Event:Spectacular Spring Gala Auction
Organizer:Victoria Symphony
event website
Location:Online
Start:Saturday Apr 30, 2022
9:00 AM PDT
End:Saturday May 7, 2022
8:00 PM PDT
Cost:Free!
Contact:Morgan Balderson
(250) 412-1985
morgan@victoriasymphony.ca

Welcome and enjoy browsing and bidding on our vast selection of auction items. Good luck! (you will need to register to bid)

A big thank you to all the businesses and individuals who donated items to help us fundraise and an extra big thank you to our Gala Auction Committee who worked tirelessly to bring you these items!

We hope you may find it in your heart to be generous as we work to keep our organization healthy through the pandemic and recovery.

Keep checking back as we are adding more items before bidding starts on April 30!

Cash AppealOur Goal
Total Fundraising Goal
For the past 80 years, the Victoria Symphony has provided music programs for our wonderful community on Vancouver Island.

On behalf of the Gala Auction Committee, the musicians and Symphony, thank you in advance for your generosity and support. Donors will receive a tax receipt for gifts.

Our Goal: $25,000

$25,000
$325
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VS Gala Auction
Wine & Spirits
Select Wine Collection - Wine Tree
Add to your wine cellar or start one with these 21 assorted bottles of wine, carefully selected by Vessel Wines. Sure to please any palette.

Domaine Rolet - Côtes du Jura Chardonnay - 2015 (1.5L) Magnum
Lapierre Morgon 2019 (1.5L) Magnum
Pierre Gimonnet & Fils Fleuron 2015 (750ml)
Beronia Rioja Gran Reserva 2011 (750ml)
E. Guigal Crozes-Hermitage Rouge 2015 (750ml)
Joseph Drouhin Pommard 2017 (750ml)
d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz - Viognier 2017 (750ml)
Quinta do Crasto Crasto Red 2018 (750ml)
Ant Moore Sauvignon Blanc 2020 (750ml)
Desvignes Aine & Fils Chablis 1er Cru 'Montée de Tonnerre' 2018 (750ml)
Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Rio Sordo 2015 (750ml)
Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Rio Sordo 2016 (750ml)
Erath Pinot Noir 2020 (750ml)
R. López de Heredia Viña Bosconia Reserva 2008 (750ml)
Olivier Leflaive Bourgogne Cuvée Margot 2018 (750ml)
Deutz Brut Classic (750ml)
Château Bel-Air Lagrave Moulis-en-Médoc 1995 (750ml)
Le Vieux Pin Cuvée Violette Syrah 2020 (750ml)
Monte Creek Chardonnay 2019 (750ml)
Synchromesh Riesling 2021 (750ml)
Bellingham The Bernard Series Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2019 (750ml)

Valued at $1,000 Current bid: $800

Donated By

Vessel Liquor
Victoria Symphony & Foundation for the Victoria Symphony Boa

$1,000 $800
2005 Ch. Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
Wine lovers alert! This is your chance to enjoy a spectacular Second Growth Grand Cru Classé from an exceptional vintage in the Pauillac region of Bordeaux, France. Wine Spectator Magazine calls this wine outstanding, commenting on its beautiful currant, berry and licorice aromas that follow through to a full body, with tar and berry character, fine tannins and a long finish. This wine can be consumed immediately or kept for another 15 years.

Valued at $300 Current bid: $300

Donated By Marc and Trish Lortie

$300 $300
2007 Ch. Leoville Barton, Saint-Julien
Second Growth. Deuxieme Grand Cru Classé.

Valued at $120 Current bid: $96

Donated By Sheridan Scott and David Zussman

$120 $96
Cocktail enthusiast starter kit
Cocktail enthusiast starter kit. Includes shaker set, Japanese jigger, citrus press, Hawthorne strainer and bar spoon. Also included are the ingredients to make your first cocktail, a Vesper, just add your own lemon.

Valued at $200 Current bid: $160

Donated By Vessel Liquor

$200 $160
Symphony Vineyard Wine - 5 bottles
Enjoy a selection of Symphony Vineyard's newly released 100% Saanich grown white wines - including "Splash!".
These are crisp, dry and fruit forward whites - perfect for pairing with local culinary delights - and your favorite group of locals!

Valued at $120 Current bid: $175

Donated By Symphony Vineyard

$120 $175
Garden/Landscape
Garden plants and supplies
Whether you're new to gardening or an old hand, family owned and operated Russell Nursey is here to help. Enjoy this $125 Gift Certificate as you shop for quality plants or garden supplies.

Valued at $125 Current bid: $200

Donated By Brian and Darrell Gregersen

This item can be mailed.

$125 $200
Garden Tours
Tea for two at Butchart Gardens
Tea for 2!

Enjoy a leisurely wander through Butchart Gardens – including a traditional English tea in the Dining Room Restaurant. The auction prize includes admission for 2 and a gift certificate for $125 for the dining room. A reservation is recommended to ensure a table is reserved for you.

Valued at $175 Current bid: $210

Donated By

Butchart Gardens
Carol Bellringer & Greg Doyle

This item can be mailed.

$175 $210
Travel
Savouring BC's Wine Country Get-away
Fitzpatrick Family Vineyards, located in the heart of wine country, is pleased to offer a VIP tour and tasting at the Winery for up to six people. Learn all about Traditional Method Sparkling Wine, and experience sabering a bottle of our Brut with President Gordon Fitzpatrick. Afterwards, unwind for a night at the nearby lakefront Summerland Resort & Spa; a bottle of local wine awaits in your lovely one-bedroom suite equipped with full kitchen, fireplace and a private balcony. Valid for Spring, Fall and Winter. Expires May 31, 2023.

Valued at $500 Current bid: $700

Donated By

Summerland Resort & Spa
Fitzpatrick Family Vineyards

This item can be mailed.

$500 $700
A Weekend in Canada's Heartland: Winnipeg!
Enjoy a weekend getaway! Included in this travel package:
- Airfare on Air Canada for 2
- Deluxe room at the “Inn at the Forks” for 2 nights
- Guided tour and entry tickets to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights
- Tour QUAMAJUQ - the largest public collection of contemporary Inuit art in the world at the Winnipeg Art Gallery
- Additional tickets to be arranged to suit your schedule at the “Journey to Churchill” polar bear exhibit at Winnipeg’s Assiniboine Park Conservancy, performances with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, and/or the Royal Winnipeg Ballet.

Valued at $3,000 Current bid: $2,400

Donated By

Carol Bellringer & Greg Doyle
Inn at the Forks
Canadian Human Rights Museum

This item can be mailed.

$3,000 $2,400
$500 Travel Excursion Certificate
Ready to plan your next great get-away? Who isn't! With this $500 gift certificate you could enjoy that vacation you've been dreaming of for the past year! Colleen will help you find your perfect excursion. (Restrictions: Valid for calendar year 2023, cannot be used for airfare alone)

Valued at $500 Current bid: $300

Donated By Colleen Youngblut Travel

This item can be mailed.

$500 $300
Island Travel
Enjoy the beauty of BC's Pacific Rim Park
Nature lovers and adventurers…and pretty much everyone else…will adore the Tofino Resort & Marina located in the stunning Pacific Rim Park. Stay 3 days and 2 nights at this newly renovated waterfront hotel right in the heart of Tofino, the perfect jump off spot to explore all the region has to offer. Part of your special experience includes a $200 gift certificate for dining at the resort’s 1909 Kitchen, where you will enjoy an ingredient driven menu sourced from Tofino’s oceans, shoreline and forests. Booking is subject to availability and is not applicable for blackout dates in July and August or holiday weekends. Valid through February 28, 2023.

Valued at $800 Current bid: $800

Donated By Tofino Resort & Marina

This item can be mailed.

$800 $800
$400 Hotel Zed Gift Certificate & more!
Want to get away in style? Visit Hotel Zed in Tofino for a deluxe hotel experience that will take you back to the 1970s, but with all modern amenities. What other hotel can boast a bike path through the lobby, an on-site bird sanctuary, and only a short stroll to Chesterman Beach? This $400 gift certificate can also be used at Hotel Zed Victoria. Comes with a pair of Hotel Zed branded socks and a Hotel Zed branded yo-yo!

Valued at $400 Current bid: $400

Donated By

Hotel Zed Tofino
John McLeod of Reed Pope Business Lawyers

$400 $400
Summer time and the Fly Fishin's Great
A unique Vancouver Island experience! VS board member and fly fishing enthusiast Pete Jando invites you to join him for an all-expenses paid 2-night excursion to Sayward (midway between Campbell River and Port McNeil) in early August to fly fish for pink salmon in the Eve River and Campbell River. Beginners welcome! Offer for one person includes transportation to and from Sayward, private motel accommodation, meal costs, use of equipment (fly rod, waders) as needed, fishing licenses provided. Whatever you catch will be yours – salmon smoking included. Dates dependent on when the salmon are running and mutually agreed.

Priceless! Current bid: $850

Donated By Pete Jando

Priceless! $850
VS Exclusives
Private Recital with VS Principal Flute
Six to 10 guests will enjoy an evening of music in a historic, 1908 home in James Bay. Your evening will begin on the front patio where you’ll be greeted with a glass of bubbly from one of Vancouver Island’s many wineries, and you’ll watch the horse-drawn carriages drive by as you chat with each other. The evening will continue inside with a selection of hors d’oeuvres. The main event will then begin: a recital of flute music presented by the Victoria Symphony’s own flutist/piccoloist, Stephanie Bell.

Must be fulfilled by August 15, 2022.

Priceless! Current bid: $0

Donated By Joanne Gaul & Joe Rallo

Priceless! $0
Summer in the City - Dinner with VS CEO Matthew White
Always wanted to get to know our (relatively) new Victoria Symphony CEO a little better and get the inside story on the Symphony or his singing career? Here’s a wonderful opportunity for you and a friend to have a very special time together with Matt and his wife while enjoying a delicious dinner and enjoying the perfect view of the Inner harbour at Boom + Batten Restaurant. Boom + Batten celebrates sustainable sources grounded in Pacific Northwest culture – from seafood to fresh vegetables and meats from local producers.
Mutually agreed update date and time.

Priceless! Current bid: $560

Donated By

Matthew White
Boom & Batten Restaurant
Sheridan Scott and David Zussman

Priceless! $560
Cruise Adventure for Two with Principal Percussionist
Ever wondered what it’s like to be a percussionist? Now is your chance to find out! Victoria Symphony Principal Percussionist Karl Williams invites you and one companion to join him for a 2-hour cruise in the waters off beautiful Oak Bay in his 30-foot Catalina. After setting out from the Oak Bay Marina, enjoy a socially-distanced summer cruise with friendly and interesting conversation and a glass of bubbly. Date and time subject to mutual agreement taking into account weather and pandemic restrictions.

Priceless! Current bid: $417

Donated By

Karl Williams
Victoria Symphony

This item can be mailed.

Priceless! $417
Summer time's the time for Music in the Garden
Enjoy this private summer afternoon musical party in a beautiful spacious garden on Ten Mile Point hosted for you by a VS patron. While you and your friends (up to 24) relax with a glass of wine and light refreshments from Cheryl's Gourmet Pantry, a chamber ensemble with Victoria Symphony musicians will entertain you with a 30-minute private concert in a well-spaced tranquil garden setting. A great way to celebrate a special occasion or simply a perfect summer afternoon. Date to be mutually agreed upon in July or August 2022.

Priceless! Current bid: $0

Donated By

VS Patron
Cheryl's Gourmet Pantry
Victoria Symphony
Vessel Liquor

This item can be mailed.

Priceless! $0
Up Close and Personal - On Stage
This is your chance to sit onstage with the orchestra and experience the sound up close and personal. A truly unique experience! See and feel the music during a rehearsal and learn first hand what the orchestra sounds like from the inside with music swirling all around you. This unique opportunity will provide a different perspective from being an audience member. Date subject to provincial pandemic protocols.

Priceless! Current bid: $135

Donated By Victoria Symphony

This item can be mailed.

Priceless! $135
Victoria Symphony VIP experience
The ultimate VS concert experience! This package includes a private rehearsal, a backstage tour, a meet & greet with a conductor or guest artist, 2 VIP tickets to the concert, plus an invitation for you and your guest to attend a Conductor's Circle lounge pre-concert and during intermission

Priceless! Current bid: $225

Donated By Victoria Symphony

This item can be mailed.

Priceless! $225
Season Finale VIP Package
This package includes 2 VIP tickets to the Saturday, May 14 performance of Beethoven 9, an invitation to the Conductor's Circle lounge pre-concert and at intermission, and an invitation to a private post-concert party with VS musicians!
This package can used for the 2022-23 season finale if preferred.

Priceless! Current bid: $225

Donated By Victoria Symphony

This item can be mailed.

Priceless! $225
Season Premiere VIP Package
This package includes 2 VIP tickets to the 2022-23 season premiere, an invitation to the Conductor's Circle lounge pre-concert and at intermission, plus a backstage meet & greet opportunity with the conductor or guest artist

Priceless! Current bid: $210

Donated By Victoria Symphony

This item can be mailed.

Priceless! $210
Portrait of Robert Schumann by Maestro Christian Kluxen
A magnificent work of art created by our very own Music Director Christian Kluxen - a man of many talents! This one of a kind charcoal portrait of composer Robert Schumann will be presented framed courtesy Prestige Picture Framing Etcetera and ready for pick up in late May-early June.
Drawing is approx. 11"x14", frame approx. 16"x20"

Priceless! Current bid: $400

Donated By

Christian Kluxen
Prestige Picture Framing Etcetera

Priceless! $400
Golf for 3 with VS Pops Maestro Sean O’Loughlin
You and two friends will make up a foursome for a round of golf with Symphony Pops Maestro Sean O’Loughlin on the award winning Bear Mountain Valley Course or Mountain Course, designed by Jack Nicklaus. Includes power carts with GPS, club valet, club cleaning services and warm up balls on the practice facility.

Expires December 31, 2022. Time and dates TBD with Sean O’Loughlin.

Priceless! Current bid: $400

Donated By

Bear Mountain Golf Club
Sean O'Loughlin

This item can be mailed.

Priceless! $400
Summer at Home
Custom Backyard Sandbox
The perfect gift for loved ones with little ones! Your children or grandchildren will love this custom designed sandbox with cover to keep it clean and dry when not in use. Cover opens to create two benches. Sandbox, including sand, will be delivered to your home anywhere in Greater Victoria including Sooke.

Valued at $850 Current bid: $190

Donated By Butler Concrete & Aggregate Ltd.

$850 $190
Staycation
Chateau Victoria Beds & Bennies package
Beds & Bennies Package - Includes one night accommodation in a one bedroom suite, plus a $40 gift card to enjoy eggs benedict (or any other item) in Vista 18 Restaurant & Lounge. Parking included. Subject to availability, limited availability Friday and Saturday. Expires May 31, 2023.

Valued at $425 Current bid: $425

Donated By Chateau Victoria

This item can be mailed.

$425 $425
One night stay at Oak Bay Beach Hotel
One Night in an Ocean View Guest Room, valid May 06, 2022 – May 06, 2023, with applicable restrictions and summer blackout dates. This luxurious stay includes complimentary underground parking, WiFi, and exclusive access to our heated seaside mineral pools, eucalyptus steam-sauna, and fitness centre.

Valued at $600 Current bid: $680

Donated By Oak Bay Beach Hotel

This item can be mailed.

$600 $680
Union Club, 1-night stay with breakfast
Are you wanting to explore the offerings of the downtown area without worrying about road construction, bike lanes or parking? A one-night stay for two in a deluxe queen room at the Union Club puts you in the heart of downtown and only steps away from the Inner Harbour with its harbour tours, the Royal BC Museum, shops and choice dining venues. Certificate includes full breakfast in the McGregor Lounge following your stay. Some restrictions apply, expires March 1, 2023.

Valued at $300 Current bid: $480

Donated By Union Club

This item can be mailed.

$300 $480
5-night stay in beautiful James Bay
Five-night stay in the beautiful James Bay neighborhood of Victoria. 1-4 people will enjoy a newly-remodeled, 2-bedroom, 1-bath suite, half a block from Dallas Road and the ocean, and a 10-minute walk to the Empress Hotel. This historic home, built in 1908, has a cozy backyard with barbeque and a lovely front patio in which to sit with a drink and watch the horse-drawn carriages drive by. Beacon Hill Park is 2 blocks away, and the shops and restaurants of James Bay and Cook Street Village are an easy walk as well. The suite comes fully furnished with linens and towels, and has a fully-stocked kitchen.

Good for one calendar year, subject to date agreed upon by hosts.

Valued at $2,500 Current bid: $800

Donated By Joanne Gaul & Joe Rallo

$2,500 $800
2 night stay at Fairmont Empress
Enjoy a two night stay for 2 guests in a Fairmont room, valid through May 31, 2023. Stay is subject to availability.

Valued at $1,216 Current bid: $750

Donated By Fairmont Empress

This item can be mailed.

$1,216 $750
1 night stay at the Marriott Victoria Inner Harbour
One night stay in a deluxe room at the Marriott Victoria Inner Harbour. Spacious and elegantly appointed guestrooms feature Marriott's Revive bedding, plush bathrobes, individual climate control, complimentary wireless internet, plus more! Valid until May 31, 2023. Reservations required, based on availability, blackout dates may apply.

Valued at $350 Current bid: $210

Donated By Marriott Hotels

This item can be mailed.

$350 $210
Gifts
Custom quilt for your graduate
Looking for the perfect, bespoke gift for a graduate, athlete or golfer? Do you have a drawer of T-shirts that are too beloved to toss but just taking up space? A local, award-winning quilter will work with you to design and create an heirloom quilt that will showcase your loved one’s talents or interests. Size of quilt will depend of number of shirts, up to queen. Photos can be incorporated into it, and fun details such as pockets and fussy-cut fabrics will be used as well.

Valued at $500 Current bid: $540

Donated By Joanne Gaul

$500 $540
Waterford Crystal Flutes
Set of 6 Waterford crystal toasting flutes. Millennial series: available are 2 each of health, happiness, and prosperity!

Valued at $600 Current bid: $420

Donated By Joanne Gaul

$600 $420
Figured Western Maple Cello Stand
Figured Western Maple Cello Stand made from local wood, with a foam and velvet interior. Featuring a cut out inside for the post, this is made for full size cellos. Cello not included!

Valued at $500 Current bid: $100

Donated By Neil Bosdet, BH Bosdet Homes

$500 $100
Dining
Glo Restaurant Gift Certificate
Treat yourself to dinner produced by Glo’s team of professionals. Elevated global fare and cocktails are the draw of this chic outpost with patio seating and water views. Located on the Selkirk Waterway just minutes from downtown, Glo offers takeout as well as outdoor patio seating and indoor dining. Reservations required.

Valued at $100 Current bid: $220

Donated By Glo Restaurant and Lounge

This item can be mailed.

$100 $220
Camosun College Classroom Restaurant
Enjoy a complimentary dining experience for six guests at the Culinary Arts Classroom Restaurant, located at Camosun College, Interurban Campus. Dining room open seasonally in the Fall and Spring. Inclusive of taxes but does not include the cost of beverage and gratuity.

Valued at $225 Current bid: $360

Donated By Classroom Restaurant - Culinary Arts, Camosun College

This item can be mailed.

$225 $360
Little Jumbo Gift Certificate
$125 Gift Certificate to Little Jumbo Restaurant & Bar

Valued at $125 Current bid: $125

Donated By

Little Jumbo Restaurant & Bar
John McLeod of Reed Pope Business Lawyers

This item can be mailed.

$125 $125
Fireside Grill Gift Certificate
$100 gift certificate for the award-winning Fireside Grill. Located in a lovingly restored heritage tudor estate, offering farm to table cuisine, extensive wine and beverage elections, and a unique ambiance featuring several indoor and outdoor fireplaces. Valid until December 31, 2022.

Valued at $100 Current bid: $180

Donated By Fireside Grill

This item can be mailed.

$100 $180
Il Terrazzo Gift Certificate
$150 Gift Certificate to Il Terrazzo

Valued at $150 Current bid: $240

Donated By

Carol Bellringer & Greg Doyle
Il Terrazzo

This item can be mailed.

$150 $240
Culinary
BBQ Package
BBQ package including spices, a new BBQ brush, and an instant thermometer

Valued at $100 Current bid: $60

Donated By Mike Black, Capital Iron

$100 $60
Chef on the Run
Tired of cooking? Bored with your own menus? With this $200 gift certificate, you’ll find many different entrée meal choices, all freshly prepared in house. Pick up or delivery available. Certificate expires Dec. 31, 2023.

Valued at $200 Current bid: $300

Donated By Martin Cowden, Chef on the Run

This item can be mailed.

$200 $300
Charelli's Gift Certificate
Cheese Mongers and Specialty Food Merchants, Charelli’s is offering a $50 value cheese & antipasto platter.

48 hours notice is required, gift certificate expires July 31, 2022.

Valued at $50 Current bid: $100

Donated By Charelli's

This item can be mailed.

$50 $100
Charelli's Gift Certificate
Cheese Mongers and Specialty Food Merchants, Charelli’s is offering a $50 value cheese & antipasto platter.

48 hours notice is required, gift certificate expires July 31, 2022.

Valued at $50 Current bid: $100

Donated By Charelli's

This item can be mailed.

$50 $100
Galloping Goose Coffee Sampler
Local coffee roasters Galloping Goose Coffee is offering a unique sampler package.

Included:
Ethiopia Yirgacheffe (medium light roast profile)
Steadfast Espresso Blend (medium dark roast profile)
Sumatra Takengo Mandheling (medium roast profile)

Valued at $45 Current bid: $45

Donated By Galloping Goose Coffee

$45 $45
The London Chef
Join Chef Dan Hayes, the London Chef (you may know him as “Marmalade” in the APTN cooking series “Moosemeat & Marmalade”) with a 6 month membership to his live online Cooking School with food delivered for one class for 4 people. The classes are entertaining, fun, and you are bound to pick up a few new tips – AND you’ll have dinner ready to serve!

Valued at $250 Current bid: $300

Donated By Dan Hayes, The London Chef

This item can be mailed.

$250 $300
Tupperware Clearly Elegant Serving Set with Gift Certificate
This “Clearly Elegant” line is designed to look like glass, but bounce like Tupperware. These gorgeous bowl will be equally appropriate on your elegant dinner table or on the go on a picnic table. Lightweight, but durable and with liquid tight seals. The set includes: one 16 ¾ cup bowl, two 4 ½ cup bowls, a pair of serving forks and a gift certificate for $25 to help you add to your Tupperware collection.

Valued at $140 Current bid: $90

Donated By Brenda Newton

$140 $90
Experiences
Behind the scenes tour of BC Legislature plus lunch!
Four people will join Global News Legislative reporters Keith Baldrey and Richard Zussman for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Legislature where you will get to see some of its history as well as some hidden oddities. Afterwards enjoy a lunch with your hosts in the legislative dining room and receive a signed copy of Richard’s book “A Matter of Confidence: The Inside Story of the Political Battle for BC.”

Priceless! Current bid: $600

Donated By Richard Zussman & Keith Baldrey

This item can be mailed.

Priceless! $600
Chat with Shelagh Rogers
Shelagh Rogers, the highly awarded and personable host and producer of the CBC Radio programme The Next Chapter, will meet with you and perhaps several friends for a lively discussion of what’s going on in the world around us, both fictional and not. Enjoy an animated exchange with one of Canada's most cherished broadcast journalist and the former Chancellor of our very own University of Victoria.

Priceless! Current bid: $500

Donated By Shelagh Rogers

This item can be mailed.

Priceless! $500
Meet you by the sea!
Explore the Oak Bay neighbourhood and then join up for drinks and a light meal in a penthouse with a breathtaking view overlooking the sea. Your group of 10 may wish to choose a date that matches up with one of Oak Bay’s annual events – the Truck Parade is right outside in early December, or enjoy one of the summer in the park concerts – or you may want to wander through the nearby Oak Bay Native Plant Garden or visit the shops on Oak Bay Avenue (about a 20 minute walk away).
Then enjoy a relaxing mix of good company and local refreshments, hosted by one of VSS’s board members.

Valued at $500 Current bid: $300

Donated By Carol Bellringer & Greg Doyle

$500 $300
Dinner with UVIC President plus concert tickets & parking!
This item includes a dinner for 4 guests at the University Club hosted by UVic President and Vice Chancellor Dr. Kevin Hall, tickets for a Victoria Symphony performance at the University of Victoria Farquhar Auditorium along with special VIP parking right in front of the main doors to the Farquhar.
Dr. Hall is an innovative academic leader known for his strong commitment to sustainability, innovation, community engagement, and an unwavering belief in truth, respect and reconciliation, equitable access to education, and equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Priceless! Current bid: $460

Donated By

University of Victoria
Victoria Symphony

This item can be mailed.

Priceless! $460
Active
Cordova Bay Golf Course package
1 hour of Top Tracer Range including large basket of balls (for 4)
1 round of golf (9 holes) at the Ridge Course (for 4)
1 hour at the PARC short game area (for 4)

Valued at $240 Current bid: $250

Donated By Cordova Bay Golf Course

$240 $250
Pickleball lessons and gear
Looking for a new sport? Shake off the winter blues and try this popular racket game. The Victoria Regional Pickleball Association is offering a $60.00 gift certificate towards any program or lesson that the Association offers, valid for 2 years. Give it a try with your new pickleball paddles and balls included in the package!

Valued at $180 Current bid: $145

Donated By

Victoria Regional Pickleball Association
Carol Bellringer & Greg Doyle

$180 $145
Look and Feel Better!
Spring into spring with a health consultation, 2 personal training sessions plus a 1 hour nutritionist appointment. Not valid for existing clients.

Valued at $350 Current bid: $195

Donated By Innovative Fitness

This item can be mailed.

$350 $195
Fashion
Custom designed socks
60 pairs of custom socks!! Yup, 60 pairs of custom performance socks from Victoria-based performance sock brand Outway (www.outway.com). Work 1-on-1 with their custom labs (www.customlabs.co) design team to come up with an original design that expresses who you are - even add your company logo/slogan if you’d like! Your custom socks ship right to your doorstep within four weeks of approving the design. Custom socks make great corporate/holiday gifts, promotional/event giveaways, or your own personal/family stash of unique performance socks. Outway Founder Rob Fraser built his brand's reputation around performance, originality, and sustainability.

Valued at $840 Current bid: $700

Donated By

Outway Ltd
John McLeod of Reed Pope Business Lawyers

$840 $700
Beautiful hand printed Silk Scarf
One-of-a-Kind, limited edition design by Juno, a local fabric artist. The colourful handmade 100% silk scarf was designed to commemorate the Victoria Symphony's 75th anniversary. Lovely gift to spoil yourself or a loved one. Comes with a custom gift box.

Valued at $150 Current bid: $85

Donated By Victoria Symphony

$150 $85
Jewellery
Sterling silver cuff by Sarah Taylor Designs
Where words fail, music speaks
~ Hans Christian Anderson

A sterling silver cuff made by hand and stamped on the inside with the Hans Christian Anderson quite “where words fail, music speaks”.
The outside has a gentle hammered texture.

The cuff is medium size measuring 6 inches with a 1 inch opening. It is slightly pliable to adjust for a comfortable fit.

Made of solid 925 sterling silver

Valued at $110 Current bid: $165

Donated By Kandis Armstrong

$110 $165
Sterling silver necklace by Sarah Taylor Designs
MUSIC IS LIFE ITSELF
~ Louis Armstrong

This necklace features a long solid sterling silver bar with the Louis Armstrong quote “Music is life itself” hand stamped on one side.
The other side is finished with a gentle hammered texture.
Wear with the words facing out or in.
The pendant hangs on a 30 inch chain,
Bar measures 3 inches long.

All components are 925 sterling silver

Valued at $90 Current bid: $95

Donated By Kandis Armstrong

$90 $95
Silver & Turquoise Earrings by Sarah Taylor Designs
Tiny turquoise beads hang with gently hammered sterling silver discs.
925 sterling silver ear wires

Valued at $35 Current bid: $50

Donated By Kandis Armstrong

$35 $50
Art
Serpentine Seal Carving
Kooyoo Simigak is an established carver based out of Kimmirut, a small community on Baffin Island, Nunavut.
Their works have been exhibited around the country and are regarded for their fine handling and expressive character. The green of the Serpentine stone is specific to Kooyoo's local community and is some of the most sought after type of carving stone in the country.

Kooyoo Semigak
Seal
4 x 9 x 5 Inches
Serpentine

Valued at $950 Current bid: $760

Donated By Madrona Gallery

$950 $760
Wellness
Bilston Creek Farms Self Care Basket
This gift basket is thoughtfully curated with our best products for face, body and personal care. Our lavender essential oils provide deep sense of relaxation, while our hand sanitizer and handmade soaps cleanse gently and naturally. The Lavender Botanical Mist is a true skin hero, ideal for misting over the face morning and night.

Every box is made by hand from cedar and pine, built to be repurposed and used again and again.

Valued at $150 Current bid: $150

Donated By Bilston Creek Farms

$150 $150
Bliss Boutique Spa and Wellness
In the heart of Cadboro Bay village, this unique boutique Spa will give you a holiday from your daily life. With aromatic scents and luxurious treatments you will be swept away from today's worries. Go ahead and pamper yourself or someone you love.

Valued at $100 Current bid: $120

Donated By Joanie Hesketh

$100 $120
Bliss Boutique Spa and Wellness
In the heart of Cadboro Bay village, this unique boutique Spa will give you a holiday from your daily life. With aromatic scents and luxurious treatments you will be swept away from today's worries. Go ahead and pamper yourself or someone you love.

Valued at $100 Current bid: $140

Donated By Joanie Hesketh

$100 $140
Bliss Boutique Spa and Wellness
In the heart of Cadboro Bay village, this unique boutique Spa will give you a holiday from your daily life. With aromatic scents and luxurious treatments you will be swept away from today's worries. Go ahead and pamper yourself or someone you love.

Valued at $100 Current bid: $140

Donated By Joanie Hesketh

$100 $140
Bliss Boutique Spa and Wellness
In the heart of Cadboro Bay village, this unique boutique Spa will give you a holiday from your daily life. With aromatic scents and luxurious treatments you will be swept away from today's worries. Go ahead and pamper yourself or someone you love.

Valued at $100 Current bid: $160

Donated By Joanie Hesketh

$100 $160
Bliss Boutique Spa and Wellness
In the heart of Cadboro Bay village, this unique boutique Spa will give you a holiday from your daily life. With aromatic scents and luxurious treatments you will be swept away from today's worries. Go ahead and pamper yourself or someone you love.

Valued at $100 Current bid: $140

Donated By Joanie Hesketh

$100 $140
Derma Spa
Derma Spa applies leading technologies in all its medical, aesthetic and spa services in a warm and welcoming environment. Experience the Derma Spa difference with this gift certificate.

Valued at $200 Current bid: $200

Donated By Jane Hollis

$200 $200
Pets
Calling all Pet Lovers!
Here's your chance to have a personalized painting of your favourite pet. Local artist Vicky Turner specializes in pet portraits. Portraits are 9"x12" and presented matted for a 12"x16" frame. Visit www.vickyturnerwatercolours.com

Valued at $300 Current bid: $260

Donated By Vicky Turner

$300 $260
Books
Munro's Books
Munro's Books Gift Package!

Brush up on your music knowledge with this special gift package. Jan Swafford's "The Vintage Guide to Classical Music" and Oliver Sacks' "Musicophilia", plus a beautiful gilded guitar journal are packaged in a signature Munro's Books tote bag!

Valued at $100 Current bid: $100

Donated By Munro's Books

$100 $100
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