π±Best Instagram accounts in Victoria
A list of Victoria Instagram accounts to explore for inspiration before and after you get here.
Follow these hashtags on Instagram: #yyj, #yyjtech, #yyjobs, #yyjtechladies, #victoriabc, #vanisle, #vancouverisland, #explorevictoria
π¦ Do you prefer Twitter instead? Weβve got a guide to Victoria Twitter accounts too.
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π± Food Instagram accounts in Victoria
@DineWithFrancine
If youβre a fan of truly unique dishes from tiny Victoria places, hereβs the account for you. From matcha shaved ice with pudding to Portuguese tarts, Francineβs account is worth following
Photo credit: @dinewithfrancine, Instagram
@IslandFarmFreshGuide
A lot of us have moved to the Island so we can buy as much from local farms as we can. Weβre surrounded by farms, and weβre lucky we can visit! This account is the gateway to finding all the little family farms.
Photo credit: @islandfarmfreshguide, Instagram
@GratitudeForLocalFood
Take a tour through the city with the best dishes from restaurants & cafes right here in Victoria. Michelle who runs this Instagram account is amazing, and somehow keeps it 100% fresh.
Photo credit: @gratitudeforlocalfood, Instagram
@tastemag
A magazine, yes, but their instagram is the real star of the show. Tour the most popular Victoria restaurants and bars with them on IG.
Photo credit: @tastemag, Instagram
@RuthAndDean
One of the best food porn Instagram accounts in Victoria. Beautiful boutique cakes, and an even better bakery.
Photo credit: @ruthanddean, Instagram
@TastingVictoria
They post weekly, and their photos serve as a tasting menu for when you order.
Photo credit: @tastingvictoria, Instagram
@MossStMarket
We have a ton of neighborhood farmers markets in Victoria and in each of our surrounding cities. Vancouver Island has an amazing variety of family farms, and we buy as much as we can of local produce while itβs out.
Photo credit: @mossstmarket, Instagram
@RavenhillHerbFarm
What a refreshing life up at this Saanich farm. Chickens running in fields, fresh produce ripening in the sun, dogs and kids, they have it all.
Photo credit: @ravenhillherbfarm, Instagram
ποΈ Indigenous Instagram accounts in Victoria
@SongheesNation
The official instagram of the Songhees nation, whose traditional territory covers most of the area around Saanich, Victoria and Langford.
Photo credit: @songheesnation, Instagram
@WsanecLeadershipCouncil
An umbrella organization that promotes the interests of the first nations around Victoria, and has great features on local events, culture and news.
Photo credit: @wsanecleadershipcouncil, Instagram
@project.reclaim
A fantastic indigenous youth project that leads in food security, farming and even some beekeeping.
Photo credit: @project.reclaim, Instagram
@temexwtreatyassociation
Teβmexw Treaty Association, which continues modern treaty negotiations with the provincial and federal governments.
Photo credit: @temexwtreatyassociation, Instagram
π΄ Adventure & Outdoor Instagram accounts in Victoria
@J
arrettLindalMedia
If youβre coming to do some rough and tumble mountain biking, Jarretβs Instagram is one of the best youβll find. From racing shots to lone wolf trails around the Island, this is your tour guide.
Photo credit: @jarrettlindalmedia, Instagram
@VictoriaHype
Explore the best of our beaches, mountains, streams and hills with this Instagram account. Great for ideas on where to go in your first month in Victoria.
Photo credit: @victoriahype, Instagram
@kit_cath__
We have a huge variety of extreme climbing spots, from towering mountains, to cliffs, to secluded hidden spots within Vic itself. Catherine is a great guide to the best climbing spots.
Photo credit: @kit_cath__, Instagram
@BitchesNBarrels
Weβre so close to dozens of beaches for surfing. These rad women are heading out nearly every week to new spots, and building a great surfing community
Photo credit: @bitchesandbarrels, Instagram
@KayakFanatic
Eric, who runs the Kayak Fanatic account, explores really popular and easy-to-go into waterways for kayakers. If youβre here to explore the Island by paddle, take a look through his posts & whereβs heβs gone.
Photo credit: @kayakfanatic, Instagram
@DougClementPhotography
Dougβs instagram is like a tour guideβs dream. If youβre looking for the biggest bucket-list places to see, and the rarest places to explore, this is a start.
Photo credit: @DougClementPhotography, Instagram
@FuriousGeorge666
Fishing can be peaceful, serene, and meditative, or just plain fun. Laurenβs all of those things and more. She spends her time traipsing all over in the search for the perfect catch, and her Instagram shows it. Passionate about fishing? Look no further.
Photo credit: @furiousgeorge666, Instagram
@IanTerrisPhotography
Ianβs gorgeous landscape photos of the hidden gems in Victoria and Vancouver Island are frequently liked by the Tourism boards here. If youβre looking to do some serious sightseeing, pull up his Instagram for inspiration.
Photo credit: @IanTerrisPhotography, Instagram
@RVYCSailingPrograms
Learn to sail, or join an advanced group with the Royal Victoria Yacht Club. Affordable and one of the most popular ways to get onto the water for sailing.
Photo credit: @rvycsailingprograms, Instagram
@Tailspin_Charters
Based right near Victoria, this fishing charterβs Instagram is great for planning your future fishing trips. With the ocean right here around the Strait of Georgia, the Southern Gulf Islands and the coast just off Vancouver Island, here are so many fishing adventures waiting for you, your friends and family.
Photo credit: @tailspin_charters, Instagram
@MarkyMath
A daredevil mountain bikerβs account, exploring the twisty mountain trails all over the island with eye-popping videos and insane photos. If youβre hardcore like Matthew, youβll love his IG.
Photo credit: @markymath, Instagram
π§ Kids & Family Instagram accounts in Victoria
@JannineMackinnon
With a wicked sense of humour and comfy, cozy Island style, Jannineβs mom life Instagram is flawless. Great fashion, adorable kids and that kind of magic feeling only Island life can bring.
Photo credit: @janninemackinnon, Instagram
@BeaconHillChildrensFarm
Absolutely THE place to go with kids in Victoria. Baby goats, flouncy chickens, cute piglets, lofty llamas and the smallest of miniature horses all clown around for the camera.
Photo credit: @beaconhillchildrensfarm, Instagram
πΆ Concert & Music Instagram accounts in Victoria
@VinylEnvy
Victoria is a hotbed of hyper-local musicians, from metal headbangers to acoustic singer songwriters. This local record shop & concert venue picks the best of up and coming talent, and has shows every single week. Their instagram is a fantastic way to find new artists & shows.
Photo credit: @vinylenvy, Instagram
@BelfryTheatre
If youβre into community theater, the Belfry in Fernwood is one of our best and most active theater venues & groups. Set in one of our most historic churches, they keep rolling out the hits.
Photo credit: @belfrytheatre, Instagram
@LuckyBarYYJ
Where every good evening either starts or finishes. Lucky Bar hosts the best concerts, is always busy, and where everyone meets up. No matter what youβre into.
Photo credit: @luckybaryyj, Instagram
@Rocktographers
Victoria has a lot of concerts, like, nearly every night. A local group of photographers has a person at most big shows, and post original photos from backstage, front and center, or to the side β access the normal audience just doesnβt get. If youβre looking for new, local artists, follow their Instagram.
Photo credit: @rocktographers, Instagram
@TheDukeSaloon
Missing Edmonton or Calgary? The Duke Saloon is downtown Victoriaβs hot spot for country music, live concerts with stellar local & national country artists andβ¦line dancing. Wear plaid and boots.
Photo credit: @thedukesaloon, Instagram
@do250
Your guide to beer tastings, art openings, tiny concerts, festivals and everything in between for events happening around Victoria. Usually theyβll post something thatβs happening that week, or a few days ahead of time. β250" is Victoriaβs main telephone area code.
Photo credit: @do250, Instagram
π Sports Instagram accounts in Victoria
@VictoriaRoyals
Our main hockey team has a stellar account. They may be a major junior ice hockey team, but they bring the action better than the Canucks to every game. Plus theyβre absolute goofs off the ice.
Photo credit: @victoriaroyals, Instagram
@VicSportNSocial
Hands down one of the best ways to meet people in Victoria. Join the Victoria Sport & Social Club. From volleyball to baseball to soccer, this is what some people call a βbeer leagueβ. Have fun and meet new people.
Photo credit: @vicsportnsocial, Instagram
π Even more Instagram accounts in Victoria
@DogsOfVictoriaBC
We are a dog town, and take our dogs everywhere. See the cutest dogs around town in this charming Instagram.
Photo credit: @dogsofvictoriabc, Instagram
@HarbourAir
Our float plane airline has a great instagram account highlighting shots out of their cockpit over the Islands.
Photo credit: @harbourair, Instagram
@PeanutButterToast
A virtual tour of the coolest homes, businesses and tucked away secret finds all over the city.
Photo credit: @peanutbuttertoast, Instagram
@Dance_Victoria
A local modern and classical dance group that performs at the Royal Theater, and offers online performances now.
Photo credit: @dance_victoria, Instagram
@FernwoodLiving
Specific to the hip Fernwood neighbourhood in Victoria, this is an architectural gem of old Victorian houses, historic businesses and the prettiest tiny gardens around.
Photo credit: @fernwoodliving, Instagram
@Hazers_Flightline
As we are the furthest western point for Canada, Victoria is home to 1 of 2 major naval bases, coast guard, search and rescue, an international airport & a ton of float planes. Hazers Flightline instagram is a treasure trove of the very unique aircraft we see on a daily basis.
Photo credit: @hazers_flightline, Instagram
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