[hwy19man]

Originally Posted by djsFlames

Yeah, I was surprised at how coldly I was treated in Victoria while wearing Flames gear. It's not Vancouver, you think they wouldn't be completely surprised to see other teams being represented. I know residents that hate the Canucks, and choose to cheer for the Habs instead.

Originally Posted by combustiblefuel

Really in Victoria? Hell theirs a flames bar here. Its called Darcy's. The owner is from Calgary and a HUGE Flames fan. Hell 5th street reasturant is a Maple leaf pub. They fly the teams flag outside. I think you must of just had a one off experience. Their is a HUGE diversity of fan bases. I see just as many other teams gear as Vancouver's. I get people friendly joking me on my stuff I wear. Most of them are not Van fans. I was taking back some bottles and the guy was joking about "I dunno if I can help you wearing that" (which is the joke every cashier uses). He was a Colorado fan( originally a Nordiques fan) .

Almost any bar or pub in Victoria will put any thing on if you ask. I've never had the problem with wearing Flames gear since most of the city is from other places. 2 college campuses, a tech school, 2 university's and a world travel hot spot . and Victoria only has a population of 78,000 people. Then you factor in all the damn hipster and hippies ( I've been lectured by a lot of them how is barbaric and takes away from important things in life) and the population is 3women to one male ( not saying woman don't watch hockey).

I agree with combustiblefuel, you had a one off experience. Greater Victoria area establishments that have Centre Ice will put the Flames game or any other game on. Another dedicated team watering hole is Garrick's Head Pub, a Senators' bar. In addition to that, any place on Vancouver Island will do the same including places along highway 19!

Greater Victoria has a population of 345,000. The Municipality of Saanich, which borders the city of Victoira, has nearly 110,000 people and that is where both Camosun College campuses are and the university.