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This week · November 10 to 15

Tue 10 Nov

Sidney Breakfast Club

7:00 to 8:30 AM · Dining Room, SHOAL Centre, 10030 Resthaven Drive, Sidney · Saanich Peninsula Chamber, Sidney Breakfast Club · Monthly breakfast meetup, moved to Tuesday because 11 November is Remembrance Day. Venue and guests not yet published for this date.

Open$25.00See chamber listing

Updated Nov 10 · 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 Nov 3 · 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 27 · Source: Greater Victoria Chamber

Thu 12 Nov

REV Venture Insight Series: Money Talk, Venture Financing and Funding

3:30 to 5:00 PM · Royal Roads John Horgan Campus, 798 Goldstream Avenue, Langford · Royal Roads University, Venture Catalyst program · Practical sessions for entrepreneurs to learn and meet other founders. The host says everyone is welcome.

OpenCost TBCSee chamber listing

Updated Nov 3 · Source: WestShore Chamber (community calendar)

Thu 12 Nov

VIATEC AI Meetup: Business Track

11:30 AM to 1:30 PM · Victoria, venue TBC · VIATEC · Doors open at 11:30 and talks start at noon. Mark Shepard, an AI professor, shows how a non-technical business owner sets up an always-on AI assistant that drafts work for approval. The listing says everyone is welcome.

OpenCost TBCSee VIATEC calendar

Updated Nov 10 · Source: VIATEC

Fri 13 Nov

VIATEC CEO Peer Roundtable: Funding Your Company, Part 2 Only listed here

12:00 to 1:30 PM · Victoria, venue TBC · VIATEC · Part 2 of a peer discussion on equity, debt and grants, with invited guests who have raised capital answering questions raised in Part 1. Begins at noon; bring a lunch or order from the cafe.

VIATEC company members who meet the eligibility criteria, apply by emailCost TBCApply by email

Updated Nov 10 · Source: VIATEC

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 Nov 3 · Source: Saanich Peninsula Chamber

Next week · November 16 to 22

Mon 16 Nov

VIATEC Software Leadership Peer Roundtable: November Meeting New this weekOnly listed here

4:30 to 6:00 PM · Victoria, venue TBC · VIATEC · Monthly peer roundtable for senior technical leaders on how software engineering and leadership must change as AI agents write more of the code.

VIATEC company members who meet the eligibility criteria, apply by emailCost TBCApply by email

Updated Nov 10 · Source: VIATEC newsletter, Nov 10

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 27 · Source: Greater Victoria Chamber

Tue 17 Nov

Ascent Victoria Cocktail Party

4:00 to 6:00 PM · The Union Club, 805 Gordon Street, Victoria · EO Vancouver Island · The cocktail party after the Ascent Victoria Conference, for attendees, speakers and potential new EO members. Tickets are sold through Eventbrite.

OpenCost TBCRegister

Updated Oct 28 · Source: Eventbrite, Oct 28

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 Nov 3 · 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 27 · Source: Greater Victoria Chamber

Tue 17 Nov

VIBE, Vancouver Island Business

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 Nov 10 · Source: Added at Phil's request, vi.business

Tue 17 Nov

Victoria TaxCycle Seminar: Ready, Set, Go!

Time TBC · Delta Hotels Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort, 100 Harbour Road, Victoria · TaxCycle from Xero · A one day seminar for accountants and bookkeepers, whether new to TaxCycle, thinking of switching or long-time users, covering TaxCycle Go, the Xero year-end transfer, feature updates and a tax update. Breakfast, lunch and 5 CPD credits are included, and a ticket is required. Eventbrite lists 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM while TaxCycle's seminar page lists 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. TaxCycle's page shows $249 with an offer that ended October 14.

Open, space limitedCost TBCRegister

Updated Oct 28 · Source: Eventbrite, Oct 28

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 Nov 3 · Source: 100+ Women Who Care Victoria

Wed 18 Nov

Member Mixer at Chances Cowichan

5:00 to 7:00 PM · Chances Cowichan, 436 Cowichan Way, Duncan · Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce, presented by Chances Cowichan with BCLC · Evening chamber member mixer with a slot tournament and bonus prizes; the tournament needs a free Encore player card. Guest access for non-members is not stated.

Chamber member mixer, guest access not statedFreeRegister

Updated Nov 3 · Source: Duncan Cowichan Chamber

Wed 18 Nov

Think Local First November Member Mixer at CHEK Media

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 organizerFree for members and first-time attendees, if space availableMore info

Updated Nov 9 · 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 · Chamber AGM followed by a mixer with food, drink and a door prize. Space is limited to one person per membership, and registration is almost full; contact the chamber to be waitlisted.

Almost full, one person per membership, waitlist via chamberCost TBCSee chamber listing

Updated Nov 3 · Source: WestShore Chamber

Wed 18 Nov

Works & Services Cafe

10:00 to 11:30 AM · Antechamber Room, City Hall, 1 Centennial Square, Victoria · City of Victoria · The City invites members of the development community to connect with City staff. Tickets are sold through Eventbrite. Confirm with the organizer who may attend.

Confirm with organizerCost TBCRegister

Updated Oct 28 · Source: Eventbrite, Oct 28

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 saleFree for Chamber members and future members; exhibitor table $275Event details

Updated Nov 10 · Source: Greater Victoria Chamber

Thu 19 Nov

Advocis VISL: Victoria Estate Planning Day and AGM

8:30 AM to 4:00 PM · Olympic View Golf Club, 643 Latoria Road, Victoria · Advocis Vancouver Island Chapter · An estate planning day held with the chapter's AGM. Lunch is included and tickets are limited, first come first served. Members attend at a discounted rate.

OpenMembers $50, non-members $150, plus ticketing feesRegister

Updated Oct 28 · Source: Eventbrite, Oct 28

Thu 19 Nov

KWENCH Talk: The Hospitality C.O.D.E. for Clients, Suppliers, and Teams

12:00 to 1:00 PM · KWENCH, 2031 Store Street, Victoria · KWENCH · A one hour talk by Jennifer Woppenkamp of Allium. The Eventbrite page says KWENCH Talks are open to the public, with registration through Eventbrite.

OpenBy donation, free for KWENCH membersRegister

Updated Oct 28 · Source: Eventbrite, Oct 28

Thu 19 Nov

Lunch and Learn: Demystifying Payment Processing

11:45 AM to 1:15 PM · Fraternal Order of Eagles, 891 Esquimalt Road, Esquimalt · Esquimalt Chamber of Commerce · Merchant services specialist Martin Newham of Peloton Technologies explains card processing fees and how to compare providers. Lunch is provided by chamber member This Week's Lunch.

OpenCost TBCSee chamber calendar

Updated Nov 3 · Source: Esquimalt 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 Nov 3 · Source: Greater Nanaimo Chamber

Thu 19 Nov

Think Local First Lunch and Learn: Train and Retain GenZ

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

Thu 19 Nov

Women's Entrepreneurial Day, Lunchtime Networking and Panel New this week

11:45 AM to 1:15 PM · Spark House Coworking, 198 Island Highway East #110, Parksville · Spark House Coworking · Lunchtime panel and networking celebrating women in business. Bring your own lunch. Confirm with the organizer who may attend.

Confirm with organizerCost TBCRegister

Updated Nov 10 · Source: Eventbrite, Nov 10

Fri 20 Nov

Power Lunch: Building a Business That Depends Less on You

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 Nov 3 · Source: Saanich Peninsula Chamber

Sat 21 Nov

Sooke Business Excellence Awards

6:00 to 9:30 PM · 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$45.00 regular, $160.00 group of fourRegister

Updated Nov 10 · Source: Sooke Region Chamber

Sat 21 Nov

Victoria Women Entrepreneurs Networking Meetup New this week

11:00 AM to 1:00 PM · The Outpost Board Game Cafe, 109-2830 Peatt Road · AIVahan International · Saturday coffee meetup where women business owners introduce their businesses and share resources. Coffee is provided and spaces are limited. Confirm with the organizer who may attend.

Confirm with organizerCost TBCRegister

Updated Nov 10 · Source: Eventbrite, Nov 10; WestShore Chamber (community)

Later in November

Tue 24 Nov

Coffee Talk with Thrive Social Services Only listed here

8:00 to 9:30 AM · Centennial Centre, 2805 Carlow Road, Langford · WestShore Chamber of Commerce · Coffee and tea hosted by Thrive Social Services, with a chance for everyone to introduce their business. Billed as a gentle start for anyone new to networking. Capped at 30 people, one representative per membership, members log in to register.

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

Updated Oct 27 · Source: WestShore Chamber

Tue 24 Nov

Duncan Cowichan Chamber Annual General Meeting

5:00 to 7:30 PM · Arbutus Ridge Golf Course, Satellite Bar & Grill, 3515 Telegraph Road, Cobble Hill · Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce · Chamber AGM with an appetizer buffet and guest speaker Anthony Everett of the 4VI Social Enterprise Group. Attendees are invited to bring non-food donations for Toys, Toiletries & Toques.

Members and their guests; voting for members in good standing$35 per personRegister

Updated Nov 3 · Source: Duncan Cowichan Chamber

Tue 24 Nov

Esquimalt Chamber Business Mixer at Driftwood Brewery

5:30 to 7:00 PM · Driftwood Brewery, 836 Viewfield Road, Esquimalt · Esquimalt Chamber of Commerce · Casual after-hours mixer with local bites and craft beer. The chamber says it is open to everyone, and capacity is limited so register ahead.

Open, register aheadFree for members, $10 future members and guestsSee chamber calendar

Updated Nov 3 · Source: Esquimalt Chamber

Tue 24 Nov

Membership 101

12:00 noon to 1:00 PM · Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce boardroom, 201C, 633 Courtney Street, Victoria, or on Teams (hybrid) · Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce · Info session on getting the most from a chamber membership, with a Chamber Ambassador and a rep from the group insurance plan. Open to member employees and business owners. Refreshments for those attending in person.

Open to members$0.00 for Chamber membersRegister

Updated Nov 10 · Source: Greater Victoria Chamber

Wed 25 Nov

Advocis Vancouver Island: Nanoose Bay Estate Planning Afternoon

2:00 to 5:00 PM · Fairwinds Golf Club, 3730 Fairwinds Drive, Nanoose Bay · Advocis Vancouver Island Chapter · Afternoon estate planning session for advisors. Members get a discounted rate, tickets are limited and first-come. The page body calls it the Nanaimo Estate Planning Day, so the title and body differ.

Open, limited ticketsMember $25, non-member $75 plus feesRegister

Updated Nov 3 · Source: Eventbrite, Nov 3

Wed 25 Nov

Connect & Collaborate, Women's Networking

6:00 to 8:00 PM · Quality Foods, 27 Helmcken Road #110, Victoria · Sarah Wilson, Connect & Collaborate · Women-only networking in Victoria. The Eventbrite page lists multiple dates in this series, and this entry is the November 25 date. Tickets are sold through Eventbrite.

Women onlyCost TBCRegister

Updated Oct 28 · Source: Eventbrite, Oct 28

Wed 25 Nov

WiC Nanaimo Merry Mingler

5:00 to 8:00 PM · Nanaimo Golf Club, 2800 Highland Boulevard, Nanaimo · Vancouver Island Construction Association, WiC Nanaimo and YBN Mid-Island · Holiday networking evening in the Departure Bay Dining Room; ugly Christmas sweaters encouraged. Confirm with the organizer who may attend.

Confirm with organizerCost TBCRegister

Updated Nov 3 · Source: Eventbrite, Nov 3

Wed 25 Nov

WiC Victoria Winter Social

5:00 to 9:00 PM · CFB Esquimalt Wardroom, 1586 Esquimalt Road, Victoria · Vancouver Island Construction Association, Women in Construction · The annual Winter Social for Women in Construction, with networking, dinner and celebration for industry professionals. The page names both the Wardroom and the Naden Room. Tickets are sold through Eventbrite. Confirm with the organizer who may attend.

Confirm with organizerCost TBCRegister

Updated Oct 28 · Source: Eventbrite, Oct 28

Thu 26 Nov

100+ Men Who Care Victoria, November Giving Event

5:00 PM start · Sticky Wicket Pub, Clubhouse area · 100+ Men Who Care Victoria · Four charities make their pitches: Boys and Girls Club, Canucks Autism Network, New Roads Recovery Centre For Women and Urban Garden. A free whiskey tasting at the new whiskey bar in the Maple Room runs from 4:30 to 5:00 PM before the event starts.

Tickets on saleCost TBCGet tickets

Updated Nov 3 · Source: Organizer email, Oct 27

Thu 26 Nov

BCLNA Coffee Connection, Nanaimo New this week

7:30 to 9:00 AM · Brix + Mortar SocialHouse, 234 Commercial Street, Nanaimo · BC Landscape and Nursery Association · Drop-in morning coffee for people in the green industry to connect with the association. Food and drinks are bought individually.

Open, 19 and over, registration encouragedNo cost to attendRegister

Updated Nov 10 · Source: Eventbrite, Nov 10

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 27 · Source: Saanich Peninsula Chamber

Thu 26 Nov

Green Drinks Victoria New this week

5:00 to 8:00 PM · Swans, Victoria · Green Drinks Victoria · The organizer announced the November gathering for Thursday, November 26, in person at Swans. Confirm with the organizer who may attend.

Confirm with organizerCost TBCEvent page

Updated Nov 5 · Source: Organizer email, Nov 4

Thu 26 Nov

Orbus Happy Hour

4:00 to 6:00 PM · Fire & Water Restaurant, Marriott Hotel, 728 Humboldt Street, Victoria · Orbus Business Networks · Orbus lists this Happy Hour among its November events. RSVP by emailing orb@orbusnetworks.com or by adding the event to your calendar from the Orbus invite. Street parking on Humboldt Street, or the Broughton Street Parkade.

Open, RSVP by emailFree

Updated Nov 3 · Source: Organizer email, Nov 1; cost per Phil, Nov 1

Thu 26 Nov

Passing the Torch: Business Succession Planning Information Session

10:00 to 11:00 AM · BBB Office, #220-1175 Cook Street, Victoria · BBB Vancouver Island with Q5 Strategies · In-person panel-style discussion and networking event on business succession planning, with moderated Q&A. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Confirm with the organizer who may attend.

Confirm with organizerFree

Updated Oct 30 · Source: Organizer email, Oct 29

Thu 26 Nov

RBC Commercial Business Mixer New this week

4:00 to 6:00 PM · Victoria Commercial Centre, 707 Fort Street, 2nd Floor, Victoria · RBC · The organizer's invitation describes its 3rd annual Business Mixer in its newly renovated Victoria Commercial Centre. Confirm with the organizer who may attend.

Confirm with organizerCost TBC

Updated Nov 5 · Source: Organizer email, Nov 4

Thu 26 Nov

REV Venture Insight Series

3:30 to 5:00 PM · Royal Roads John Horgan Campus, 798 Goldstream Avenue, Langford · Royal Roads University, Venture Catalyst program · Practical sessions for entrepreneurs to learn and meet other founders. The host says everyone is welcome.

OpenCost TBCSee chamber listing

Updated Nov 3 · Source: WestShore Chamber (community calendar)

Thu 26 Nov

RRU Changemakers Speakers Series: Lital Marom New this week

7:00 to 8:00 PM, doors 6:30 PM · Victoria Conference Centre, 720 Douglas Street, Victoria · Royal Roads University · Keynote by Lital Marom on using AI to rethink business value and growth.

OpenCost TBCRegister

Updated Nov 10 · Source: Eventbrite, Nov 10

Thu 26 Nov

Strategic Charitable Giving, Local Charities Featured New this week

2:00 to 3:30 PM · Goward House · Heart Wealth Management Group of Raymond James Ltd. · Seminar with Pam Katunar and Chad Katunar on donating to charity in a tax-efficient manner, highlighting local charities. Light refreshments will be served. Registration by phone at (888) 778-0356 or through the organizer's email.

Open, free, register aheadFree

Updated Nov 7 · Source: Organizer email, Nov 6

Fri 27 Nov

Sifarish Victoria Holiday Mixer

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 TBCBuy tickets

Updated Nov 6 · 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

Tue 1 Dec

Breakfast Brainstorming New this week

8:00 to 9:30 AM · West Coast Grill, 6929 West Coast Road, Sooke · Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce · Monthly breakfast where one or two local businesses bring a challenge or goal for the group to brainstorm.

Open$0.00Register

Updated Nov 10 · Source: Sooke Region Chamber, Nov 10

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.

Open, tickets on sale until 25 November$85 members and guests, $99 non-members, plus GSTEvent details

Updated Nov 10 · Source: WestShore Chamber

Wed 2 Dec

Orbus Victoria Annual Holiday Party & Fundraiser New this week

6:00 PM until late · The Maple Room, Strathcona Hotel, Victoria · Orbus Business Networks · An evening of holiday cheer, good conversation and the chance to meet new people, with auctions and raffles whose proceeds go to Fateh Care Charity. The email says everyone is welcome and invites guests to bring a friend or colleague. Tickets are $75 early bird until Nov 10, then $85, taxes and gratuities included. Online ticketing opens on Eventbrite after the early bird window closes.

Open to all$75 early bird until Nov 10, then $85

Updated Nov 10 · Source: Organizer email, Nov 9

Wed 2 Dec

Solopreneurs' Christmas Soiree

6:00 to 9:00 PM · Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community, 399 Clubhouse Drive, Courtenay · Prismatic Creative and Sulis Collective · Holiday social for solo business owners with charcuterie and appetizers, cash bar and an optional gift exchange. Ages 19 and over; no refunds. Confirm with the organizer who may attend.

Confirm with organizerCost TBCRegister

Updated Nov 3 · Source: Eventbrite, Nov 3

Thu 3 Dec

December Mixer with the Township of Esquimalt New this week

5:30 to 7:30 PM · TCAC Gallery Space, Town Square, 501 Park Place, Esquimalt · Esquimalt Chamber of Commerce · Holiday networking mixer sponsored by the Township of Esquimalt. The listing says all are welcome.

OpenCost TBCRegister

Updated Nov 10 · Source: Esquimalt Chamber, Nov 10

Fri 4 Dec

Chamber Christmas Breakfast, Movie Trivia New this week

7:30 to 9:00 AM · Cowichan Regional Visitor Centre, 2896 Drinkwater Road, North Cowichan · Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce · Holiday breakfast with pastries, coffee and a movie trivia game. Open to members and guests, advance registration required.

Members and guests, advance registration required$25.00 plus taxRegister

Updated Nov 10 · Source: Duncan Cowichan Chamber, Nov 10

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 Nov 3 · Source: Destination Greater Victoria

Tue 8 Dec

Chair's Holiday Reception

5:00 to 7:00 PM · Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour, 728 Humboldt Street, Victoria · Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce · Chamber holiday reception thanking those who contributed in 2026, with a cash bar, hors d'oeuvres and door prizes including a return flight for two on Air North. Sponsored by Tecnet Canada.

Open$20.00 members / $30.00 non-membersRegister

Updated Oct 27 · Source: Greater Victoria Chamber

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 27 · Source: Saanich Peninsula Chamber

Thu 10 Dec

Nanaimo Chamber's Holiday Bash

4:00 to 6:00 PM · Coast Bastion Hotel, 11 Bastion Street, Nanaimo · Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce · Year-end networking reception with hot and cold tapas and one complimentary drink ticket. Part of the ticket proceeds goes to a local non-profit. Tickets are limited.

Open$45 + GST members, $55 + GST future membersRegister

Updated Nov 3 · Source: Greater Nanaimo Chamber

Thu 10 Dec

Thirsty Thursday, Casual Networking Event New this week

6:00 to 8:00 PM · Swans Pub, 1601 Store Street, Victoria · Hi-Rise Advertising · Casual pub evening of networking with free appetizers. The organizer invites you to bring anyone who might be interested.

OpenCost TBCRegister

Updated Nov 10 · Source: Eventbrite, Nov 10

Thu 17 Dec

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 Nov 6 · Source: Organizer email, Nov 5

January 2027

Fri 29 Jan

CDM Summit Victoria 2027

10:00 AM to 3:00 PM · Sherri Bell Hall, Camosun College Lansdowne, 3100 Foul Bay Road, Victoria · CDM Summit · One-day marketing conference for founders, in-house marketers, agency leads and creators, capped at 100 seats, with an AI search workshop and lunch included. Chamber members save 20 percent.

Open, 100 seatsCost TBCRegister

Updated Nov 3 · Source: Greater Victoria Chamber (community calendar)

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 Nov 3 · Source: 100+ Women Who Care Victoria

Wed 24 Feb

2027 BC Tourism Industry Conference

Three-day conference, 24 to 26 February 2027, hours TBC · Victoria Conference Centre, 720 Douglas Street, Victoria · BC Tourism Industry Conference, listed on the WestShore Chamber community calendar · Annual gathering of tourism leaders, operators, partners and decision-makers from across BC, themed The Next 50 Years.

OpenCost TBCRegister

Updated Oct 27 · Source: WestShore Chamber (community calendar)