A full food weekend in Victoria next week: two days of wine at the Conference Centre, a Sunday guest-chef dinner on Fisgard Street and a sandwich stop in between.
Updated Oct. 31, 2026 · 3 places
Quick picks
| What | When | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria International Wine Festival | Nov. 6–7 | Victoria Conference Centre, 720 Douglas St. |
| Lunch at Hero Sandwich Bar | Sat. or Sun. | 1002 Hillside Ave |
| Gregory Gourdet x Corbin Mathany | Nov. 8 | Ugly Duckling, 543 Fisgard St. |
1. Victoria International Wine Festival
Grand Tastings and seminars at the Victoria Conference Centre on Friday and Saturday.
Area: Victoria Conference Centre, 720 Douglas St.
2. Lunch at Hero Sandwich Bar
Quadra Village’s new Italian sandwich shop is open weekends from 9 a.m., with the full menu from 10:30 a.m. until it sells out.
Hours (Google listing): Mon Closed; Tue Closed; Wed 9 AM–3 PM; Thu 9 AM–3 PM; Fri 9 AM–3 PM; Sat 9 AM–3 PM; Sun 9 AM–3 PM. Hours may change, so call ahead to confirm.
Order: The Classic Hero · Area: 1002 Hillside Ave
3. Gregory Gourdet x Corbin Mathany
A one-night Pacific Northwest dinner with B.C. wine pairings at Ugly Duckling Dining & Provisions on Sunday.
Area: Ugly Duckling, 543 Fisgard St.
FAQ
What about this weekend (Oct. 31–Nov. 1)?
This plan covers next weekend, Nov. 6–8. Hero Sandwich Bar is open this weekend too: Google lists Wednesday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Hours and prices were checked against these sources on Oct. 31, 2026. Hours may change, so call ahead to confirm.
- Victoria International Wine Festival: events (accessed Oct. 31, 2026)
- Victoria Buzz: Hero Sandwich Bar opens (accessed Oct. 31, 2026)
- Eventbrite: Pacific Northwest Dinner Series (accessed Oct. 31, 2026)
YumYak curates from public sources, press releases and community reviews. We haven’t visited these spots ourselves — always check the restaurant’s own channels for hours and prices.