Victoria British Columbia 2020 Visitor's Guide

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ON THE COVER

OFFICIAL 2020 VACATION GUIDE

Canada's oldest Chinatown, Fisgard St.

Aquatic Adventures Beachcombing, paddling and wildlife-watching excursions close to town

Fresh sheet

Where to find locally grown, raised and harvested fare

PHOTO BY DOUG CLEMENT

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RESOURCES

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21 Restaurants 28 Accommodation 37 Things to Do 53 Plan Your Trip 56 Conference Services 60 Maps

MORE ON THE GO TourismVictoria.com offers key features, such as activity ideas and services, a calendar of events and special promotions. It’s also compatible with mobile devices. Perfect for the visitor on the go.

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Taste of Victoria

Where to find locally grown, raised, caught or harvested culinary delights

Waterfront City

Victoria's best beaches, tidepools, paddling, whale-watching, fishing, diving and more

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If These Streets Could Talk

A stroll down five of this historic city's most charming boulevards

Travel Savvy

Information and resources to make getting here and getting around a breeze

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Thunderbird Park, next to the Royal BC Museum, is home to a longhouse and a dozen poles from local First Nations

VICTORIA VISITOR CENTRE Stop by the Visitor Centre for all of your Victoria vacation needs.

The knowledgeable and friendly staff can answer any questions you may have, help you purchase tickets, make reservations, arrange transportation and book accommodation.

The staff can also give you insight on how to get around, where to go, what to see, where to dine and more. In addition, event schedules, tickets, maps and brochures are available.

OTHER VISITOR CENTRES Saanich Peninsula Visitor Centre 2281 Beacon Ave., Sidney, 250-665-7362 Sooke Region Museum & Visitor Centre 2070 Phillips Rd., Sooke (P.O. Box 774, Sooke), 250-642-6351

WELCOME to Victoria

he 2020 Destination Greater Victoria Vacation Guide is your comprehensive resource for experiencing our worldclass sights, sounds, tastes and everything in between. Greater Victoria has a diverse array of hotels, restaurants, attractions and activities – both indoors and outdoors on the wild West Coast – that will create memories lasting a lifetime. There are so many things to do in Greater Victoria. Whether it is your first visit or your 50th, each experience will leave you wanting more.

The compact, easy-to-walk downtown core contains landmark hotels, farm-to-table cuisine and famous attractions. You will feel relaxed and at ease. It is not just our downtown, though.

Explore destinations outside of our downtown like the Cowichan Valley or Saanich Peninsula. Their beaches, forests, vineyards and vistas will be of interest to almost any traveller. Closer to home, visitors can frequent genteel Oak Bay, or climb Mt. Douglas in Saanich, or golf in Langford or View Royal.

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months of the year. Was there an attraction or activity you missed on your previous visit? Not to worry – it’s easy to schedule your next visit for any time you desire.

Our Visitor Centre at 812 Wharf St. has trained counsellors who are knowledgeable about all things Greater Victoria. They would be happy to assist and answer any questions you many have.

Let us help create a visit tailored to your needs.

Your Greater Victoria adventure awaits! For more great ideas, please visit our website at www. tourismvictoria.com, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest. Our local visitor hashtag is #ExploreVictoria Sincerely,

Paul Nursey President and CEO Destination Greater Victoria

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FOOD & DRINK

The Taste of

VICTORIA

Hungry for the unique flavour of Vancouver Island? Try these dining options focused on local ingredients

BY J U L I A D I LWO R T H

OLO's menu is always changing, but you can count on freshness (above); Saveur (above right) offers a French take on Pacific Northwest fish, poultry and mushrooms; 10 Acres Commons serves produce from its own farm (right)

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on’t let the lack of skyscrapers fool you. Victoria is a world-class culinary city, completely obsessed with fine food. Downtown is essentially one big food court, with top restaurants on every street, and unique dining experiences in every style of international fare are scattered across the peninsula. But how do you find the unique taste of the Pacific Northwest? Fortunately, there’s a thriving locavore dining scene too, specializing in the produce of the area’s fields and sea. Consider this your cheat sheet to the best of everything farm-to-table.

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BACKYARD BREWS AND TIPPLES BEER Along with local food, southern Vancouver Island is experiencing an explosion of craft beverage making. Set out on foot or cruiser bike into the warehouse district of Rock Bay, just north of downtown, for a brewery crawl. At Hoyne Brewing Co., $5 buys you a tasting flight (cash only). Sample the signature, hoppy-as-all-get-out Fat Tug IPA at Driftwood Brewery. Try the small-batch experiments at Whistle Buoy Brewing Co. Or luxuriate in the tasting room at Vancouver Island Brewing with a summer sour.

Enjoy seafood literally on the dock at Red Fish Blue Fish

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Eating OUT Chinatown’s OLO is the slow-food, peakpresentation mainstay that people buy gift cards for. It’s fine dining as far as the menu is concerned but the atmosphere is casual and fun, with heritage brick, splashes of orange and crazy scribble light fixtures.

OLO’s menu is always changing, which leaves room for play and experimentation: sablefish collars (fins come with), confit chicken leg with a side of potato foam, and chicken liver pate dressed up so beautifully with pickled purple daikon you can’t help but take photos first.

Fresh off winning a bucket of awards is Saveur and its hotshot, 31-year-old chef, Robert Cassels. Cassels specializes in delivering French-inspired contemporary cuisine that pulls from the area’s rich heritage: chilled soba noodles with miso and grilled shitake, Haida Gwaii spring salmon with Cowichan chanterelles and Cowichan Valley chicken let you taste local in every bite.

10 Acres is a 10-acre farm located 25 kilometres from its three downtown restaurants of the same name. What they don’t grow or ethically raise themselves is sourced nearby, and even compost from the restaurants makes it back to the farm— it’s farm-to-table and back again! Each eatery is unique with its own mood and

menu. 10 Acres Commons is the anniversary dinner spot with an artfully crafted menu to match its rustic-luxe setting. It is just steps from the Inner Harbour, has a heated streetside patio and serves up organic pub favourites like mile-high burgers and buck-a-shuck oysters that you can wash down with a local white India pale ale. 10 Acres Bistro is a more casual option, with a locally inspired lineup of dishes (order the rotisserie chicken before it sells out) and drinks.

Brunch is practically a religion in this town, but to hit multiple birds with one stone, head to Paul’s Diner by Fol Epi. It’s attached to Paul’s Motor Inn, which has been a local icon since it started out as a drive-in theatre in 1965. The diner has just been taken over by Victoria’s artisan bakery darling Fol Epi and now this renovated retro gem is offering organic and handcrafted brunch, lunch, dinner and cocktails.

For sustainably harvested Ocean Wise West Coast seafood, look no further than Red Fish Blue Fish. This cheery yellow shipping-container eatery is right on a wharf in the Inner Harbour, with casual umbrella-shaded seating by the water.

The menu is fathoms deep, from tempurabattered wild salmon and chips to albacore tuna tacones and deep-fried oysters.

FALL IN LOVE September is the time to take in harvest events like Brewery & the Beast Culinary Festival and the Salt Spring Island Apple Festival.

COCKTAILS Want something stronger? Pass under a purple neon elephant on Fort Street and keep walking down a long tiled hallway until you reach Little Jumbo Restaurant and Bar, one of Victoria’s favourite downtown cocktail haunts. Dark and moody, with a touch of Prohibition-era mystique, it’s the perfect spot for meeting up with friends for truffle fries and a serious cocktail made from regional spirits. Other honourable mentions: Clive’s Classic Lounge, Veneto Bar Ristorante and Clarke & Co. SPIRITS On the waterfront in Sidney, Victoria Distillers makes a series of smallbatch craft spirits, from hemp vodka to brandy, but it’s best known for the blue-purple Empress 1908 Gin. A collaboration with Victoria’s iconic Fairmont Empress Hotel, the gin gets its unique jewel colour from butterfly pea blossoms. It’s a favourite in cocktails, which you should try at the distillery’s cocktail lounge.

CIDER The whole family is welcome at Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse, a bucolic, 10-acre orchard between the ocean and Saanichton’s town centre with more than a thousand organic apple trees supplying the fruit for its award-winning ciders. Sipping a blush pink Ruby Rose on the patio with the waves crashing off the shore is exactly what Island life is all about.

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Down on the FARM Driving out of downtown up to The Roost Farm Bakery & Vineyard Bistro in North Saanich is a different kind of farm-to-table experience. It’s a farm with a winery, bistro and bakery all in one location. The wheat grass you see blowing in the wind is milled on-site and used in the establishment’s freshly baked breads. You can stroll the vineyard, take a tour, do a tasting and then settle in at the bistro to taste food that’s grown within sight of where you’re sitting. On the way back to town, swing by Country Bee Honey Farm for a jar of infused honey – great paired with your favourite dishes.

The Glenrosa Farm Restaurant offers a similar on-location experience, but with the ultimate storybook view. Imagine sipping the Island’s Unsworth Pinot Noir rose on the patio of a lemon-yellow heritage house that overlooks rolling fields and a weather-beaten grey barn in Metchosin. Brunch, lunch and afternoon tea make this the perfect midday stop in the sprawling farmlands just outside of downtown Victoria.

Much of Saanich remains rich and scenic agricultural land, helping supply the city's eateries

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GUIDED DINING Try a food tour with A Taste of Victoria, Off the Eaten Track or Feast Concierge & Tours.

SATURDAY GRAZING Find the likes of De Vine Wines & Spirits and Sheringham Distillery at Moss Street Market.

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Expect to be surprised by what's on offer at James Bay Market (above); or try the meat-free hamburgers at The Very Good Butchers (left)

Practically every neighbourhood in Greater Victoria has its own farmers’ market, but the James Bay Market could be the most whimsical. It’s an openair bazaar that runs every Saturday, May to September, where local farmers and artisans set up right on the grass, serenaded by live bands.

Year-round markets include the Esquimalt Farmers Market (outdoors May through September, in the Esquimalt Recreation Centre the rest of the year) and the Victoria Public Market. Housed inside the old Hudson’s Bay building downtown, the latter features The Very Good Butchers – not purveyors of meat at all, but producers of organic, plant-based meat alternatives like Ribz, pepperoni, Smokin’ burgers, bangers and Stuffed Beast. They have a little sit-in restaurant too, so you can try their Very Big Mac and gluten-free, vegan Mac ‘n Cheeze.

AC T I V I T I E S

WATERFRONT City

Living on an island, Victorians make the ocean a part of their lifestyle. Here are some great ways and places to enjoy being beside, on and in the water

BY J U L I A D I LWO R T H

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oised at the southernmost tip of Vancouver Island, Victoria is surrounded by water.

Downtown restaurants and shops pour into the central harbour, which is a hive of activity. Dockside markets and pop-up concerts are flanked by the iconic Parliament Buildings and The Fairmont Empress hotel.

You could easily spend hours here, but for those who enjoy the water this is just the start. Aquatic adventures stretch in every direction: white-sand beaches, breaching whales and teeming tidepools are all within easy reach.

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BESIDE the Water

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The cliffside path that snakes along Dallas Road has one of the most stunning panoramas in the city, year-round. Over wild pink roses and a weathered timber fence you can look straight across the Salish Sea to Port Angeles or watch the windsurfers jump waves down below. When the sun is out, it seems like everyone is here with their dog or taking a book to the beach. Start your walking tour at the Ogden Point Breakwater with a coffee at Breakwater Café and Bistro, take a photo in front of the 1912 lighthouse, then start walking east as far as you care to go.

Another way to get a good view of the water – both salt and fresh – is to ride a bike along the Galloping Goose and Lochside trails, cross-city pathways converted from old railway lines.

From Victoria Harbour, venture north along the Gorge Waterway (a six-kilometre sea arm that stretches from Selkirk Trestle to the Portage Inlet), across scenic wood-trestle bridges, over duckfilled ponds and through the forest before fetching up along the shorelines of a brace of local lakes. You can rent a bike for the

day at Sports Rent, The Pedaler or Cycle BC Rentals.ca, or join a guided excursion with Bike Tours Victoria.

Want to see wildlife? To the west, in Colwood, lies Esquimalt Lagoon. Set back behind a long strip of driftwood-covered coastline, this migratory bird sanctuary is filled with families of Canada geese, swans, herons, gulls and ducks. People come from all over to photograph the waterfowl, and local artists have even taken to creating elaborate driftwood birds that you can spot along the beach.

Time permitting, Botanical Beach makes a highly recommended day trip. Yes, it’s a twoand-a-half-hour drive west, just past Port Renfrew, but you won’t find anything else like it in all of B.C. Over the years, rocks, ocean waves and sea urchins have punched unnatural-looking orband kidney-shaped tidal pools into Botanical’s soft sandstone.

Plan ahead to arrive at low tide, enabling you to peer into these aquarium-like ecosystems filled with crabs, anemones, starfish, sea urchins, hermit crabs, fish and countless other fascinations, while the surf crashes below.

ENERGY BOOST Ride the Glide rents electric bikes for easy exploring – delivered to wherever you are in the city.

Victoria's daily life revolves around the Inner Harbour (opposite page); twilight at Ogden Point (top right); the ebb tide at Botanical Beach reveals aquarium-like tidepools (above right); riding the Galloping Goose trail past inlets and lakes (above); the seaside path beside Dallas Road is one of Victoria's favourite strolls

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ON the Water Pocked with sheltered inlets and bays, including the harbour and Gorge Waterway, Victoria’s shoreline offers even novice paddlers the opportunity to explore the rich marine environment up close. You can rent stand-up paddleboards from Ocean River Sports (which has locations downtown and in Oak Bay) and South Island SUP, as well as kayaks from Victoria Kayak.

Many rental operators also offer scenic tours, which is a great way to get your bearings and become acquainted with the area’s aquatic residents – you’re guaranteed to see at least one otter or harbour seal!

Speaking of wildlife sightings, you’ll never forget the first time you see a pod of black orca fins slicing through the water, or a humpback splashing and rolling in the waves without a care in the world. Whale watching is something everyone should do at least once in their lives, and Victoria has numerous local charters that take you right into the action in speedy open-air boats

or luxury catamarans to witness grey whales, orcas, harbour porpoises, sea lions and more in their natural habitat.

Scenic sunset paddle tours from Kelp Reef Adventures showcase the marine wildlife (under Victoria’s signature pink skies), while 3 Hour Sail offers landlubbers the chance to steer the ship on a pleasure sail in the Salish Sea. Tight for time? You don’t need a reservation for the charming Victoria Harbour Ferry – just hop on one of its 15 docking stops around Victoria’s Inner Harbour and up north through the Gorge. Small green vessels give you an intimate look at Victoria from the water (tickets start at $7). Harbour Ferry also offers 10- and 12-person group tours that run 45 and 75 minutes, starting at $30 per adult.

If Northwest Coast fishing is on your bucket list, Adam’s Fishing Charters and Island Outfitters offer thrilling high-sea adventure quests, from local salmon and halibut to crab, clam and oyster tours.

PRIZED QUARRY Salt water sport fish of the Pacific Northwest include five species of Pacific salmon, ling cod, rockfish and halibut.

Gonzales Beach (top) boasts white sand and crystal clear water; whale watching tour operators can take you where the orcas are in just a few hours (above); create your own itinerary on the Victoria Harbour Ferry (left); or try to land a mighty tyee salmon with Island Outfitters (below)

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Enjoy fresh seafood on the water at Fisherman’s Wharf (above) or get a box lunch to go at Boom + Batten (bottom)

APRES WATER PLAY

The Capital Region contains literally dozens of beaches, each with its own attributes and vibe. Ask a local or the helpful staff at the Victoria Visitor Centre for their recommendation for you and your crew

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IN the Water Want to hit the beach? You won’t have to travel far – one of Victoria’s best beaches is just a 13-minute drive from downtown.

Nestled below the sleepy summer homes and stately mansions of Gonzales Bay, Gonzales Beach is a sheltered stretch of white sand with clear, clean water, public washrooms, picnic tables and plenty of space for everyone – even at the peak of summer you’ll never be towel-to-towel with your neighbours.

Granted, the Salish Sea can feel brisk. Fortunately, Victorians are spoiled with a selection of warmer freshwater swimming holes too. Thetis Lake is only a 35-minute car ride northwest

from downtown and one of the biggest and best. The H-shaped lake is a great place for families or launching a kayak. If your group is more mobile, take to the 4.9-kilometre trail that surrounds the lake and look for a private rock bluff to set up shop for the day.

For those happiest under the waves, Rockfish Divers and Esquimalt Eco Tours offer snorkelling and diving adventures off Victoria’s West Shore as well as equipment rentals and boat charters. You can expect to see a rainbow of underwater vegetation, curious fish, crabs and anemones, plus whales and dolphins often make guest appearances while you’re out on the boat.

HOW'S THE WATER? Ocean temperatures around Victoria range between 7.5°C in winter and 12°C in summer.

Need to refuel between aquatic adventures? Fisherman’s Wharf is a delightful walk west along the waterfront from the main harbour downtown. A charming destination on its own, this little floating community with houseboats and market stalls has even more seafood on offer at Barb’s Fish & Chips and The Fish Store.

Just across the Johnson Street Bridge (hang around to catch it flip completely vertical to let boats pass underneath) is the harbour restaurant and popular local haunt, Spinnakers Gastro Pub, where elevated and seafood-forward casual favourites combine with a stellar patio view.

A welcome new addition to Victoria’s on-the-water eateries is Boom + Batten, whose menu is inspired by the coastal Pacific Northwest; dishes like marinated octopus, scallops, albacore tuna and Humboldt squid show off the best of the ocean’s bounty.

And there are few better places to catch the setting sun (with fresh West Coast fare) than upstairs at the Breakwater Bistro & Tasting Room.

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SIGHTS

If These Streets Could

TALK

Exploring Victoria along five of its most colourful boulevards

BY PAUL WILLCOCKS

ictoria is rare among North American cities in that it eschews a grid of roadways laid out to the points of the compass. Its avenues instead curve and meet at oblique angles like the old cities of Europe.

Built before the advent of the automobile, many of the city’s streets grew organically out of the needs of pioneering residents to get around on foot or, at best, at the speed of a horse’s trot.

That helps make Victoria delightfully walkable today. Here are five streets – each with its own distinct character, history, charm and secrets – best explored at an unhurried pace.

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Government Street hosts a number of lovingly restored heritage structures, such as the old Bank of British Columbia building, now home to the Bard & Banker Public House (above); the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria (top right) can be found on mostly residential Moss Street; Garrick’s Head Pub (bottom left) serves thirsty customers on Bastion Square; Johnson Street features quirky shops like Oscar & Libby’s (bottom right)

HIGH TEA High tea remains a Victoria tradition, served in the afternoon at several hotels, cafés and historic sites.

Then board a Gray Line Hop-on Hopoff tour for an anglophile experience on a doubledecker bus.

Since the Hudson’s Bay Company established Fort Victoria in 1843, Government Street has been at the centre of city life. It’s paved now and the streetcar tracks are long gone, but the classic buildings remain.

The one-kilometre stroll along Government from Pandora Street down to the Inner Harbour, the Royal BC Museum, IMAX Victoria and the British Columbia Parliament Building proffers a broad avenue with generous sidewalks and room for benches, lined with stores and restaurants.

A century ago this was the bankers’ row, and the opulent buildings have found new lives. Munro’s Books, considered one of Canada’s most

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beautiful bookstores, is in the 1909 Royal Bank building. The Irish Times pub occupies the 1894 Bank of Montreal building, while The Bard & Banker Public House is in the beautifully restored Bank of British Columbia building, constructed in 1885. (The bard in the pub’s name refers to poet Robert Service, who worked in the bank.) Both are known for great food and live music. Garrick’s Head Pub has been in the same

building at the corner of Government and historic Bastion Square since 1867.

If pubs aren’t your style, consider a stop at Murchie’s Tea & Coffee for a snack or one of their specially blended teas to take home. Or sidle up to the Tea Tasting Bar at Silk Road Tea in historic Chinatown for the finest organic tea blends.

Looking for gifts? Cowichan Trading Company has a wide selection of work by First Nations artists and craftspeople. Jade Victoria is also B.C.-focused, with carvings and jewelry made from jade from the province’s north. Then pop into Canadian-created Little Blue House for funny flannel sleepwear for the whole family.

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MOSS Street To explore the quieter, residential side of historic Victoria, head to Moss Street. Start at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, just off Fort Street. The gallery’s permanent collection includes works by Emily Carr, the trailblazing Victoria painter. Nearby Craigdarroch Castle, built for coal baron Robert Dunsmuir, offers a look at the opulence and splendour enjoyed by the very rich in the Gilded Age. Upper Moss is in Rockland, Victoria’s Nob Hill in the late 19th Century. Stone mansions nestle alongside Tudor Revival cottages, designed by Victorianera starchitects like Francis Rattenbury and Samuel Maclure.

Heading down Moss toward the Salish Sea, you enter Fairfield.

Mansions share the street with smaller homes built in the early 1900s as the city grew. Take time at Moss and Richardson to admire Old Ben Mosser.

This sequoia tree, apparently a gift from California 170 years ago, towers 50 metres over the neighbourhood.

If it’s a summer Saturday, be sure to stop at the Moss Street Market at the corner of Fairfield Road. There’s local produce, arts and crafts and fashion, food stands and live music. It’s a great place to pick up supplies for a picnic. And if you continue down Moss to Dallas Road and Clover Point Park on the ocean, you’ll have the perfect spot to enjoy it.

ART FOR THE AGES Master painter Emily Carr, many of whose works hang in the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, was a Victoria native.

JOHNSON Street If Government is the Old Town’s pulsing artery, Johnson Street is its more hidden heart.

Start at Government Street and head toward the water and the fancy new lift bridge. This was where, after the 1858 gold rush saw the city’s population jump from 500 to 5,000, hotels, saloons and dance halls sprang up.

Those brick buildings line the street today, and on LoJo — Lower Johnson — they house

quirky shops and restaurants with brightly painted storefronts. This is the place to come for affordable, one-of-a-kind fashion. Baggins Shoes, in a classic 1899 red-brick building (once home to a brothel), is a destination for shoe buffs, with an amazing selection of Converse, Vans and Dr. Martens.

A few steps down the street, Market Square occupies a half a block and houses more than 35 eateries and shops — a tradition that started when Giacomi Bossi opened his liquor and grocery store here in 1883. Today, stores like Oscar and Libby’s — “jam-packed with all that is weird, wacky, and a wee bit whimsical” — offer an eclectic shopping experience.

Food choices are even more varied; you can pretty much eat your way through the world’s cuisines. Just across Johnson is Il Terrazzo Ristorante, a local favourite for Italian cuisine in a romantic courtyard setting.

If you have room, follow dinner with dessert at Mosi Gelato; or make a special trip – it’s worth it!

FOR PEDESTRIANS ONLY You won’t find a street like Fan Tan Alley anywhere else in Canada. It’s the narrowest street in the country, less than a metre wide at its skinniest point, creating the sense you’re in a red-brick canyon.

In the city’s early days, it was home to gambling houses and opium dens that served the Chinese population drawn by the gold rush. Today, the alley is home to small, independent and fascinating shops selling everything from conversation-starting umbrellas to gourmet ice cream.

Another must-visit for pedestrian explorers is Trounce Alley, home to tapa bars and one-of-a-kind shops, still lit at night by original gaslights more than 125 years old.

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Oak Bay Avenue sports several art emporiums including the Avenue Gallery (above); learn about the area's colourful history at the Sidney Museum (top right) on Beacon Avenue

OAK BAY Avenue For years the District of Oak Bay, just east of Victoria proper, took quiet pride in claims it was “more British than the British.” Even today its main drag, Oak Bay Avenue, resembles an old-fashioned high street in an English village.

More recently, the municipality has gone for public art in a big way, which should whet your appetite for its galleries. The Avenue Gallery features contemporary Canadian art in a beautiful space, offering everything from jewelry to sculpture to paintings. Winchester Galleries, just down the avenue, features works by emerging artists and masters. (Don’t

miss the upstairs space with works

by Newfoundland printmaker David Blackwood.)

If you’ve worked up an appetite, don’t worry. Vis-a-Vis offers a menu based on the best from local producers and, next door, The Penny Farthing Public House offers great food and two dozen beers on tap. White Heather Tea Room offers classic afternoon tea, with sandwiches and sweets served on tiered trays. Save room though. Rogers’ Chocolates, in a handsome heritage building on the avenue, serves up amazing confections.

(Queen Elizabeth II is reportedly partial to its vanilla creams.)

Anglophiles may feel transported to the old country at the White Heather Tea Room (above left) and the Penny Farthing Public House (above right) on Oak Bay Avenue

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DARE TO COMPARE The Oak Bay Beach Hotel, just off the avenue, hosts craft beer tastings featuring a wide sampling of local brews.

WORD ON THE STREET Browsing bibliophiles can find six bookstores in the space of just a few blocks in scenic Sidney.

Sidney-by-the-Sea lies 30 minutes north of downtown by car, an hour by public transit, with views of the Salish Sea and farm fields along the way. (It’s near The Butchart Gardens and the Swartz Bay BC Ferries terminal.)

Once a rough-and-tumble fishing, logging and, during Prohibition, rum-running port, Sidney today is a prime retirement and vacation destination, one that proudly moves at a slower pace. Beacon Avenue, the main street running to the waterfront pier and parks, reflects that transformation.

With wide sidewalks, flowers and public art, it invites visitors to explore the shops, restaurants and galleries.

Start with its unofficial name: Sidney Booktown. Beacon Avenue’s bookstores offer everything from antiquarian finds to new releases to secondhand bargains. There’s more than books of course, with clothing stories, gift shops, art galleries and restaurants and the Sidney Museum.

Just off Beacon on First Street, there’s the Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea, an aquarium with more than 160 species of marine life. A few steps farther along First, Victoria Distillers offers tours and tasting sessions in a beautiful waterfront building.

Finally, you can’t leave without exploring the waterfront, with its fishing pier, pubs, restaurants and parks.

THE AVENUE GALLERY; SIDNEY MUSEUM; WHITE HEATHER TEA ROOM; (THE PENNY FARTHING PUBLIC HOUSE) DESTINATION GREATER VICTORIA; ISTOCK

BEACON Avenue, Sidney

RESTAURANTS Fishermans Wharf in the Inner Harbour is a colourful place to enjoy fish and chips

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Artisan Cafe 102–915 Fort St., Victoria (250) 384-2971, www.artisancafe.ca

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GREATER VICTORIA

BAKERY Dutch Bakery & Diner 718 Fort St., Victoria (250) 385-1012, thedutchbakery.com $BLOA

Fol Epi Bakery 732 Yates St., Victoria (778) 265-6311, (778) 265-6312, folepi.ca LEANNA RATHKELLY

$BLOA

Mosi Gelato 569 Johnson St., Victoria (778) 433-6634, mosigelato.com $BL

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The Bard & Banker 1022 Government St., Victoria (250) 953-9993, bardandbanker.com $$ B L D O R Bl

Breakwater Café. Bistro.Bar 199 Dallas Rd., Victoria (250) 386-8080, breakwaterbistro.ca Fresh, locally sourced and foraged ingredients. Healthy, westcoast inspired creations for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Overlooking the Salish Sea and Olympic Mountains.

Vegetarian and Vegan options. $$ B L D O R Bl A

Irish Times Pub 1200 Government St., Victoria (250) 383-7775, irishtimespub.ca $$ B L D O R Bl A

LURE Restaurant & Bar 100 Harbour Rd., Victoria (250) 360-5873, marriott.com $$ B L D O R Bl A

The Pendray Inn and Tea House 309 Belleville St., Victoria (250) 388-3892, (800) 663-7557, pendrayinnandteahouse.com $$ B L D O R

Pluto’s Restaurant 1150 Cook St., Victoria (250) 385-4747, plutos.ca $$ B L D O R Bl A

Cora Breakfast and Lunch 850 Douglas St., Victoria (250) 381-2672, chezcora.com

Q at The Empress 721 Government St., Victoria (250) 389-2727, qattheempress.com

Dutch Bakery & Diner 718 Fort St., Victoria (250) 385-1012, thedutchbakery.com

Saveur Restaurant 658 Herald St., Victoria (250) 590-9251, saveurrestaurant.ca

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Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub 308 Catherine St., Victoria (250) 386-2739, (877) 838-2739, spinnakers.com

Bin 4 Burger Lounge 180–911 Yates St., Victoria (250) 590-4154, bin4burgerlounge.com

Lido Bistro 1234 Wharf St. Harbour Level Waterside, Victoria (250) 385-5436, lidobistro.com

The Village 1609 Store St., Victoria (250) 590-9821, thevillagerestaurant.ca

Browns Socialhouse 809 Douglas St., Victoria (250) 388-0200, brownssocialhouse.com

Lot 1 Pasta Bar 204–815 Cloverdale Ave., Victoria (778) 265-9311, lot1pastabar.com

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Vis-à-Vis 2232 Oak Bay Ave., Victoria (250) 590-7424., Visavisoakbay.com $$ B L D O R Bl A

Vista 18 Westcoast Grill & Wine Bar 740 Burdett Ave., Victoria (250) 382-9258., Vista18.com $$ B L D R Bl A

CAFÉS & COFFEE SHOPS Caffe Fantastico Quadra Village/Dockside Green/ Parkside Hotel, Victoria (250) 385-2326, (877) 517-2326, caffefantastico.com $$ B L D O Bl A

Courtyard Cafe 463 Belleville St., Victoria (250) 380-4160, (800) 663-7550, hotelgrandpacific.com $$ B L O A

Dutch Bakery & Diner 718 Fort St., Victoria (250) 385-1012, thedutchbakery.com $BLOA

Marina Dockside Eatery 1327 Beach Dr., Victoria (250) 598-3890, marinadocksideeatery.com

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Cactus Club Cafe 1125 Douglas St., Victoria (250) 361-3233, cactusclubcafe.com $$ L D O R Bl A

Chuck’s Burger Bar 538 Yates St., Victoria (250) 590-9866, chucksburgerbar.com $$ L D O R Bl A

Cora Breakfast and Lunch 850 Douglas St., Victoria (250) 381-2672, chezcora.com $$ B L R

Cup of Joe 1–230 Menzies St., Victoria (250) 380-2563, cupofjoevictoria.com $$ B L D R Bl A

Earls Kitchen + Bar 1199 Government St., Victoria (250) 381-1866, earls.ca $$ L D O R Bl A

Fatburger Victoria 1209 Douglas St., Victoria (250) 590-4142, fatburgercanada.com $$ L D Bl A

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Fin and Pearl by Whole Foods 3587 Blanshard St., Victoria (250) 382-9800, wholefoods.com/Victoria

Murchie’s Tea & Coffee 1110 Government St., Victoria (250) 383-3112, (800) 663-0400, murchies.com/store

Fisherman’s Wharf Fisherman’s Wharf (1 Dallas Rd.), Victoria gvha.ca/marinas-facilities/fishermans-wharf

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Soupa Cafe 736 Yates St., Victoria (250) 380-0856, www.soupacafe.com

Floyd’s Diner 332 Menzies St., Victoria (778) 406-0504, floydsdiner.ca

Starbucks Coffee Canada Various Locations, Victoria starbucks.ca

The Flying Pig 1245 Wharf St., Victoria (250) 483-3814, theflyingpigvan. com/contact/#victoria

$BLA

$BLOA

Wheelies Motorcycles & Cafe 2620 Rock Bay Ave., Victoria (250) 995-9359, wheeliesmotorcycles.ca $ L O Bl A

CASUAL & FAMILY DINING Big Wheel Burger 341 Cook St., Victoria (250) 381-0050, bigwheelburger.com $$ L D R Bl A

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Frankie’s Modern Diner Unit 30–910 Government St., Victoria (778) 265-8575, frankiesmoderndiner.com $$ B L D R Bl A

Johnny Rockets Canada The Bay Centre, Victoria (250) 590-1170, johnnyrockets.ca $LDA

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Milestones Millstream Village 2401 Unit E Millstream Rd., Victoria (250) 391-5016, (866) 877-2092, milestonesrestaurants.com $$ L D R Bl A

Milestones Restaurant 812 Wharf St., Victoria (250) 381-2244, milestonesrestaurants.com $$ L D O R Bl A

Moxies Grill & Bar 1010 Yates St., Victoria (250) 360-1660, moxies.com $$ L D O R Bl A

Paul’s Diner by Fol Epi 1900 Douglas St., Victoria (250) 590-6586, paulsdiner.ca $$ B L D R Bl A

Roast Sandwich Shop & Taco Stand & La Pasta 1701 Douglas St., Victoria roastsandwichshop.ca $LDA

Sassy’s Family Restaurant 6719 West Saanich Rd., Brentwood Bay (250) 652-1764, sassys.ca $$ B L D O R Bl A

The Old Spaghetti Factory Victoria 703 Douglas St., Victoria (250) 381-8444, oldspaghettifactory.ca $$ L D O R Bl A

West Coast Waffles 1235 Broad St., Victoria (250) 590-3400, westcoastwaffles.ca $ B L D Bl A

CHINESE Don Mee Seafood Restaurant 538 Fisgard St., Victoria (250) 383-1032, donmee.com $$ L D R Bl

Wings Restaurant 90 Gorge Rd W., Victoria (250) 385-5564, wingsrestaurant.ca $ L D R Bl A

DESSERT BeaverTails Victoria 602 Broughton St., Victoria (778) 440-8245, beavertails.com $LDOA

R E S TA U R A N T S

Perverted Ice Cream Victoria 604 Humboldt St., Victoria (250) 380-1155, pervertedicecream.com $

FARM TO TABLE 10 Acres Bistro 611 Courtney St., Victoria (250) 220-8008, 10acres.ca/bistro $$ L D O R Bl A

Victoria’s premiere farm to table experiences. Three spots in one downtown block offering organic fruit + vegetables free range ducks pigs + turkeys from our own farm plus the finest seafood from our local waters.

Fireside Grill 4509 West Saanich Rd., Victoria (250) 479-1222, firesidegrill.com $$$ L D O R Bl A

Marina Restaurant 1327 Beach Dr., Victoria (250) 598-8555, marinarestaurant.com $$$ L D O R Bl A

Nourish Kitchen & Cafe 225 Quebec St., Victoria (250) 590-3426, nourishkitchen.ca $$ B L O Bl

OLO Restaurant 509 Fisgard St., Victoria (250) 590-8795, olorestaurant.com $$$ D R Bl A

Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub 308 Catherine St., Victoria (250) 386-2739, (877) 838-2739, spinnakers.com $$ B L D O R Bl A

Wind Cries Mary 45 Bastion Square., Victoria (250) 590-8989, windcriesmary.ca $$ D O R

Zambri’s 820 Yates St., Victoria (250) 360-1171, zambris.ca $$$ L D O R Bl A

FINE DINING

Q at The Empress 721 Government St., Victoria (250) 389-2727, qattheempress.com

The Dining Room 1175 Beach Dr., Victoria (250) 598-4556, (800) 668-7758, oakbaybeachhotel.com/ dining/the-dining-room

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The Roost Farm Bakery & Vineyard Bistro 9100 E Saanich Rd., North Saanich (250) 655-0075, roostfarmcentre.com

Harbour House Restaurant 607 Oswego St., Victoria (250) 386-1244., Victoriaharbourhouse.com

The Beach House 5109 Cordova Bay Rd., Victoria (250) 658-5224, beachhousevictoria.com

Saveur Restaurant 658 Herald St., Victoria (250) 590-9251, saveurrestaurant.ca

Q at The Empress 721 Government St., Victoria (250) 389-2727, qattheempress.com

10 Acres Commons 620 Humboldt St., Victoria (250) 385-4512, 10acres.ca/kitchen $$ D R Bl A

Agrius Restaurant 732 Yates St., Victoria (778) 265-6312, agriusrestaurant.com

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JAPANESE & SUSHI Azuma Sushi 615 Yates St., Victoria (250) 382-8768, azuma.ca $$ L D R Bl A

E:Ne Raw Food & Sake Bar 737 Pandora Ave., Victoria (778) 433-0363, nuboene.com $$ L D R Bl A

Menbow Ramen Bar 1018 Blanshard St., Victoria (250) 477-3883, menbowramenbar.com

FISH & CHIPS Barb’s Fish & Chips Fisherman’s Wharf (1 Dallas Rd.), Victoria (250) 384-6515, barbsfishandchips.com $LDOA

The Fish Store at Fishermans Wharf Fisherman’s Wharf (1 Dallas Rd.), Victoria (250) 383-6462, floatingfishstore.com

Sizzling Tandoor 637 Johnson St., Victoria (250) 388-5450, sizzlingtandoor.ca $$ L D R Bl A

Varsha Indian Kitchen 101–1600 Government St., Victoria (250) 590-6252, Varsha.ca $$ L D O R Bl A

$$ L D O Bl A

ITALIAN

Red Fish Blue Fish 1006 Wharf St., On the Pier, Victoria (250) 298-6877, redfish-bluefish.com

Cafe Brio 944 Fort St., Victoria (250) 383-0009, (866) 270-5461, cafe-brio.com

$LDOA

FRENCH Artisan Bistro 350–777 Royal Oak Dr., Victoria (250) 590-9333, artisanbistro.ca $$ B L D R Bl A

The Pacific Lounge 463 Belleville St., Victoria (250) 380-4458, (800) 663-7550, hotelgrandpacific.com/dine1/ the-pacific-lounge.html $$ D O Bl A

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1307 Gladstone Ave., Victoria (250) 388-4222, stagewinebar.com $$ D R Bl A

GLUTEN FREE The Celiac Scene Various Locations, Victoria theceliacscene.com The Fish Store at Fishermans Wharf Fisherman’s Wharf (1 Dallas Rd.), Victoria (250) 383-6462, floatingfishstore.com $$ L D O Bl A

INDIAN & MIDDLE EASTERN Dosa Paragon South Indian Cuisine 735 Yates St., Victoria (778) 440-2206, dosaparagon.ca $LDA

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$$$ D O R Bl A

Fiamo Italian Kitchen 515 Yates St., Victoria (250) 388-5824, fiamo.ca $$ D O R Bl A

Il Covo Trattoria 106 Superior St., Victoria (250) 380-0088, ilcovotrattoria.ca $$$ D O R Bl A

Victoria’s only Italian Trattoria located in historic James Bay by the Harbour.

Experience northern Italian cuisine in a truly unique neighbourhood trattoria or al fresco in the Tuscan garden patio.

Il Terrazzo Ristorante 555 Johnson St., Victoria (250) 361-0028, ilterrazzo.com

$$ L D R Bl A

Sakura Sushi, Grocery and Japanese Restaurant 1213 Quadra St., Victoria (250) 388-3636, bestvictoriasushi.com $LDA

SenZushi Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar 940 Fort St., Victoria (250) 385-4320, senzushi.com $ L D R Bl

KOREAN King Sejong Restaurant 650 Yates St., Victoria (250) 382-1289, kingsejongrestaurant.com $$ L D Bl

Park’s Kitchen 606 Trounce Alley, Victoria (778) 265-2227, parkskitchenvictoria.com $$ L D O R Bl A

MEXICAN La Fiesta Cafe 1001 Douglas St., Victoria (250) 383-6622, lafiestacafe.com $$ L D O Bl A

La Taqueria Pinche Taco Shop 766 Fort St., Victoria (778) 265-6255, lataqueria.com $ L D Bl A

PIZZA

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Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria 128–560 Johnson St., Victoria (250) 590-2648, famoso.ca

Pagliacci’s 1011 Broad St., Victoria (250) 386-1662, pagliaccis.ca

MOD Pizza 104–3022 Merchant Way, Victoria (250) 475-4792, modpizza.ca

$$ L D R Bl A

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Veneto Bar Ristorante 1450 Douglas St., Victoria (250) 383-4157, (800) 332-9981, venetodining.com

Parthenon Pizza 4–612 Head St., Victoria (778) 440-6666, parthenonpizzas.com

$$ L D R Bl A

Zambri’s 820 Yates St., Victoria (250) 360-1171, zambris.ca

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Pizzeria Prima Strada 230 Cook St., Victoria (250) 590-8595, pizzeriaprimastrada.com $$ L D O Bl A

LEANNA RATHKELLY

From fine dining to grab-and-go, Victoria offers delicious options

R E S TA U R A N T S

PUBS 10 Acres Commons 620 Humboldt St., Victoria (250) 940-0735, 10acrescommons.ca/#home $$ L D O R Bl A

17 Mile House Pub 5126 Sooke Rd., Sooke (250) 642-5942, 17milehouse.com $$ L D O Bl A

The Bard & Banker 1022 Government St., Victoria (250) 953-9993, bardandbanker.com $$ B L D O R Bl

Bartholomew’s English-Style Pub 777 Douglas St., Victoria (250) 940-3125, bartholomewspub.com $$ L D O R Bl A

The Beagle Pub 301 Cook St., Victoria (250) 382-3301, beaglepub.ca $$ L D O Bl A

CANOE Brewpub Marina & Restaurant 450 Swift St., Victoria (250) 361-1940, canoebrewpub.com $$ L D O R Bl A

The Churchill 1140 Government St., Victoria (250) 384-6835, thechurchill.ca $ L D R Bl A

The Snug 1175 Beach Dr., Victoria (250) 598-4556, (800) 668-7758, oakbaybeachhotel.com/dining/snug-pub $$$ L D O Bl A

Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub 308 Catherine St., Victoria (250) 386-2739, (877) 838-2739, spinnakers.com $$ B L D O R Bl A

Canada’s oldest brewpub, features flights of classics from the renaissance of craft brewing, contemporary north-west hoppy renditions, seasonal releases, barrel aged, sours and ciders complimenting farm to table cuisine.

Sticky Wicket Pub & Restaurant 919 Douglas St., Victoria (250) 383-7137, (800) 663-7476, strathconahotel.com/TheStickyWicketPub.aspx $$ L D R Bl A

SEAFOOD 10 Acres Commons 620 Humboldt St., Victoria (250) 385-4512, 10acres.ca/kitchen $$ D R Bl A

Blue Crab Seafood House 146 Kingston St., Victoria (250) 480-1999, bluecrab.ca $$$ B L D R Bl A

Blue’s Bayou Cafe 899 Marchant Rd., Brentwood Bay (250) 544-1194, bluesbayoucafe.com $$ L D O R Bl

Ferris’ Oyster Bar and Grill 536 Yates St., Victoria (250) 360-1824, ferrisoysterbar.com $$ L D O R Bl A

Finest At Sea Seafood Boutique 27 Erie St., Victoria (250) 383-7760, finestatsea.com $$ L D O A

Leading provider of finest 100% wild caught West Coast seafood. Come taste the best direct from our fisherman to you. Year round fresh seafood market and fish & chips truck.

Finn’s Harbour Front Restaurant & Oyster Bar 1208 Wharf St., Victoria (250) 360-1808, finnsvictoria.com $$$ L D O R Bl A

Offering award winning fresh seafood, steaks, chops and casual fare in a beautiful historic heritage setting right on the Inner Harbour over looking the Parliament Buildings.

The Fish Store at Fishermans Wharf Fisherman’s Wharf (1 Dallas Rd.), Victoria (250) 383-6462, floatingfishstore.com $$ L D O Bl A

Darcy’s Pub 1127 Wharf St., Victoria (250) 380-1322, darcyspub.ca $$ L D O R Bl A

Garrick’s Head Pub 1140 Government St., Victoria (250) 384-6835, (800) 665-6500, garrickshead.com $$ L D O R Bl A

Irish Times Pub 1200 Government St., Victoria (250) 383-7775, irishtimespub.ca $$ B L D O R Bl A

Moon Under Water Brewery & Pub 350B Bay St., Victoria (250) 380-0706, moonunderwater.ca $$ L D R Bl A

Redd’s Roadhouse Pub 3020 Blanshard St., Victoria (250) 382-4400, (866) 754-4040, comfortvictoria.ca $$ L D O R Bl A

Six Mile Pub & Eatery 494 Island Hwy., Victoria (250) 478-3121, sixmilepub.com $$ L D O R Bl A

Smuggler’s Cove Pub 2581 Penrhyn St., Victoria (250) 477-2688, smugglerscovepub.com $$ L D O R Bl A

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Island Poke 1674 Douglas St., Victoria (250) 590-0801, islandpoke.ca $$ L D A

Marina Restaurant 1327 Beach Dr., Victoria (250) 598-8555, marinarestaurant.com $$$ L D R Bl A

Nautical Nellies Steak & Seafood House 1001 Wharf St., Victoria (250) 380-2260, nauticalnelliesrestaurant.com $$ L D O R Bl A

Poke Fresh 102–240 Cook St., Victoria (250) 380-0669, pokefresh.ca $LDOA

STEAKHOUSE Keg Steakhouse + Bar 500 Fort St., Victoria (250) 386-7789, kegsteakhouse.com/en/locations/fort-street $$$ D R Bl A

Keg Steakhouse + Bar at the Winery 3940 Quadra St., Victoria (250) 479-1651, kegsteakhouse.com/en/locations/saanich $$$ D R Bl A

Nautical Nellies Steak & Seafood House 1001 Wharf St., Victoria (250) 380-2260, nauticalnelliesrestaurant.com

Sample the city’s diverse culinary heritage in Chinatown

$$ L D O R Bl A

TAPAS Bodega 1210 Broad St., Victoria (778) 406-1210, bodegabar.ca $$ L D O Bl A

Perro Negro 536 Yates St., Victoria (250) 360-1824, ferrisoysterbar.com/perro-negro $$ D Bl

Tapa Bar Restaurant 620 Trounce Alley., Victoria (250) 383-0013, tapabar.ca $$ L D O R Bl A

TEAROOMS The Butchart Gardens 800 Benvenuto Ave., Brentwood Bay (250) 652-4422, (866) 652-4422, butchartgardens.com $$$ L D R Bl A

Fairmont Empress 721 Government St., Victoria (250) 389-2727, (866) 540-4429, teaattheempress.com $$$ B L D O R Bl A

Government House - Cary Castle Mews & Tea Room 1401 Rockland Ave., Victoria (250) 387-2080, ltgov.bc.ca $LORA

Murchie’s Tea & Coffee 1110 Government St., Victoria (250) 383-3112, (800) 663-0400, murchies.com/store $$ B L O A

Pendray Tea House 309 Belleville St., Victoria (250) 388-3892, (800) 663-7557, pendrayinnandteahouse.com/ pendray-tea-house.html $$$ B L D O R Bl

The Teahouse at Abkhazi Garden 1964 Fairfield Rd., Victoria (778) 265-6466, abkhaziteahouse.com $$ L O R

West Coast Afternoon Tea at The Pacific 463 Belleville St., Victoria (250) 380-4458, (800) 663-7550, hotelgrandpacific.com/en-us/dine $$$ B L D O R Bl A

White Heather Tea Room 1885 Oak Bay Ave., Victoria (250) 595-8020, whiteheather-tearoom.com $$ B L R Bl A

THAI Siam Thai Restaurant 512 Fort St., Victoria (250) 383-9911, siam-thai-victoria.com $$ L D R Bl A

Rebar Modern Food 50 Bastion Sq., Victoria (250) 361-9223, rebarmodernfood.com $$ L D R Bl

The Very Good Butchers 1701 Douglas St., St 6, Victoria (778) 440-4663., Verygoodbutchers.com $LDA 26 | Destination Greater Victoria 2020 | 800-663-3883

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VEGETARIAN

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WESTCOAST The Arbutus Room 849 Verdier Ave., Brentwood Bay (250) 544-2079, brentwoodbayresort.com $$ B D O R Bl A

AURA Waterfront Restaurant + Patio 680 Montreal St., Victoria (250) 414-6739, (800) 663-7667, aurarestaurant.ca $$$ B L D O R Bl A

The Beach House 5109 Cordova Bay Rd., Victoria (250) 658-5224, beachhousevictoria.com $$ L D O R Bl A

Bella 1999 Country Club Way, Victoria (250) 391-5224, (888) 533-2327, bearmountain.ca/resort/dining/bella $$ B D O R Bl A

The Courtney Room 619 Courtney St., Victoria (250) 940-4090, thecourtneyroom.com $$$$ B L D O R Bl A

Vista 18 Westcoast Grill & Wine Bar 740 Burdett Ave., Victoria (250) 382-9258, Vista18.com

Offering award winning fresh seafood, steaks, chops and casual fare in a beautiful historic heritage setting right on the Inner Harbour over looking the Parliament Buildings.

West Coast Grill - Sooke 6929 West Coast Rd., Sooke (778) 425-0888, westcoastgrill.ca

$$$ L D O R Bl A

Fire + Water Restaurant 728 Humboldt St., Victoria (250) 480-3800, marriottvictoria.com $$$ B L D O R Bl A

Flying Otter Grill 950 Wharf St., Victoria (250) 414-4220, flyingottergrill.com $$ L D O Bl A

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Heron Rock Bistro 4–435 Simcoe St., Victoria (250) 383-1545, heronrockbistro.ca $$ B L D O R Bl A

Little Jumbo Restaurant & Bar 102–506 Fort St., Victoria (778) 433-5535, littlejumbo.ca $$ D R Bl A

$$$ B L D O R Bl A

Visit Boom + Batten for a memorable dining experience during your Victoria adventure. Waterfront location.

Stunning interiors. Creative dishes.

Featuring Café and Happy Hour menus plus extensive wine and craft beers.

Breakwater Bistro & Tasting Room 199 Dallas Rd., Victoria (250) 386-8080, breakwaterbistro.ca $$ B L D O R Bl A

Upstairs features fresh, locally sourced westcoast inspired dishes with the best views of the Olympic Mountains and incredible daily sunsets. Downstairs features Victoria’s only Nixtamal Taco Menu and Tasting Room.

Cactus Club Cafe 1125 Douglas St., Victoria (250) 361-3233, cactusclubcafe.com $$ L D O R Bl A

Clarke & Co 1002 Blanshard St., Victoria (778) 677-5909, clarke-co.ca $$ D O R Bl A

$$ B L D O R Bl A

Finn’s Harbour Front Restaurant & Oyster Bar 1208 Wharf St., Victoria (250) 360-1808, finnsvictoria.com

Glo Restaurant + Lounge 104–2940 Jutland Rd., Victoria (250) 385-5643, glovictoria.com

Boom + Batten 2 Paul Kane Pl., Victoria (250) 940-5850, boomandbatten.com

Steamship Grill & Bar 470 Belleville St., Victoria (778) 433-6736, steamshipgrill.com

LURE Restaurant & Bar 100 Harbour Rd., Victoria (250) 360-5873, marriott.com/hotelrestaurants/yyjvo-delta-hotels-victoriaocean-pointe-resort/lure-restaurant&-bar/5702446/home-page.mi

$$$ B L D O R Bl A

The Mint 1414 Douglas St., Victoria (250) 386-6468, themintvictoria.com $$ D R Bl

O Café and Bistro 500 Oswego St., Victoria (250) 940-7500, (855) 737-2685, oswegohotelvictoria.com/o-cafe-and-bistro $$$ B L D O Bl A

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Yates Street Taphouse Bar & Grill 759 Yates St., Victoria (250) 590-5253, yatestaphouse.com $$ L D R Bl A

WINE BARS The Cellar 1999 Country Club Way, Victoria (250) 391-7160, (888) 533-2327, bearmountain.ca $$$ D R Bl

Vis-à-Vis 2232 Oak Bay Ave., Victoria (250) 590-7424, Visavisoakbay.com $$ B L D O R Bl A

VANCOUVER ISLAND

FINE DINING Alpina Restaurant 600 Ebadora Lane, Malahat (250) 856-0188, Villaeyrie.com $$$ B L D O R Bl A

PUBS Wild Renfrew 1730 Parkinson Rd., Port Renfrew (250) 647-5541, (844) 647-5541, wildrenfrew.com $$ L D O R Bl A

WESTCOAST Alpina Restaurant 600 Ebadora Lane, Malahat (250) 856-0188, Villaeyrie.com $$$ B L D O R Bl A

OLO Restaurant 509 Fisgard St., Victoria (250) 590-8795, olorestaurant.com

Bridgeman’s Bistro 740 Handy Rd., Mill Bay (778) 356-3568, bridgemans.ca

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The Pacific Restaurant 463 Belleville St., Victoria (250) 380-4458, (800) 663.7550, hotelgrandpacific.com/dine.html

Bridgemans West Coast Eatery 17110 Parkinson Rd., Port Renfrew (250) 412-6121, pacificgatewaymarina.ca

Sherwood Cafe & Bar 710 Pandora Ave., Victoria (250) 590-3255, sherwoodvictoria.com

Malahat Chalet 265 Trans Canada Hwy., Malahat (778) 432-4606, malahatchalet.com

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BED & BREAKFASTS/INNS Abbeymoore Manor City Centre Area 1470 Rockland Ave., Victoria (250) 370-1470, (888) 801-1811, abbeymoore.com Br V P K

Abigail’s Hotel Downtown/Inner Harbour 906 McClure St., Victoria (250) 388-5363, (800) 561-6565, abigailshotel.com Br

The Craigmyle City Centre Area 1037 Craigdarroch Rd., Victoria (250) 634-3037, thecraigmyle.com Br K

Dashwood Manor Seaside Bed & Breakfast City Centre Area 1 Cook St., Victoria (250) 385-5517, (800) 667-5517, dashwoodmanor.com Br V K

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Farm House B&B @ Snowdon House Saanich & the Peninsula 1890 Mills Rd., North Saanich (250) 658-3419, snowdonhouse.ca Br

Marketa’s Bed & Breakfast Downtown/Inner Harbour 239 Superior St., Victoria (250) 384-9844, marketas.com Br

Oak Bay Guest House 1052 Newport Ave., Victoria (250) 598-3812, (800) 575-3812, oakbayguesthouse.com

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The Pendray Inn and Tea House Downtown/Inner Harbour 309 Belleville St., Victoria (250) 388-3892, (800) 663-7557, pendrayinnandteahouse.com

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Spinnakers Guesthouse City Centre Area 308 Catherine St., Victoria (250) 386-2739, (877) 838-2739, spinnakers.com Our rooms and suites provide you with all the comfort, charm and livability this historic city has to offer. Fireplaces, jacuzzis, private patios, hot breakfast of your choice, truffle and beer tastings, just steps from our Gastro Brewpub.

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The Union Club of British Columbia Downtown/Inner Harbour 805 Gordon St., Victoria (250) 384-1151, (800) 808-2218, unionclub.com VFA

CAMPGROUNDS / RV PARKS Beaumont Campground - Gulf Islands National Park Reserve South Pender Island Hike In Campground, Pender Island (250) 654-4000, (877) 737-3783 pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/bc/gulf/ activ/activ2/c#Pender

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First-Come First-Served Backcountry Campgrounds – Gulf Islands National Park Reserve Gulf Islands Boat or paddle-in campgrounds throughout the southern Gulf Islands, Salt Spring Island (250) 654-4000, pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/bc/gulf/activ/activ2/c

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Fort Victoria RV Park 129 Burnett Rd., Victoria (250) 479-8112, fortvictoria.ca PA

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Island View Beach Regional Park Campground Saanich & the Peninsula North Homathko Dr., Central Saanich (250) 478-3344, crd.bc.ca/parks-recreation-culture/ parks-trails/find-park-trail/islandview-beach-campground VPA

Jordan River Regional Park Campground Sooke Hwy 14, East of Jordan River, Jordan River (250) 478-3344, crd.bc.ca/parks-recreation-culture/ parks-trails/find-park-trail/jordan-river VPA

McDonald Campground Gulf Islands National Park Reserve Saanich & the Peninsula 10740 McDonald Park Rd., North Saanich 1-877-737-3783, pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/bc/gulf/index

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Narvaez Bay Campground – Gulf Islands National Park Reserve Gulf Islands Saturna Island walk-in campground, Saturna Island (250) 654-4000, (877) 737-3783 pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/bc/gulf/ activ/activ2/c#Saturna VP

Oceanside RV Resort Saanich & the Peninsula 3000 Stautw Rd., Saanichton (250) 544-0508, parkbridge.com/ en-ca/rv-cottages/oceanside-resort Beautifully landscaped spectacular West Coast beachside location boasting spotless modern facilities. Close to ferries and attractions. Open yearround. Start your day with an inspiring sunrise walk along the beach!

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oTENTik at Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sites Westshore 603 Fort Rodd Hill Rd., Victoria (250) 478-5849, (877) 737-3783, pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/bc/fortroddhill/index

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Pedder Bay RV Resort 925 Pedder Bay Dr., Victoria (250) 478-1771, (877) 478-1771, pedderbay.com

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Salish Seaside RV Haven City Centre Area 445 Head St., Victoria (250) 590-5995, salishseasidervhaven.com The park has been completely redesigned to be truly big rig friendly.

It comprises of 36 pads of which all but very few will accommodate the largest class A motorhomes.

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Shingle Bay Campground – Gulf Islands National Park Reserve Gulf Islands North Pender Island walk-in campground, Pender Island (250) 654-4000, (877) 737-3783 pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/bc/gulf/ activ/activ2/c#Pender

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Prior Centennial Campground – Gulf Islands National Park Reserve Gulf Islands 5714 Canal Rd., Pender Island (250) 654-4000, (877) 737-3783 pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/bc/gulf/activ/ activ2/a#PriorCentennial PA

RV Rent Vancouver Island Saanich & the Peninsula 1986 Mills Rd., North Saanich Road (778) 426-8292, rvrentvancouverisland.com

Sidney Spit Campground – Gulf Islands National Park Reserve Saanich & Peninsula Located at the North End of Sidney Island, Sidney (250) 654-4000, (877) 737-3783 pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/bc/gulf/ activ/activ2/a#SidneySpit

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Emerald Isle Hotel Sidney, Victoria

The perfect home base for an exciting adventure or relaxing retreat in the Greater Victoria area.

Best Western Plus Emerald Isle Hotel 2306 Beacon Avenue Sidney, BC V8L 1X2 Email: frontdesk@bwemeraldisle.com

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Sooke Potholes Spring Salmon Campground Sooke 4500 Sooke River Rd., Sooke, BC (250) 478-3344, crd.bc.ca/parks-recreation-culture/parkstrails/find-park-trail/sooke-potholes

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HOTELS/RESORTS Abbeymoore Manor City Centre Area 1470 Rockland Ave., Victoria (250) 370-1470, (888) 801-1811, abbeymoore.com Br V P K

Abigail’s Hotel Downtown/Inner Harbour 906 McClure St., Victoria (250) 388-5363, (800) 561-6565, abigailshotel.com Br

Accent Inn Victoria Saanich & the Peninsula 3233 Maple St., Victoria (250) 475-7500, (800) 663-0298, accentinns.com

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Airport Travelodge Victoria 2280 Beacon Ave.., Sidney (250) 656-1176, (866) 656-1176, travelodge.ca

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Arbutus Inn City Centre Area 2898 Douglas St., Victoria (250) 386-1000, (888) 546-4432, arbutusinn.ca K

Auberge Victoria Downtown/Inner Harbour 1145 Meares St., Victoria (250) 507-1849, posterngateinn.com K

Beacon Inn at Sidney 9724 Third St., Sidney (250) 655-3288, (877) 420-5499, beaconinn.com

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BEST WESTERN PLUS Emerald Isle Hotel 2306 Beacon Ave., Sidney (250) 656-4441, (800) 315-3377, bwemeraldisle.com

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BEST WESTERN PLUS Inner Harbour

Downtown/Inner Harbour 412 Quebec St., Victoria (250) 384-5122, (888) 383-2378, victoriabestwestern.com Award winning hotel in Victoria’s best location; the Inner Harbour!

Complimentary full breakfast, close to major attractions. Beautiful studios and suites with balcony, fridge and microwave.

Seasonal Pool. Whirlpool and Sauna.

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Capital City Center Hotel City Centre Area 1961 Douglas St., Victoria (250) 953-1000, (888) 877-9444, capitalcitycenterhotel.com PKSA

Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites Downtown/Inner Harbour 740 Burdett Ave., Victoria (250) 382-4221, (800) 663-5891, chateauvictoria.com VPFKSA

Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina

by APA Downtown/Inner Harbour 146 Kingston St., Victoria (250) 360-1211, (800) 663-1144, coasthotels.com VPFSA

Comfort Inn & Suites Victoria City Centre Area 3020 Blanshard St., Victoria (250) 382-4400, (866) 754-4040, comfortvictoria.ca Br P F A

Days Inn Victoria on the Harbour Downtown/Inner Harbour 427 Belleville St., Victoria (250) 386-3451, (800) 665-3024, daysinnvictoria.com VPKS

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Delta Hotels by Marriott™ Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort Downtown/Inner Harbour 100 Harbour Rd., Victoria (250) 360-2999, (800) 268-1133, marriott.com Thank You for advertising with us!

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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel and Suites Victoria Downtown/Inner Harbour 777 Douglas St., Victoria (250) 940-3100, (800) 663-7001, doubletree3.hilton.com/en/hotels/britishcolumbia/doubletree-by-hilton-hoteland-suites-victoria-YYJDSDT/index.html

Holiday Inn Express & Suites., Victoria-Colwood Westshore 318 Wale Rd., Colwood (250) 385-7829, (844) 385-7829, ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/ us/en/colwood/yyjcd/hoteldetail

Embassy Inn Downtown/Inner Harbour 520 Menzies St., Victoria (250) 382-8161, (800) 268-8161, embassyinn.ca

Hotel Grand Pacific Downtown/Inner Harbour 463 Belleville St., Victoria (250) 386-0450, (800) 663-7550, hotelgrandpacific.com Downtown on the Inner Harbour, adjacent to the Parliament Buildings, guestrooms feature private balconies.

Magnificent water views, 25 metre indoor pool, jacuzzi, steam room and sauna, casual dining and café.

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Fairmont Empress Downtown/Inner Harbour 721 Government St., Victoria (250) 384-8111, (866) 540-4429, fairmont.com/empress-victoria VPFSA

Four Points by Sheraton 829 McCallum Rd., Victoria (250) 474-6063, (866) 716-8133, fourpointsvictoriagateway.com

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Helm’s Inn Downtown/Inner Harbour 600 Douglas St., Victoria (250) 385-5767, (800) 665-4356, helmsinn.com K

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Hotel Rialto Downtown/Inner Harbour 653 Pandora Ave., Victoria (250) 383-4157, (800) 332-9981, hotelrialto.ca A charming downtown boutique hotel with an Italian flair. We’re always ready with a friendly face complimentary cheese plate and a home base for your island adventures. Cin cin.

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Hotel Zed City Centre Area 3110 Douglas St., Victoria (250) 388-4345, (800) 997-6797, hotelzed.com PKS

Howard Johnson Hotel and Suites Saanich & the Peninsula 4670 Elk Lake Dr., Victoria (250) 704-4656, (866) 300-4656, hojovictoria.ca PFKSA

Howard Johnson Hotel Victoria City Centre Area 310 Gorge Rd E., Victoria (250) 382-2151, (800) 952-2151, hojovictoria.com

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Huntingdon Manor Hotel Downtown/Inner Harbour 330 Quebec St., Victoria (250) 381-3456, (800) 663-7557, huntingdonmanor.com PKA

Inn at Laurel Point Downtown/Inner Harbour 680 Montreal St., Victoria (250) 386-8721, (800) 663-7667, laurelpoint.com VPFSA

James Bay Inn HOTEL&&SUITES SUITES&&COTTAGE COTTAGES HOTEL 1911 landmark Hotel

1911 historic landmark Quaint…Quiet… of the Downton Affordable...

Abbey era, (minus the by Aristocracy) Exquisite location Beacon Hill Park Lovely walk to the Inner Harbour and Exquisite location by Beacon Hill Park Downtown’s & night Lovely walkday to the Innerattractions Harbour Full menu Art-Deco Café-Restaurant Art-Déco Café-Restaurant & Pub Free Parking • Free Wi-Fi

Free Parking / Free Wi-Fi / Free Fresh Air

250-384-7151 250-384-7151 •• 1-800-836-2649 1-800-836-2649

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James Bay Inn Hotel, Suites & Cottage Downtown/Inner Harbour 270 Government St., Victoria (250) 384-7151, (800) 836-2649, jamesbayinn.com K

Magnolia Hotel & Spa Downtown/Inner Harbour 623 Courtney St., Victoria (250) 381-0999, (877) 624-6654, magnoliahotel.com Luxury boutique hotel two blocks from Inner Harbour. Elegant rooms with two poster beds and deep soaker tubs’ Diamond Rooms with gas fireplaces. Spa Magnolia and Courtney Room restaurant onsite.

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Marriott Victoria Inner Harbour Downtown/Inner Harbour 728 Humboldt St., Victoria (250) 480-3800, (877) 688-0084, marriottvictoria.com In the heart of downtown just one block to the harbour and Victoria Conference Center. Full service, award winning Marriott hotel with pool, fitness, balconies., Views and spectacular dining.

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Moon Water Lodge & Malahat Chalet Westshore 265 Trans Canada Hwy., Malahat (778) 432-3123, (855) 489-6872, moonwaterlodge.com

The Parkside Hotel & Spa Downtown/Inner Harbour 810 Humboldt St., Victoria (250) 940-1200, (855) 616-3557, parksidevictoria.com

Motel 6 Victoria Airport Saanich & the Peninsula 2401 Mount Newton X Rd., Saanichton (250) 652-4464, (800) 463-4464, motel6.com

Paul’s Motor Inn Downtown/Inner Harbour 1900 Douglas St., Victoria (250) 382-9231, (866) 333-7285, paulsmotorinn.com

Oak Bay Beach Hotel 1175 Beach Dr., Victoria (250) 598-4556, (800) 668-7758, oakbaybeachhotel.com

Points West Oceanfront Resort 8969 West Coast Rd., Sooke (778) 352-1783, pointswestoceanfrontresort.com

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Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites Downtown/Inner Harbour 791 Pandora Ave., Victoria (250) 385-1788, (888) 888-4180, oceanisland.com KA

The Oswego Hotel Downtown/Inner Harbour 500 Oswego St., Victoria (250) 940-7500, (855) 737-2685, oswegohotelvictoria.com VPFKA

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Premiere Suites

Downtown/Inner Harbour 1-834 Johnson St., Victoria (250) 595-5639, (888) 788-5788, premieresuitesvictoria.com Offering four-star furnished apartments ranging from studios to one, two and three bedroom suites. Our rentals include: cable TV, WI-FI, local calls, housekeeping, quality linens and parking. Weekly and monthly rates. Why stay in a hotel room when you can have a whole condo?

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INN & TEA HOUSE

In the centre of Victoria overlooking the Inner Harbour  113 Guestrooms (kitchens on request)  Hunter’s Restaurant serves breakfast daily  Pet friendly rooms available

Overlooking the Inner Harbour on an acre of landscaped gardens, ponds and cobblestone pathways  Nine Victorianstyle guestrooms  Complimentary gourmet guest breakfast

 The Pedaler (bike rentals)

 The Pendray Tea House features afternoon tea

 Free Wi-Fi

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Huntingdon Manor 330 Quebec Street Victoria, BC

Pendray Inn & Tea House 309 Belleville Street Victoria, BC

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Prestige Oceanfront Resort Sooke 6929 West Coast Rd., Sooke (250) 642-0805, (877) 737-8443, prestigehotelsandresorts.com/ locations/sooke/overview Your ideal haven for relaxation. Our full-service resort features luxurious guestrooms exceptional dining spa and fitness centre. Beautiful ocean views fire pits and orca sightings enhance your experience.

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Quality Inn Downtown Inner Harbour Downtown/Inner Harbour 850 Blanshard St., Victoria (250) 385-6787, (800) 661-4115, victoriaqualityinn.com Short stroll to Inner Harbour and Parliament, across from Royal Theatre.

Large rooms most renovated indoor pool free WiFi, kitchenettes and suites available. Great downtown value. Long stay rates available.

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Quality Inn Waddling Dog Saanich & the Peninsula 2476 Mt Newton X Rd., Saanichton (250) 652-1146, (800) 567-8466, qualityinnvictoria.com Br P A

Red Lion Inn Saanich & the Peninsula 3366 Douglas St., Victoria (250) 475-7575, (800) 663-5663, redlioninnvictoria.com FKS

Robin Hood Inn & Suites City Centre Area 136 Gorge Rd E., Victoria (250) 388-4302, (800) 434-8835, robinhoodinn.ca Br P K A

Royal Scot Hotel and Suites Downtown/Inner Harbour 425 Quebec St., Victoria (250) 388-5463, (800) 663-7515, royalscot.com PFKSA

Sandman Hotel Victoria City Centre Area 2852 Douglas St., Victoria (250) 388-0788, (888) 388-0787, sandmanhotels.com PFKSA

The Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa Sidney 9805 Seaport Pl., Sidney (250) 655-9445, (866) 659-9445, sidneypier.com 55 room oceanfront boutique hotel in the Charming Town of Sidney on Vancouver Island located just 5 minutes from the Victoria International Airport and Ferries to Vancouver and Washington State.

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Sooke Harbour Resort & Marina Sooke 6971 West Coast Rd., Sooke (250) 642-3236, (866) 616-3236, sookeharbourmarina.ca Just 35 minutes from Victoria offering fully-equipped vacation rentals overlooking Sooke Harbour. Full kitchens, large living spaces, BBQ’s laundry, 2 hot tubs, on site fishing charters, and stunning ocean views.

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SookePoint Ocean Cottage Resort Sooke 100 Sooke Point Plc., Sooke (250) 642-2635, (844) 642-2635, sookepointresort.ca The drive out to this premium Resort in Sooke is worth your while. Surrounded by nature and perched cliffside above the Pacific Ocean, the Resort features fully equipped suites, available year round.

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Spinnakers Guesthouse City Centre Area 308 Catherine St., Victoria (250) 386-2739, (877) 838-2739, spinnakers.com PKA

Strathcona Hotel Downtown/Inner Harbour 919 Douglas St., Victoria (250) 383-7137, (800) 663-7476, strathconahotel.com Br A

THE BEDFORD REGENCY V I C T O R I A’ S B O U T I Q U E H O T E L

v3 minutes away from Victoria’s Inner Harbour, across from the Bay Centre v Privately appointed rooms featuring mini-fridges, complimentary coffee and tea, A/C; some with fireplaces and Jacuzzi tubs vComplimentary high-speed, wireless Internet vBanquet & Meeting facilities for up to 60 people, full catering vGarrick’s Pub & Churchill are featuring traditional pub fare and local micro-brewed beer vInquire about our Special Packages RESERVATIONS TOLL FREE 1-800-665-6500 EMAIL Frontdesk@bedfordregency.com WEB www.bedfordregency.com

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Residence Services, University of Victoria Saanich & the Peninsula Craigdarroch Office Building Parking Lot 5, off Sinclair Rd., Victoria (250) 721-8395, uvic.ca/residence/visitors/index.php

HOTELS/RESORTS

Spinnakers Guesthouse City Centre Area 308 Catherine St., Victoria (250) 386-2739, (877) 838-2739, spinnakers.com

Harbour House Hotel on Salt Spring Island 121 Upper Ganges Rd., Salt Spring Island (250) 537-4700, saltspringharbourhouse.com

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Turtle Hostel Downtown/Inner Harbour 1608 Quadra St., Victoria (250) 294-2025, (877) 381-3210, turtlehostel.ca

Downtown Victoria is easily explored on foot or by bicycle

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Super 8 by Wyndham Saanichton Victoria Airport Saanich & the Peninsula 2477 Mt Newton Cross Rd., Saanichton (250) 652-6888, (800) 454-3213, super8.com Br P A

Swans Brewery, Pub & Hotel Downtown/Inner Harbour 506 Pandora Ave., Victoria (250) 361-3310, (800) 668-7926, swanshotel.com VPKA

Travelodge by Wyndham Victoria 123 Gorge Rd E., Victoria (250) 386-1422, (888) 468-3514, victoriaramada.com

VACATION RENTALS Ocean Island Suites Downtown/Inner Harbour 143 Government St., Victoria (250) 385-1785, (888) 828-0824, oisuites.com PK

Osprey - Island Outfitters – Accommodations | Port Renfrew South Island 17161 Parkinson Rd., Port Renfrew (250) 475-6942, fishingvictoria.com/accommodation K

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Victoria Regent Waterfront Hotel & Suites Downtown/Inner Harbour 1234 Wharf St., Victoria (250) 386-2211, (800) 663-7472, victoriaregent.com Br V K A

Villa Eyrie Resort 600 Ebadora Lane, Malahat (250) 856-0188, (877) 787-0188, villaeyrie.com

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The Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa., Victoria Westshore 1999 Country Club Way., Victoria (250) 391-7160, (888) 533-2327, marriott.com/yyjwi

Premiere Suites

Downtown/Inner Harbour 1-834 Johnson St., Victoria (250) 595-5639, (888) 788-5788, premieresuitesvictoria.com Offering four-star furnished apartments ranging from studios to one, two and three bedroom suites. Our rentals include: cable TV, WI-FI, local calls, housekeeping, quality linens and parking. Weekly and monthly rates. Why stay in a hotel room when you can have a whole condo?

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Spinnakers Guesthouse City Centre Area 308 Catherine St., Victoria (250) 386-2739, (877) 838-2739, spinnakers.com PKA

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by Wyndham Downtown/Inner Harbour 120 Kingston St., Victoria (250) 386-8555, (888) 648-7363, worldmarktheclub.com

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Poets Cove Resort and Spa 9801 Spalding Rd., South Pender Island (250) 629-2100, (888) 512-7638, poetscove.com VPFKSA

WOODS on Pender 4709 Canal Rd., Pender Island (250) 629-3353, (800) 550-0172, woodsonpender.com PK

VANCOUVER ISLAND

BED & BREAKFASTS/INNS Cowichan Bed & Breakfast Association South Central Island Various Locations throughout the Cowichan Valley staycowichan.com Farm Table Inn South Island 6755 Cowichan Lake Rd., Lake Cowichan 1-250-932-3205, farmtableinn.ca Br P A

HOTELS/RESORTS Beach Acres Resort Central Island 25 - 1051 Resort Dr., Parksville (250) 248-3424, (800) 663-7309, beachacresresort.com VPKS

BEST WESTERN Dorchester Hotel Central Island 70 Church St., Nanaimo (250) 754-6835, (800) 661-2449, dorchesternanaimo.com VPFA

BEST WESTERN PLUS Barclay Hotel Pacific Rim 4277 Stamp Ave., Port Alberni (250) 724-7171, (800) 563-6590, bestwesternbarclay.com PFS

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BED & BREAKFASTS/INNS

BEST WESTERN PLUS Chemainus Inn South Central Island 9573 Chemainus Rd., Chemainus (250) 246-4181, (877) 246-4181, bestwestern.com

Hostelling International Victoria Downtown/Inner Harbour 516 Yates St., Victoria (250) 385-4511, (888) 883-0099, hihostels.ca

Hastings House Country House Hotel 160 Upper Ganges Rd., Salt Spring Island (250) 537-2362, (800) 661-9255, hastingshouse.com

The Cabins at Terrace Beach Pacific Rim 1090 Peninsula Rd., Ucluelet (250) 726-2101, (866) 438-4373, thecabins.ca

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Galiano Oceanfront Inn & Spa 134 Madrona Dr., Galiano Island 1-250-539-3388, (877) 530-3939, galianoinn.com

Cowichan River Lodge South Central Island 7461 Hudgrove Rd., Lake Cowichan (778) 902-8147, thecowichanriverlodge.com Br P

Inn on Long Lake Central Island 4700 N Island Hwy., Nanaimo (250) 758-1144, (800) 565-1144, innonlonglake.com Br P F K A

Long Beach Lodge Resort Pacific Rim 1441 Pacific Rim Hwy., Tofino (250) 725-2442, (877) 844-7873, longbeachlodgeresort.com VPFKA

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay South Central Island 12570 Trans Canada Hwy., Ladysmith 1-250-912-9000, wyndhamhotels.com/microtel Br P F K S A

Nootka Marine Adventures North Central Island Suite C, 168 5th St., Courtenay (877) 337-5464, nootkamarineadventures.com VK

Ocean Village Resort Pacific Rim 555 Helleson Dr., Tofino (250) 725-3755, (866) 725-3755, oceanvillageresort.com VPKSA

Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay South Central Island 1681 Cowichan Bay Rd., Cowichan Bay (250) 715-1000, (800) 663-7898, oceanfrontcowichanbay.com VPFKSA

Old House Hotel & Spa North Central Island 1730 Riverside Lane, Courtenay (250) 703-0202, (888) 703-0202, oldhousevillage.com

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Pacific Sands Beach Resort 1421 Pacific Rim Hwy., Tofino (250) 725-3322, (800) 565-2322, pacificsands.com

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The Bayside Oceanfront Resort Central Island 240 Dogwood St., Parksville (250) 248-8333, (800) 663-4232, baysideresortparksville.com

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Ramada Duncan Hotel & Conference Centre South Central Island 140 Trans Canada Hwy., Duncan (250) 748-4311, ramadaduncan.com

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Sunrise Ridge Waterfront Resort Central Island 1175 Resort Dr., Parksville (250) 248-4674, (877) 977-8669, sunriseridge.ca

Wild Renfrew South Island 1730 Parkinson Rd., Port Renfrew (250) 647-5541, (844) 647-5541, wildrenfrew.com

Super 8 Duncan South Central Island 5325 Trans Canada Hwy., Duncan (250) 748-0661, super8duncan.com

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Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort 1155 Resort Dr., Parksville (250) 248-1802, (800) 663-7373, tigh-na-mara.com

Central Island

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Waterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Edge Shoreside Suites 1971 Harbour Cres., Ucluelet (250) 726-2672, (877) PEACEFUL (732-2338), watersedgesuites.com

Pacific Rim

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Wickaninnish Inn Pacific Rim Chesterman Beach, 500 Osprey Lane, Tofino (250) 725-3100, (800) 333-4604, wickinn.com VPFKA

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Wild Renfrew South Island 1730 Parkinson Rd., Port Renfrew (250) 647-5541, (844) 647-5541, wildrenfrew.com VPFKA

The Yurts at Merridale Cidery & Distillery South Central Island 1230 Merridale Rd., Cobble Hill (250) 743-4293, (800) 998-9908, merridale.ca

SURROUNDING AREAS

HOTELS/RESORTS Blue Horizon Hotel Vancouver/Mainland BC 1225 Robson St., Vancouver (604) 688-1411, (800) 663-1333, bluehorizonhotel.com FSA

The Burrard Vancouver/Mainland BC 1100 Burrard St., Vancouver (604) 681-2331, (800) 663-0366, theburrard.com

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Granville Island Hotel Vancouver/Mainland BC 1253 Johnston St., Vancouver (604) 683-7373, (800) 663-1840, granvilleislandhotel.com VPFA

Hotel Zed Kelowna Vancouver/Mainland BC 1627 Abbott St., Kelowna (250) 763-7771, (855) 763-7771, hotelzed.com VPKS

Ramada Downtown Vancouver Vancouver/Mainland BC 1221 Granville St., Vancouver (604) 685-1111, (888) 835-0078, ramadavancouver.com K

YWCA Hotel in Vancouver Vancouver/Mainland BC 733 Beatty St., Vancouver (604) 895-5830, (800) 663-1424, ywcavan.org/hotel FKA

THINGS TO DO Hatley Castle, overlooking Esquimalt Lagoon, is a National Historic Site

ARTS, CULTURE & HISTORY

ART GALLERIES Alcheringa Gallery Greater Victoria 621 Fort St., Victoria (250) 383-8224, alcheringa-gallery.com Alcheringa Gallery is one of the leading indigenous art galleries in the world specializing in contemporary Northwest Coast art. Located in downtown Victoria, Alcheringa features original prints, paintings, and carvings.

Art Gallery of Greater Victoria 1040 Moss St., Victoria (250) 384-4171, aggv.ca

Greater Victoria

Art in the Barn Gallery Greater Victoria 4578 Hughes Rd., Victoria (778) 977-2895, artinthebarn.gallery

DOUG CLEMENT

Artfinds.me Greater Victoria Various Locations, Victoria artfinds.me Arts Centre @ Cedar Hill Recreation Centre Greater Victoria 3220 Cedar Hill Rd., Victoria (250) 475-7121, saanich.ca/EN/main/ parks-recreation-culture/arts/artscentre-at-cedar-hill/exhibitions.html

The Avenue Gallery Greater Victoria 2184 Oak Bay Ave., Victoria (250) 598-2184, (844) 598-2184, theavenuegallery.com Bateman Foundation Gallery of Nature Greater Victoria 470 Belleville St., Victoria (250) 940-3630, batemancentre.org Experience the magic of nature! An interactive art gallery featuring Canadian icon Robert Bateman and a rotating cast of nature-inspired artists. Exhibitions, kids’ activities, guided tours and gift shop.

Coast Collective Art Centre Greater Victoria 103–318 Wale Rd., Victoria (250) 391-5522, coastcollective.ca Out of the Mist Gallery Greater Victoria 740 Douglas St., Victoria (250) 480-4930, outofthemistgallery.com West End Gallery Greater Victoria 1203 Broad St., Victoria (250) 388-0009, (877) 388-0009, westendgalleryltd.com Winchester Galleries Greater Victoria 2260 Oak Bay Ave., Victoria (250) 595-2777, winchestergalleriesltd.com

CASTLES & HERITAGE BUILDINGS Craigdarroch Castle Historic House Museum Greater Victoria 1050 Joan Cres., Victoria (250) 592-5323, thecastle.ca Hatley Park National Historic Site 2005 Sooke Rd., Victoria (250) 391-2511, (866) 241-0674, hatleypark.ca

Greater Victoria

CHURCHES & TEMPLES Christ Church Cathedral Greater Victoria 930 Burdett Ave., Victoria (250) 383-2714, christchurchcathedral.bc.ca

INDIGENOUS Explore Songhees Greater Victoria Various Locations, Victoria exploresonghees.info əy? skwéčəl “good day”. Songhees Nation welcomes you with an invitation to join us for meaningful cultural experiences and fun adventures! tourismvictoria.com | 37

THINGS TO DO

MUSEUMS & HERITAGE SITES The Butchart Gardens Greater Victoria 800 Benvenuto Ave., Brentwood Bay (250) 652-4422, (866) 652-4422, butchartgardens.com Congregation Emanu-El Synagogue Greater Victoria 1461 Blanshard St., Victoria (250) 382-0615, congregationemanuel.ca Craigdarroch Castle Historic House Museum Greater Victoria 1050 Joan Cres., Victoria (250) 592-5323, thecastle.ca Fort Rodd Hill & Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sites of Canada Greater Victoria 603 Fort Rodd Hill Rd., Victoria (250) 478-5849, pc.gc.ca/en/ lhn-nhs/bc/fortroddhill/index Government House Greater Victoria 1401 Rockland Ave., Victoria (250) 387-2080, ltgov.bc.ca Hatley Park National Historic Site Greater Victoria 2005 Sooke Rd., Victoria (250) 391-2511, (866) 241-0674, hatleypark.ca Maritime Museum of British Columbia Greater Victoria 634 Humboldt St., Victoria (250) 385-4222, mmbc.bc.ca

Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre 2657 Quadra St., Victoria (250) 382-3370, bluebridgetheatre.ca

Greater Victoria

Chemainus Theatre Festival Vancouver Island 9737 Chemainus Theatre Rd., Chemainus (250) 246-9820, (800) 565-7738, chemainustheatrefestival.ca

Beacon Hill Children’s Farm Greater Victoria Beacon Hill Park, Victoria (250) 381-2532, beaconhillchildrensfarm.ca

Hermann’s Jazz Club Greater Victoria 753 View St., Victoria (250) 388-9166, hermannsjazz.com

British Columbia Parliament Buildings Greater Victoria 501 Belleville St., Victoria (250) 387-3046, leg.bc.ca

Langham Court Theatre Greater Victoria 805 Langham Crt., Victoria (250) 384-2142, langhamtheatre.ca

ATTRACTIONS

Attractions Victoria PO Box 39047 James Bay Postal Outlet, Victoria attractionsvictoria.com

Greater Victoria

Butterfly Gardens, Victoria Greater Victoria 1461 Benvenuto Ave., Brentwood Bay (250) 652-3822, (877) 722-0272, butterflygardens.com A vibrant jungle experience. Encounter flamingos, tropical fish, ducks, turtles, tortoises, birds and thousands of butterflies. Experience the Insectarium, featuring impressive insects and invertebrates from around the world.

Royal BC Museum Greater Victoria 675 Belleville St., Victoria (250) 356-7226, (888) 447-7977, royalbcmuseum.bc.ca Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea Greater Victoria 9811 Seaport Pl., Sidney (250) 665-7511, salishseacentre.org

Sooke Region Museum & Visitor Centre Greater Victoria 2070 Phillips Rd., Sooke (250) 642-6351, (866) 888-4748, sookeregionmuseum.com Wentworth Villa Architecture Heritage Museum Greater Victoria 1156 Fort St., Victoria (250) 598-0760, wentworthvilla.com

Axe & Grind Greater Victoria 910 Government St., Victoria (250) 590-3229, axeandgrind.com Experience the thrill of axe throwing in downtown Victoria. This quintessentially Canadian sport is perfect for families, tour groups, bachelor and bachelorette parties and corporate events. Book now at axeandgrind.com.

PERFORMING ARTS

Bateman Foundation Gallery of Nature 470 Belleville St., Victoria (250) 940-3630, batemancentre.org

Belfry Theatre Greater Victoria 1291 Gladstone Ave., Victoria (250) 385-6815, belfry.bc.ca

BC Aviation Museum Greater Victoria 1910 Norseman Rd., Sidney (250) 655-3300, bcam.net

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The Butchart Gardens Greater Victoria 800 Benvenuto Ave., Brentwood Bay (250) 652-4422, (866) 652-4422, butchartgardens.com

Adrena LINE Zipline Adventure Tours Greater Victoria 5128 Sooke Rd., Victoria (250) 642-1933, (866) 947-9145, adrenalinezip.com See the forest from trees with Adrena LINE Zipline Adventure Tours!

Professional guides, 8 exhilarating ziplines, 2 suspension bridges, and an exciting ATV ride, take you through 100 acres of temperate rainforest.

Naval & Military Museum - CFB Esquimalt Greater Victoria 1299 Naden Way., Victoria (250) 363-4312, navalandmilitarymuseum.org

Sidney Museum Greater Victoria 2423 Beacon Ave. L3, Sidney (250) 655-6355, sidneymuseum.ca

BC Forest Discovery Centre Vancouver Island 2892 Drinkwater Rd., Duncan (250) 715-1113, bcforestdiscoverycentre.com

Greater Victoria

Capilano Suspension Bridge, Ltd. Surrounding Areas 3735 Capilano Rd., North Vancouver (604) 985-7474, capbridge.com Christ Church Cathedral Greater Victoria 930 Burdett Ave., Victoria (250) 383-2714, christchurchcathedral.bc.ca Country Bee Honey Farm Greater Victoria 6440 West Saanich Rd., Victoria (250) 580-0263, countrybeehoney.ca Craigdarroch Castle Historic House Museum Greater Victoria 1050 Joan Cres., Victoria (250) 592-5323, thecastle.ca Craigdarroch Castle has been meticulously restored, giving visitors a glimpse of privileged life in the 1890’s. Experience a fascinating tale of an intriguing family - their achievements, relationships and their Quirks.

Dino Lab Inc. Greater Victoria 1B 491 Dupplin Rd., Victoria dinolabinc.ca Bookings are done online. See and touch real dinosaurs! Guided 90 minute dinosaur experience. One hour in the dinosaur and fossil museum and 30 minutes of hands on prep work!

Eagle Wing Whale & Wildlife Watching Tours Greater Victoria 1 Dallas Rd., Fisherman’s Wharf, Victoria (250) 384-8008, (800) 708-9488, eaglewingtours.com ÉCONOMUSÉE® BC Artisans at Work South Island Various Locations, Victoria (604) 732-3534, (877) 732-3534, bc.economusee.com/fr Fan Tan Alley Fan Tan Alley, Victoria

Greater Victoria

Fisherman’s Wharf Greater Victoria Fisherman’s Wharf (1 Dallas Rd.), Victoria gvha.ca/marinas-facilities/fishermans-wharf

Five Star Whale Watching Greater Victoria 645 Humboldt St., Victoria 250-388-7223, (800) 634-9617, 5starwhales.com Join Five Star Whale Watching to see why we like our whales wild! We are Victoria’s longest running and one of the most respected companies.

Proud member of 1% for the Planet.

Flying Squirrel Victoria Greater Victoria 808 Viewfield Rd., Victoria (778) 404-1778, flyingsquirrelsports.ca/ victoria-british-columbia FlyOver Canada Surrounding Areas 999 Canada Pl., Vancouver (855) 463-4822, flyovercanada.com Fort Rodd Hill & Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sites of Canada Greater Victoria 603 Fort Rodd Hill Rd., Victoria (250) 478-5849, pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/bc/fortroddhill/index Explore a century-old coast artillery fort then step inside Canada’s oldest west coast lighthouse. Enjoy special programs and events. Free admission for youth 17 and under.

Just 45 minutes from Victoria will take you to a different world. Rolling hills and hidden jewels await you in Cowichan. Explore coastal rainforest and discover fantastic food, wine and spectacular adventures.

Learn more and start planning your trip at tourismcowichan.com

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THINGS TO DO

The Gardens at HCP 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria (250) 479-6162, hcp.ca

Greater Victoria

Government House Greater Victoria 1401 Rockland Ave., Victoria (250) 387-2080, ltgov.bc.ca The official residence of the Lieutenant Governor and a National Historic Site. 36 acres of gardens open daily, sunrise to sunset, free of charge. Tea room open May to September.

Gray Line Sightseeing Victoria Greater Victoria 721 Government St., Victoria (250) 385-6553, (855) 385-6553, sightseeingvictoria.com

Oak Bay Marina Greater Victoria 1327 Beach Dr., Victoria (250) 598-3890, marinadocksideeatery.com Ocean River Adventures Greater Victoria 1630 Store St., Victoria (250) 381-4233, (800) 909-4233, oceanriveradventures.com Orca Spirit Adventures Ltd. Greater Victoria 146 Kingston St., marina level, Victoria (250) 383-8411, (888) 972-6722, orcaspirit.com World-class, carbon-neutral whale watching tours, onboard marine biologists, heated covered vessels or open exhilarating zodiacs.

Washrooms, complimentary shuttle service, complimentary tea and coffee, WHALE GUARANTEE.

Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site Surrounding Areas 12138 Fourth Ave., Richmond (604) 664-9009, gulfofgeorgiacannery.org Explore Canada’s West Coast fishing history at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site, built in 1894, on the waterfront of the historic fishing village of Steveston BC.

Point Ellice House Museum & Gardens Greater Victoria 2616 Pleasant St., Victoria (250) 380-6506, pointellicehouse.com

Hand of Man Museum of Natural History, Cultural Arts and Conservation Vancouver Island 6759 Considine Ave., Duncan (888) 826-1011, handofmanmuseum.com

Prince of Whales Whale Watching Greater Victoria 812 Wharf St., Victoria (250) 383-4884, (888) 383-4884, princeofwhales.com

Harbour Air Seaplanes Greater Victoria 950 Wharf St., Victoria (250) 384-2215, (800) 665-0212, harbourair.com

The Raptors 1877 Herd Rd., Duncan (250) 746-0372, pnwraptors.com

Hatley Park National Historic Site Greater Victoria 2005 Sooke Rd., Victoria (250) 391-2511, (866) 241-0674, hatleypark.ca

Royal BC Museum Greater Victoria 675 Belleville St., Victoria (250) 356-7226, (888) 447-7977, royalbcmuseum.bc.ca

Heritage Acres Greater Victoria 7321 Lochside Dr., Saanichton (250) 652-5522, heritageacresbc.ca

Greater Victoria

Horror Escape Victoria Greater Victoria 523 Broughton St., Victoria (778) 265-7995, horrorescape.com IMAX Victoria Greater Victoria 675 Belleville St., Victoria (250) 480-4887, (877) 480-4887, imaxvictoria.com Maritime Museum of British Columbia Greater Victoria 634 Humboldt St., Victoria (250) 385-4222, mmbc.bc.ca Miniature World Greater Victoria 649 Humboldt St., Victoria (250) 385-9731, miniatureworld.com North Island Wildlife Recovery & Discovery Centre Greater Victoria 1240 Leffler Rd., Errington (250) 248-853, niwra.org 40 | Destination Greater Victoria 2020 | 800-663-3883

Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea 9811 Seaport Pl., Sidney (250) 665-7511, salishseacentre.org

Vancouver Island

SpringTide Whale Watching & Eco Tours Greater Victoria 1119 Wharf St., Victoria (250) 384-4444, (800) 470-3474, victoriawhalewatching.com St. Ann’s Academy National Historic Site Greater Victoria 835 Humboldt St., Victoria (250) 953-8829, stannsacademy.com Vancouver Aquarium Surrounding Areas 845 Avison Way, Stanley Park, Vancouver (604) 659-3400, vanaqua.org Vancouver Island Motorsport Circuit Vancouver Island 4063 Cowichan Valley Hwy., Cowichan 1-844-856-0122, islandmotorsportcircuit.com

Victoria Bug Zoo Inc. Greater Victoria 631 Courtney St., Victoria (250) 384-2847, victoriabugzoo.ca Welcome to the amazing world of anthropods! Discover roughly 50 species of LIVE tropical bugs and spiders from around the world. Guided tours are always in progress. See. Touch. Explore.

Victoria Escape Games Greater Victoria 531 Yates St–Unit 203., Victoria victoriaescapegames.com Victoria Harbour Ferry Company Ltd. Greater Victoria Various Locations., Victoria (250) 708-0201, victoriaharbourferry.com Wentworth Villa Architecture Heritage Museum Greater Victoria 1156 Fort St., Victoria (250) 598-0760, wentworthvilla.com What can architecture tell us about Victoria? Discover exhibitions devoted to heritage homes, and delve into stories about the buildings, architects, and families that influenced the growth of the city.

Westholme Tea Company Vancouver Island 8350 Richards Trail, Westholme 1-250-748-3811, westholmetea.com WildPlay Element Parks Greater Victoria 15–1767 Island Hwy., Victoria 1-855-595-2251, wildplay.com Climb, zip and swing through WildPlay Victoria’s beautiful coastal forest!

Four exhilarating levels, a 40ft jump and Canopy Zip Tour. Victoria’s #1 Zipline Adventure Course, only 15 minutes from downtown!

COMICS, GAMES, PLAY & COLLECTIBLES Cherry Bomb Toys 1410 Broad St., Victoria (250) 385-8697, cherrybombtoys.com

Greater Victoria

Curious Comics 631 Johnson St., Victoria (250) 384-1656, curiouscomics.com

Greater Victoria

THINGS TO DO

Dragon Impact 640 Yates St., Victoria (250) 590-8880, dragonimpact.com

Greater Victoria

Vic VR Greater Victoria 2822 Nanaimo St., Victoria (778) 265-3608, vicvr.ca

CRAFT BEER, CIDER, WINE & SPIRITS

Fan Favourites Games & Movies Greater Victoria 760–B Yates St., Victoria (250) 590-1202, facebook. com/FanFavourites

328 Taphouse & Grill Greater Victoria 102–328 Wale Rd., Colwood (250) 940-1870, 328taphouse.com

Interactivity Board Game Cafe Greater Victoria 723 Yates St., Victoria (250) 480-3979, ibgcafe.com

CANOE Brewpub Marina & Restaurant Greater Victoria 450 Swift St., Victoria (250) 361-1940, canoebrewpub.com

Legends Comics & Books Greater Victoria 633 Johnson St., Victoria (250) 388-3696, legendscomics.ca

Category 12 Brewing Greater Victoria UNIT C 2200 Keating Cross Rd., Saanichton (250) 652-9668, category12beer.com

Mystery Towns Greater Victoria Various Locations, Victoria mysterytowntours.com

The Drake Eatery 517 Pandora St., Victoria 250-590-9075, drakeeatery.com

Oscar & Libby’s Gifts for the Upbeat & Offbeat Greater Victoria 560 Johnson St. (Market Square), Victoria (250) 383-0919, oscarandlibbys.com

Driftwood Brewery Greater Victoria 102–450 Hillside Ave., Victoria (250) 590-3555, driftwoodbeer.com

Quazar’s Arcade Greater Victoria 1215 Government St., Victoria (778) 433-7411, quazarsarcade.com

Greater Victoria

Hoyne Brewing Greater Victoria 101–2740 Bridge St., Victoria (250) 590-5758, hoynebrewing.ca

Merridale Cidery & Distillery Vancouver Island 1230 Merridale Rd., Cobble Hill (250) 743-4293, (800) 998-9908, merridale.ca Phillips Brewing & Malting Company Greater Victoria 2010 Government St., Victoria (250) 380-1912, (877) 380-1912, phillipsbeer.com Refuge Tap Room 832 Fort St., Victoria 250-385-4654, refugetaproom.ca

Greater Victoria

Sawmill Taphouse & Grill Vancouver Island 201B –3055 Oak St., Chemainus (250) 324-0222, sawmilltaphouse.com Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse Greater Victoria 2487 Mt. St Michael Rd., Saanichton (250) 544-4824, seacider.ca Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub Greater Victoria 308 Catherine St., Victoria (250) 386-2739, (877) 838-2739, spinnakers.com

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Swans Brewery, Pub & Hotel

Greater Victoria 506 Pandora Ave., Victoria (250) 361-3310, (800) 668-7926, swanshotel.com Vancouver Island Brewing Greater Victoria 2330 Government St., Victoria (250) 361-0007, vibrewing.com Whistle Buoy Brewing Co. Greater Victoria Unit 63-560 Johnson St., Victoria whistlebuoybrewing.com

CRAFT BEER, CIDER, WINE & SPIRIT - DISTILLERIES De Vine Wines & Spirits Greater Victoria 6181 B Old West Saanich Rd., Victoria (250) 665-6983, devinevineyards.ca

Moon Under Water Distillery Lounge Greater Victoria 350B Bay St., Victoria (250) 380-0706, moonunderwater.ca Sheringham Distillery Greater Victoria 6731 West Coast Rd., Sooke (778) 528-1313, sheringhamdistillery.com

Island Time Tours Greater Victoria 3–463 Belleville St., Victoria (250) 477-3322, islandtimetours.com

Victoria Distillers Greater Victoria 9891 Seaport Pl., Sidney 1-250-544-8217, victoriadistillers.com

CRAFT BEER, CIDER, WINE & SPIRIT - WINERIES & VINEYARDS Averill Creek Vancouver Island 6552 North Rd., Duncan (250) 709-9986, averillcreek.ca Blue Grouse Estate Winery

Vancouver Island 2182 Lakeside Rd., Duncan (250) 743-3834, bluegrouse.ca Church & State Wines Greater Victoria 1445 Benvenuto Ave., Brentwood Bay (250) 652-2671, churchandstatewines.com Deep Cove Winery Greater Victoria 11195 Chalet Rd, North Saanich (250) 656-2552, deepcovewinery.ca De Vine Wines & Spirits Greater Victoria 6181 B Old West Saanich Rd., Victoria (250) 665-6983, devinevineyards.ca

Macaloney’s Caledonian Distillery Greater Victoria 761 Enterprise Cres., Victoria (778) 401-0410, vcaledonian.com Macaloney’s Caledonian offers award winning single malt whiskies and an exciting lineup of craft beers.

Come along for a 5-star guided tour or simply pop in for a drink

Feast Concierge & Tours Greater Victoria Various Locations, Victoria (250) 886-4604, feastconcierge.ca

Rocky Creek Winery Vancouver Island 1854 Myhrest Rd., Cowichan Bay (250) 748-5622, rockycreekwinery.ca

L.A. Limousines Greater Victoria PO Box 27085–772 Goldstream Ave., Victoria (250) 391-9000, (888) 933-5466, lalimo.ca Relax and enjoy concierge-level service with L.A. Limousines’ Luxury Wine, Brewery and Spirit Tours. Enjoy local craft beer, unique spirits and the best wines that Vancouver Island has to offer.

Off The Eaten Track Tours Greater Victoria Various Locations, Victoria (778) 918-4584, offtheeatentracktours.ca

Unsworth Vineyards Vancouver Island 2915 Cameron Taggart Rd., Mill Bay (250) 929-2292, unsworthvineyards.com

FOOD & DRINK TOURS A Taste of Victoria Food Tours Greater Victoria Various locations, Victoria (250) 893-9815, atasteofvictoriafoodtours.com

Cheers Cowichan Tours Vancouver Island 4485 Trans Canada Hwy., Duncan (250) 710-7391, cheerscowichan.com Merridale Cidery & Distillery Vancouver Island 1230 Merridale Rd., Cobble Hill (250) 743-4293, (800) 998-9908, merridale.ca Merridale is a delicious destination. Taste Farm-crafted cider & spirits. Explore our cellar, distillery, orchard & store.

Savour farm-inspired comfort food 7days/week. Pet & family friendly.

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Eagle Wing Tours Wine & Whales Greater Victoria 1 Dallas Rd.,Fisherman’s Wharf, Victoria (250) 384-8008, (800) 708-9488, eaglewingtours.com Experience the best wine and whale tour, starting with a four-hour tour to three different wineries, including tastings and lunch, then join an amazing three-hour sunset whalewatching tour that same day.

The Rolling Barrel Greater Victoria Various Locations, Victoria (250) 999-8424, therollingbarrel.ca Experience Victoria while dancing, singing, and laughing aboard an 8-15 person pedal bike that visits 3 pubs within a fun 2 hour tour. Get the good times rolling!

Snowdon House Gourmet & Gifts Ltd. Greater Victoria 1890 Mills Rd., North Saanich (250) 658-3419, snowdonhouse.ca Spirit Culinary Excursions Greater Victoria Various Locations, Victoria (250) 858-7777, spiritculinaryexcursions.com

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Canadian Craft Tours Greater Victoria 660 Oswego St., Victoria (778) 320-3409, (800) 601-9483, canadiancrafttours.ca

THINGS TO DO

The Butchart Gardens Greater Victoria 800 Benvenuto Ave., Brentwood Bay (250) 652-4422, (866) 652-4422, butchartgardens.com Butterfly Gardens, Victoria Greater Victoria 1461 Benvenuto Ave., Brentwood Bay (250) 652-3822, (877) 722-0272, butterflygardens.com Fisherman’s Wharf Greater Victoria Fisherman’s Wharf (1 Dallas Rd.), Victoria gvha.ca/marinas-facilities/fishermans-wharf

West Coast Brewery Tours Inc. Greater Victoria Various Locations, Victoria (250) 516-4402, (844) 516- 4402, westcoastbrewerytours.ca

GARDENS & PARKS Abkhazi Garden Greater Victoria 1964 Fairfield Rd., Victoria (778) 265-6466, abkhaziteahouse.com

Government House Greater Victoria 1401 Rockland Ave., Victoria (250) 387-2080, ltgov.bc.ca Hatley Park National Historic Site Greater Victoria 2005 Sooke Rd., Victoria (250) 391-2511, (866) 241-0674, hatleypark.ca

Victorian Garden Tours Ltd. Greater Victoria Various Locations, Victoria (250) 380-2797, victoriangardentours.com

GOLF Arbutus Ridge Golf Club Vancouver Island 3515 Telegraph Rd., Cobble Hill (250) 743-5000, (800) 446-5322, arbutusridge.com Cedar Hill Golf Course Greater Victoria 1400 Derby Rd., Victoria (250) 475-7150, saanich.ca/EN/main/parks-recreationculture/cedar-hill-golf-course.html Cordova Bay Golf Course Greater Victoria 5333 Cordova Bay Rd., Victoria (250) 658-4444, cordovabaygolf.com Golf Central Greater Victoria 1234 S Wharf St., Victoria (250) 380-4653, (866) 380-4653, golfcentraltours.com

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Tesla Tours Greater Victoria Various Locations, Victoria (250) 589-0118, (877) 789-8752, teslatours.ca

The Gardens at HCP Greater Victoria 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria (250) 479-6162, hcp.ca Victoria’s hidden gem is celebrating 40 years! Located just fifteen-minutes from downtown. Beautiful themed gardens spread over 3.5 acres.

Open Year round. Always something interesting. A true Gardener’s Garden.

Saanich Parks Greater Victoria Various Locations, Victoria (250) 475-5522, saanich.ca/EN/main/parksrecreation-culture.html

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See 900 varieties of bedding plants at the historic Butchart Gardens in Brentwood Bay

Belleville St

Land of Castles

Open 7 days a week Oct 1 – April 30: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

May 1 – Sept 30: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Our Gift Shop has great gifts for aviation enthusiasts of all ages!

Circus World

1910 Norseman Road, Sidney, B.C. V8L 5V5

(Next to Victoria Int’l Airport)

(250) 655-3300 • www.bcam.net Coords: 48°38’ 26” N 123°25’ 13” W

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THINGS TO DO

Golf Vancouver Island Greater Victoria Various Locations, Victoria (250) 388-4650, (888) 465-3239, golfvancouverisland.ca Golf Vancouver Island is your “onestop shop” for Victoria and Vancouver Island golf vacations. Tee times, accommodation, transportation, and off-course activities, we take care of it all!

Henderson Park Golf Course Greater Victoria 2291 Cedar Hill Cross Rd., Victoria (250) 370-7200, oakbay.ca/parks-recreation/facilitiesrentals/recreation-centres/hendersonrecreation-centre/golf-course

Highland Pacific Golf Greater Victoria 450 Creed Rd., Victoria (250) 478-4653, highlandpacificgolf.com Swing into Victoria’s friendliest public golf course, just minutes from Downtown.

Championship layout, stunning views, award winning driving range and GPS equipped golf carts. PGA of Canada coaching and academy.

The Duke Saloon Greater Victoria 502 Discovery St., Victoria (250) 516-0495, thedukesaloon.com

Olympic View Golf Course Greater Victoria 643 Latoria Rd., Victoria (250) 474-3673, (800) 446-5322, olympicviewgolf.com

Swans Brewery, Pub & Hotel Greater Victoria 506 Pandora Ave., Victoria (250) 361-3310, (800) 668-7926, swanshotel.com

The Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa, Victoria Greater Victoria 1999 Country Club Way, Victoria (250) 744-2327, (888) 533-2327, bearmountain.ca

Upstairs Cabaret 15 Bastion Sq., Victoria (250) 385-5483, upstairscabaret.ca

NIGHTLIFE & ENTERTAINMENT

BARS & PUBS Bartholomew’s English-Style Pub Greater Victoria 777 Douglas St., Victoria (250) 940-3125, bartholomewspub.com Darcy’s Pub Greater Victoria 1127 Wharf St., Victoria (250) 380-1322, darcyspub.ca

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Sightseeing Victoria Harbour out to the Salish Sea

Join us for sightseeing along the harbour shore then sail Daytime out to 3-hour the Salish Tours Sea

Garrick’s Head Pub Greater Victoria 1140 Government St., Victoria (250) 384-6835, (800) 665-6500, garrickshead.com

Greater Victoria

CASINOS & GAMING 7 Cedars Casino Surrounding Areas 270756 Hwy 101, Sequim, WA (360) 683-7777, 7cedarsresort.com Casino Nanaimo Vancouver Island 620 Terminal Ave., Nanaimo (250) 753-3033, casinonanaimo.com Elements Casino Victoria Greater Victoria 1708 Island Hwy., Victoria (250) 391-0311, elementscasinovictoria.com

3HourSail.com

By The Natural Coast®

Welcome Aboard!

Sightseeing Victoria Harbour out to the Salish Sea June to September Daytime

3-hour Tours evening

1½-hour Tours

Evening 1½-hour Tours

Guaranteed Whale Sightings or your next tour is free

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THINGS TO DO

ESCAPE ROOMS Quest Reality Games 1211 Wharf St., Victoria (250) 800-1008, questrealitygames.com

Greater Victoria

Victoria Escape Games Greater Victoria 531 Yates St. – Unit 203, Victoria victoriaescapegames.com

LOUNGES & WINE BARS Clive’s Classic Lounge Greater Victoria 740 Burdett Ave., Victoria (250) 361-5684, clivesclassiclounge.com

Langham Court Theatre Greater Victoria 805 Langham Crt., Victoria (250) 384-2142, langhamtheatre.ca

SHOPPING

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES Vanity Fair Vintage, Retro & Antiques Greater Victoria 1044 Fort St., Victoria (250) 380-7274, Vanityfairantiques.ca

BOOKSTORES

Masters Lounge Greater Victoria 1999 Country Club Way, Victoria (250) 391-7160, (888) 533-2327, bearmountain.ca

MOVIE THEATRES Capitol 6 Theatres Greater Victoria 805 Yates St., Victoria (778) 265-7988, capitol6.ca IMAX Victoria Greater Victoria 675 Belleville St., Victoria (250) 480-4887, (877) 480-4887, imaxvictoria.com Victoria Film Festival Greater Victoria 1215 Blanshard St., Victoria (250) 389-0444, victoriafilmfestival.com

NIGHTCLUBS Distrikt Greater Victoria 919 Douglas St., Victoria (250) 383-7137, strathconahotel.com

PERFORMING ARTS Belfry Theatre Greater Victoria 1291 Gladstone Ave., Victoria (250) 385-6815, belfry.bc.ca Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre Greater Victoria 2657 Quadra St., Victoria (250) 382-3370, bluebridgetheatre.ca Chemainus Theatre Festival Vancouver Island 9737 Chemainus Theatre Rd., Chemainus (250) 246-9820, (800) 565-7738, chemainustheatrefestival.ca Hermann’s Jazz Club Greater Victoria 753 View St., Victoria (250) 388-9166, hermannsjazz.com

Heart and Sole Shoes Greater Victoria 1023 Fort St., Victoria (250) 920-7653, heartandsoleshoes.ca Ling Ling Boutique Limited Greater Victoria 651 Johnson St., Victoria (250) 384-8712, linglingboutique.com Treck Wear Greater Victoria 1015 Broad St., Victoria (250) 385-0127, treckwear.ca Exclusive supplier of Stormtech outdoor clothing in Victoria from vests to fleece, rain-wear, backpacks to luggage.

Stormtech is a local company creating great products for over 40 years.

HOBBIES & SPECIALTY

Q Bar Greater Victoria 721 Government St., Victoria (250) 389-2727, (800) 441-1414, qattheempress.com Veneto Bar Ristorante Greater Victoria 1450 Douglas St., Victoria (250) 383-4157, (800) 332-9981, venetodining.com

Frontrunners Greater Victoria 1200 Vancouver St., Victoria (250) 382-8181, frontrunners.ca

Button & Needlework Boutique Greater Victoria 614 View St., Victoria (250) 384-8781, (877) 384-8781, buttonedup.com Munro’s Books Greater Victoria 1108 Government St., Victoria (250) 382-2464, munrobooks.com Visit one of the world’s most beautiful bookstores! Great fiction, local history, children’s department and legendary bargain books. You’ll also find stationery, puzzles and delightful gifts for the book lover.

Russell Books Greater Victoria Unit 1–747 Fort St., Victoria (250) 361-4447, russellbooks.com Sidney Booktown Greater Victoria 2436 Beacon Ave., Sidney (250) 656-2345, sidneybooktown.ca

BOUTIQUES Baggins Shoes Greater Victoria 580 Johnson St., Victoria (250) 388-7022, (866) 224-8257, bagginsshoes.com The Bay Centre Greater Victoria 2–1150 Douglas St., Victoria (250) 952-5690, thebaycentre.ca WIN Resale Shops Greater Victoria 785 Pandora Ave., Victoria (250) 480-4006, womeninneed.ca

CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR Adventure Clothing Travel Specialist Greater Victoria 560 Yates St., Victoria (250) 590-6381, adventureclothing.ca The Bay Centre Greater Victoria 2–1150 Douglas St., Victoria (250) 952-5690, thebaycentre.ca

Henry’s Greater Victoria 1005 Broad St., Victoria (250) 590-3010, henrys.com Victoria Bead Town Designs Greater Victoria 1317 Broad St., Victoria (250) 590-7690, victoriabeadtowndesigns.business.site

JEWELLERY Artina’s Jewellery Greater Victoria 1002 Government St., Victoria (250) 386-7000, (877) 386-7700, artinas.com Bamboo Beads & Bling Greater Victoria 544 Fisgard St., Victoria (250) 595-2061, bamboobeadsandbling.com Jade Victoria Greater Victoria 911 Government St., Victoria (250) 384-5233, jadestore.com Lugaro Jewellers Greater Victoria 1102 Government St., Victoria (250) 382-2040, lugaro.com

LIQUOR, BEER & WINE Cascadia Liquor Stores Greater Victoria Uptown Blvd., 101–3671, Victoria (250) 590-1940, cascadialiquor.com Strath Ale, Wine & Spirits Merchants Greater Victoria 919 Douglas St., Victoria (250) 370-9463, strathconahotel.com Vintage Spirits Greater Victoria 1450 Douglas St., Victoria (250) 383-4161, (800) 332-9981, vintagespirits.ca tourismvictoria.com | 45

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PUBLIC MARKETS

SOUVENIR & GIFT SHOPS

Esquimalt Farmers Market Greater Victoria 1200 Esquimalt Rd., Memorial Park., Victoria esquimaltmarket.com

Bateman Foundation Gallery of Nature Greater Victoria 470 Belleville St., Victoria (250) 940-3630, batemancentre.org

James Bay Market Society Greater Victoria Corner of Menzies & Superior Sts., Victoria (250) 381-5323, jamesbaymarket.com Moss Street Market Greater Victoria 1330 Fairfield Rd., Victoria mossstreetmarket.com Victoria Public Market Greater Victoria The Hudson, 6–1701 Douglas St., Victoria (778) 433-2787, victoriapublicmarket.com

SERVICES Calforex Currency Exchange Greater Victoria 606 Humboldt St., Victoria (250) 380-3711, calforex.com/en Olympic Peninsula Tourism Commission Surrounding Areas 618 S Peabody St., Port Angeles, WA (360) 452-8552, (800) 942-4042, olympicpeninsula.org

SHOPPING CENTRES & DEPARTMENT STORE

Cowichan Trading Greater Victoria 1328 Government St., Victoria (250) 383-0321, cowichantrading.com Irish Linen Stores Greater Victoria 1019 Government St., Victoria (250) 383-6812, (877) 966-6868, irishlinenvictoria.com Murchie’s Tea & Coffee Greater Victoria 1110 Government St., Victoria (250) 383-3112, (800) 663-0400, murchies.com/store Oceanside Gifts on the Lower Causeway Greater Victoria 102–812 Wharf St., Victoria (250) 380-1777, oceansidegifts.ca Sasquatch Trading Ltd. Greater Victoria 1233 Government St., Victoria (250) 386-9033, cowichantrading.com The Good Planet Company Greater Victoria 764 Fort St., Victoria (250) 590-3500, goodplanet.com

SUPERMARKETS & GROCERIES

The Bay Centre Greater Victoria 2–1150 Douglas St., Victoria (250) 952-5690, thebaycentre.ca

Lifestyle Markets Greater Victoria 2950 Douglas St., Victoria (250) 384-3388, (800) 937-5433, lifestylemarkets.com

Cadboro Bay Business Association Greater Victoria Cadboro Bay Gyro Park, Victoria (250) 891-1975, cadborobayvillage.com

Whole Foods Market Victoria Greater Victoria 3587 Blanshard St., Victoria (250) 382-9800, wholefoods.com/Victoria

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Purdys Chocolatier Greater Victoria 102– 1150 Douglas St., Victoria (250) 361-3024, purdys.com

THINGS TO DO

Rogers’ Chocolates Greater Victoria 913 Government St., Victoria (250) 384-7021, (800) 663-2220, rogerschocolates.com

TEA Silk Road Tea Greater Victoria 1624 Government St., Victoria (250) 382-0006, silkroadteastore.com

SPA AND WELLNESS Best Rest of Your Life Coaching Greater Victoria Various Locations, Victoria (778) 265-6880, suemaitland.com Boathouse Spa & Bath Greater Victoria 1175 Beach Dr., Victoria 1-250-598-4556, oakbaybeachhotel.com/spa Float House Victoria Greater Victoria 662 Herald St., Victoria (778) 433-3166, floathousevictoria.com Haven Spa Greater Victoria 9805 Seaport Pl., Sidney (250) 655-9797, sidneypier.com The Parkside Hotel & Spa Greater Victoria 810 Humboldt St., Victoria (250) 940-1217, (855) 616-3557, parksidevictoria.com

Poets Cove Resort and Spa Gulf Islands 9801 Spalding Rd., South Pender Island (250) 629-2100, (888) 512-7638, poetscove.com Silk Road Tea Greater Victoria 1624 Government St., Victoria (250) 382-0006, silkroadteastore.com The Spa at Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort Greater Victoria 100 Harbour Rd., Victoria (250) 360-5858, (800) 575-8882, thespadeltavictoria.com

Westshore Motocross Park Greater Victoria 2207 Millstream Rd., Victoria (250) 590-8088, wsmx.azurewebsites.net WildPlay Element Parks Greater Victoria 15–1767 Island Hwy., Victoria (855) 595-2251, wildplay.com Climb, zip and swing through WildPlay Victoria’s beautiful coastal forest!

Four exhilarating levels, a 40ft jump and Canopy Zip Tour. Victoria’s #1 Zipline Adventure Course, only 15 minutes from downtown!

Tuscan Spa at the Villa Eyrie Greater Victoria 600 Ebadora Lane, Malahat (250) 856-0188, (877) 787 0188, villaeyrie.com/tuscan-spa

BIKE & CYCLE

Willow Stream Spa at Fairmont Empress Greater Victoria 633 Humboldt St., Victoria (250) 995-4650, (866) 754-7444, fairmont.com/empress-victoria

Alex’s Mountain Bike Tours Greater Victoria Various Locations, Victoria (250) 885-5305, teamfish.ca

SPORT & OUTDOORS

ADVENTURE PARKS Adrena LINE Zipline Adventure Tours Greater Victoria 5128 Sooke Rd., Victoria (250) 642-1933, (866) 947-9145, adrenalinezip.com

Bike Tours Victoria 560 Johnson St., Victoria (250) 891-8545, biketoursvictoria.com

Greater Victoria

Cycle BC.ca Rentals Greater Victoria 685 Humboldt St., Victoria (250) 380-2453, victoria.cyclebc.ca

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Sooke Harbour Resort & Marina Greater Victoria 6971 West Coast Rd., Sooke (250) 642-3236, (866) 616-3236, sookeharbourmarina.ca SpringTide Whale Watching & Eco Tours Greater Victoria 1119 Wharf St., Victoria (250) 384-4444, (800) 470-3474, victoriawhalewatching.com Warrior Fishing Charters Greater Victoria 6971 West Coast Rd., Sooke (250) 208-9879, warriorfishingcharters.com

HIKING & WALKING HikeVictoria.com Greater Victoria Various Locations, Victoria (250) 889-3008, hikevictoria.com

North 48 Bicycles Greater Victoria 65–560 Johnson St., Victoria (778) 265-4551, north48bikes.com The Pedaler Cycling Tours and Rentals Greater Victoria 321 Belleville St., Victoria (778) 265-7433, thepedaler.ca

Ride The Glide - Electric Bike Rentals Delivered Greater Victoria 307–1208 Wharf St., Victoria (250) 889-9512, (888) 809-4285, ridetheglide.ca/electric-bikerentals-victoria-bc Explore Victoria by e-Bike, minimum effort for maximum fun and sightseeing.

Conveniently located downtown on Wharf Street or wherever you are with our delivery service. Don’t wait, call now!

Trek Bicycle Store of Victoria 398 Harbour Rd., Victoria (250) 590-4500, trekbikesvictoria.com

Greater Victoria

BOATING & SAILING

KAYAKING & PADDLING Blue Dog Kayaking Surrounding Areas Port Sidney Marina, Sidney (250) 710-7693, bluedogkayaking.com

3HourSail.com Greater Victoria Inner Harbour, Victoria (250) 885-2311, (888) 922-8822, threehoursail.com

Cowichan Bay Kayaking and Adventure Centre Vancouver Island Blue Nose Marina, Cowichan Bay (250) 597-3031, (800) 896-9525, cowichanbaykayaking.com

Pedder Bay Boat Rentals - $30/Hour Greater Victoria 925 Pedder Bay Dr., Victoria (250) 478-1771, (877) 478-1771, pedderbay.com

Gulf Islands National Park Reserve Gulf Islands 2220 Harbour Rd., Sidney (250) 654-4000, (866) 944-1744, pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/bc/gulf/index

Victoria International Marina Greater Victoria 1 Cooperage Pl., Victoria (778) 432-0477, (844) 748-9326, vimarina.ca

Kelp Reef Adventures Greater Victoria Fishersman’s Wharf–Dock A, 1 Dallas Rd., Victoria (250) 386-7333, kelpreef.com

FISHING Adam’s Fishing Charters Greater Victoria Various Locations, Victoria (250) 370-2326, adamsfishingcharters.com Fantasea Charters 1006 Wharf St., Victoria (250) 658-6052, fantaseacharters.com

Greater Victoria

Seawall Adventure Centre Greater Victoria 950 Wharf St., Victoria (250) 414-4284, seawalladventurecentre.com

Island Outfitters Greater Victoria 3319 Douglas St., Victoria (250) 475-4969, (866) 915-4254, fishingvictoria.com

Sports Rent Greater Victoria 3–1950 Government St., Victoria (250) 385-7368, sportsrentbc.com

No Limit Charters Greater Victoria 1104 Wharf St., Victoria (250) 888-2277, nolimitfishingcharters.com

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Rainforest Tours Greater Victoria Various locations, Victoria (250) 590-6635, (877) 549-1672, victoria-hiking-guides.com

Ocean River Adventures Greater Victoria 1630 Store St., Victoria (250) 381-4233, (800) 909-4233, oceanriveradventures.com Be inspired with the finest Kayak & SUP Tours / rentals anywhere. Two Victoria locations. Gulf Island tours and rentals on Saturna Island. Finest guides imaginable.

South Island SUP Greater Victoria Various Locations, Victoria (778) 679-1423, southislandsup.com

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES Adrena LINE Zipline Adventure Tours Greater Victoria 5128 Sooke Rd., Victoria (250) 642-1933, (866) 947-9145, adrenalinezip.com

(KAYAKING) LEANNA RATHKELLY

Victoria’s protected waters make for easy kayaking – even for beginners

THINGS TO DO

Archie Browning Sports Centre Greater Victoria 1151 Esquimalt Rd., Victoria (250) 412-8510, esquimalt.ca/parksrecreation Crystal Pool 2275 Quadra St., Victoria (250) 361-0732, victoria.ca

RENTALS

Ride The Glide - Electric Bike Rentals Delivered Greater Victoria 307–1208 Wharf St., Victoria (250) 889-9512, (888) 809-4285, ridetheglide.ca

Greater Victoria

Sports Rent Greater Victoria 3–1950 Government St., Victoria (250) 385-7368, sportsrentbc.com

Esquimalt Recreation Centre Greater Victoria 527 Fraser St., Victoria (250) 412-8500, esquimalt.ca/parksrecreation

West Coast Outdoor Adventure Rentals Greater Victoria 6971 West Coast Rd., Sooke (250) 664-7794, westcoastoutdoor.com

GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon Greater Victoria PO Box 675, 185–911 Yates St., Victoria (250) 818-1981, runvictoriamarathon.com

SPORTS TEAMS

Recreation Oak Bay Greater Victoria 1975 Bee St., Victoria (250) 595-7946, oakbay.ca/parks-recreation Saanich Recreation Centre Greater Victoria 4636 Elk Lake Dr., Victoria (250) 475-7620, saanich.ca/EN/main/parksrecreation-culture/facilities-schedules-fees/ facilities/saanich-commonwealth-place.html

Hot Tub Boat Victoria Greater Victoria 450 Swift St., Victoria (250) 999-8424, hottubboatcanada.ca No license required, private 1.5 hour cruise up to 6 people. Each trip the boats are cleaned and refilled.

Celebrate birthdays, bachelorette events or just relax and explore.

Ocean River Adventures Greater Victoria 1630 Store St., Victoria (250) 381-4233, (800) 909-4233, oceanriveradventures.com

Pacific FC Sports Inc. Greater Victoria 665 Fort St., Victoria (778) 584-6732, pacificfc.canpl.ca Victoria HarbourCats Greater Victoria 1014 Caledonia Ave., Victoria (778) 265-0327, harbourcats.com

WATER SPORTS Rockfish Divers Greater Victoria 3945 B Quadra St., Victoria (250) 516-3483, rockfishdivers.com

Orcas: Our Shared Future

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TOURS

GARDEN TOURS CVS Tours Greater Victoria 721 Government St., Victoria (250) 386-8652, (877) 578-5552, cvstours.com

HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE TOURS

Victoria Carriage Tours Greater Victoria Corner of Belleville & Menzies Sts., Victoria (250) 383-2207, (877) 663-2207, victoriacarriage.com

SIGHTSEEING TOURS 3HourSail.com Greater Victoria Inner Harbour, Victoria (250) 885-2311, (888) 922-8822, threehoursail.com Beyond the City Tours Greater Victoria Various Locations, Victoria (250) 800-0998, beyondthecitytours.com Big Bus Victoria Greater Victoria 811 Government St., Victoria (250) 389-2229, (888) 434-2229, bigbusvictoria.com Cowichan Bay Kayaking and Adventure Centre Vancouver Island Blue Nose Marina, Cowichan Bay (250) 597-3031, (800) 896-9525, cowichanbaykayaking.com CVS Tours Greater Victoria 721 Government St., Victoria (250) 386-8652, (877) 578-5552, cvstours.com 50 | Destination Greater Victoria 2020 | 800-663-3883

The British Columbia Parliament Building is ground zero for urban sightseeing

EV Tours Your Personal Tour Guide Greater Victoria Victoria and The Gulf Islands, Victoria (778) 433-5357, (877) 358-7374, evtours.ca

Gray Line Westcoast Sightseeing Greater Victoria Various Locations, Victoria (604) 451-1600, westcoastsightseeing.com

Gray Line Sightseeing Victoria Greater Victoria 721 Government St., Victoria (250) 385-6553, (855) 385-6553, sightseeingvictoria.com

UNIQUE TOURS

Harbour Air Seaplanes Greater Victoria 950 Wharf St., Victoria (250) 384-2215, (800) 665-0212, harbourair.com Landsea Tours & Adventures Surrounding Areas 321 Belleville St., Victoria (604) 255-7272, (877) 669-2277, vancouvertours.com The Pedaler Cycling Tours and Rentals Greater Victoria 680 Industrial Ave., Vancouver (778) 265-7433, thepedaler.ca Victoria’s original bike touring company.

Historical city tours, craft beer, and artisanal food tours available. Small group sizes.

Corporate and family tours also available.

Stylish, comfortable, pedal and electric bikes.

Sea Vancouver Surrounding Areas 601 Bayshore Dr., Vancouver (604) 633-6413, seavancouver.com Victoria Harbour Ferry Company Ltd. Greater Victoria Various Locations, Victoria (250) 708-0201, victoriaharbourferry.com

3HourSail.com Greater Victoria Inner Harbour, Victoria (250) 885-2311, (888) 922-8822, threehoursail.com Adrena LINE Zipline Adventure Tours Greater Victoria 5128 Sooke Rd., Victoria (250) 642-1933, (866) 947-9145, adrenalinezip.com Bronco Tours Greater Victoria Various Locations, Victoria (250) 213-2938, broncotours.com Eagle Wing Whale Tours: Sunset Tours Greater Victoria 1 Dallas Rd., Fisherman’s Wharf, Victoria (250) 384-8008, (800) 708-9488, eaglewingtours.com Emily Carr Art Tours with Joan Looy Greater Victoria Various Locations, Victoria (250) 380-2797, victoriangardentours.com Esquimalt Eco Tours Greater Victoria 453 Head St., Victoria (778) 817-0743, esquimaltecotours.com Fantasea Charters Greater Victoria 1006 Wharf St., Victoria (250) 658-6052, fantaseacharters.com

(BRITISH COLUMBIA PARLIAMENT BUIILDING) LEANNA RATHKELLY

Tally-Ho Carriage Tours Greater Victoria Corner of Belleville & Menzies Sts., Victoria (250) 514-9257, (866) 383-5067, tallyhotours.com Celebrating 117 years, Tally-Ho is Victoria’s premier, iconic sightseeing experience. Your majestic horse and professional guide will delight you with a relaxing, entertaining tour, showcasing the city’s beauty and history.

THINGS TO DO

FarOut Wilderness Vancouver Island Various Locations, Victoria (778) 887-0396, faroutwilderness.com Fisherman’s Wharf Greater Victoria Fisherman’s Wharf, 1 Dallas Rd., Victoria gvha.ca/marinas-facilities/fishermans-wharf Island Time Tours Greater Victoria 3–463 Belleville St., Victoria (250) 477-3322, islandtimetours.com Niche Travel Greater Victoria 1889 Oak Bay Ave., Victoria (250) 480-0008, (866) 544-008, nichetravel.ca Off The Eaten Track Tours Greater Victoria Various Locations, Victoria (250) 588-6242, offtheeatentracktours.ca That Girl in Victoria Greater Victoria Various Locations, Victoria (250) 507-4775, thatgirlinvictoria.com Victoria Harbour Ferry Company Ltd. Greater Victoria Various Locations, Victoria (250) 708-0201, victoriaharbourferry.com Victoria Pedicab Company Greater Victoria Various Locations, Victoria (250) 884-0121, victoriatours.net

WALKING TOURS A Taste of Victoria Food Tours Greater Victoria Various Locations, Victoria (250) 893-9815, atasteofvictoriafoodtours.com Chinatown Walks Greater Victoria 1689 Government St., Victoria (250) 384-6698, discoverthepast.com Explore the highlights and fascinating secrets of Canada’s oldest Chinatown on one of our professionally guided walks. Scheduled tours year-round or private tours by appointment. Detailed schedule on website.

Come See Victoria 812 Wharf St., Victoria (778) 676-0142, comeseevictoria.com

Greater Victoria

Discovery Walks History Tours Greater Victoria Various Locations, Victoria (250) 384-6698, discoverthepast.com We bring Victoria’s history to life!

Our professional guided walks take place year-round. Join us to experience Chinatown, Old Town, heritage neighbourhoods, architecture and parks. Detailed schedule on website.

Ghostly Walks Greater Victoria 812 Wharf St., Victoria (250) 384-6698, ghostlywalks.com Experience Victoria’s popular evening ghost tour featuring murder, hangings, romance and hauntings! Our exciting and entertaining walking tours reveal all. Every night May to October.

Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays November to April.

HikeVictoria.com Greater Victoria Various Locations, Victoria (250) 889-3008, hikevictoria.com Mystical Rainforest Tours & Self-Discovery Quests Greater Victoria Various Locations, Victoria (250) 580-8442, elementalmagickadventures.com Rainforest Tours Greater Victoria Various locations on Southern Vancouver Island (250) 590-6635, (877) 549-1672, victoria-hiking-guides.com Toonie Tours Victoria Greater Victoria Various Locations, Victoria (778) 244-8648, toonietours.ca/free-walking-tour-victoria

EXPERIENCE THE THRILL OF AXE THROWING

Tap Into Your Inner Lumberjack

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WILDLIFE VIEWING TOURS Adventure Quest Tours Canada Vancouver Island Island Hwy. 19A, Campbell River (778) 346-0021, (855) 659-2327, adventurequestcanada.com

WHALE WATCHING BC Whale Tours Greater Victoria 1234 Wharf St., Victoria (250) 590-5030, bcwhalewatchingtours.com

There’s always something to see on Victoria’s waterfront

Discovery Marine Safaris Vancouver Island 760 Island Hwy., Campbell River (250) 287-7008, (866) 501-6722, adventurewhalewatching.com Eagle Eye Adventures Vancouver Island 1340 Island Hwy., Campbell River (250) 286-0809, eagleeyeadventures.com

Eagle Wing Whale & Wildlife Watching Tours Greater Victoria 1 Dallas Rd., Fisherman’s Wharf, Victoria (250) 384-8008, (800) 708-9488, eaglewingtours.com Victoria’s premier, multiple sustainabilityaward-winning whale watching company, rated #1 on TripAdvisor. Member of 1% for the Planet. Year-round departures with open and covered boats.

Earth Ocean Adventures Greater Victoria 450 Swift St., Victoria (250) 588-5933, earthocean.ca

Five Star Whale Watching Greater Victoria 645 Humboldt St., Victoria (250) 388-7223, (800) 634-9617, 5starwhales.com Join Five Star Whale Watching to see why we like our whales wild! We are Victoria’s longest running and one of the most respected companies.

Proud member of 1% for the Planet.

Fantasea Charters 1006 Wharf St., Victoria (250) 658-6052, fantaseacharters.com

Greater Victoria

Fisherman’s Wharf Greater Victoria Fisherman’s Wharf (1 Dallas Rd.), Victoria gvha.ca/marinas-facilities/fishermans-wharf

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Orca Spirit Adventures Ltd. Greater Victoria 146 Kingston St., marina level, Victoria (250) 383-8411, (888) 972-6722, orcaspirit.com World-class, carbon-neutral whale watching tours, onboard marine biologists, heated covered vessels or open exhilarating zodiacs.

Washrooms, complimentary shuttle service, complimentary tea and coffee, WHALE GUARANTEE.

Sidney Whale Watching Greater Victoria 105–2537 Beacon Ave., Sidney (250) 656-7599, (888) 656-7599, sidneywhalewatching.com

Outer Shores Expeditions Greater Victoria Various Locations, Victoria (250) 220-2311, (855) 714-7233, outershores.ca

SpringTide Whale Watching & Eco Tours Greater Victoria 1119 Wharf St., Victoria (250) 384-4444, (800) 470-3474, victoriawhalewatching.com

Ocean Outfitters Ltd. Vancouver Island 368 Main St., PO Box 919, Tofino (250) 725-2866, (877) 906-2326, oceanoutfitters.bc.ca Carbon-neutral adventure in Tofino.

Ethical whale and bear watching, hot springs, sustenance fishing, remote kayaking, Meares Island, custom adventures. Zodiacs. Covered vessels.

Open year-round. Eco-tourism leader committed to ecological stewardship.

Prince of Whales Whale Watching Greater Victoria 812 Wharf St., Victoria (250) 383-4884, (888) 383-4884, princeofwhales.com

Ocean River Adventures Greater Victoria 1630 Store St., Victoria (250) 381-4233, (800) 909-4233, oceanriveradventures.com

Prince of Whales Whale Watching Greater Victoria 812 Wharf St., Victoria (250) 383-4884, (888) 383-4884, princeofwhales.com

Ocean EcoVentures Whale Watching Vancouver Island 1721 Cowichan Bay Rd., Cowichan Bay (250) 748-3800, (866) 748-5333, oceanecoventures.com

Five Star Whale Watching Greater Victoria 645 Humboldt St., Victoria (250) 388-7223, (800) 634-9617, 5starwhales.com Join Five Star Whale Watching to see why we like our whales wild! We are Victoria’s longest running and one of the most respected companies.

Proud member of 1% for the Planet.

SpringTide Whale Watching & Eco Tours Greater Victoria 1119 Wharf St., Victoria (250) 384-4444, (800) 470-3474, victoriawhalewatching.com Leaders in conservation, 5 stars on TripAdvisor! Whale watch on 61-foot Ocean Cruiser with experienced marine biologists, indoor/outdoor seating, 360° viewing decks, washroom, free hot drinks. Or join our exciting highspeed open Zodiacs. Family-operated for 27 years, open year-round.

(VICTORIA’S WATERFRONT) LEANNA RATHKELLY

Eagle Wing Whale & Wildlife Watching Tours Greater Victoria 1 Dallas Rd., Fisherman’s Wharf, Victoria (250) 384-8008, (800) 708-9488, eaglewingtours.com

PLAN YOUR TRIP GETTING HERE

AIRLINES & FLOATPLANES Air Canada (888) 247-2262 aircanada.com Harbour Air Seaplanes 950 Wharf St., Victoria (250) 384-2215, (800) 665-0212, harbourair.com Explore Victoria by seaplane! Fast, frequent flights between downtown Victoria’s Inner Harbour and downtown Vancouver, Richmond (YVR South), Whistler and Pitt Meadows. Also offering scenic tours, charters and adventure packages.

Helijet International Incorporated 79 Dallas Rd., Victoria (250) 386-7676, (800) 665-4354, helijet.com Kenmore Air Seattle-Victoria 950 Wharf St., Victoria (425) 486-1257, (866) 435-9524, kenmoreair.com Daily Seaplane flights between downtown Seattle’s Lake Union or Lake Washington and Victoria’s Inner Harbour in less than an hour, including customs.

Seasonal ground shuttle to/from SeaTac International Airport available Pacific Coastal Airlines 204–4440 Cowley Cres, Richmond (800) 663-2872, pacificcoastal.com Victoria Airport Authority 201–1640 Electra Blvd, Sidney (250) 953-7500, Victoriaairport.com WestJet Airlines (888) 937-8538, westjet.com

BUSES & CAR RENTALS BC Ferries Connector, operated

by The Wilson’s Group 721 Douglas St., Victoria (888) 788-8840, bcfconnector.com Convenient and hassle-free travel between Victoria., Vancouver., Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Vancouver Cruise Ship Terminal.

Relax in the comfort of a luxury coach and enjoy the scenic ferry trip.

DAVE HUTCHISON

CVS Tours 721 Government St., Victoria (250) 386-8652, (877) 578-5552, cvstours.com Wilson’s Transportation Ltd. 4196 Glanford Ave., Victoria (250) 475-3235, (800) 567-3288, wilsonstransportation.com

FERRIES & BOATS Black Ball Ferry Line 430 Belleville St., Victoria (250) 386-2202, (888) 993-3779, cohoferry.com

With its famously mild winters, Victoria is a four-season destination

British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. 500–1321 Blanshard St., Victoria (250) 381-1401, (888) 223-3779, bcferries.com Clipper Vacations 254 Belleville St., Victoria (250) 382-8100, (800) 888-2535, clippervacations.com Prince of Whales Transportation 812 Wharf St., Victoria (250) 383-4884, (888) 383-4884, princeofwhales.com

GETTING AROUND

BUSES & TRANSIT BC Transit 520 Gorge Rd E., Victoria (250) 385-2551, bctransit.com Capital City Station and Cafe 721 Douglas St., Victoria (888) 788-8840, capitalcitystation.com CVS Tours 721 Government St., Victoria (250) 386-8652, (877) 578-5552, cvstours.com Gray Line Sightseeing Victoria 721 Government St., Victoria (250) 385-6553, (855) 385-6553, sightseeingvictoria.com Vancouver Island Connector + Tofino Bus 4196 Glanford Ave., Victoria (866) 986-3466, (888) 788-8840, tofinobus.com West Coast Trail Express Bus Inc. 2–475 Head St., Victoria (250) 477-8700, (888) 999-2288, trailbus.com

CHAUFFEUR & CHARTER SERVICES L.A. Limousines PO Box 27085–772 Goldstream Ave., Victoria (250) 391-9000, (888) 933-5466, lalimo.ca Landsea Tours & Adventures 680 Industrial Ave., Vancouver (604) 255-7272, (877) 669-2277, vancouvertours.com Wilson’s Transportation Ltd. 4196 Glanford Ave., Victoria (250) 475-3235, (800) 567-3288, wilsonstransportation.com

CYCLING & PEDICABS U-bicycle Canada Various Locations., Victoria (866) 427-3116, u-bicycle.ca

MOTORCYCLE & SCOOTER RENTALS Cycle BC.ca Rentals 685 Humboldt St., Victoria (250) 380-2453., Victoria.cyclebc.ca Island Motorcycle Company 141–2956 Westshore Pkwy., Victoria (250) 475-8885, savagecycles.ca

CAR & TRUCK RENTALS

SHUTTLES & TAXICABS

Budget Car & Truck Rental of Victoria 757 Douglas St., Victoria (250) 953-5300, (800) 668-9833, budgetvictoria.com

CVS Tours 721 Government St., Victoria (250) 386-8652, (877) 578-5552, cvstours.com

Didi Car Rentals & Sales Ltd. 643 David St., Victoria (778) 430-3999, didicar.ca

H20 Taxi Various Locations., Victoria (250) 708-0201., Victoriaharbourferry.com

National Car and Truck Rentals 767 Douglas St., Victoria (250) 386-1213, nationalcar.ca

YYJ Airport Shuttle 1640 Electra Blvd, Sidney (778) 351-4995, (855) 351-4995, yyjairportshuttle.com tourismvictoria.com | 53

P L A N YO U R T R I P

LEARNING IN VICTORIA BC

COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES Camosun College 4461 Interurban Rd., Victoria (250) 370-3000, camosun.ca Royal Roads University 2005 Sooke Rd., Victoria (250) 391-2511, (866) 241-0674, royalroads.ca Westcoast Adventure College 5449 Sooke Rd, Sooke (250) 818-1212, westcoastadventurecollege.com

ESL PROGRAMS EF International Language Campuses 1952 Blanshard St., Victoria (250) 999-7790, ef.com/ca/ilsd Sunny Education & Service Corp.

626A Fisgard St., Victoria (250) 590-2388, sunnyeducation.com University of Victoria English Language Centre Continuing Studies Building, 3800 Finnerty Rd., Victoria (250) 721-8469, continuingstudies.uvic.ca/elc

PRIVATE SCHOOLS Brookes Westshore Greater Victoria 1939 Sooke Rd., Victoria (250) 929-0506, westshore.brookes.org

LIVING IN VICTORIA BC

REAL ESTATE VICTORIA Bayview Place 80 Saghalie Rd., Victoria (250) 388-9924, bayviewplace.com Chard Development 102–608 Broughton St., Victoria (250) 590-9940, charddevelopment.com Royal Bay 3549 Ryder Hesjedal Way., Victoria (778) 265-8350, royalbay.ca SookePoint Ocean Cottages 1000 SookePoint Place, Sooke (250) 642-0350, sookepoint.com Sotheby’s International Realty Canada – Dean Innes 752 Douglas St., Victoria (250) 686-0279., VictoriaBCLuxuryHomes.com

WEDDINGS Arbutus Ridge Golf Club 3515 Telegraph Rd., Cobble Hill (250) 743-5000, (800) 446-5322 arbutusridge.com/event_planning/weddings Bogart Wedding Proposals Various Locations, Victoria (778) 533-9972, bogartweddingproposals.com The Butchart Gardens 800 Benvenuto Ave., Brentwood Bay (250) 652-4422, (866) 652-4422, butchartgardens.com Church & State Wines 1445 Benvenuto Ave., Brentwood Bay (250) 652-2671, churchandstatewines.com Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APA 146 Kingston St., Victoria (250) 360-1211, (800) 663-1144, coasthotels.com Delta Hotels by Marriott™ Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort 100 Harbour Rd., Victoria (250) 360-2999, (800) 268-1133, marriott.com/hotels/travel/yyjvo-deltahotels-victoria-ocean-pointe-resort

EXPERIENCE VICTORIA’S

TRIPLE-E TOUR Environmental Ecological Electric Victoria harbour’s only electric boat tour!

Tours | Pub Crawls | Water Taxi | Water Ballet

victoriaharbourferry.com

250-514-9794

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P L A N YO U R T R I P

Fairmont Empress 721 Government St., Victoria (250) 995-3668, (866) 540-4429, fairmont.com/empress-victoria

Inn at Laurel Point 680 Montreal St., Victoria (250) 386-8721, (800) 663-7667, laurelpoint.com

The Pendray Inn and Tea House 309 Belleville St., Victoria (250) 388-3892, (800) 663-7557, pendrayinnandteahouse.com

Ferris’ Oyster Bar and Grill 536 Yates St., Victoria (250) 360-1824, ferrisoysterbar.com

L.A. Limousines PO Box 27085–772 Goldstream Ave., Victoria (250) 391-9000, (888) 933-5466, lalimo.ca

Poets Cove Resort and Spa 9801 Spalding Rd., South Pender Island (250) 629-2100, (888) 512-7638, poetscove.com

Merridale Cidery & Distillery 1230 Merridale Rd., Cobble Hill (250) 743-4293, merridale.ca

Prestige Oceanfront Resort 6929 West Coast Rd., Sooke (250) 642-0805, (877) 737-8443, prestigehotelsandresorts.com/ locations/sooke/overview

Four Points by Sheraton 829 McCallum Rd., Victoria (250) 474-6063, (866) 716-8133, fourpointsvictoriagateway.com The Good Party - Creative Planning + Production 135 3551 Uptown Blvd., Victoria (778) 977-3968, thegoodparty.ca

Oak Bay Beach Hotel 1175 Beach Dr., Victoria (250) 598-4556, (800) 668-7758, oakbaybeachhotel.com

Harbour House Hotel on Salt Spring Island 121 Upper Ganges Rd., Salt Spring Island (250) 537-4700, saltspringharbourhouse.com

Olympic View Golf Course 643 Latoria Rd., Victoria (250) 474-3673, (800) 446-5322, olympicviewgolf.com

Hatley Park National Historic Site 2005 Sooke Rd., Victoria (250) 391-2511, (866) 241-0674, hatleypark.ca/hatley-park-weddings

The Parkside Hotel & Spa 810 Humboldt St., Victoria (250) 940-1200, (855) 616-3557, parksidevictoria.com

463 Belleville St., Victoria (250) 386-0450, (800) 663-7550, hotelgrandpacific.com

650 Pearson College Dr., Victoria (250) 391-2416, pearsoncollege. ca/about/facilities

OAK BAY TOURISM – DGV VISITOR GUIDE AD 8.25” Hotel X 5.425” 11/26/19 Grand Pacific Pearson College UWC

No wonder some people stay forever.

Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse 2487 Mt St Michael Rd., Saanichton (250) 544-4824, seacider.ca University Club of Victoria 3800 Finnerty Rd., Victoria (250) 721-7935, club.uvic.ca The Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa., Victoria 1999 Country Club Way, Victoria (250) 391-7160, (888) 533-2327, marriott.com/yyjwi

Oak Bay is a unique corner of Canada. Where seaside mineral pools meet hot shopping and history rubs shoulders with the avant garde. Only 10 minutes from Downtown Victoria.

You can see a game of cricket, play Canada’s oldest golf course, pedal along the coast, get out there in a kayak or try a cool craft beer in one of our pubbiest of pubs. Or you can just relax.

Whether you come for a day, a week, or forever. Oak Bay is ready and waiting for you.

oakbaytourism.com

CONFERENCE SERVICES

The Victoria Conference Centre downtown is the city’s signature meeting venue

Brink Events 407– 835 View St., Victoria (250) 882-9691, brinkevents.ca

Book your next getaway at Delta Hotels by Marriott™ Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort. marriott.com/yyjvo 1.844.294.7310

Cantrav Services Inc. 22 W 2nd Ave., Vancouver (604) 708-2500, cantrav.com Chemistry Consulting Group 219–645 Fort St., Victoria (250) 940-6360, chemistryconsulting.ca e=mc2 events 910–525 Seymour St., Vancouver (604) 669-1383, emc2events.com Freeman Audio Visual Canada Suite 15–1950 Government St., Victoria (778) 410-2522, freemanav-ca.com MacGillivray & Associates Destination & Event Management Inc. Victoria (250) 386-1344, macgillivray-associates.com Pacific Destination Services-PDS 100–1450 Creekside Dr., Vancouver (604) 685-2205, pacificdestinations.com

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Sea to Sky Meeting and Association Management 206–201 Bewicke Ave., North Vancouver (604) 984-6455, seatoskymeetings.com SW Audio Visual 544 Hillside Ave., Victoria (250) 220-2609, (800) 909-7928, sw-online.com Venue West Conference Services Ltd. Suite 301–1040 Hamilton St., Vancouver (604) 681-5226, Venuewest.com

MEETING VENUES AND CATERING Capital Ballroom 858 Yates St., Victoria (250) 920-9950, thecapitalballroom.com Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites 740 Burdett Ave., Victoria (250) 382-4221, (800) 663-5891, chateauvictoria.com Coastal Offices 132–328 Wale Rd., Colwood (778) 265-3399, coastaloffices.com Comfort Inn & Suites Victoria 3020 Blanshard St., Victoria (250) 382-4400, (866) 754-4040 comfortvictoria.ca

BRETT RYAN/DESTINATION GREATER VICTORIA

EVENT MANAGEMENT

CO N FEREN CE S ERVI CE S

Degrees Catering University of Victoria, Victoria (250) 721-8603, degreescatering.ca

The London Chef 953 Fort St., Victoria (250) 590-1865, thelondonchef.com

Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre 1925 Blanshard St., Victoria (250) 220-2600, sofmc.com

Delta Hotels by Marriottâ&#x201E;˘ Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort 100 Harbour Rd., Victoria (250) 360-2999, (800) 268-1133, marriott.com/hotels/travel/yyjvo-deltahotels-victoria-ocean-pointe-resort

Magnolia Hotel & Spa 623 Courtney St., Victoria (250) 381-0999, (877) 624-6654, magnoliahotel.com

The Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa 9805 Seaport Pl., Sidney (250) 655-9445, (866) 659-9445, sidneypier.com

Maritime Museum of British Columbia 634 Humboldt St., Victoria (250) 385-4222, mmbc.bc.ca

Strathcona Hotel 919 Douglas St., Victoria (250) 383-7137, (800) 663-7476, strathconahotel.com

Oak Bay Beach Hotel 1175 Beach Dr., Victoria (250) 598-4556, (800) 668-7758 oakbaybeachhotel.com

Swans Brewery, Pub & Hotel 506 Pandora Ave., Victoria (250) 361-3310, (800) 668-7926, swanshotel.com

Orca Spirit Adventures Ltd. 146 Kingston St., Marina Level, Victoria (250) 383-8411, (888) 672-6722, orcaspirit.com

Truffles Catering 461 Benvenuto Ave., Brentwood Bay (250) 544-0200, trufflescatering.net

Pearson College UWC 650 Pearson College Dr., Victoria (250) 391-2416, pearsoncollege.ca/about/facilities

The Union Club of British Columbia 805 Gordon St., Victoria (250) 384-1151, (800) 808-2218, unionclub.com

Royal Roads University 2005 Sooke Rd., Victoria (250) 391-2511, (866) 241-0674, hatleypark.ca

Victoria Conference Centre 720 Douglas St., Victoria (250) 361-1000, (866) 572-1151, victoriaconference.com

Fairmont Empress 721 Government St., Victoria (250) 384-8111, (866) 540-4429, fairmont.com/empress-victoria Frontier Food Catering 737 Goldstream Ave., Victoria frontierfood.ca Huntingdon Manor Hotel 330 Quebec St., Victoria (250) 381-3456, (800) 663-7557, huntingdonmanor.com/ business-meetings.html The Kingston Room 500 Oswego St., Victoria (250) 940-7500, (855) 737-2685, oswegohotelvictoria.com

T R AV E L S AV V Y

Need-to-know

TRAVEL INFO

The city is 30 minutes from Vancouver and 45 minutes from Seattle. Victoria International Airport – rated in a CNNgo survey as one of the world’s 10 most-loved airports – welcomes more than 50 non-stop flights every day from major North American cities, including Seattle, Toronto, Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver. Harbour floatplane service and charter flights also are available through Kenmore Air and Harbour Air Seaplanes, while Helijet offers daily and chartered helicopter flights.

Getting here – BY SEA

Passenger-only, high-speed catamaran service between Victoria and Seattle is available through Victoria Clipper. Black Ball Ferry Line provides car/ vehicle ferry service between Victoria and Port Angeles, Washington; Washington State Ferry offers car/vehicle ferry transport between Sidney and Anacortes, Washington. Whale watch your way to Victoria from Vancouver with Prince of Whales.

Vehicle and passenger ferries with BC Ferries sail between Vancouver

and Victoria several times daily.

BC Ferries Connector and other transit companies also provide service between downtown Vancouver and downtown Victoria via ferry. For an up-to-date list of all ferry transport options, see tourismvictoria.com/plan/ getting-here.

Getting around – BY LAND

Once you’ve arrived, your travel choices include taxi; airport service with YYJ Airport Shuttle; the excellent public transit system BC Transit; car and RV rentals; and motorcycle, scooter and bicycle rentals. entering or re-entering the U.S., to present a valid passport, passport card or other travel document approved by the Department of Homeland Security. This law applies to travellers arriving by air, land or sea.

For the most up-to-date information, visit the U.S. Customs and Border Protection website, cbp.gov, or tourismvictoria.com/ plan/travel-tips/passports.

PASSPORTS & VISAS

Visitors from countries outside Canada, including visitors travelling by air from the U.S., must have a valid passport to enter Canada and may require other documentation.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security requires all travellers, including citizens of the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Bermuda who are

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CUSTOMS

All persons entering Canada must complete a Canada Customs declaration form. Apparel and personal effects are permitted free of duty. Persons 19 years and older may bring into Canada up to 50 cigars, 200 cigarettes and 200 grams (7 ounces) of tobacco.

Persons aged 19 years and older may also bring into Canada 1.14 litres (40 ounces) of liquor, 1.5 litres (45 ounces) of wine or 8.5 litres (288 ounces) of beer or ale.

For more info, visit cbsa-asfc. gc.ca/travel-voyage or contact: REVENUE CANADA, CUSTOMS AND EXCISE Victoria Downtown Branch 400-1321 Blanshard St. Victoria, B.C. V8W 0B6 VICTORIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 201-1640 Electra Blvd.

Sidney, B.C. V8L 5V4 Canada Customs Airport Office 250-363-6644

CURRENCY

British Columbia uses Canadian dollars and cents for its currency.

The $1 and $2 denominations are coins, while all other dollar denominations are paper and/or polymer currency. The Victoria Visitor Centre accepts USD and CDN, as well as credit cards. For more information on currency, visit tourismvictoria.com/plan/ travel-tips/currency-taxes.

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Getting here – BY AIR

POPULATION VICTORIA

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GREATER VICTORIA (Capital Regional District)

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VANCOUVER ISLAND

AVERAGE DAILY HIGH TEMPERATURES MONTH

British Columbia LIQUOR REGULATIONS

Persons 19 years and older are permitted to purchase alcoholic beverages at liquor, wine and beer stores, as well as to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages at restaurants, lounges and pubs.

Two pieces of identification must be presented upon request.

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Victoria has moderate temperatures yearround. The average monthly rainfall in winter is 13.5 centimetres (5.3 inches) and in the summer is less than 2.5 centimetres (1 inch). Compare that to Seattle’s average monthly winter rainfall of 34.3 centimetres (13.5 inches) and 8.6 centimetres (3.39 inches) in summer. Victoria has low humidity and almost constant offshore breezes, which keep summer days from becoming too hot. Summer evenings cool off, and a sweater or light jacket is recommended. Victoria boasts an average of 2,193 hours of sunshine yearly and an eightmonth frost-free season. Although winters are mild, warmer clothing is recommended November through March.

VICTORIA VISITOR CENTRE

PLEASE CALL, EMAIL OR VISIT US IN PERSON TO: • purchase tickets • make reservations • arrange transportation • book accommodation • get local advice and information As Victoria’s official visitor resource, our friendly, knowledgeable staff will answer your questions and more. Drop in for free brochures and maps, to book hotels and tickets locally and to make reservations for tours and transportation. We’ll also share great insider tips to make your stay even more enjoyable.

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Make the most of your visit to Victoria. Let our friendly Visitor Centre team help with your trip-planning needs.

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A Goods and Services tax (GST) of 5 per cent and a Provincial Sales tax (PST) of 7 per cent apply to most purchased goods and services in British Columbia.

Additional taxes on shortterm accommodation may be applied to the price of lodging.

For more information, visit tourismvictoria.com/plan/ travel-tips/currency-taxes.

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26 Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre 27 Terry Fox Memorial Statue 28 Victoria Bug Zoo 29 Victoria Public Market

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WALNUT ST.

CARNARVON ST.

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20 Parliament Buildings 21 Point Ellice House 22 Bateman Foundation Gallery of Nature 23 Royal BC Museum 24 Royal Theatre 25 St. Ann’s Academy

Helmcken House IMAX Victoria Langham Court Theatre Market Square McPherson Playhouse Mile 0 Miniature World

VON RD. DE

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Camosun College

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13 14 15 16 17 18 19

to University of Victoria

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POINTS OF INTEREST

6 Cameron Band Shell 7 Carr House 8 Chinatown 9 Craigdarroch Castle 10 The Fairmont Empress 11 Fisherman’s Wharf 12 Government House

Abkhazi Garden Art Gallery of Greater Victoria The Bay Centre Beacon Hill Children’s Farm Belfry Theatre

.

1 2

3 4

5

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DR.

Cattle Point

GREATER VICTORIA & REGION GALIANO ISLAND

LEGEND ❶

MAYNE ISLAND

VICTORIA VISITOR CENTRE 812 Wharf St., Victoria, 800-663-3883

SALT SPRING ISLAND

❷

NORTH PENDER ISLAND

SAANICH PENINSULA VISITOR CENTRE 2281 Beacon Ave., Sidney, 250-665-7362

❸

SOOKE REGION MUSEUM & VISITOR CENTRE 2070 Phillips Road, Sooke (P.O. Box 774, Sooke), 250-642-6351

FE

1

●

North Saanich

The Gulf Islands Saanich Peninsula & Sidney

U

IS

U

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N LA

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D

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SOUTH PENDER ISLAND

BC FerriesSwartz Bay Ferry Terminal

FE RR Y

Victoria International Airport

1

17 SIDNEY ISLAND

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JAMES ISLAND

Central Saanich

Cowichan

Finlayson Arm

Main Road

ST

Gowlland Tod Provincial Park Mount Work Regional Park

Ferry Terminal

17A

1

Victoria Int’l Airport

Helijet Terminal

Goldstream Provinical Park

Thetis Lake Regional Park

Langford

Sooke Potholes Provincial Park

View Royal

Highlands

Full-Service Seaplane Terminal

14

1A

Cordova Bay

Elk / Beaver Lake Regional Park

IT

Park

Mount Douglas Park

Frances King Regional Park

Saanich 17

University of Victoria

Mount Tolmie Park

Westshore ● Esquimalt Lagoon

Colwood

Royal Roads University

Fernwood Rockland

Esquimalt

Fairfield Beacon Hill Park

Witty’s Lagoon Regional Park

Sooke Basin

Cadboro-Gyro Park

Willows Beach Park

Oak Bay

VANCOUVER ISLAND Queen Charlotte Straight

FE

BRITISH COLUMBIA

RR O Y T

19

SE AT TL

VANCOUVER ISLAND

A E W

F E R RY T O P O RT A N G E L E S W A

Metchosin

East Sooke Regional Park

●

Victoria Vic West

James Bay

Sooke

RA

Ferry Route

RO

D’ARCY ISLAND

HA

●

Brentwood Bay

Highway

TE S

TAT ED S ADA

●

TO SA N JU AN ISL AN D AN D AN AC OR

Gulf Islands National Park Reserve

CAN

John Dean Provincial Park

Mill Bay

Westshore, Colwood, Langford, Highlands, View Royal & Metchosin

D

G

LF

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U N IT

Sooke & Port Renfrew

AN

TO

C

Sidney

SAANICH INLET

Victoria, Saanich, Esquimalt & Oak Bay

Y RR

N VA

SATURNA ISLAND

Straight of Georgia

Vancouver

4

99

Pacific Ocean

1

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Victoria

WASHINGTON STATE

Seattle