

Tue 27 Oct

Indigenous Leadership in Major Projects: Assessment and Negotiations Training

Time TBC · Venue TBC, Esquimalt · Listed on the Esquimalt Chamber calendar · Three day training running 27 to 29 October. Times, venue and cost are not published on the calendar listing.

OpenCost TBCSee chamber calendar

Updated Oct 13 · Source: Esquimalt Chamber

Tue 27 Oct

Small Business Summit

8:30 to 11:45 AM · Victoria Conference Centre, 720 Douglas Street, Victoria · Victoria Conference Centre, listed by the Greater Victoria Chamber · A free morning built around connecting owners with the organisations, mentors and funding programmes that support them. Presentations from local business support bodies, practical information on funding and mentorship, stories from local entrepreneurs, facilitated networking, resource booths, and an introduction to the newest Launch Victoria cohort. Aimed at everyone from aspiring founders to established owners looking to expand their network.

Open$0.00Event details

Updated Oct 13 · Source: Greater Victoria Chamber

Wed 28 Oct

4th Annual Child and Youth Service Providers Networking Event

1:00 to 4:30 PM · Venue TBC · Listed on the WestShore Chamber community calendar · Sector networking afternoon for people working in child and youth services.

OpenCost TBCSee chamber calendar

Updated Oct 13 · Source: WestShore Chamber

Wed 28 Oct

Canadian Chamber of Commerce AGM and Convention

Time TBC · Victoria Conference Centre, 720 Douglas Street, Victoria · Canadian Chamber of Commerce · The national chamber network's flagship gathering, running October 28 and 29, bringing chamber executives and business leaders from across Canada to Victoria for policy debate and the advocacy agenda for the year ahead. Registration fees are non-refundable after October 20.

OpenCost TBCRegister

Updated Oct 13 · Source: WestShore Chamber

Wed 28 Oct

Night at the Museum, presented by Tru Cooperative Bank Only listed here

7:00 to 10:00 PM · Royal BC Museum, 675 Belleville Street, Victoria · Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce, host evening of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce convention · An evening reception at the Royal BC Museum with appetizers, cocktails and local entertainers, expected to draw more than 400 business leaders from across Canada, with Scottish chambers of commerce showcasing their members on the third floor.

Open to Chamber members and Canadian Chamber AGM guests$65.00Register

Updated Oct 13 · Source: Greater Victoria Chamber

Wed 28 Oct

Think Local First October Member Mixer at the Canadian College of Performing Arts New this week

5:00 PM start · Canadian College of Performing Arts, 1701 Elgin Rd, Oak Bay · Think Local First · Described by the organizer as an evening of theatrical fun, costumes and treats in the CCPA Performance Hall, hosted by the Canadian Heritage Arts Society, with guests invited to dress up and connect with local business owners.

Open to first-time attendeesFree for members and first-time attendees, if space is availableSign up

Updated Oct 23 · Source: Organizer email, Oct 22

Wed 28 Oct

What's Next for Markets? Insights investors need to know for 2027

4:00 to 6:00 PM · University Club of Victoria, West Campus Way, Victoria · Raymond James, listed by the Greater Victoria Chamber · Neil Linsdell, Vice President and Head of Investment Strategy at Raymond James, on the trends shaping 2027. In person, complimentary, with light refreshments and time to talk to other attendees. Registration is through the Mayburry Wealth site.

Open$0.00Register

Updated Oct 13 · Source: Greater Victoria Chamber

Thu 29 Oct

AURORA: Illuminating Tomorrow

Time TBC · The Beachlands Experience Centre, Colwood · Pacific Centre Family Services Association, listed by the WestShore Chamber · A waterfront fundraising evening in support of Pacific Centre Family Services Association, with chef curated food, live entertainment, and silent and live auctions. Proceeds go to mental health support services. Tickets are on sale and the organisers are also looking for sponsors and auction contributions.

Open, tickets on saleCost TBCEvent details

Updated Oct 13 · Source: WestShore Chamber

November

Mon 2 Nov

Victoria Meetup: What's New with Claude, the 5.5 Family New this week

4:00 to 6:00 PM · Fort Tectoria, 777 Fort Street, Victoria (main floor) · Community-run meetup listed by VIATEC · A walkthrough of the latest Claude release, community demos and time to meet other people using it. Program starts at 4:30.

Free, registration required, approval-based, 80 seatsFreeRegister

Updated Oct 20 · Source: VIATEC

Tue 3 Nov

Breakfast Brainstorming

8:00 to 9:30 AM · West Coast Grill, Sooke · Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce · Monthly morning meeting where one or two local businesses lay out their challenges and goals and the table brainstorms ideas.

Open$0.00Register

Updated Oct 13 · Source: Sooke Region Chamber

Tue 3 Nov

Esquimalt Chamber Annual General Meeting

5:30 to 7:30 PM · CFB Esquimalt Wardroom, 1586 Esquimalt Road, Esquimalt · Esquimalt Chamber of Commerce · A look back at the chamber's year, the election of the 2027 board and a preview of what comes next, held in the historic wardroom at CFB Esquimalt. Snacks provided, cash bar. Members and prospective members are both welcome.

Open to members and prospective membersCost TBCRegister

Updated Oct 13 · Source: Esquimalt Chamber

Wed 4 Nov

Non-Profit Educational Series: Donors, Sponsors and Networks Only listed here

1:00 to 3:00 PM · Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce, 201C, 633 Courtney Street, Victoria · Greater Victoria Chamber, presented by Island Savings Credit Union · Mary-Lynn Hanson of the Victoria Foundation on mapping and widening a donor pipeline, major gift and legacy giving, what corporate sponsors look for, and how to build the relationships behind both.

Open to Chamber non-profit members$0.00Register

Updated Oct 13 · Source: Greater Victoria Chamber

Wed 4 Nov

Think Local First President's Breakfast New this week

8:00 to 9:30 AM · Dutch Bakery & Diner, 718 Fort Street · Think Local First · Listed by the organizer as the President's Breakfast. Confirm with the organizer who may attend.

Confirm with organizerCost TBCMore info

Updated Oct 23 · Source: Organizer email, Oct 22

Wed 4 Nov

Town of View Royal and WestShore Chamber Business Mixer

5:00 to 7:00 PM · Town of View Royal, 45 View Royal Avenue, Victoria · WestShore Chamber of Commerce, with the Town of View Royal · A refreshments-and-conversation mixer for View Royal business owners, managers and staff to meet council members and chamber representatives.

Open to View Royal businesses, two attendees per organization, registration closes 3 November$0.00Register

Updated Oct 13 · Source: WestShore Chamber of Commerce (community calendar)

Thu 5 Nov

2026 Prompt Victoria AI Conference

8:00 AM to 5:30 PM · Venue TBC · Listed by VIATEC · A full day on practical AI for businesses and professionals, returning for a second year. Venue not published on the calendar listing.

OpenCost TBCRegister

Updated Oct 13 · Source: VIATEC

Thu 5 Nov

Brentwood Bay 5:05 Club New this week

Time TBC · Sea Cider Farm and Ciderhouse · The Brentwood Bay 5:05 Club · The organizer has announced the date and venue for the club's next gathering and will send the invitation with time and details on October 22. Confirm with the organizer who may attend.

Invitation due Oct 22Cost TBC

Updated Oct 19 · Source: Organizer email, Oct 13

Thu 5 Nov

ProductHub Victoria, Fall Event New this week

Time TBC · Venue TBC · ProductHub Victoria, listed by VIATEC · A small room of Island product makers hearing from the team behind Harvey AI, with a demo, questions and food and drinks. The listing shows 2:00 to 5:00 PM in its header and a 5:00 to 8:00 PM agenda in its body, so the time is unconfirmed.

Open, sign-up requiredFreeRegister

Updated Oct 20 · Source: VIATEC

Thu 5 Nov

Thirsty Thursday, Casual Networking Event New this week

5:00 to 7:00 PM · Swans Pub · Argo, EFTAilish and Hi-Rise Advertising · A casual drop-in business networking evening with free appetizers paid for by the hosts. You can just show up, but registering puts it on your calendar.

OpenFreeRegister

Updated Oct 20 · Source: Organizer email, Oct 16

Wed 11 Nov

Sidney Breakfast Club

7:00 to 8:30 AM · Venue TBC · Saanich Peninsula Chamber, Sidney Breakfast Club · Monthly breakfast meetup. Venue and guests not yet published for this date.

OpenCost TBCSee chamber listing

Updated Oct 13 · Source: Saanich Peninsula Chamber

Thu 12 Nov

Destination Greater Victoria Member Mixer Only listed here

4:30 to 6:30 PM · Inn at Laurel Point, Victoria · Destination Greater Victoria · Monthly member mixer. Destination Greater Victoria states its mixers are reserved for members and their staff unless advertised otherwise.

Open to membersCost TBCRegister

Updated Oct 13 · Source: Destination Greater Victoria

Thu 12 Nov

November Emerge Connector at the Dock

5:00 to 7:00 PM · The Dock, Victoria · Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce · Monthly evening for emerging professionals. Emerge Connectors are a member benefit, with non-members welcome once as a guest.

OpenCost TBCRegister

Updated Oct 13 · Source: Greater Victoria Chamber

Sat 14 Nov

Saanich Peninsula Hospital and Healthcare Foundation 2026 Spirit Gala, Enchanted Forest

5:00 PM · Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney · Saanich Peninsula Hospital and Healthcare Foundation, presented by Peninsula Co-op · Annual fundraising gala, listed on the chamber calendar. End time not published.

OpenCost TBCSee chamber listing

Updated Oct 13 · Source: Saanich Peninsula Chamber

Tue 17 Nov

Ascent Victoria

9:00 AM to 6:00 PM · The Union Club, 805 Gordon Street, Victoria · Reimagine Work, around the Entrepreneurs' Organization Accelerator program · A one-day conference for founders working toward $1 million in revenue, mixing talks, mentoring and networking with other entrepreneurs.

OpenCost TBCEvent site

Updated Oct 13 · Source: Greater Victoria Chamber

Tue 17 Nov

Matrix Video Communications 2026 Victoria Technology Expo

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM · Venue TBC · Matrix Video Communications, listed by VIATEC · A day of AV technology and industry trends from manufacturers and technology partners. Venue not published on the calendar listing.

OpenCost TBCView listing

Updated Oct 13 · Source: VIATEC

Tue 17 Nov

November Member Networking Breakfast Only listed here

8:00 to 9:30 AM · Pendray Inn and Tea House, 309 Belleville Street, Victoria · Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce · Structured breakfast where each person gives a 60 second pitch at a table, then rotates to meet a new group. Attendees are asked to bring 40 to 50 business cards and to send one representative per business.

Open to members$36.00 for Chamber membersRegister

Updated Oct 13 · Source: Greater Victoria Chamber

Tue 17 Nov

VIBE, Vancouver Island Business New this week

Time TBC · Victoria, venue TBC · Vancouver Island Business · A one-day gathering of about 200 founders, investors and operators, run as themed rooms of under 50 people (some as small as 10) with a tailored agenda for each attendee and introductions routed after the event. A $10,000 CAD prize is decided live by the attendees. Seats are by application.

By application, 200 seatsCost TBCApply

Updated Oct 16 · Source: Added at Phil's request, vi.business

Wed 18 Nov

100+ Women Who Care Victoria, Autumn Evening for Change

6:00 to 8:00 PM · Uplands Golf Club, 3300 Cadboro Bay Road, Victoria · 100+ Women Who Care Victoria · Social hour from 6:00, then the meeting runs exactly one hour. Three member nominated charities are drawn at random, each gets a five minute pitch, and the room votes by secret ballot. Every member gives $100 and the whole pool goes to the winner that night. No auction, no gala, and the chapter has passed $1 million given to Victoria charities. Open to new members.

Open to new membersEntry by $100.00 donationJoin or sign up

Updated Oct 13 · Source: 100+ Women Who Care Victoria

Wed 18 Nov

Think Local First November Member Mixer at CHEK Media New this week

5:00 to 7:00 PM · CHEK Media, 780 Kings Road, Victoria · Think Local First · Listed by the organizer with The Upside Guys, Ed and Jeff, also attending. Confirm with the organizer who may attend.

Confirm with organizerCost TBCMore info

Updated Oct 23 · Source: Organizer email, Oct 22

Wed 18 Nov

WestShore Chamber AGM Mixer

5:00 to 7:30 PM · Children's Health Foundation of Vancouver Island, 345 Wale Road, Victoria · WestShore Chamber of Commerce · Listed as a save the date, so venue and cost are not published yet.

Save the date, registration opens mid OctoberCost TBCSee chamber calendar

Updated Oct 13 · Source: WestShore Chamber

Thu 19 Nov

2026 Marketplace Mixer

4:00 to 7:00 PM · Bay Centre, 3rd Floor, 1150 Douglas Street, Victoria · Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce, sponsored by Royal Roads University Career Learning and Development · The chamber annual Marketplace Mixer returns to the third floor of the Bay Centre, drawing attendees from across Greater Victoria. Exhibitor booths are on sale now for businesses that want to show what they do. Chamber mixers are a member benefit, though non members are welcome to attend one as a guest while considering joining. Nineteen and over.

Open, exhibitor booths on saleCost TBCEvent details

Updated Oct 13 · Source: Greater Victoria Chamber

Thu 19 Nov

November Business After Business

5:00 to 7:00 PM · BMO Dickinson Crossing Branch, 6908 Island Highway, Nanaimo · Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce, hosted by BMO · After-hours chamber networking hosted at the BMO branch at Dickinson Crossing.

OpenFree for members, $15.00 non-membersRegister

Updated Oct 13 · Source: Greater Nanaimo Chamber

Thu 19 Nov

Think Local First Lunch and Learn: Train and Retain GenZ New this week

11:30 AM to 1:30 PM · Swans Pub, 1601 Store Street, Victoria · Think Local First · Guest speakers are Rose Arsenault and Kerry Keeler. Confirm with the organizer who may attend.

Confirm with organizerCost TBCMore info

Updated Oct 23 · Source: Organizer email, Oct 22

Fri 20 Nov

Power Lunch: Building a Business That Depends Less on You New this week

12:00 to 1:30 PM · Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney · Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce · A lunch with informal networking and a session from Felix Vallieres of Bellrock Benchmarking. Doors and lunch at 12:00, session 12:30 to 1:30, optional networking until 2:00. Lunch is included in the ticket.

Open, registration closes 16 NovemberCost TBCSee chamber listing

Updated Oct 20 · Source: Saanich Peninsula Chamber

Sat 21 Nov

Sooke Business Excellence Awards

Time TBC · EMCS, 6218 Sooke Road, Sooke · Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce · Evening celebrating local businesses, entrepreneurs and organizations. Ticket tiers run from $35.00 to $160.00. Start time not published.

Open$35.00 to $160.00Register

Updated Oct 13 · Source: Sooke Region Chamber

Tue 24 Nov

Membership 101

12:00 to 1:00 PM · Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce boardroom, 201C, 633 Courtney Street, Victoria, or on Teams (hybrid) · Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce · Session on getting the most from a chamber membership.

Open to members$0.00 for Chamber membersRegister

Updated Oct 13 · Source: Greater Victoria Chamber

Thu 26 Nov

Behind the Scenes with Victoria Butterfly Gardens Only listed here

5:00 to 7:00 PM · Victoria Butterfly Gardens, 1461 Benvenuto Avenue · Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce · A tour of what it actually takes to run the Butterfly Gardens, with the team talking through maintaining the tropical environment, caring for the butterflies and building the visitor experience. A pleasant way to meet other members without the usual room full of name tags. The chamber lists this as exclusive to members, with guest spots available by contacting the office.

Open to members, guest spots by arrangementCost TBCEvent details

Updated Oct 13 · Source: Saanich Peninsula Chamber

Fri 27 Nov

Sifarish Victoria Holiday Mixer New this week

5:30 PM onwards · Venue TBC, Victoria · Sifarish · Described by the organizer as an evening of connections and conversation to celebrate the holiday season, with the venue and registration details to follow. Confirm with the organizer who may attend.

Confirm with organizerCost TBC

Updated Oct 22 · Source: Organizer email, Oct 21

Mon 30 Nov

Networking Luncheon, a conversation with ICBC President and CEO Jason McDaniel

11:00 AM to 1:30 PM, registration and networking from 11:00, keynote 12:10 · Coast Bastion Hotel, Nanaimo · Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce · Moved from 1 October to Monday 30 November. Keynote and moderated Q and A, closing remarks by Blair Qualey of the New Car Dealers Association. Advance registration required and seating is limited.

Open$50.00 members / $60.00 non-membersRegister

Updated Oct 13 · Source: Greater Nanaimo Chamber

December

Wed 2 Dec

Holiday at Hatley's 2026

6:00 to 9:00 PM · Hatley Castle, Royal Roads University, Victoria · WestShore Chamber of Commerce · The WestShore Chamber holiday evening, listed as a save the date with details still to come. Worth pencilling in now if December fills up fast for you.

Save the dateCost TBCEvent details

Updated Oct 21 · Source: WestShore Chamber

Fri 4 Dec

Destination Greater Victoria Annual Christmas Luncheon and Elections Meeting Only listed here

11:00 AM to 2:00 PM · Crystal Garden, Victoria · Destination Greater Victoria · Turkey luncheon with a short elections meeting and board introduction, raising funds for the BC Hospitality Foundation. Member event.

Open to membersCost TBCSee member events

Updated Oct 13 · Source: Destination Greater Victoria

Wed 9 Dec

Sidney Breakfast Club

7:00 to 8:30 AM · Venue TBC · Saanich Peninsula Chamber, Sidney Breakfast Club · Monthly breakfast meetup. Venue and guests not yet published for this date.

OpenCost TBCSee chamber listing

Updated Oct 13 · Source: Saanich Peninsula Chamber

Thu 10 Dec

Nanaimo Chamber's Holiday Bash

Time TBC · Venue TBC · Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce · Annual chamber holiday social. Time and venue not published on the calendar listing.

OpenCost TBCRegister

Updated Oct 13 · Source: Greater Nanaimo Chamber

February 2027

Wed 17 Feb

100+ Women Who Care Victoria, Sharing Winter Warmth

6:00 to 8:00 PM · Uplands Golf Club, 3300 Cadboro Bay Road, Victoria · 100+ Women Who Care Victoria · Social hour from 6:00, meeting 7:00 to 8:00. Three member-nominated charities are drawn to present, members vote, and each member's $100 goes to the winner.

Open to new members$100 donation per memberJoin or sign up

Updated Oct 13 · Source: 100+ Women Who Care Victoria