An insider's guide to Victoria since 1997.

If you are visiting or new to the area, check out Frugal Victoria to find out where the locals go for the deals. Full disclosure: Frugal Victoria is my other Victoria site.

It grew out of a time in my life when money was very tight and there were no Canadian sites providing the kind of tips I was seeking. It has since grown into a repository of tips for those who want to live on less or with less: money-saving tips for home, office and family; links to stuff that is free or cheap and available to Canadians; and a collection of events -- entertainment, education, sales and closeouts.

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