Reviews of Centennial Square (Tourist Attraction)

Geraldine H.

This plaza SHOULD be the jewel of Victoria's downtown area. Unfortunately, it's mainly just a hangout for people to smoke their weed and cigarettes. What a turnoff for anyone who would just like to sit in the sun and enjoy the flowers, fountain and some FRESH air! My suggestion, make the whole area a smoke free zone. Healthier for people AND for the environment. If you need a smoke or some drugs that much, the scenery is not really first priority, is it? I've noted several tourists rushing by this area, cameras in hand, hesitating whether it's even safe enough to stop long enough to take a trip photo. That is not a positive thing for Victoria and it's tourism trade. Hardly conducive for getting visitors or shoppers in the area to linger. This park, plaza should be a safe, attractive, relaxing area for all residents and tourists. It certainly isn't right now. One more thing, it appears that the security "guards" who are supposedly patrolling the plaza area spend a lot of their time visiting, chatting... and not keeping an eye on what's happening around the whole area. Why bother using taxpayers' money with so little accountability and actual work being done,in return?

Ian McQuade

Nicest city hall!!

Tom

Centennial Square. Something cultural is usually happening in the square.The square it self has numerous other social functions to treat you socially. Take a walk around the area as a lot is happening here.China Town is just across the street.Market Square is on the next block as well as the harbour front.You will need a day to explore the area.

Joseph Cote

Good place for special events

Braden Smith

Good place to vegan inside look of what's going on in victoria

Kristin 'Ras' H

It's a nice place to sit and chill but the washrooms are closed because the junkies overdose in them a lot... so they have portopottys there instead. It's disgusting. And the junkies overdose in them too.

THE ULTIMATE SKINNY

Nice place to take a break in between shopping or appointments. Great free concerts all summer long!

Richard Normand

Great show and music. Awesome interaction with the crowd.

Andrew Knickerbocker

I used to get so lit and hang out here Now that I dont get lit it does not seem as lit.

Sarah-Anne Lake

Water fountain and new killer whale statues for kids to play on.

HJ L

Big squate in the center of the downtown. Decorate beutiful christmas lights on holiday season!

Silver Slider

Nice space for a photo opertuniy if they keep it clean

Krysty McIntyre

always love this as a focal point or starting point for parades, etc. always something going on during tourist season!

Daniel G. Carlos II

It's nice to see that the tensor all gone and I sure hope they don't get rid of the fountain art has been there for so long

Lyan

Nice spot in middle of downtown. Cool place to chill and relax.

Todd Spurr

All ways a nice place to meet new and old friends.

Life of Chuck

They have some neat events down there

Tammy Cardinal

what a beautiful place to hang out

Bart Verruyt

Great place to relax

Aarden Nehring

It's ok but one time I was taking a selfie with a friend, and some punk ran up to us wielding he skateboard as if he was going to hit us with it. He claimed that it was illegal to take his picture without his permission. We weren't hurt but it made us a bit uncomfortable.

Carlos Arturo Gómez Teshima

This Christmas centennial park has a wonderful light show. Recommended 100% for Instagram photos. Pro photos are a little more difficult as it is quite crowded.

Sumit Kumar

Good lighting during Chirstmas. Loved it.

Rye _

Lovely

Xx L1NK-3D

Christmas tree and light display was pretty righteous on Christmas day

Kim Seidle

It was a great place to congregate.

andrew alan Grant

Always something going in nice fountain

Tommy Buck

It's all fun and games ????

Mighty Whitey

I don't recommend walking through this Centennial Square at night time as there are lots of homeless people there and unpredictable people drinking and doing illicit drugs in the daytime is not that different as well there is a security guard there but they don't leave their box they never walk around never seen a security guard wants to a grounds check

Jeff Derksen

It's an open area that is in town and it's a convenient location for various reasons and the fact that it doesn't have a drinking water supply is a bit of a problem but overall it's a great place for any thing...

pele talia

Quite once in the summer when there are food trucks

Hitankar Ray

Great photo op especially when it snows and the lights make the place look incredible. Apart from that not much is happening.

Nic Tak (NicTak)

Not a great place to go unless you are looking for an open air drug market. The homelessness and dispair of Victoria is nowhere more apparent than here. I'm almost uncomfortable writing about it. Not a great place if you have kids with you.

Tony Vastano

I ate a candy bar here. Really nice little square to sit in.

Jamie Coutts

Lovely square the whale art is cool and during summer different events happen fun place ????

Leslie Brennecke

Wonderful Vegtoria Festival!

Jeff Kendrew

Beautiful square for events, festivals and general goings on in downtown Victoria!

Ryan Roga

What a terrific waste of money and space! Oooooh. Aaaaah. Homeless people are the only people who want to hang out here. At least some demographic is getting good use out of it

Cory Kowalchuk

Centennial Square has a lot of wonderful displays during the holiday. There has always been an issue with homeless, drugs in the area but lately the city of Victoria has done a great job cleaning it up and maintaining the area.

Fuyu

A beautiful space with traditional building. Usually has some sort of events on the weekends. Always interesting to visit this place.

Leslhies

The water fountain is really nice at night when the lights are shining on it was impressed

Diana Amy Rose Thomas

Didn't go there either

amit ganguly

loved the music, ambience and what not !!

Walter Cameron

sadly drug users have overrun this park. sad to see the government letting this happen send some police here and stop this chaos! -Walter

Yan Leclerc

Nice water fountain

Adrian Uddhava

It's ... ah... a city square. Mostly concrete. A fountain. Patch of grass with a tree. What else do you wanna know?

John Scheunhage

cool spot for downtown shopping

Dee M-A.W

Nicely presented with a beautiful central fountain piece, has excellent access from multiple locations making a walk through convenient and easy!???? Have been recently accused of having a rise in safety concerns mostly due to an …

Rich Mixture

over run by aggressive homeless/addicted users night & day, was a cool place to hangout & regroup with friends.

Prerna Behal

Great Christmas display

Christine Doyle

Lots of free events ! Great music great people

Camillus

Lovely place, but filled with junkies

Chris Whalley

Christmas lights were beautiful and the live music was the perfect addition. More vendors would make it perfect.

Brad Cameron

Great place for anyone to hangout.

Simon P

Would have been nice at one time, but quite dated now, and frequented by people with too much free time now.

Megan Coburn

I originally came into Centennial Square as a way through to another location. However, there is a clean public bathroom which I want to note has a #sharpsdisposal bin and a #changingtable , as well as a lovely open area to run around including the "Follow the Pod" sculpture, which provides a lovely photo op. #letsguide

Paul Kirkpatrick

Mexican food celebrations were off the hook . Bands . Food . Atmosphere second to none . Even a beer garden .

Harry Li

There always something going on here. Please it out every weekend. You won't be disappointed.

Lone Peep

A sweet little city square. Lots going on.

Courtney Smith

Nice Green space downtown.

Alejandro Bonett

Lame full of skids, junkies potheads and the odd weirdo. It's embarrassing that it's right on city hall.

Caroline Mavridis

AWESOME lights. Beautiful

Dwayne Scallion-Pond

It's a bit hit and miss...at times the smokers and profanity are too much

Howlsong Bloodrain

Auto flushing toilets yay.. LOL

Zig zagging Through Life

Mexican festival beautiful friendly energetic atmosphere.

Andrew LaFrance

Great spot to enjoy community events.

Danielle Alyss

A walk, a coffee and a visit to centennial square. This main part of downtown Victoria is a beautiful place to hang out for a bit and enjoy the sounds ,the beauty and the goose that often is seen there resting.

Anna Graham

Fun for events but otherwise not a relaxing place to visit

LowellAnn Fuglsang

Attended & sang the Grandmother's for Africa in from their fund-raising bike ride. Great space!

Chris Nicolson

All lit up for Christmas and it looks wonderful

Daniel Andrews

Check out the Eventide Music Series on Thursday evenings throughout the summer

Rita McDade

The Christmas light show was amazing.. also live music!

Daniel Sands

It's my favourite outdoor dancefloor! From the India Mela, to Jazzfest, to the International Overdose Awareness Day and many more opportunities I've had to dance there!

jinky TravelDiaries

A small park but full of lights during Christmas and new years. A colorful park with a band!

Douglas Toplass

A lot of homeless people staying here. Not very kid friendly

Cenastor

It was beautiful around Christmas they had it all don't up with lights and trees it was a beautiful sight.

Normand Schafer

Enjoyed the Christmas lights.

Donna Rae

It's a public square used for festivities. Only problem is lack of washrooms

Jordan Petrie

Nice little public venue, close to parking and a good spot to stop for a break when you're stuck in the chaos of downtown. no washroom facilities however.

Marcus C

A great place to hang out and chill, bathrooms are close by, quiet area and even events happen quite often. We'll maintained and security patrolled so you feel safe

Laura Simms

Great Christmas light display!

Nelson Thom

Dangerous and do not go here at night.

James Corey David

Nice scenery with. Fountain

D. Carelli

Enjoyed our burning man celebration!

Amanda Visona

Nice fountain but the bathroom security needs to lay off sometimes it takes more than 5 min in the bathroom

Laksmi Dasi

Nice tree and orca art, good for sitting saw a goose, but half naked woman decided to pee near us on the lawn, and lots of people smoking all around and skateboarding, public washroom was surprisingly well kept and actually really nice 4.5 star bathroom

Matt S

If you don't have to go there don't.

Clarize Aleub

Nice view.and place

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In general, it has been a challenge to keep this area safe but the city is at least trying harder lately for certain outdoor events. If you're in the area during December evenings, the place is a marvel with wonderful light displays and music bringing the holiday cheer.

J.W. S

Jazz fest was happening with live music almost every day. It was great.

Fr. Dominicus Anamacha

It's CRN TEN

Nerissa Evans

always enjoy events here

sh!t show

Not bad smoed some dope had a beer with fraser

Marcus Drums

Great place to visit your homeless friends or see the shady part of downtown Victoria. If you hang out long enough you may witness a fight, a straight out assault or maybe even a stabbing. All in all a great place to take in the wonderful aroma of urine and street feet. Welcome to Victoria and have a wonderful stay. I would avoid it in the evening.

carey Oakes

Bathroom 24hours a day.. can't beat that.

Colleen M Campbell (Col)

Lots of friendly people and 24hr security guards show much concern and are very helpful

Angela Underwood

To many drunks drug addicts

Jacklyn Wilson

Good question , not sure !

Rick Lambert

It's meant to be a hub of sorts but it's really not more than a small square with to many steps and a resting place for exhausted drifters. Right outside the towns meeting rooms and mayors office. It seems a rather sad reminder of the separation between the people and those in office. I'd say this needs a rethink. Could easily be updated into a real draw (keep those trees as they got the stars!!) perhaps integrated into a permanently used outdoor day theatre.

Kolton Martin

It's more of a centennial rectangle

Christopher Reiche Boucher

I love this place. I really like the MCM lookl of the fountain in the middle. Decent stage with a variety of free events happening.

Colin Carson

Still a nice spot downtown. But a bit dated.

Rupal Agarwal

Beautiful Christmas lights

Dallas K.A.

Great Lights of Wonder!

Susan Szikora

Great place to go hang out .

John Willemsen

Nice place to sit and relax. Easy access to downtown

Clive Gorman

The Festival of Lights is well worth a visit.

Brian Koval

Pop in every now and then for some jams or cultural experiences!

Scott MacDougall

Good place to relax with live music occasionally (summer months mainly). Not too many homeless/street people about, but those that are there never seem to bother me.

Richard Greenway

Good parking. Some good events.

Amesh Narsing

It's a great square for events and things when there aren't people shooting up and sleeping on the stage area. That said I've never felt unsafe there. Just keep your eyes open at night. The people there are just making the best of it and mostly keep to themselves. It truly highlights our need for more social housing.

Grim Reaper

Beautiful sunset and golden hour photo spot

FollowThePod

Love the #FollowThePod Kids Park

Voldis Korns

Was just walking through and a band was set up and playing, so naturally I wondered over to have a listen. They were really good, covered a lot of good songs plus had some great originals. I didn't catch their name unfortunately. It was a nice little 45 mins detour from my day.

lilmiss V.seguin

Great for going on a break at work n sitting and enjoying brunch

Coralie Theoret

Lots of events and activities here in the summer

Aidan Kennedy

Nice spot in the middle of downtown, good for relaxing, or taking a break in the middle of all the chaos.

Jakub Bilan

Lovely square near by China town

Nya Elliott

Always cool events there

Rob Farries

Lots of homeless

oneboat circus

Great stuff but too expensive for an organization that gets all there stuff free!

Lola Shepota

Nice, family place with good energy.

Daniel von Schulmann

The public restrooms here have been closed for a year and now there's only portapotties. Other than that it's a great place to go to see the latest protest or catch a free live band!

Dan

Seems like a nice place, there's cushioning around the orcas so kids don't hurt themselves, but I also did see a drug trade so I mean take it or leave it I guess. Didn't see active using. There was some kind of live music happening at the time which was nice.

LORRAINE ANDREW

all the homeless and whatever goes with that tent city type situation. If your comfortable and not intimidated then its all good. If your uptight and judgemental and feel your better than the average person then just stay away from that area all together. Come back after these people can be moved into decent, liveable, affordable, housing. If you have had an easier go at life and are a little or a whole lot more fortunate than these folks, maybe you would like to donate? From a can of peas to a house for rent or own and anything in between would probably be greatly appreciated im sure! Please call the Cool- Aid Society or Our Place, listed in your local Victoria directory. Not just those but there are so many different needs in our own City that you might like to donate to something you hold a little closer to your heart. Or you may have enough for more than just one. Whichever it may be ....A Big Thanks in advance!!!

Ted CasioCalculatorWatch

A local landmark popular for events in the spring and summer. The square is enclosed by the Victoria City hall, McPherson Theatre, local shopping, and a convenient parking garage. The fountain is an artistic icon of the city and the park provides important greenspace for this side of the city.

Alex Riley

Beautiful fountain. My daughter loved walking through here while we visited Victoria. They even hold shows and festivals in the area sometimes.

Randall Bailey

Great place for outdoor music..Love the big Sequoia tree and it's a good spot to relax after work

Natasha Lencewich

Loved the lights here during Christmas time. Was a great new years here!

Andrew Argyle Garbutt

It was very relaxing as we read a book by the Monolith. Good times in the heart of Victoria.

Nathaniel Smith

Its a water fountain....what's there to review? The quality of the pennies people toss in...or the amount of hippies sitting on the grass???? Or the lack of water in their cool aquaduct thing.

Pamila Hanrahan

Its clean an beautiful

Michael. David Demiurgos-Scottt (Archangel)

Cen ten is what we call it .it's got a music stage and can be a great place to perform live.

Lesley Davies

In typical City of Victoria fashion the city imposed limitations make this a difficult place to hold an event....On the upside its a wide open space which allows walk by participation should you be able to navigate the remainder of it .

clarize alueb

Very nice ????????

Terry Simms

Community events always...

Ryan D Williams

Great place to smoke weed

Duane Pinkney

Great venue space.

David Scott Breezbois

Nothing special.

John Brum

For the City of Victoria, that gathering place is Centennial Square, located next to Victoria's heritage City Hall at Douglas Street and Pandora Avenue, in the north end of downtown. The square features a fountain, benches and curved steps, surrounded with trees and planters.Could be great but don't like the normal people who loiter here

Terry Groves

All summer there is entertainment and public events.

Victor Chipman

So lit during the holidays

David Mills

Beside City Hall, it is a venue for summer events. Not always very clean, it isn't the nicest place in town.

Howard Calpas

It's nice to chill here Peace

Ram Purohit

Must visit during the "Lights of Wonder" exhibit. Mesmerizing display of lights at the fountain and good music to complement the ambience.

Nazmus Sakib

Saw a free metal concert here

Sebastian Kluth

Centennial Square features a wondefrul fountain with two constructions ressembling totem poles. There is also a small playground for children. It's a nice spot for taking pictures. However, this is also a place where homeless people and junkies tend to hang around.

TsimshianHoroscope

A good place to go to events and also to protest for some cause????????????????

Randy Smith

Was great down there today..420

Matt P

Big venue, well administered, good parking.

Janet Gravelle

Well done Victoria BC It was so delightful to see

Dave Neal

It's a little rundown, I think more could be done with this space, and the tables and chairs need to be cleaned.

Steven S

It's okay.....a bit trashy some some days

wes b

A great location for jazzfest!

Brandon Starcevic

We had our first kiss here.

Jeremy White

Good place in summer for festivals, food trucks, etc. Can get a bit sketchy at night. Bathroom renovations are finally done, but only one stall in men's bathroom now as opposed to the two they used to have? Weird to make a growing cities public bathroom smaller.

Janey

Great place to relax

CiDYYJ

It could be better, so much potential for a congregating, public space that's dynamic and innovative - it could be a draw in a very walk-able small city downtown core.

Kendall Elliott

Lovley lights

Hector Perez

Great! Local events and culture. Also a great ''meetup''/rendezvous point.

Rory L Keewatin R (Rory)

Always a pleasure to be at so easy to access

Leonard Erlandson

Not the cleanest or most beautiful party of Victoria but it is a wonderful downtown courtyard. Interesting sculptures and lots of people. If sit and eat my lunch here if I worked nearby.

David VA7LFT

A great spot to meet.

Rick Reid

I come here every day, always something going on! Like today, people are setting up for the Francophone Festival!

Derrick Johnson

Old school place 4 me 50 years i b 58

Shahab Ahmed

Nice place to sit but the homeless folks had the benches and an anti-vax rally was in progress....

Chris Gaudet

Right now there is a ferria wheel pretty cool

nathan kopichanski

To many drug addicts hanging around

Shana Sylvester

Big area to host events - but it is a popular hang out for drug addicts.

Lynn Brumby

This was the Plaza Hotel that didn't survive a huge blaze earlier month.

Peter MacLeod

Good public space. Utilized nicely but needs more support

Campeau Richard

Perfect place sit on the sun chat with friend

Cyrus Molavi

Beautiful public space that supports events, rest, and play.

Bruce Rout

Great pool, workout area, skating and library. A community center.

Carol Baker

Nice but don't like the crowd that hangs out and drinks nd makes a mess

Clint L'Heureux

We go there for music events. Not much else going on there.

Diane Kirby

Such a beautiful site. Everyone was so happy. And we got big surprixe with a young ukeleli choir from Langley, singing and playing awesome Christmas songs. Fabulous feelings!

Ashkan Sadri

Nice square to grab a coffee and hangout.

Mrs Virginia Anne Mccarthy

Like the seanery lolz

Roro Duff

Very peaceful and the perfect meeting spot for friensa or dates

KAT QUINN

Cute shops that are unseen from the street and excellent food choices

Elise Barrie

An interesting spot to see while on your trip to Victoria; during the summer lots of fun events, concerts and activities for all ages are held here. It's also an easy pass through from Chinatown/Government St to Douglas St, with a convenient transit stop for most of the major routes in front of City Hall. The fountain, while a little dated, is still beautiful and architecturally interesting. Kids and adults alike will be mesmerised by the life-sized Orca/Killer whale statues that appear to be rising out of the pavement in front. Stay clear in the early morning and later hours, though, as some not-so-friendly people gather to do drugs, etc. The city should provide more Security to clear these people out and make it safe for locals and tourists to enjoy all hours of the day, as the fountain is really beautifully lit at night!

Danielle Wickett

Beautiful fountain and area

Ian Gibbs

You never know what you will find.

Christine “Xtine” Belliveau

Making memories is always great!

Mario Viens

10/10 would peace rally again

Amber Angel

Nice place to chill

Shawn Wilson

Great little square with good shopping and food near by. Very colourful at night and during the holidays. Many communities will use the square for events, good place to check out in Victoria.

George D

Inspite the homeless that are there they keep to themselves it's in the heart of downtown easy access points to China Town, shops on Pandora Ave and bus stops in front on douglas st. It really is a neat square it has a really cool fountain …

Outlyer Lion o'GAIA

So cool

toni o

This is downtown location of Victoria townhall office to pay property taxes or related bills or at reception enquire about bylaws. Apparently transit bus pass can be purchased here. A note that clean toilet is open to public just passed reception. Centennial Square looks deserted at the moment that's becuz it's still winter. Generally active comes summer with exciting events. Small groups of people hanging around basically the homeless some with shopping carts holding their worldly possesions. The public toilet below car parkage is filthy & some needles were seen. This is 1 toilet difficult to control.

Nikida Steel

Brilliant

L. Christina Flockhart

Heaps of squares lol but no square readers lol

Nima Soleimany

Worst 420 event ever. Never again

Kirk Buhne

A welcoming place for those who do not want to live in cheaper smaller towns or in the outskirts of Victoria, where affordable housing is not as scarce. People from all over the country and the world can camp here right in the centre of the City for free. Meals and needles are also delivered, all for free. You then have your full welfare cheque to spend on important things like drugs and cigarettes. The adjacent parkade can be used as a toilet area, or you can subsidize your income by stealing stuff from the cars parked there. Walk a little further away and camp for free in beautiful Beacon Hill Park and you will have free staff to clean up after you and deliver your meals, needles and naloxone kits. The adjacent parking garage would be better suited to camping, especially when it rains and the park soil gets contaminated with toxins and used needles, but the weather in Victoria is great for camping most of the year. And if you stay long enough you will you will be given a free hotel room. Mayor Lisa Helps welcomes everyone to live for free in Victoria, and live free without a need to follow any pesky rules. She has no concern for costs, city beauty, citizen safety or long term solutions.

Gary “Wager” Garlow

This at night 9:30pm During the summer on Wed Nd Sat Sun there is always some type of music festivities on.

Gurv

Went by to see the lights that were put up for Christmas, and was somewhat underwhelmed. While there are some gorgeous displays, I think the display could have been choreographed much better. There was no flow to these decorations. Next year they should higher an artist to plan it for them.

Cher Boynton

Lots to look at..washrooms for the most part as clean !!

barry hartwell

My home town. I love it here in Victoria ❤️????????❤️

Mathieu Poirier

Nice open space for events, relatively clean, but the portapotties in the square make it a lot less inviting.

William Vincent

Good as usual with people that I love

Brennen McNamara

Nice place beautiful setting. Too many drug addicts

George Landry

Good for outdoor events usually has Ferris wheel and vendors around Christmas

Moira Tait

Great music spot today.

RORO Duff

Beautiful fountain and inviting community

Jen Innes

Really loved and appreciated the wonder of lights here.

Jon Soares

Christmas lights were amazing

Del S

Greatfull for the 24hr bathroom with security.

Yann Lacoste

Good meeting spot, often animated by festivals and good amount of sitting space

Kurt Harker

Wonderful place to see some homeless people having a good time.

Kawaljit Singh

Special events happen in the square. Sometimes very crowded and at other times not so much. Has public washrooms.

Stacy Martin

Nicely lit up for the holidays! 4pm - 9pm

Peter Bonser

There was a bike to work week celebration station at City Hall and this park is nearby. There is an interesting fountain here. There is also a small amphitheatre and steps to sit on when someone plays music or has a dance demonstration here.

Robin McK

It's a great event and gathering place. It would be better if Sunday steet parking went back to "free" though. It would encourage more out of towners to come downtown and longer stays to shop and dine, supporting local businesses.

Lilian Howell

Christmas Lights were magical but there were 3 commercial booths marring our view of the central water area. The lights are secure and well constructed. It was drawing a good cross section of ages and everyone seemed to be enjoying their evening. Weather cooperated.

Emjay Jones

Most time is a sweet lil square and miss the entertainment that used to go on but its a nice spot

chuck draksic

Fencing around the area's where the campers were , it's an eyesore looking.

Maria Castillo

Looks wonderfull and the best the kids enjoyed the lights..thanks for the good work.

Rr Lll

It's officially the new block

Helen Vcampbell

The Lights of Wonder at the Square are magical! See it before its gone.

Riz Panjwani

Good place to hang in the summer

Jennifer Seguin

During the summer there is almost always some music at noon. Better music, food trucks, and beer on the weekend. Don't mind the regulars.

keith stevenson

Good service . Great location lots of parking.

Gail Berg

Nice spot to sit in sun and sip a coffee, bus stop nearby

Barron De Guire

It used to be my highlight of town, now it's just a homless waste refuge with meth junkies and teen runaway scat that has no purpose or drive and darkens our society. Its sickening, whatever you do don't bring small children they will get taken by the ministry, or assulted by one of the crazed inhabitants. Its pitiful.

Desi Sloan

I have fond memories of a week long celebrations, music,food and meeting old friends and making new ones looking forward to the Seasonal Lights. Hot cocoa and marshmallows. Happy Christmas to you and your family and friends.

Patrick Fogarty

Nice and central downtown. Good place to rest and lots of pop up music and cultural activities.

Angela Di Ponio

Nice park, very quiet when I was there.

Michael Anderson

Can be fun in the summer for entertainment

Mark Martin

Harder part of town but lots of a. Nice businesses

Rick Crouch

Nice place to just cool and people watch

jay josh

Good Mela Good food .also nice programme Bollywood .

Jeffrey Pater

It's a square. Nothing really exciting here. Lots of homeless people hiding away. A very cute dog statue with an area for dogs to drink. Otherwise clean and decent spot to sit outside.

Family Baslee

Great when security is around to keep you safe :/ Ohhhhh Lisa..

Mellissa Martell

Its ok.

Mathieu Warnet-Pelletier

Extension of Victoria's very skid row

Liam Tilitzky

Went to watch my friend preform here at a French Canadian cultural event thing. She did amazing 5 stars. The square however is just so so. I wouldn't say it's the cleanest. Or offers the best stage. Or has enough places to sit. But it probably depends on the event and the organizers. I wouldn't say it's a place to visit unless there is an event or something going on there.

Nicole Gasko

Great when there are organized events, slightly scary when nothing is going on.

Liam Hudson

Nice place to have a morning coffee. Can have a high concentration of homeless at times.

Just Jake

Always fun FREE advents,jazz and more

Erick Linwood

The Christmas displays is A+

Patrick Ferguson

Full of junkies, great place to get stabbed, complete embarrassment to Victoria

David Williamson

It's relaxing while still being in the heart of the city

Jane Bissell

There for the women's march. Very hard to hear or see speakers.

Richu George

An open area, where different events are organised and conducted. The weekly music and dance sessions are good.

Scott & Alison Paulin

Just visited the Lights of Wonder...what a disappointment! Hardly any lights at all, very basic displays and looks amateur. To top it off, a large group of street people camped out under the giant Christmas tree, smoking dope and …

Historic Photos

Lovely place to hang out and sip a coffee

Stephan Wilson

Folktoria today and Sunday.

LN Goud Podila

Nice place to relax and have fun and entertainment during the summer weekends

Tanis Waher

Loved the Festival of Lights

Philip Purnell

Great place to sit and watch people also hosts concerts throughout the year.

Romero Roniel

Awesome

Robert Armitage Fudge

Smells like piss on a good day. Lots of great music, dont use the bathrooms

Christopher Keays

Comfortable surroundings. Non-threatening environment. Clean and invigorating.

Peter Jensen

During the summer there is always a festival or concert of some kind happening every weekend

Rob Walsh

It was a sad day

Sophelia Saunders

Beautiful little place

Mirjana Vanderzee

Beautiful day .????❤???????????? October 30 .

Steff Davies

Have had some great times with great friends here

James Maxwell

Such a wonderful sight

Andrew Burke

Looks nice, however not at all recommended because it's now known as a gathering place for drunks and drug users. I would skip this one.

John Mackie

It has a fountain. They removed the statue though.

stefan Duben

Light show was great good job !!

Jordan Comolli

A beautiful public space surrounded by historical government buildings. It's a host to many live outdoor musical events and gatherings of all sorts.

D S

It's jazz fest week, amazing, incredible weather, what more could you want !!!

Teri Ann Frey

Beautiful place. Crowded by homeless. Security in the bathroom and heavy security presence. Still a great experience

Denise Seekins

Walked through the beautiful magical centennial square

Gloria Marie

Beautiful and nice meeting new people or just relax spot, most of the time lol

Cathy Crocker

Great place for a photo opportunity! Cool and inviting on a hot afternoon!

Dan Kelly

Great place downtown to meet up!

J B

great place to wash your face after getting pepper sprayed

Daniel Strangelove

Great place to see some public drinking during the day. Smells of urine. Watch out for syringes in the lawn.

Belle Ra Williams

Beautiful and lately its been well cared for by the city The colorful water fountain has been repaired to its beauty once again We bring our coffee and a sandwich often to sit there in the square …

Braden Stuart

Drunks and needles.. no thanks.

Steven Kelly

I like Centennial Square but, be aware it is frequented by Victoria Street folk. It can be a little unpredictable and rowdy at times.

Shelagh Benner

Great outdoor space. Wonderful place for activities. Too many iffy people around.

Chey Rose

Only public bathroom that's available almost always

Paul Ryan

Nice feeling being around fellow Victorians celebrating the Christmas season. Missing.....food venders!!!

lori

Was amazing

Melissa Lee

This place has become a central community venue for daytime festivals, live music and performances. We love coming here as a family.

martin matko

Nineteenfifties charm

Jennifer 'Nicci' Whitehouse

Considering homeless issues (tents,) it was very quiet and clean.

kyree robinson

Bad the need to clear out the fiends

shadows walker

Pleasant place to relax

Mark Marquette

Lovely, but badly outdated decor, lot of street people. Still, great venue for outdoor concerts, events

Adam Pakvis

Can be nice for events however there are lots of people who just loiter here.

Subrata Chakrabarti

A well known spot for cultural and fun events in Victoria, in front of the municipal office. Lots of events take place here in summer. A good place to meet for events.

dan gillespy

A very nice park .

Jeff Chang

Was a clean place to grab a seat for a minute to give feet a rest while touring the city.

remi r-p

Very romantic, but if you don't want to talk about kids don't go there.

T M

I saw this as a recommendation for places to go with small children. As of one month ago this was a homeless encampment that featured several stabbings, missing youths and was the location of a drug ring operating out of tents. There was also a police bust where 16 people were arrested. So...bring your kids? Also - a city counsellor voted to keep the homeless encampment here so other counsellors would have to see and experience the results of allowing daytime camping. The other counsellors wanted to vote to remove the encampment - because Centennial Square is at City Hall and it likely made them unsafe at work.

Joseph Thomas

needs to be cleaned more from what I see