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1Up Single Parent Resource Centre
1Up, Victoria Single Parent Resource Centre, provides practical support, opportunities for growth and a sense of hope for one-parent families across Greater Victoria. Guided by skilled and committed staff and trained volunteers, we offer important services to create foundations for personal and community growth in a welcoming and non-judgmental environment. The work we do here transforms lives creating stronger families and healthier children. It provides hope and the promise of a brighter futur... more...

Artemis Place
Artemis Place is an independent, integrated life skills and educational program which provides a unique alternative to traditional school for girls in our community who are overlooked by existing programs. Our students are girls at risk, often facing multiple barriers including poverty, violence, substance abuse, lack of family support and learning challenges. Our Alumni chose the name Artemis to represent the empowering nature of our program. Artemis, goddess of the hunt, was a powerful figu... more...

Beacon Community Services
Youth programs include: Springboard to Success paid employment program, Girls' Group, Teen Education and Motherhood (TEAM), and Community Action Supporting Youth (CASY Respite Home Program).

Beacon Hill Children's Farm
The farm provides both an educational and economical form of entertainment for the whole family. Our goal is to help children develop a respect for animals that will remain with them for life. The hands-on experience with the goats in the petting area is the most popular feature of the farm.

Beacon Hill Park
The park is beautifully landscaped and manicured with bridges, lakes and ponds, and an alpine and rock garden. It is home to numerous species of ducks, birds and wildlife. A pair of Bald Eagles nests in one of the huge trees and regularly cause havoc for the large family of Great Blue Herons that also nest in a copse of Douglas-fir trees at the west end of the park. If you're looking for a beautiful yet quiet place for a walk, a summer's picnic, or you would like get in a bit of bird watching... more...

Beans and Greens Cafe
Beans & Greens is the kind of place where you can drop in, top up and chill out on your favorite caffeine powered beverage without getting an up-to-the-second update on what is happening in specialty coffee World... not that there is anything wrong with this! Beans & Greens appears to pride itself on the family friendly environment with a twist. Not only does it cater to kids, but also potted children... you know House plants. Yes, it is different but it works. Coffee is provided by Discovery ... more...

Blanshard Community Centre
Check out our website for program information or call to inquire.

Boys and Girls Club of Greater Victoria
Boys & Girls Club Services of Greater Victoria is a CARF accredited children, youth and family service organization serving the Greater Victoria area. We provide case management, youth daycare, community housing and shelter, crisis intervention, early childhood development, family preservation and support, prevention/diversion, community development and juvenile justice services. We also have three community clubs throughout Greater Victoria where we offer after school and evening social and rec... more...

Bridges for Women
Bridges for Women Society was established in Victoria in 1988 to provide unique award winning employability training programs for women with histories of abuse.

Burnside Gorge Community Centre
A neighbourhood house and recreation space with a drop-in youth centre, gym, kitchen and theatre. Also a provider of counseling, outreach and support for local teenagers.

Cadboro/ Gyro Park
If you’re looking to while away the day at the beach, it’s tough to beat this 5.3-hectare Saanich park in Cadboro Bay. From the unique play structures and wide-open play fields to the expansive, driftwood-lined beach and terrific views, this is one of Victoria’s best family beaches. Amenities include washrooms, tennis courts and picnic tables.

Caffe Fantastico Specialty Coffees
7am - 7pm Daily Since 1993, Caffe Fantastico has been striving to provide the most exceptional coffees possible to our customers. This dedication to quality led to the expansion of Caffe Fantastico into the art of coffee roasting. Caffe Fantastico Specialty Coffees’ micro-roastery began production in April of 1998 in Quadra Village. Enjoy our coffee at the Quadra Village Roastery, our espresso kiosk in Cook Street Village, at our waterfront patio at Dockside Green and now downtown at th... more...

Carnarvon Water Park
There is a children’s water spray area with assorted climbing structures for cool relief on a hot summer afternoon. The water park is open on weekends in May and June and every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from July 1 to Labour Day.

Child Care Resource & Referral (CCRR)
Victoria Child Care Resource and Referral, in partnership with the community, strives to enhance the availability and accessibility of a range of quality child care options and services to meet the needs of children, families, and child care providers. Victoria Child Care Resource & Referral is a quality enhancement program funded by the Government of British Columbia and sponsored by the Single Parent Resource Centre. Since 1990, we have been supporting families, child care providers, and... more...

Citizens' Counselling Centre
The Greater Victoria Citizens' Counselling Centre assists adult community members in attaining socially and psychologically satisfying lives by providing quality, accessible, volunteer counselling services. We believe that every person has the right to access quality counselling services regardless of ability to pay. The Centre has a sliding fee scale based on family income. We believe that people are resourceful and are capable of making choices and decisions for themselves. We focus on... more...

Cornerstone Cafe
The Cornerstone Café is proudly owned and operated by the Fernwood Neighbourhood Resource Group (Fernwood NRG). The Café operates out of the revitalized Cornerstone Building at 1301 Gladstone Avenue (at Fernwood Road). All proceeds from the Café are reinvested in the neighbourhood through Fernwood NRG's programs and services. The Café is a place where you can hang out, meet other neighbours, take in music and events, and access neighbourhood resources and information.

Crystal Pool & Fitness Centre
Crystal Pool & Fitness Centre offers swimming, a water slide, swimming lessons, fitness classes, fitness workout equipment, recreation programs, a youth leadership group, summer camps, camp councillor training and more.

Esquimalt Parks and Recreation Centre
The Rec Center includes a pool, sauna, weight room, skating, fitness classes, and more. Hours of Operation: Sunday through Saturday 5:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. (Youth only Friday nights: 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.)

Fairfield Community Place
Youth Zone program: Grades 5 & 6 Youth leadership program, building character and experiential learning

Families In Transition
BC Families in Transition (formerly the Separation and Divorce Resource Centre) is a non-profit organization that provides psychological counselling, emotional support, legal information, and referral services in relation to separation, divorce, and family re-organization. We assist adults, children, teens, couples, and families to make informed choices and rebuild their lives.

Fernwood Neighbourhood Resource Group (NRG)
Fernwood Neighbourhood Resource Group has: -Youth programs -Victoria Best Babies -Good Food Box program Parent Child Support Programs One-One Parent Support

Gordon Head Recreation Complex
24 Hr. Info Line: 475-5577 Multilingual Line: 475-5425 Includes the Backdoor Teen Lounge and the Lambrick skatepark.

Greater Victoria Public Library - Bruce Hutchison Branch
Branch Hours Monday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Tuesday 10:00 am-9:00 pm Wednesday 10:00 am-9:00 pm Thursday 10:00 am-9:00 pm Friday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Sunday 1:00 pm-5:00 pm (October to April 30)

Greater Victoria Public Library - Central Library
Branch Hours Monday 9:00 am-6:00 pm Tuesday 9:00 am-9:00 pm Wednesday 9:00 am-9:00 pm Thursday 9:00 am-9:00 pm Friday 9:00 am-6:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am-6:00 pm Sunday 1:00 pm-5:00 pm (October 17 to December 12, 2010 and January 2 to April 17, 2011)

Greater Victoria Public Library - Central Saanich Branch
Branch Hours Monday 10:00 am-9:00 pm Tuesday 10:00 am-9:00 pm Wednesday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Thursday 10:00 am-9:00 pm Friday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Sunday 1:00-5:00 pm (October to April 30)

Greater Victoria Public Library - Emily Carr Branch
Branch Hours Monday Closed Tuesday 10:00 am-9:00 pm Wednesday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Thursday 10:00 am-9:00 pm Friday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Sunday 1:00 pm-5:00 pm (October to April 30)

Greater Victoria Public Library - Esquimalt Branch
Branch Hours Monday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Tuesday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Wednesday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Thursday 10:00 am-9:00 pm Friday 10:00 am-9:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Sunday 1:00 pm-5:00 pm (January 2 to April 17, 2011)

Greater Victoria Public Library - Juan de Fuca Branch
Branch Hours Monday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Tuesday 10:00 am-9:00 pm Wednesday 10:00 am-9:00 pm Thursday 10:00 am-9:00 pm Friday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Sunday 1:00 pm-5:00 pm(October to April 30)

Greater Victoria Public Library - Nellie McClung Branch
Branch Hours Monday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Tuesday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Wednesday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Thursday 10:00 am-9:00 pm Friday 10:00 am-9:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Sunday Closed

Greater Victoria Public Library - Oak Bay Branch
Branch Hours Monday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Tuesday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Wednesday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Thursday 10:00 am-9:00 pm Friday 10:00 am-9:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Sunday 1:00 pm-5:00 pm (October to April 30)

Greater Victoria Public Library - Saanich Centennial Branch
Branch Hours Monday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Tuesday 10:00 am-9:00 pm Wednesday 10:00 am-9:00 pm Thursday 10:00 am-9:00 pm Friday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Sunday 1:00pm-5:00pm (January 2 to April 17, 2011)

Green Cuisine
Green Cuisine Vegetarian Restaurant, is dedicated to bringing you healthy, delicious Vegan food at a down to earth price. We have an amazing array of delicious items in our self-serve salad bar, hot buffet and dessert bar. We also offer a full bakery with hearty breads, sinful baked goods and marvelous muffins to choose from. We are 100% vegan and make our wide variety of entrees fresh daily with all natural and mostly organic ingredients. We bake our own breads, desserts and bakery items usi... more...

Island Sexual Health (Camosun Campus)
At Island Sexual Health Society, we offer sexual health clinics and sex education programs in Greater Victoria, BC. We also have lots of online sexual health information that you can read! All our services are confidential. * Phone 592-3449 (during clinic hours) * Phone 592-3479 (during main reception hours) Camosun College clinic hours Tues 9 am – 12 pm and Thurs 1:30 – 4:30 pm September to April only closed during reading week

Island Sexual Health (Victoria clinic)
Island Sexual Health offers CONFIDENTIAL sexual health services to youth in all three clinic locations (Quadra Street, Camosun College-Lansdowne, and Belmont) in Greater Victoria. The main clinic location is on Quadra Street, open M-Sat. Call for other clinic locations and hours of operations. We offer: -Birth Control education, prescriptions and affordable supplies; -Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill); -Pap/Pelvic and genital Exams; -STI testing, treatment and support; -Pre... more...

Island View Regional Park
Follow Island View Road east from Highway 17 a short distance to this gentle cobble and driftwood-strewn beach, which provide good views of James and Sidney Islands, and beyond that to Mount Baker. An unbroken string of small islands seem to fold into each other offshore. If you get bored watching the action from the shore, there's wildlife viewing in the open fields behind the beach. Locals use the beach area north of the park fronting Indian reserve land for discreet, clothing-optional t... more...

Kiwanis House Program
The Kiwanis House community is a place where women and children feel safe, supported, valued and open to personal and professional growth. Community drop-ins with coffee, bagels and fruit, are held for single parents Mondays and Thursdays from 10am to 12pm. The “free store” is open during regular staff hours. For access to the facility or any further information, contact Kiwanis House staff at 382-1004.

Moss Rocks (Fairfield Park)
Offering spectacular views of the Juan de Fuca Straits, the city of Victoria and the Olympic Mountains of Washington State, USA

Mothering Touch
We're daughters, sisters, mothers, doulas and more - we're here to help you! The Mothering Touch Centre was founded in the spring of 2003 by Eva Bild and Florance Simpson with the goal of providing a variety of classes and support services to expectant and new families. With this goal in mind, we gathered childbirth educators, doulas, breastfeeding educators and perinatal yoga and fitness instructors. In the spring of 2004, we moved to 1562 Fort Street and added a retail store; then in Janua... more...

Mount Tolmie Park
Close to the City of Victoria, Mount Tolmie Park offers views of Victoria and the surrounding areas. Stroll through Garry Oaks on one of the many gravel trails throughout the park or just enjoy a drive up the windy road to the summit. Picnic tables and spots to pull over line the road to the top, watch out for tour buses climbing the hill during the summer months. For more info and trail maps visit the official Saanich Parks Website

Mustard Seed Food Bank
The largest food bank on Vancouver Island finds its home within the walls of the Mustard Seed Street Church. The food bank's goal is to provide good nutritional food to people in need. The demand for non-perishable food continues to grow, as does the number of people who are unable to make ends meet.

Oak Bay Recreation Centre
Oak Bay Recreation Centre offers: Skating, Swimming (with tunnel drop slide, sauna and hot tub), Indoor Tennis Courts, Fitness Studio, Teen Centre, Skateboard Area, Childcare, the Sports View Deli Bar & Grill and more.

Oaklands Community Centre
Oaklands Community Centre is located in the Oaklands Community attached to the Oaklands School. Although the school is old our facility has only been here since 2000. We run all sorts of programs for seniors, preschoolers, adults and of course youth. Check our website or phone us for more details. Assorted classes and courses are offered. Refer to the website for details.

Oxford Learning Centre
For nearly 30 years Oxford Learning has gone beyond tutoring and helped hundreds of thousands of students to reach their learning potential – not just for one grade or one year, but for a lifetime. Our preschool and after-school programs approach learning differently; by building strong academic skills in all subject areas. We teach students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 how to concentrate, to plan, to listen, and to remember. Just a few hours a week can make a world of difference in ... more...

Queen Alexandra Foundation
Our Mission: The Queen Alexandra Foundation for Children raises, invests and stewards funds to provide support of the physical, mental and social well-being of children, youth and families primarily on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. Our Vision: Health and Fulfillment for all children Our Values: - Donor Trust & Accountability - Pursuit of Excellence & Innovation - Advocacy & Collaboration - Visionary Action - Cooperation & Partnership - Respect & Commitment

Saanich Commonwealth Place
Tel: 475-7600 24 Hr. Info Line: 475-7620 Multilingual Line: 475-5425

Sailor Jack
Monday to Friday: 9:30am - 5:00pm Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm Come and discover an everchanging selection of quality, affordable name brand and basic consignment clothing for infants and children of all ages, as well as maternity and womens casual wear. Let Sailor Jack be your source for all your infant needs: strollers, cribs, highchairs, backpacks, slings and snugli carriers, cloth diapers, toys, games, books, dvds, vhs, and so much more...

Solstice Cafe
A funky relaxing cafe showcasing local music, improv theater, poetry readings, and art. located in the heart of Victoria’s ‘old town’, Solstice Café serves as a quiet get-away for residents working in the downtown core and as a meeting spot for students, friends and tourists.

Spiral Cafe
Eclectic Decor and comfortable seating. Serving only high quality organic coffees. Features tasty homemade soup and local bakery items. Local artists' work enhances the atmosphere, and live music (no cover) on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings.

St. Vincent de Paul Society
More than a thrift store, SVDP Victoria provides emergency food and shelter, as well as education and employment support for low-income individuals and families in Victoria. Under the patronage of Saint Vincent de Paul, it draws its inspiration from his thoughts and his works. Members strive, in a spirit of justice, charity, mutual help, and solidarity with the poor, and by personal commitment, to ease the hardships of those who suffer.

Surrounded by Cedar Child & Family Services
Our Vision Statement: Our vision is of healthy children who will grow up connected to their families, communities and culture. We will work together toward the day all children and families have skills, knowledge, education and support to ensure their children and their children’s children will not enter the child welfare or justice systems. Our Mandate Statement: Surrounded By Cedar Child and Family Services will provide child and family services rooted in cultural values and beliefs to ... more...

The Law Centre
The Law Centre is a service of the University of Victoria, Faculty of Law. The Law Centre provides advice, assistance and representation to clients who cannot afford a lawyer. Thousands of persons living in the Capital Regional District are served annually. Free legal representation for those persons who qualify for legal assistance. Examples of cases dealt with at The Law Centre include: - criminal matters - divorce, support and other family law matters - human rights complaints - c... more...

The Salvation Army - Child and Family Services
We provide practical help and compassionate care without prejudice. All clients are helped with respect for dignity and worth, and with an understanding of physical, psychological, material, social and spiritual needs. The Salvation Army Community & Family Services is dedicated to helping anyone, anywhere, at anytime. If we cannot directly provide assistance, we'll do our best to connect our clients with someone who can.

Together Against Poverty Society
TAPS is the only organization in Victoria providing free, face-to-face advocacy for people with income assistance, provincial disability benefits and tenancy issues. TAPS assists over 5,000 people in Victoria each year. TAPS helps all types of people - from professionals who have just lost their jobs to people who have seen their health decline from living on income assistance. TAPS provides legal education and training through seminars and free one-on-one legal advocacy and representat... more...

Uplands Park/ Cattle Point
Located just off Beach Drive, has picnic areas, boat launch ramps and scenic views.

Victoria Health Unit (Cook St.)
250-388-2395 Victoria location

Victoria Native Friendship Centre (VNFC)
The Victoria Native Friendship Centre (VNFC) is home to a variety of services and programs for Aboriginal people living in the urban setting. The VNFC Youth Department is one of the largest growing departments in the centre, and provides services and opportunities to youth between the ages of 13-24. Included in these services are: Rave Youth Drop-In Centre (ages 13-19), Youth Support Workers, Youth Addictions Team, Youth Council, Parent Mentors, and more! About it: Dedicated to improving the ... more...

Victoria West Community Centre
Victoria West Community Centre is located in the beautiful setting of Banfield Park on the Gorge waterway, steps from the Galloping Goose Trail, playground and tennis courts. The Centre offers a variety of programs for all ages, including preschool, out-of-school care, leisure and recreation programs for all ages, special events and facility space for rent. Victoria West community is a diverse, healthy and vital place to live, work and play.

Victoria Women in Need Community Cooperative
Our Mission WIN’s mission is to support women along their journey between crisis, self sufficiency and wellness. Our Vision A community where women can freely pursue a passionate and fulfilled life. WIN collects donated goods and provides affordable high quality clothing, household items and furniture through three Resale Shops in Victoria. The revenue from our shops, together with financial donations, covers the entire cost of running our non profit cooperative, and funding our empo... more...

Victoria Women in Need Coop
Our Mission WIN’s mission is to support women along their journey between crisis, self sufficiency and wellness. Our Vision A community where women can freely pursue a passionate and fulfilled life. WIN collects donated goods and provides affordable high quality clothing, household items and furniture through three Resale Shops in Victoria. The revenue from our shops, together with financial donations, covers the entire cost of running our non profit cooperative, and funding our empowe... more...

Willows Beach
If you need a peaceful break from all the action in downtown Victoria, check out beautiful Willows Beach. Just a few minutes by car or bus from the city centre, Willows is a long, broad stretch of powdery white sand that is sadly missed by most visitors to the area. Its shallow, protected waters are a safe and ideal place for kids to burn off energy while Mom and Dad relax and take in the glorious views of Discovery Island and Mount Baker. When the kids have had enough sun, there’s a well-equi... more...

Women In Need Society (Pandora & Blanshard)
WIN’s mission is to create opportunities for women and their families to be self-sufficient and employed. Together we become inspired, socially and environmentally aware, and connected to our communities. WIN does this by operating social enterprises and by engaging in transformative good works! The four WIN Resale Shops are the foundation of the Victoria Women In Need Community Cooperative, producing the revenue that sustains our good works. Because we are a self-funded, not-for-profit org... more...

Women In Need Society (Vic West - Westside Village)
WIN’s mission is to create opportunities for women and their families to be self-sufficient and employed. Together we become inspired, socially and environmentally aware, and connected to our communities. WIN does this by operating social enterprises and by engaging in transformative good works! The four WIN Resale Shops are the foundation of the Victoria Women In Need Community Cooperative, producing the revenue that sustains our good works. Because we are a self-funded, not-for-profit org... more...

Women's Centre - UVic
The UVSS Women's Centre is a feminist grass roots collective funded by UVic students. Run by a volunteer collective made up of self-identified women we strive towards providing a safe(r) space for women on campus and in the community.

Young Parents Support Network (YPSN)
Young Parents Support Network is a non-profit society created and sustained by young parents to empower young families. We share and develop resources in a non-oppressive manner. Services include: Respite care: one 4-hour session of respite care in the family home each month so young parents can get a break from their parenting role Programs and groups: currently offers a discussion group and a workout group (includes snacks, bus tickets and on-site child minding) Family support progra... more...

Baby Talk
Provides health and early parenting group education sessions, facilitated by public health nurses.

Baby's Best Chance Handbook
Provides easy to understand, practical, evidence-based information about having a healthy pregnancy and birth experience, and caring for an infant. The handbook is available from public health nurses, physicians or midwives.

Care Home Parenting Program
Care Home Parenting Program (CHPP) helps young women who are pregnant or in the early months of parenting (aged 16-21) through a combination of housing, life skills training and counselling. The program specifically supports women who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Through supported independent living in a stable and caring environment, the young moms can acquire the skills needed to reach their potential as independent women and skilled parents. Anyone can make a referral to ... more...

Child Health Passport
Provides a passport-sized booklet for parents to use to record important health information about their child, including height and weight, illnesses, accidents, allergies, hospitalizations, and immunizations.

Family Dinner
Are you a parent who is young, single, and/or new to Victoria? Looking to meet other parents? Want to find someone you can trust, to trade childcare with? Have questions about anything to do with parenting? This new drop-in program provides a place for families with children aged 0-12 years old to network and support one another. Every Tuesday from 4-6PM at our Family Centre at 547 Michigan St at the James Bay Community Project. A light dinner will be provided. Please call ahead if anyone in you... more...

First Reach
First Reach is a holistic, community-based, harm-reduction program that provides non-judgmental pregnancy, birth and parenting support to young women who are under the age of thrity who are facing multiple conditions of risk.

Island Sexual Health
Island Sexual Health Clinics - The YouthCore Tour Island Sexual Health operates 3 sexual health clinics in Greater Victoria: -Main: #101-3960 Quadra Street (Monday-Saturday) -Belmont High School (For students in SD 62 only) between room 115 and counselling. Thursdays 11-4pm (Sept-June except Xmas and Spring break) -Camosun College Richmond House @ Lansdowne campus (Thursday afternoons Sept-Oct) We offer CONFIDENTIAL clinic services: Birth Control education and lower cost presc... more...

Kiwanis House Program
The Y’s Kiwanis House Program offers quality, self-contained transitional housing for single mothers age 16-29 with one child (under the age of five) in context of a supportive community. The program also offers a variety of resources for families that include advocacy, counselling, parenting supports, life skills, access to a “free” store, work out group and pre-employment and employment training. The Kiwanis House community is a place where women and children feel safe, supported, value... more...

Little Readers
Oxford Learning’s Little Readers® is an enriched half-day learning and reading tutor program that develops the skills needed to learn and excel — including reading, writing, math and fun activities. Little Readers® is the only learning and reading tutor program that offers cognitive skills development (the basis for all learning) along with an enriched academic curriculum. Children aged three to six enjoy a balance of play, exploration and discovery in a structured environment that allo... more...

New Baby Group
We believe in facilitating the meeting of parents and their babies in diverse and comfortable groups to share their experiences. Within our baby groups, all parents, parents-to-be and babies are welcome: mothers and fathers, breastfeeding and bottle-feeding, first-time and experienced parents, biological and adoptive parents. Grandparents and aunts and uncles are welcome too! Our baby groups are facilitated by moms, doulas and breastfeeding educators. We will also have speakers and disc... more...