Thousands of people came out on September 16, 2017 to see the sights, make some new friends and feel a part of our great community!…
Read MorePast Initiatives
Looking back at some of our most meaningful projects
Over the years, we’ve initiated or been a partner in many activities aimed at building community and improving the lives of citizens, both locally and abroad.
Canada 150 Mosaic
Over the course of two days in August 2016, Victorians were invited to converge under a marquee tent in the Greater Victoria Public Library Central…
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ABCs of Physical Literacy
In May, 2011, Governor General David Johnston called on the Community Foundations of Canada to join him in bringing to life a vision for a…
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Community Wellbeing Survey
In 2014, we partnered with the Canadian Index of Wellbeing (CIW) at the University of Waterloo to conduct the first-ever Victoria Capital Region Community Wellbeing…
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1% for the Planet
1% for the Planet is an international network of companies that have all agreed to donate 1% of their gross revenue to environmental charities of…
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Every Step Counts
Every Step Counts is a unique running and walking program founded by the Victoria Foundation and hosted at Cool Aid in partnership with Frontrunners. Drawing…
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Working with Aboriginal Communities
British Columbia’s Aboriginal communities offer a rich thread of culture and history to the fabric of our province. We’re proud to work with Aboriginal people…
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The Happiness Index Partnership
The Happiness Index Partnership was a network of organizations that conducted two wellbeing surveys in Greater Victoria. Conceived as a way to provide guidance to…
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