Make your March sweeter with macarons!

UVic Alumnus, Yann Fougere, co-owner of Bon Macaron
Photo of Yann Fougere by Michael Kissinger 


Delight in the sweet sensation of macarons as we celebrate International Macaron Day on March 20th. The UVic Alumni Association is pleased to partner with alum-owned business, Bon Macaron, to offer you three complimentary macarons! Simply register below to receive a coupon to redeem in-store at Bon Macaron’s Victoria location between March 20-22, 2025.

Read this article to learn how owner Yann Fougere, BCom ’08, made the journey from France to study at UVic and what led him to open one of the sweetest shops in downtown Victoria.

How it works!

1. Register below to receive a coupon for three macarons compliments of the UVic Alumni Association. This coupon is for UVic alumni only, please do not share! 

2. Bring your coupon to Bon Macaron at 1012 Broad Street, on Thursday, March 20, Friday, March 21, OR Saturday, March 22 during their business hours.

3. Show your coupon (on your phone is fine) to the staff to redeem your three complimentary macarons. 

*Please note, the macarons are gluten free but do contain dairy. They also contain almond flour. Macarons are custom chosen and pre-prepared and cannot be traded for different flavours.

Don’t live in Victoria? UVic alumni across Canada are invited to enter a contest to win a box of 35 macarons delivered to their home! Three lucky winners will receive this delicious prize. See full contest details on the entry page.

If you have questions, please contact the Alumni Relations office via email or phone 250-721-6000.

Important: One coupon per alum. Please only register if you will use the coupon as limited quantities are available. Thank you for your consideration!


 








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