It was an incredible day to join our fellow English Car Enthusiasts for a Sunday Picnic in Beacon Hill Park. All types of English vehicles were on display for an adoring public that fell in love with the Minis/MINIs on display. Several Minis/MINIs gathered at the Tim Hortons area of the Saanich Plaza that is located adjacent to Blanchard St. As a group, we then proceeded to Beacon Hill Park and found a team of cheerful volunteers including Wayne Watkins there to greet us and direct the Minis to an area where a number of Minis that had arrived ahead of us were located. It was a wonderful opportunity to get together and enjoy each other’s adventures and exchange ideas on Mini/MINI repairs and modifications. Many brought a picnic and ate while the sun shone brightly upon us. Glad to see everyone and hope to see you at future events that will be taking place throughout the summer and fall. Here are a few pictures from the Father’s Day Picnic:

Heritage Acres – 4 June 2023

It was a fine day for the Fair and Swap Meet at Heritage Acres. Several Minis/MINIs turned out in support of this event. We all were accommodated at Heritage Acres by the Old English Car Club (Southern Branch) in a great location across from the Old School House. Many visitors took the time to admire, ask questions, and take the opportunity to be able to sit in a Mini. Some of us found treasures and others, well … not so much. However, everyone did enjoy themselves and were able to take full advantage of the fine weather.

Well, is it hot enough for ya?
It was great at Cattle Point this evening where several Minis and friends got together for a nice drive that finished up at Mr. Tubbs Ice Cream Parlor. Traffic was light and all had a great time with the leader of the pack realizing he was being followed, did a quick U-turn and just like in Top Gun, came up on the back of the bewildered group. We finished off the drive with some well-deserved ice cream cones, sundaes, and milk shakes.
Thanks to all that attended and hope to see more of you at the next get together.

Hi,

What a great way to start the year with a wonderful drive around Greater Victoria and areas.

At least 22 cars from the MG Club, Victoria Minis Car Club and theJaguar Club were involved in this drive.

The Mini Club helped make up a good percentage of the group. We started off at the Saanich Plaza driving through Saanich, Langford, Colwood and Esquimalt stopping at Hatley Castle Grounds for a break and photo op.

The drive finished at the 1550’s Pub Style Restaurant on Cedar Hill Cross Road. There, all had a delightful time exchanging stories of drives and road trips as well as ideas.

I would like to thank all of our members that attended and especially the MG Club for inviting us on this drive. The Victoria Minis Car Club will be reciprocating in kind in the future.

If you would like to become a member of the Victoria Minis Car Club, select Club Info on the drop-down menu select “Join the Club” and press on the “VMCC Form” link to enter the information.

We had an excellent Christmas Luncheon with everyone enjoying the great food at the 4-Mile Brew Pub on Sunday, 11 December 2022.

We had a great turnout, and everything went very smoothly. Although parking was a minor issue, and several people did not realize that there was a restaurant section in the Pub, all found the area with the assistance from the helpful staff.

The draw prize for the party was an Emergency Kit with the Club’s logo on the front that went to our newest member Vanessa which was gratefully accepted by her.

I would like to thank everyone that attended and wish you all a very Merry Christmas and the best of this festive season.

Our next event will be a New Year’s Day Drive being hosted by our good friends of the MG Club.

Hello to all my fellow Mini enthusiasts

What a great way to start the summer and celebrate Father’s Day.  Richard created a fantastic drive around Greater Victoria that had great turns and bumps that made it a challenge to write the answers down as you drove by.  We maintained the 2-metre space between families at all times and did not exceed the number of people allowed to get together.  The questions were not too challenging, yet there were no signs of 100 percent from any of the vehicles at the end of the drive.  It did however, come down to a tie-breaker question to determine the winner. Graham and Daniel came closest to the actual number of Australian Mokes that rolled off the assembly lines.  To the folks in the couple of vehicles lost due to mechanical issues along the way, I am glad that you made it home safely (albeit at a somewhat reduced speed). Finally thanks to all that were able to join us and hope more of you can do so at our next event.  The attachments are a few photos that I took along the way. 

Terry (aka Da Prez!)

A modified Mini Meet West 2020 is now going to take place in Portland Oregon and will be hosted by the Oregon Minis Society (OMS) in conjunction with the All British Field Meet scheduled for the Labour Day Long Weekend 4-6 September 2020.  See the website at https://www.minimeetwest.com/  to get information on the new registration required for this event.

MMW2021 in Beautiful Victoria, British Columbia

The good news is that the Victoria Minis Car Club and The Vancouver Mini Club proudly announce Mini Meet West is to be held in Beautiful Victoria British Columbia on June 27 to June 30, 2021. The host hotel for the event is the Sheraton 4 Points Hotel, located just a few minutes from downtown Victoria. Victoria is the capital of British Columbia and is located on Vancouver Island, just a short ferry ride from Vancouver BC, or from Port Angeles Washington. See you there!

Vancouver Island is the largest island off the west coast of North America. Tucked against the mainland coast of British Columbia and the north shore of Washington State’s Olympic Peninsula, Vancouver Island occupies an area about the size of Holland.

Mini Meet West 2020 – CANCELLED

New Years Day Burn

What better way to start the year 2020 than with an array of  vintage cars and vintage substitutes gleaming under the bright sun.  The MG Club graciously extended us an invitation to join them and several of our members responded to make it a very successful drive.  We had a joyful drive around the Saanich Peninsula starting at Cattle Point where a brisk wind reminded us that it was not July on the Island.  We took a leisurely drive along the Eastern roads until we crossed the Pat Bay Highway (Hwy 17) to join up with the rest of the cavalcade .  From here we continued up the secondary roads past wonderful vistas and smiling faces that greeted us all along our route until we ended the drive at the Waddling Dog off the Pat Bay Highway for a wonderful lunch and chit chat with our MG Club hosts.  Many thanks to Stu and Derrick of the MG Club for arranging this drive.  we will be having more events in the future and hope to see you there.
Happy New Year!

It was a fantastic day for a drive around The Western Community taking a break along the Lagoon and finishing off with a good lunch at the 4-Mile Pub!  Thanks to all that attended, we had a great time.  For those unable to join us, maybe next time!  Here are some photos …

Brits on the Beach

8 July 2018 (Sunday) Brits On The Beach in Ladysmith
It is held at Transfer Beach on the right hand side as you enter into Ladysmith (there are signs). We will be departing from Time Horton’s off Millstream Ave (same area as Best Buy/Future Shop) at 8:15 am-ish. It takes about 70 minutes to get there. It is recommended that you bring you own chairs, possibly sun shade and a picnic to enjoy. If you are planning to buy food at the concession stand, do it prior to 11:15 am or be prepared for very long waits in the queue. They are also asking for donations for the Ladysmith Food Bank. During the day, we can plan something to do when we get back. Follow this link for more info.

Sunday Drive

We will be having an afternoon drive on Sunday 15 July 2018 that will be approximately one hour and a half with stops and will end at a pub for an afternoon meal.  Engines on at 1:30 pm-ish.  We will meet at the Sysco parking lot at 2814 Amy Rd Victoria.  Take the Westshore Parkway exit off the Island Highway and at the first roundabout, it is opposite the gas station. RSVP to Terry if you plan to attend, so I have an idea of how many of us will be doing it.