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Spring was a busy time at Ocean Island in making sure everything was 'prettied up' and prepared for the summer and here we are.

Tourism's had a bit of a slow start this season all around Canada, but the bustle is starting to happen now that summer is officially here and all the great summer festivals have started up in Victoria!
…And what's that you say? You've travelled all day and all you want is a warm bed and a good meal? Well, you've come to the right place!

Satisfy Your Hunger On a Backpacker's Budget

As well as a variety of colourful dorms and private rooms, Ocean Island is now offering the cheapest food in town. For the not-so-hungry, to the very hungry—we've got snacks from $2.50! We've also re-vamped our international dining area for more seating and tables.

Daytrips Galore

Check out some of Victoria's most beautiful natural spots that are off the beaten path with the fabulous and fearless guide Nicky! Join her on her Get Around Travel & Tours to see a waterfall fall right into the ocean, to explore some of the smaller Gulf Islands, or even to have a grand tour of Victoria by night.. and all at fantastic rates! Ask us for more info.

Want a Free Night's Stay??

The hostel is getting really busy now and we have a lot of WOOFers and Work For Stay that help out in the hostel. If you're interested in travelling, and only working a few hours a day for your night's stay as well as some compensation for food, ask us for more information or check out this link: http://www.oceanisland.com/amenities/workforstay.html!

Mexican Fiesta!

Thanks to those who made our Mexican party (aka Stacey's birthday) celebration a huge hit!

Some of the Many Happenings in Victoria (thanks for Tourism Victoria):

Victoria Jazz Fest (June 20-29)

Be a part of ten hot days and nights of the coolest music in town. Enjoy over 80 high calibre individual jazz performances taking place in numerous indoor and outdoor venues/stages with over 325 musicians. More info: www.jazzvictoria.ca

Tall Ships Festival (June 26-29)

This international event celebrates maritime heritage and the era of sailing ships. View tall ships from around the world and learn all about them and their crew. Also experience Victoria's multicultural mosaic through historical displays and interactive cultural activities. More info: www.tallshipsvictoria.ca

Andy Warhol at the Victoria Art Gallery

The exciting exhibition Warhol: Larger than Life delves into one of the 20th century's most compelling artistic personalities, with an expansive collection of over 150 paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, photographs and films spanning four decades of production. More info: http://aggv.bc.ca/

Great Concerts & More.. Only steps away!

Need a place to stay while you're in town for the Kid Rock show? Or perhaps you prefer the likes of James Taylor, Judas Priest, Backstreet Boys, Sheryl Crow or Lenny Kravitz? Well, these are just a few of the big names playing at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre this summer! We've got private rooms and dorm rooms to suit all budgets—and only a few blocks away from the arena.
Want to know more of what's going on in Victoria? Check out Tourism Victoria's website at www.tourismvictoria.com and Monday Magazine's website www.mondaymag.com.
That's it for now. Now go enjoy the sunshine.