Bristish Columbia, Victoria Vacation Guide 2016–2017 by snaednae

OFFICIAL 2017 VACATION GUIDE

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WHERE TO... Find adventure in Greater Victoria

SECRETS OF VICTORIA BEHIND THE SCENES AT NOTABLE ATTRACTIONS

PLUS HISTORY THE OUTDOORS ARTS & CULTURE SHOPPING MAPS & MORE

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Fifty million years ago, molten lava flowed south into the Salish Sea, forming a solid rock peninsula we call SookePoint. This is the extreme SW Tip of Canada, surrounded by a rich undersea garden that attracts so many salmon and magnificent marine mammals, it’s the new home of the Centre for Whale Research.

Choose from an exclusive collection of thoughtfully designed Ocean Cottages & Yacht Suites, from 700 to 3,000+ square feet. This is full title ownership, and includes your waterfront land and home, tastefully furnished and accessorized, complete with cozy duvets and celebratory champagne glasses.

For a lifetime of amazing front row experiences, SookePoint Ocean Cottages have special approval to build three to six times closer to the water, so you can be anchored in solid rock just 5 metres (16’) from the sea. You’ll feel like you’re on a luxury yacht, with a huge glass wall opening onto a prow-shaped deck.

SookePoint’s unique cloverleaf peninsula has dramatic wrap-around oceanfront, like nowhere else. With exciting locations beside ‘Orca Alley’, ‘Surfside’ and ‘Sea Lion Central’ you may live here full time or benefit from dual resort zoning to earn premium overnight resort rental income (and even add an extra ‘Bonus Suite’ or two for revenue purposes.)

If you want the finest ringside seats for exciting nature shows, romantic sunsets and adrenaline storm watching on the leading edge of Canada’s South Pacific, nothing can compare with a SookePoint Ocean Cottage or Yacht Suite. Secure an unobstructed view forever, across to the U.S. snow-capped Olympic Mountains. Relax to soothing surf and romantic sunsets. Breathe the freshest of ocean air. Enjoy the lowest rainfall on the Wild West Coast and the warmest winters in Canada. Join the Orcas trophy fishing. Kayak among the humpbacks, eagles, seals and sea lions. Experience incredible underwater diving just below your deck. Hike the 6-hour (one-way) Coast Trail and explore 50 km (30 miles) of enchanting forest pathways in our adjoining 3,600-acre Wilderness Park.

Visit SookePoint at 1000 Silver Spray Drive, Sooke, in Greater Victoria, just 43 km (26 miles) from downtown. It’s under an hour from the airport and ferries, and half that to theatres and superstores - yet you’ll feel like you’re an entire world away. SookePoint Show Cottages are open 11 AM to 4 PM (or more) every day, and anytime by appointment: Text 604.329.4297, email sales@SookePoint.com or CALL 250.642.0350. See videos of the whales swimming right below (photo above) at SookePoint.com S a l e s o n l y m a d e by D i s c l o s u r e S t a t e m e n t . Prices subject to change without notice. E&OE

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FEATURES

8 WHERE TO...

Explore Greater Victoria’s distinct regions to discover what to eat, where to play and how to spend a day.

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Thrilling activities make the most of Victoria’s temperate climate – and get your adrenaline pumping.

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Hidden treasures, mysterious pasts and more. Go behind the scenes at some of the city’s most interesting attractions.

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The Official 2017 Vacation Guide is provided as a service by Tourism Victoria. All members listed in this edition were members as of November 18, 2016. Every effort has been made to make this publication as accurate as possible. Tourism Victoria will assume no responsibility for errors, changes or omissions. Official 2017 Vacation Guide © 2017. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. Reproduction without permission is strictly prohibited.

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

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See what makes Greater Victoria Number 1.

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22 Restaurants 31 Accommodation 40 Things to Do 51 Plan Your Trip 53 Conference Services 57 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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Beautiful, relaxing, charming, exciting and consistently named one of the top destinations in the world. Your adventure awaits.

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Victoria. In the heart of the West Coast of North America. Life is good on Vancouver Island, snuggled into southern British Columbia and a short hop across the Salish Sea from Vancouver and Seattle. Step away from your everyday life. Cross an ocean. Leave your worries and stress behind. Nourish your soul with an extensive menu of Greater Victoria experiences. We use #ExploreVictoria because there is so much to do. From our compact but cosmopolitan downtown to the edges of untamed wilderness in Sooke. From the blossoming WestShore to the ripening vineyards of the Saanich Peninsula. From the tony enclave of Oak Bay to the transcendent Gulf Islands. Greater Victoria offers a collection of communities, each with its own identity for you to experience. You will want to keep coming back if you hope to experience all we offer. Explore iconic locations, such as the Inner Harbour, The Butchart Gardens and the Royal BC Museum, or discover local wonders such as Canada’s oldest Chinatown. Your days in Victoria can be as busy as you want. Victoria is also a true playground for people who like outdoor adventures. On land or at sea, amazing activities are possible year-round in our temperate climate. We hope this guide inspires you to make the most of your trip to Victoria. For more great ideas, please visit our website, TourismVictoria.com, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Pinterest and Google+. And, when you arrive in Victoria, make sure to stop by our visitor centre in the Inner Harbour. Our trained counsellors are happy to suggest ideas that fit you and your family’s idea of your next great adventure. I can promise your trip to Victoria will deliver many unforgettable moments and we look forward to welcoming you back again and again. Sincerely,

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 have, help you purchase tickets, make reservations, arrange transportation and book accommodation. The staff can also give you great 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. Located at the INNER HARBOUR 812 Wharf St., Victoria 800-663-3883, 250-953-2033 info@tourismvictoria.com

OTHER VISITOR CENTRES SAANICH PENINSULA VISITOR CENTRE

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

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SIP LOCAL WINES: Cowichan Valley

This region has an abundance of wineries situated within 30 minutes of each other. Whether it’s reds and whites at Rocky Creek Winery or Averill Creek Vineyard’s Pinot Noir, there is no shortage of tastes. Like cider, too? Try the craft ciders (and spirits!) at Merridale Cidery & Distillery. Leave the driving to Cheers Cowichan Tours, experts who can arrange an afternoon tour. There are eight wineries associated with Cheers Cowichan (and they can accommodate more), so consider making a weekend of it.

PLUS The Cowichan Valley is also a favourite of outdoorsy folks. Protected bays make for tranquil kayaking. Loop trails on the Cowichan River Footpath offer rainforest views. And Kinsol Trestle gives hikers the opportunity to traverse one of the tallest free-standing timber rail trestle structures in the world. Don’t miss open-water excursions to see whales and other marine life with Ocean EcoVentures.

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Experience any of the North Saanich Flavour Trail’s signature events, which showcase farmers’ market fare and sips from wineries, distilleries, breweries and cideries. For example, slip into Church & State Wines or DeVine Vineyard for a sip and a bite, or pop by Category 12 Brewing to see how beer gets made. The Roost Farm Centre grows its own wheat, veggies and more, while Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse maintains 10 acres with more than 1,300 apple trees. More bounty from the earth is on full display at The Butchart Gardens, a lavish collection of intricate gardens, painstakingly cared for blooms and meandering pathways perfect for strolling.

PLUS Saanich and Sidney also are ideal launching points for a trip to the Gulf Islands. At Swartz Bay, hop on a direct ferry ride to the Southern Gulf Islands (non-direct routes are offered to the Northern Gulf Islands). Salt Spring Island is the most populated, and it’s a must-stop. Galiano Island’s forested geography means hiking; try the 2.5-kilometre Bodega Ridge Trail. Rocky coves dot the bucolic landscape of Mayne Island, while Saturna Island welcomes travellers searching for quiet beauty and peaceful isolation. Try the Pinot Noir at Averill Creek Vineyard.

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TAKE AFTERNOON TEA: Victoria & Oak Bay

These regions are known for their exquisite tea rooms. Make reservations at the Fairmont Empress, where you can enjoy delectable eats and perfectly brewed tea in an elegant setting. The Pacific Restaurant entices with more than a dozen tea varieties, as does the White Heather Tea Room. At the Pendray Restaurant at The Gatsby Mansion, tea comes with views of ships gliding in and out of Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Inner Harbour.

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Victoria and Oak Bay are also packed with cutting-edge restaurants and vibrant nightlife. There’s craft beer at Swans Brewpub; Vis à Vis tempts fans of French dishes; and 10 Acres Bistro + Kitchen + Commons + Farm uses only the freshest ingredients from its own farm, as well as other local farmers and fishermen. This is also the place to come for a rich cultural 10 Acres Bistro experience. Explore Victoria’s Chinatown, the oldest in Canada. Or discover First Nations’ heritage by seeing the totem poles in Beacon Hill Park or visiting the Royal BC Museum, home to artifacts, archives and objects that present natural history and chronicle and honour the diversity of British Columbia’s First Nations.

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SPEND THE DAY AT THE BEACH: Sooke & Port Renfrew

This area is wild by nature. The Sooke Potholes are perfect for swimming on a hot day. In Port Renfrew, see “Canada’s Gnarliest Tree” at Avatar Grove, then visit Big Lonely Doug, the country’s second-largest Douglas fir tree or check out Canada’s largest sitka spruce tree, the San Juan Spruce. Glimpse wildlife along the beach on the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail or on any of the trails at East Sooke Park. Or trek the length of Whiffen Spit to see the views from this natural breakwater.

Avatar Grove is home to “Canada’s Gnarliest Tree.”

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PLUS Hungry after your beach exploration? Tuck into dinner at the worldrenowned Sooke Harbour House, with its wild-caught, fresh-as-can-be seafood, seasonal ingredients, and rare herb and edible blossom gardens.

Huntingdon Manor 110 guestrooms (Some with kitchens) in the heart of downtown Victoria. Hunters Restaurant overlooking the Inner Harbour. Complimentary hot breakfast • Pet friendly

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DISCOVER HISTORY: WestShore Five distinct municipalities comprise beautiful WestShore: Colwood, Langford, View Royal, Metchosin and the Highlands. Here, the Coast Collective Arts Centre’s emerging and established artists and artisans display their works in a waterfront setting. The Hatley Park National Historic Site, the past location of Royal Roads Military College, was the seasonal gathering ground for the Salish First Peoples. Now it is home to Royal Roads University, where you can explore the public museum that delves deeper into the history of Hatley Castle.

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You might also appreciate the military history at Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Site and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Site. Here, check out secret bunkers, step back in time in period-furnished rooms, and get playful with interactive exhibits.

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Sidney by the Sea

Sidney, BC is the gateway to your Vancouver Island adventure. Below is a suggested itinerary for the getaway to this vibrant seaside town. To fully experience all that 1 Sidney and the surrounding region has to offer you need to spend at least two days to soak it all in. Rich in history and surrounded in natural beauty, Sidney is the gateway to Vancouver Island. Complete with a vibrant boutique-shopping district (1) and many quaint dining options, you won’t know where to start. To complete the Sidney experience, Victoria Distillers (2), the only waterfront distillery on Vancouver Island offers daily tours and tastings. Complete with a cozy lounge and outdoor patio with sweeping views of Mount Baker and the Salish Sea, the distillery will impress even the most discerning libation connoisseur.

The waterfront in Sidney offers many experiences including the Town’s sculpture walk (3) and historic walking tour. Be sure to visit with local fisherman as you stroll down the iconic Sidney fishing pier (4). You can also hop on a whale watching (5) or guided kayak tour right from the waterfront with Sidney Whale Watching. If you want to visit the nearby wine region, you can do so on your way to the world-famous Butchart Gardens, only a 15-minute drive from Sidney. If you happen to be visiting 6 during the summer season, you can enjoy a host of special events including the Sidney Street Market (Thursday nights May to September), Summer Sounds outdoor concerts (Sunday’s July & August) and

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the Torque Masters Car Show Extravaganza (August) just to name a few. Be sure to catch a show at Mary Winspear Centre, the art & culture hub of Sidney. Sidney is known as Canada’s only Booktown so be sure to peruse the 5 independent bookstores during your visit. If you are bringing little ones, the Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea (6) the BC Aviation Museum (7) and the Sidney Museum 7 offer special al hands-on experiences es not to be missed!

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Drama, intrigue, doorways to nowhere. Victoria has her secrets and she guards them well. Here’s a backstage pass to the city’s lesser-known side.

NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM As one of Canada’s top museums, it’s no surprise that the Royal BC Museum has more going on than meets the eye. Kim Gough, the museum’s Learning Program Developer, points out details hidden in plain sight. The Old Town exhibit, for example, subtly shows the march of time with kerosene lights on one side of the street and electric lights on the other. And those cobbles under your feet? They’re actually Douglas fir blocks. In the First People’s Gallery, the model Secwepemc kekuli (meaning “pit house”) was built with the help of a Secwepemc elder. “Look for the notch down the back of the ladder; it acts as a handhold,” explains Gough. Intrigued? Get the inside scoop on one of the museum’s “Behind the Scenes” tours. And while at the museum, make time to catch a film at IMAX Victoria, the largest IMAX screen in British Columbia. 675 Belleville St., Victoria, 250-356-7226, royalbcmuseum.bc.ca

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CASTLE CONFIDENTIAL A rich, powerful family mired in tragedy: Victoria’s Craigdarroch Castle outdoes prime time for domestic drama. The castle – actually a Victorian mansion – was commissioned by coal baron Robert Dunsmuir. Unfortunately, he died before it was completed, leading to years of legal battles. At one point, son James sued his own mother over the will. The mansion, where Joan Dunsmuir and three of her daughters entertained high society, also has its share of mystery.

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You can’t use the door, but you can play the baby grand piano in the ballroom, climb to the tower room for sweeping views, and look for Laura Dunsmuir’s 14-karat-gold, jewelencrusted purse. Hint: Check the library. For more insider tips, try Craigdarroch’s new digital tour on the website’s Plan Your Visit page, where family members and servants spill the beans about life in the castle. 1050 Joan Cres., Victoria, 250-592-5323, thecastle.ca

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“One of my favourites is the door to nowhere,” says Executive Director John Hughes. “It’s a beautiful door in the dining

room, but it goes…nowhere. If you used it you’d fall straight down to the street. We don’t have the original architect’s drawings, so we don’t know what it was for.”

In Downtown Victoria, as you stroll around the Yarrow Building – near Broad, Broughton and Fort streets – look for purple prisms embedded in the sidewalks. These were installed in the early 1900s to allow sunlight to filter into the basements below. The purple color is due to manganese (added to the clear glass as a stabilizer at the time), which then turned purple with exposure to sunlight. Want to see more purple prisms? They’re also on Douglas, Blanshard, lower Johnson and North Park streets.

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And those cool double-decker buses? A rarity in North America, the buses were launched in 2000 by BC Transit, not just as a nod to the city’s British heritage but also as a way to boost capacity on long-distance runs.

THE BIG WINNER One name you’ll hear a lot in Victoria is Francis Rattenbury. The young British immigrant was just 25 years old when he won a contest to design British Columbia’s new parliament buildings in 1892. Rattenbury went on to design many city landmarks, including the Empress Hotel, now the Fairmont Empress. Free tours of the Parliament Buildings reveal other such fascinating tidbits as the placement of the government and opposition benches. They’re two-and-ahalf sword lengths apart, just in case a duel breaks out. 501 Belleville St., Victoria, 250-387-3046, leg.bc.ca/learn-about-us/visiting-the-legislature Parliament Buildings

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Fan Tan Alley, one of the narrowest streets in all of North America, was once mired in gambling, prostitution and opium (which was legal until 1908). The boutique-lined alley is more clean-cut these days; a chocolate shop remains its one vice. Off Pandora Ave., Victoria, chinatown. library.uvic.ca

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offers the best view of Victoria’s Inner and Outer Harbours, it’s easy to access and, best of all, it’s free. The constant flow of marine traffic makes for a nonstop show. If we get peckish or thirsty, we can always pit stop at SPINNAKERS or LURE for a pint and a bite.”

HIDDEN GEM Housed in a former hospital on an active naval base, the CFB Esquimalt Naval & Military Museum is one of Victoria’s best-kept secrets. Displays, including a Cold War fallout shelter, trace British Columbia’s naval history from early border disputes through two world wars and the nuclear age. A key focus here is the contribution – largely unsung – of women in Canada’s military. Fun fact: By the end of the Second World War, the Royal Canadian Navy was the third-largest navy in the world. 1299 Naden St., Victoria, 250-363-4312, navalandmilitarymuseum.org

THE SECRETS OF SMALL Emily Carr House & Garden was the childhood home of one of Canada’s best-loved artists and writers. Although it’s both a National and a Provincial Historic Site, this pretty Italianate villa is also a family home. Jan and Michael Ross, the resident curator and site manager respectively, have lived upstairs at the property for more than 20 years, raising two daughters there. Jan Ross reveals that, lacking photos, restorers used Emily Carr’s own journals and her autobiographical The Book of Small for such details as the colour of the wallpaper and the flowers grown in the garden. One key difference? Works of current-day local artists hang in the dining room, which doubled as Carr’s studio. “Emily dreamed of opening a People’s Gallery one day, so, in light of that, we exhibit local works here,” says Ross. Emily Carr used the dining room in her childhood home as her studio.

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Emily Carr is buried in Ross Bay Cemetery; tours are available at the cemetery. 207 Government St., Victoria, 250-383-5843, emilycarr.com

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Take a hike to the summit of Gowlland Tod.

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NATURE LOVERS Surrounded by ocean, Victoria is renowned worldwide for its superb sea adventures – multiple whale watching tours launch daily, or try your hand at deep-sea fishing on a guided excursion. Feel like a hike? Trek along the edges of towns, past farms and along parklands to take in the area’s wild beauty. The Capital Regional District (CRD) has a network of more than 90 kilometres of converted rail trails, including the Galloping Goose and Lochside Regional Trails. Have your camera ready.

Guided hikes, including a summit of Gowlland Tod, are available through HikeVictoria.com. Rainforest Tours hosts longer adventures deep into the lush rainforests and alongside tidal pools on the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail. The Natural Connection offers customized guided hikes, including half-day, full-day and sunset trips.

THRILL SEEKERS Take a plunge off the end of a 12-metre perch along WildPlay Element Parks’ aerial obstacle course, or head for the tree tops at Adrena LINE Zipline Adventure Tours to zip along Vancouver Island’s only canopy zipline tour. As Canada’s “Cycling Capital,” Greater Victoria provides plenty of two-wheeled options for excitement. Rent from Sports Rent’s selection of hybrid, urban, mountain, road or tandem bikes. The Transit Cycle Co. delivers bikes right to your hotel, B&B or vacation rental. Bike Tours Victoria BC offers guided tours of notable attractions. In addition to bicycle

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Nature lover? Try whale watching.

Maybe you’d rather join Ogden Point Dive Centre for a deep-sea dive into the crystal-clear waters off Victoria’s coast. Nondivers can sail the open seas aboard the tall ship Thane with A 3-Hour Sail.

rentals, Cycle BC has Canada’s largest selection of rental motorcycles.

Stand-up paddleboarding yoga on your bucket list? Check out the basic and advanced offerings at SUP Victoria or SUP Rebel. Kayakers seeking to explore the harbour need to look no further than Kelp Reef Adventures or Ocean River Adventures for gear rentals and guided tours. High above the ocean, Mount Washington Alpine Resort is the island’s skiing destination for alpine sports buffs. Hop aboard a Wilson’s Transportation bus for daily service from Victoria to the resort, and use IslandLink bus services and Tofino Bus to hit up other destinations on Vancouver Island.

local ASK A

SEAN BRUCE, federal government employee

COURTESY OF OCEAN RIVER ADVENTURES

Prefer to soar above it all by seaplane? With Harbour Air Seaplanes, choose the classic panoramic tour or book a romantic evening flight to The Butchart Gardens for dinner. The Victoria Flying Club specializes in Discovery Flights in small Cessnas. To really feel as though you’re among the birds, try Capital City Skydiving’s tandem skydive with an experienced skydiver.

Sports enthusiasts will appreciate Golf Central’s ability to find and book the best golf course to meet your needs.

LEANNA RATHKELLY

MARK VUKOBRAT

FITNESS GURUS

Victoria resident Sean Bruce has trouble picking just one favourite thing to do after a day’s adventure. We managed to get him to narrow it down to a few. Favourite brewery: microbrews at Canoe Brewpub Favourite cocktails: drinks at Veneto Favourite food: Red Fish Blue Fish Favourite way to unwind: picnic lunch on the beach along Dallas Road

Rent a kayak with a local outfitter, such as Ocean River Adventures.

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Outdoor dining/patio

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Fol Epi Bakery 732 Yates St., Victoria, 778-265-6311, folepi.ca

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The French Oven Bakery 1701 Douglas St., Victoria, 778-433-6938, frenchovenbakery.ca

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Beacon Drive In 126 Douglas St., Victoria, 250-385-7521, beacondrivein.ca

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Caffe Fantastico Quadra Village/Dockside Green/Parkside Hotel, Victoria, 877-517-2326, 250-385-2326, caffefantastico.com

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Courtyard Cafe 463 Belleville St., Victoria, 800-663-7550, 250-380-4475, hotelgrandpacific.com

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

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Georgia Café & Deli 9805 Seaport Place, Sidney, 250-655-9445, sidneypier.com/georgia

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Just Matcha Tea Shop 544 Pandora Ave., Victoria, 250-813-2456, justmatcha.com

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

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

Starbucks Coffee Canada Various locations, Victoria, starbucks.ca

Bar/licensed

Lunch

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

Restaurant

Dinner

Breakfast

Cuisine Type

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Bakery

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The Reef Restaurant Victoria 533 Yates St., Victoria, 250-388-5375, thereefrestaurant.com

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The Bent Mast 512 Simcoe St., Victoria, 250-383-6000, bentmast.ca

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Big Wheel Burger 341 Cook St., Victoria, 250-381-0050, bigwheelburger.com

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

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Cactus Club Cafe 1125 Douglas St., Victoria, 250-361-3233, cactusclubcafe.com

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

Fatburger Douglas 1209 Douglas St., Victoria, 250-590-4142, fatburgercanada.com

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Fisherman’s Wharf Fisherman’s Wharf (1 Dallas Rd.), Victoria, fishermanswharfvictoria.com

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Frankie’s Modern Diner 910 Government St., Victoria, 778-265-8575, frankiesmoderndiner.com

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John’s Place 723 Pandora Ave., Victoria, 250-389-0711, johnsplace.ca

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The London Tube 642 Johnson St., Victoria, 778-265-1555, londontuberestaurant.com

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Meat & Bread 721 Yates St., Victoria, meatandbread.ca/yates-street

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West Coast Waffles 1235 Broad St., Victoria, 250-590-3400, westcoastwaffles.ca

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Willie’s Cafe & Bakery 537 Johnson St., Victoria, 250-381-8414, williesbakery.com

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Don Mee Seafood Restaurant 538 Fisgard St., Victoria, 250-383-1032, donmee.com

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Dinner

Milestones Millstream Village 2401 E. Millstream Rd., Victoria, 250-391-5016, milestonesrestaurants.com

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Milestones Restaurant 812 Wharf St., Victoria, 250-381-2244, milestonesrestaurants.com

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Moxie’s Grill & Bar 1010 Yates St., Victoria, 250-360-1660, moxies.ca

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The Old Spaghetti Factory Victoria 703 Douglas St., Victoria, 250-381-8444, oldspaghettifactory.ca

Pig BBQ Joint 1325 Blanshard St., Victoria, 250-590-5193, pigbbqjoint.com

Pluto’s Restaurant 1150 Cook St., Victoria, 250-385-4747, plutos.ca

Sassy’s Family Restaurant 6719 W. Saanich Rd., Brentwood Bay, 250-652-1764, sassys.ca

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Chinese

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Wings Restaurant 90 Gorge Rd. West, Victoria, 250-385-5564, wingsrestaurant.ca

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BeaverTails Victoria 602 Broughton St., Victoria, 778-440-8245, beavertails.com

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Cupcakes Uptown 127-3551 Uptown Blvd., Victoria, 250-590-2282, originalcupcakes.com

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Marble Slab Creamery View Street entrance of the Bay Centre, Victoria, 250-385-7522, marbleslab.com

10 Acres Bistro 611 Courtney St., Victoria, 250-220-8008, 10acres.ca

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10 Acres Kitchen 614 Humboldt St., Victoria, 250-385-4512, 10acreskitchen.ca

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

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The Beach House 5109 Cordova Bay Rd., Victoria, 250-658-5224, thebeachhousevictoria.com

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

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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel – Table 21 777 Douglas St., Victoria, 250-940-3127, table21.ca

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

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The Fickle Fig Farm Market 1780 Mills Rd., North Saanich, 778-426-0032, theficklefig.ca

Fireside Grill 4509 W. Saanich Rd., Victoria, 250-479-1222, firesidegrill.com

Nourish Kitchen & Cafe 225 Quebec St., Victoria, 250-590-3426, nourishkitchen.ca

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

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

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Victoria’s premier farm-to-table experiences. Three spots in one block offering the best fruit, vegetables, eggs, ducks, pigs, turkeys from our farm, plus the finest seafood from our local waters.

Farm-to-table

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

Fine Dining

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

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

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Summit Restaurant & Driver’s Lounge 600 Ebadora Lane, Malahat, 250-856-0188, villaeyrie.com

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Wild Mountain Food & Drink 1831 Maple Ave. South, Sooke, 250-642-3596, wildmountaindinners.com

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

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

$$$

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Harbour House Restaurant 607 Oswego St., Victoria, 250-386-1244, victoriaharbourhouse.com

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Bar/licensed

Wheelchair accessible

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

Dinner

Fine Dining

Lunch

Restaurant

Breakfast

Cuisine Type

Average entrée (meal) cost

Restaurants

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

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

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

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French

The Pacific Lounge 463 Belleville St., Victoria, 800-663-7550, 250-386-0450, hotelgrandpacific.com

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Fusion

The Noodle Box 818 Douglas St., Victoria, 250-384-1314, thenoodlebox.net

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

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Il Greco Restaurant 2900 Tillicum Rd., Victoria, 250-386-1116, ilgrecos.com

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Millos Greek Restaurant & Lounge 716 Burdett Ave., Victoria, 250-382-4422, millosrestaurant.ca

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Gluten-Free

Greek & Mediterranean

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The Celiac Scene Various locations, Victoria, theceliacscene.com

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AZUMA SUSHI We are Victoria’s downtown sushi destination. East meets West in this upscale, urban sushi restaurant. We serve Japanese classics made to order with only the freshest ingredients. Come experience our newly renovated restaurant and lounge. Voted Victoria’s best sushi restaurant. Dine-in, Pick Up, or Delivery. Open daily 11am – Late. 615 Yates Street | 250-382-8768 www.azuma.ca

Ultimate Indian Cuisine Rated Amongst Canada’s Top 5 Restaurants Largest Lunch & Dinner Buffet – 7 Days a Week NewAsianVillageVictoria.com 1245 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1T9 tourismvictoria.com | 25

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San Remo Restaurant & Bar 2709 Quadra St., Victoria, 250-384-5255, sanremovic.ca

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New Asian Village 1245 Wharf St., Victoria, 250-381-8181, newasianvillage.com

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Sizzling Tandoor 637 Johnson St., Victoria, 250-388-5450, sizzlingtandoor.ca

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Varsha Indian Kitchen 101-1600 Government St., Victoria, 250-590-6252, varsha.ca

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Bella 1999 Country Club Way, Victoria, 888-533-2327, 250-391-5224, bearmountain.ca/dining

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

$$$

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Catalano Restaurant & Cicchetti Bar 619 Courtney St., Victoria, 250-480-1824, catalanorestaurant.com

$$$

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Fiamo Italian Kitchen 515 Yates St., Victoria, 250-388-5824, fiamo.ca

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Il Covo Trattoria 106 Superior St., Victoria, 250-380-0088, ilcovotrattoria.ca

$$$

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Reservations required

Breakfast

Reservations accepted

Italian

Outdoor dining/patio

Indian & Middle Eastern

Dinner

Greek & Mediterranean

Olive Grove Restaurant, Ltd. 4496 W. Saanich Rd., Victoria, 250-479-9361, olivegrove.ca

Restaurant

Average entrée (meal) cost

Cuisine Type

Lunch

Restaurants

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.

Japanese & Sushi

Korean

Pizza

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

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

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

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Azuma Sushi 615 Yates St., Victoria, 250-382-8768, azuma.ca

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Itami Sushi 708 View St., Victoria, 250-381-8868, itamisushi.com

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Koto Sushi 510 Fort St., Victoria, 250-382-1514, kotosushivictoria.ca

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SenZushi Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar 940 Fort St., Victoria, 250-385-4320, senzushi.com

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King Sejong Restaurant 650 Yates St., Victoria, 250-382-1289, kingsejongrestaurant.com

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Brickyard Pizza 784 Yates St., Victoria, 250-995-2722, brickyardpizza.ca

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

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Famous Original Pizza 538 Yates St., Victoria, 778-265-5404, famousoriginal.ca

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Il Greco Restaurant 2900 Tillicum Rd., Victoria, 250-386-1116, ilgrecos.com

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The Joint Pizzeria & Deli 1219 Wharf St., Victoria, 250-389-2226, eatatthejoint.com

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Romeo’s Various locations, Victoria, 250-383-2121, romeos.ca

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The Beagle Pub 301 Cook St., Victoria, 250-382-3301, beaglepub.ca

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

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Crooked Goose Bistro 4136 Wilkinson Rd., Victoria, 250-590-4556, crookedgoosebistro.ca

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The Guild 1250 Wharf St., Victoria, 250-385-3474, theguildfreehouse.com

Redd’s Roadhouse Pub 3020 Blanshard St., Victoria, 866-754-4040, 250-382-4400, comfortvictoria.ca

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Renfrew Pub 1730 Parkinson Rd., Port Renfrew, 844-647-5541, 250-647-5541, wildrenfrew.com

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Smuggler’s Cove Pub 2581 Penrhyn St., Victoria, 250-477-2688, smugglerscovepub.com

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

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Sticky Wicket Pub & Restaurant 919 Douglas St., Victoria, 800-663-7476, 250-383-7137, strathconahotel.com/venue/ sticky-wicket

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10 Acres Commons 614 Humboldt St., Victoria, 250-385-4512, 10acreskitchen.ca

$$$

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Blue Crab Seafood House 146 Kingston St., Victoria, 250-480-1999, bluecrab.ca

$$$

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Blue’s Bayou Cafe 899 Marchant Rd., Brentwood Bay, 250-544-1194, bluesbayoucafe.com

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

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Finest At Sea Seafood Boutique 27 Erie St., Victoria, 250-383-7760, finestatsea.com

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

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Marina Restaurant 1327 Beach Dr., Victoria, 250-598-8555, marinarestaurant.com

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

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Keg Steakhouse + Bar 500 Fort St., Victoria, 250-386-7789, kegsteakhouse.com/en/locations/bc/victoria/ fort-street-keg

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Keg Steakhouse + Bar at the Winery 3940 Quadra St., Victoria, 250-479-1651, kegsteakhouse.com/en/locations/bc/victoria/ saanich-keg

$$$

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

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Bodega 1210 Broad St., Victoria, 778-406-1210, bodegabar.ca

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Reservations accepted

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Outdoor dining/patio

Bar/licensed

Seafood

Dinner

Pubs

10 Acres Commons 620 Humboldt St., Victoria, 250-940-0735, 10acrescommons.ca

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Average entrée (meal) cost

Cuisine Type

Lunch

Restaurants

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With Victoria’s most magnificent waterfront setting, the Marina Restaurant at Oak Bay Marina combines 100% Ocean Wise fresh seafood, local ingredients and creative cocktails to create an extraordinary dining experience.

Steakhouse

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Tapas

Tea Rooms

Thai

Vegetarian

West Coast

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Perro Negro 536 Yates St., Victoria, 250-360-1824, ferrisoysterbar.com/perro-negro

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Tapa Bar Restaurant 620 Trounce Alley, Victoria, 250-383-0013, tapabar.ca

Veneto Tapa Lounge 1450 Douglas St., Victoria, 800-332-9981, 250-383-7310, venetodining.com

The Butchart Gardens, Ltd. 800 Benvenuto Ave., Brentwood Bay, 866-652-4422, 250-652-4422, butchartgardens.com

$$$

Fairmont Empress 721 Government St., Victoria, 250-389-2727, fairmont.com/empress-victoria/dining/ tea-at-the-empress

$$$

James Bay Tea Room 332 Menzies St., Victoria, 250-382-8282, jamesbaytearoomandrestaurant.com

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Reservations accepted

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Wheelchair accessible

Bar/licensed

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel – Table 21 777 Douglas St., Victoria, 250-940-3127, table21.ca

Outdoor dining/patio

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Lunch

Restaurant

Breakfast

Cuisine Type

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

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The Pendray 309 Belleville St., Victoria, 800-663-7557, 250-381-3456, huntingdonmanor.com

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The Teahouse at Abkhazi Garden 1964 Fairfield Rd., Victoria, 778-265-6466, abkhaziteahouse.com

Venus Sophia Tea Room and Vegetarian Eatery 540 Fisgard St., Victoria, 250-590-3953, venussophia.com

West Coast Afternoon Tea at The Pacific 463 Belleville St., Victoria, 800-663-7550, 250-380-4458, hotelgrandpacific.com

$$$

White Heather Tea Room 1885 Oak Bay Ave., Victoria, 250-595-8020, whiteheather-tearoom.com

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Siam Thai Restaurant 512 Fort St., Victoria, 250-383-9911, siamthai.ca

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Be Love 1019 Blanshard St., Victoria, 778-433-7181, beloverestaurant.ca

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Cafe Bliss 556 Pandora, Victoria, 250-590-5733, cafebliss.ca

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Rebar Modern Food 50 Bastion Sq., Victoria, 250-361-9223, rebarmodernfood.com

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AURA Waterfront Restaurant + Patio 680 Montreal St., Victoria, 800-663-7667, 250-414-6739, aurarestaurant.ca

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The Beach House 5109 Cordova Bay Rd., Victoria, 250-658-5224, thebeachhousevictoria.com

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Breakwater Bistro 199 Dallas Rd., Victoria, 250-386-8080, breakwaterbistro.ca

Bubby’s Kitchen 355 Cook St., Victoria, 250-590-8915, bubbyskitchen.ca

Ca Va Bistro Moderne 1296 Gladstone Ave., Victoria, 250-590-7982, cavavictoria.com

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Cactus Club Cafe 1125 Douglas St., Victoria, 250-361-3233, cactusclubcafe.com

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

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Bar/licensed

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Haro’s Restaurant + Bar 9805 Seaport Place, Sidney, 250-655-9700, sidneypier.com/haros

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Hawk & Hen 531 Yates St., Victoria, 778-265-4295, hawkandhen.com

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James Bay Inn Hotel Café, Restaurant & Pub 270 Government St., Victoria, 800-836-2649, 250-388-9928, jamesbayinn.com

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Fire & Water Fish and Chop House 728 Humboldt St., Victoria, 250-480-3800, marriottvictoria.com

$$$

Flying Otter Grill 950 Wharf St., Victoria, 250-414-4220, flyingottergrill.com

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Clarke & Co 1002 Blanshard St., Victoria, 250-383-0102, clarke-co.ca

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Ideally located between Beacon Hill Park and the Inner Harbour. Art deco environment. We use fresh ingredients and zero trans-fat oil. Extensive menu includes a $20 daily special, three-course dinner.

West Coast

Little Jumbo Restaurant & Bar 102-506 Fort St., Victoria, 778-433-5535, littlejumbo.ca

LURE Restaurant & Bar 100 Harbour Rd., Victoria, 250-360-5873, lurevictoria.com

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Marina Restaurant 1327 Beach Dr., Victoria, 250-598-8555, marinarestaurant.com

The Mint 1414 Douglas St., Victoria, 250-386-6468, themintvictoria.com

North FORTY-EIGHT 1005 Langley St., Victoria, 250-381-2428, northfortyeight.com

$$$

O Café and Bistro 500 Oswego St., Victoria, 877-767-9346, 250-294-7500, oswegohotelvictoria.com

$$$

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

$$$

The Pacific Restaurant 463 Belleville St., Victoria, 250-380-4458, hotelgrandpacific.com

$$$

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

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Vic’s Steakhouse & Bar 345 Quebec St., Victoria, 800-663-5896, 250-480-6585, harbourtowers.com/dining

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

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Yates Street Taphouse Bar & Grill 759 Yates St., Victoria, 250-590-5253, yatestaphouse.com

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The Cellar 1999 Country Club Way, Victoria, 888-533-2327, 250-391-7160, bearmountain.ca

$$$

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Vis a Vis 2232 Oak Bay Ave., Victoria, 250-590-7424, visavisoakbay.com

Vista 18 740 Burdett Ave., Victoria, 250-382-9258, vista18.com

Wine Bars

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Merridale Bistro 1230 Merridale Rd., Cobble Hill, 800-998-9908, 250-743-4293, merridale.ca

West Coast

Malahat Chalet 265 Trans-Canada Hwy., Malahat, 778-432-3123, malahatchalet.com

$$$

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Accommodation GREATER VICTORIA Abbeymoore Manor City Centre Area 1470 Rockland Ave., Victoria, 888-801-1811, 250-370-1470, abbeymoore.com Abigail’s Hotel Downtown/Inner Harbour 906 McClure St., Victoria, 800-561-6565, 250-388-5363, abigailshotel.com

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Albion Manor Bed & Breakfast Inn Downtown/Inner Harbour 224 Superior St., Victoria, 877-389-0012, 250-389-0012, albionmanor.com

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Beaconsfield Inn Downtown/Inner Harbour 998 Humboldt St., Victoria, 888-884-4044, 250-384-4044, beaconsfieldinn.com

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British Columbia Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers Guild Downtown/Inner Harbour Various locations, bcsbestbnbs.com The Craigmyle City Centre Area 1037 Craigdarroch Rd., Victoria, 844-595-5411, 250-595-5411, thecraigmyle.com Dashwood Manor Seaside Bed & Breakfast City Centre Area 1 Cook St., Victoria, 800-667-5517, 250-385-5517, dashwoodmanor.com Bed & Breakfasts/Inns

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Humboldt House Bed & Breakfast Downtown/Inner Harbour 867 Humboldt St., Victoria, 888-383-0327, 250-383-0152, humboldthouse.com

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

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

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

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

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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 and truffle and beer tastings, just steps from our Gastro Brewpub. The Union Club of British Columbia Downtown/Inner Harbour 805 Gordon St., Victoria, 800-808-2218, 250-384-1151, unionclub.com

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Beachcomber RV Park Saanich & the Peninsula 3290 Campion Rd., Saanichton, 250-652-3800, beachcomberrv.com

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Fort Victoria RV Park Westshore 340 Island Hwy. (1A), Victoria, 250-479-8112, fortvictoria.ca

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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/island-view-beach

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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

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McDonald Campground – Gulf Islands National Park Reserve Saanich & the Peninsula 10740 McDonald Park Rd., North Saanich, 866-944-1744, 250-654-4000, pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/bc/gulf/ index.aspx Oceanside RV Resort Saanich & the Peninsula 3000 Stautw Rd., Saanichton, 250-544-0508, parkbridge.com/oceanside

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

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

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Sooke Potholes Spring Salmon Campground Sooke 4500 Sooke River Rd., Sooke, 250-478-3344, crd.bc.ca/sookepotholes

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Thetis Lake Campground Westshore 1-1938 W. Park Lane, Victoria, 250-478-3845

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Enjoy Pedder Bay’s waterfront RV sites and full-service marina, including moorage, fuel dock, threelane boat launch, boat and gear rentals, guided fishing charters, tackle shop and kayak rentals.

Abbeymoore Manor City Centre Area 1470 Rockland Ave., Victoria, 888-801-1811, 250-370-1470, abbeymoore.com

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

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

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Airport Travelodge Victoria Sidney 2280 Beacon Ave., Sidney, 866-656-1176, 250-656-1176, airporttravelodge.com

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Albion Manor Bed & Breakfast Inn Downtown/Inner Harbour 224 Superior St., Victoria, 877-389-0012, 250-389-0012, albionmanor.com

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Beacon Inn at Sidney Sidney 9724 Third St., Sidney, 877-420-5499, 250-655-3288, thebeaconinn.com Bedford Regency Hotel Downtown/Inner Harbour 1140 Government St., Victoria, 800-665-6500, 250-384-6835, bedfordregency.com

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

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Best Western PLUS Carlton Plaza Hotel Downtown/Inner Harbour 642 Johnson St., Victoria, 800-663-7241, 250-388-5513, bestwesterncarlton.com

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Best Western PLUS Emerald Isle Sidney 2306 Beacon Ave., Sidney, 800-315-3377, 250-656-4441, bwemeraldisle.com

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Best Western PLUS Inner Harbour Downtown/Inner Harbour 412 Quebec St., Victoria, 888-383-2378, 250-384-5122, victoriabestwestern.com

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Great hotel in Victoria’s best location – the Inner Harbour! Close to attractions, shops, restaurants. Complimentary full breakfast. Beautiful studios and suites with balcony, fridge, microwave. Seasonal pool, whirlpool and sauna. Capital City Center Hotel City Centre Area 1961 Douglas St., corner of Douglas and Discovery streets, Victoria, 888-877-9444, 250-953-1000, capitalcitycenterhotel.com

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

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Coast Victoria Harbourside Hotel Downtown/Inner Harbour 146 Kingston St., Victoria, 800-663-1144, 250-360-1211, coasthotels.com

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Comfort Inn & Suites Victoria City Centre Area 3020 Blanshard St., Victoria, 866-754-4040, 250-382-4400, comfortvictoria.ca Days Inn Victoria on the Harbour Downtown/Inner Harbour 427 Belleville St., Victoria, 800-665-3024, 250-386-3451, daysinnvictoria.com

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Days Inn Victoria Uptown City Centre Area 229 Gorge Rd. East, Victoria, 800-565-3777, 250-388-6611, daysinnvictoriauptown.com

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Accommodation Delta Hotels by Marriott™ Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort Downtown/Inner Harbour 100 Harbour Rd., Victoria, 800-667-4677, 250-360-2999, marriott.com/yyjvo

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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel and Suites Victoria Downtown/Inner Harbour 777 Douglas St., Victoria, 800-663-7001, 250-940-3100, victoriasuites.doubletree.com

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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites City Centre Area 101 Island Hwy., Victoria, 800-661-4043, 250-388-7861, econolodgevictoria.com

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

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English Inn City Centre Area 429 Lampson St., Victoria, 866-388-4353, 250-388-4353, englishinnresort.com

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The Econo Lodge Inn & Suites is perfectly located on Victoria’s quiet, picturesque Gorge waterway; we’re just minutes away from downtown and major attractions.

This gorgeous manor offers guests a peaceful, relaxing retreat only minutes from downtown Victoria. Stunning architecture surrounded by beautiful gardens makes for the perfect event or romantic getaway. Fairmont Empress Downtown/Inner Harbour 721 Government St., Victoria, 866-540-4429, 250-384-8111, fairmont.com/empress

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

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Gatsby Mansion Downtown/Inner Harbour 330 Quebec St., Victoria, 800-663-7557, 250-381-3456, huntingdonmanor.com

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Harbour Towers Hotel & Suites Downtown/Inner Harbour 345 Quebec St., Victoria, 800-663-5896, 250-385-2405, harbourtowers.com

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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Victoria-Colwood Westshore 318 Wale Rd., Colwood, 844-385-7829, 250-385-7829, hiexpress.com/victoriabc Hotel Grand Pacific Downtown/Inner Harbour 463 Belleville St., Victoria, 800-663-7550, 250-386-0450, hotelgrandpacific.com

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Downtown on the Inner Harbour, adjacent to the Parliament Buildings, 304 guest rooms, all with private balconies. Magnificent water views, day spa, pool, athletic club, family suites, casual dining and café.

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Hotel Rialto Downtown/Inner Harbour 653 Pandora Ave., Victoria, 800-332-9981, 250-383-4157, hotelrialto.ca

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A boutique property in the heart of downtown Victoria. Guests receive a welcome cheese plate, morning coffee and muffin, and free Wi-Fi. Award-winning dining on-site in Veneto Tapa Lounge.

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

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

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

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

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Howard Johnson Hotel and Suites Saanich & the Peninsula 4670 Elk Lake Dr., Victoria, 866-300-4656, 250-704-4656, hojovictoria.ca Howard Johnson Hotel Victoria City Centre Area 310 Gorge Rd. East, Victoria, 800-952-2151, 250-382-2151, hojovictoria.com

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Exquisite location. Quiet, cozy, affordable. Character rooms. 1911 Edwardian architecture. Charming neighbourhood between Beacon Hill Park and Inner Harbour. Sunny verandas, café-restaurant. Free parking, free Wi-Fi. Weekly rates. Green-Key. tourismvictoria.com | 33

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

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

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Magnolia Hotel & Spa Downtown/Inner Harbour 623 Courtney St., Victoria, 877-624-6654, 250-381-0999, magnoliahotel.com

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Award-winning boutique hotel one block from the Inner Harbour. Luxurious rooms with twoposter beds and deep soaker tubs, Diamond rooms with gas fireplaces. Spa Magnolia and Catalano Restaurant on-site. Marriott Victoria Inner Harbour Downtown/Inner Harbour 728 Humboldt St., Victoria, 866-306-5451, 250-480-3800, marriottvictoria.com

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In the heart of downtown, just one block to the harbour and Victoria Conference Centre. Full-service, award-winning Marriott hotel with pool, fitness centre, balconies, views and spectacular dining.

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

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

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

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

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

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Premiere Suites Downtown/Inner Harbour 1-834 Johnson St., Victoria, 250-595-5639, premieresuites.com

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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? Prestige Oceanfront Resort Sooke 6929 West Coast Rd., Sooke, 877-737-8443, 250-642-0805, prestigehotelsandresorts.com Quality Inn Downtown Inner Harbour Downtown/Inner Harbour 850 Blanshard St., Victoria, 800-661-4115, 250-385-6787, victoriaqualityinn.com

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Short stroll to Inner Harbour and Parliament Buildings, across from Royal Theatre. Large rooms, indoor pool, steam room, free Wi-Fi, kitchenettes and suites available. Great downtown Victoria value. Long-stay rate available. Quality Inn Waddling Dog Saanich & the Peninsula 2476 Mt. Newton X Rd., Saanichton, 800-567-8466, 250-652-1146, qualityinnvictoria.com

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The Quality Inn Waddling Dog captures the heritage flavour of Victoria, while offering all the convenience, amenities and value you’re looking for. Ramada Victoria Hotel – Upper Harbour City Centre Area 123 Gorge Rd. East, Victoria, 888-468-3514, 250-386-1422, victoriaramada.com Red Lion Inn City Centre Area 3366 Douglas St., Victoria, 800-663-5663, 250-475-7575, redlioninnvictoria.com

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Robin Hood Motel City Centre Area 136 Gorge Rd. East, Victoria, 800-434-8835, 250-388-4302, robinhoodmotel.com Royal Scot Hotel and Suites Downtown/Inner Harbour 425 Quebec St., Victoria, 800-663-7515, 250-388-5463, royalscot.com

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Sidney Waterfront Inn & Suites Sidney 9775 First St., Sidney, 888-656-1131, 250-656-1131, sidneywaterfrontinn.com

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Sooke Harbour House Resort Hotel Vancouver Island Sooke 1528 Whiffen Spit Rd., Sooke, 800-889-9688, 250-642-3421, sookeharbourhouse.com

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Accommodation Sandman Hotel Victoria City Centre Area 2852 Douglas St., Victoria, 888-388-0787, 250-388-0788, sandmanhotels.ca The Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa Sidney 9805 Seaport Place, Sidney, 866-659-9445, 250-655-9445, sidneypier.com

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A 55-room oceanfront boutique hotel in the charming Town of Sidney on Vancouver Island. Located just five minutes from Victoria International Airport and ferries to Vancouver and Washington State.

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Eco-friendly, beach, hotel, resort, spa, gallery, Vancouver Island, 45 minutes from Victoria, luxurious rooms, spectacular views, fireplaces, Jacuzzi, organic edible gardens, local seasonal Pacific Northwest cuisine. Sooke Harbour Resort & Marina Sooke 6971 West Coast Rd., Sooke, 866-616-3236, 250-642-3236, sookeharbourmarina.ca

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Just 35 minutes from Victoria, and offering fully equipped vacation rentals overlooking Sooke Harbour. Full kitchens, large living spaces, BBQs, laundry, two hot tubs, 114-slip marina and stunning ocean views.

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

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Simple made perfect. Book your next getaway at Delta by Marriott™ Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort. 1.800.268.1133

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

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Super 8 Saanichton Victoria Airport Saanich & the Peninsula 2477 Mt. Newton X Rd., Saanichton, 800-454-3213, 250-652-6888, super8.com

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Swans Hotel & Brewpub Downtown/Inner Harbour 506 Pandora Ave., Victoria, 800-668-7926, 250-361-3310, swanshotel.com

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

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Victoria’s Historic Inns Downtown/Inner Harbour victoriahistoricinns.com Hotels/Resorts Villa Eyrie Resort Westshore 600 Ebadora Lane, Malahat, 250-856-0188, villaeyrie.com

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Western 66 Motor Inn Saanich & the Peninsula 2401 Mt. Newton X Rd., Saanichton, 800-463-4464, 250-652-4464, western66motorinn.com

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The Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa Westshore 1999 Country Club Way, Victoria, 888-533-2327, 250-391-7160, bearmountain.ca

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Victoria’s only luxury golf resort destination. Featuring two 18-hole Nicklaus Design golf courses, acclaimed Sante Spa, exceptional dining options and many included activities, from tennis to mountain biking. Wild Renfrew South Island 1730 Parkinson Rd., Port Renfrew, 844-647-5541, 250-647-5541, wildrenfrew.com

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

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

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Residence Services, University of Victoria Saanich & the Peninsula Craigdarroch Office Building, Parking Lot #5, off Sinclair Road, Victoria, 250-721-8395, housing.uvic.ca

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

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

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

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Heritage House Suites or spacious two-bedroom Cottage with dining room and lounge. Quiet, lovingly landscaped, located by Beacon Hill Park. Offering modest rates, fresh air, ample parking, free Wi-Fi. JP By The Sea, Vacation Rentals Downtown/Inner Harbour 528 Pandora Ave., Victoria and Port Renfrew, 250-514-5547, jpbythesea.com Vacation Rentals

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Ocean Island Suites Downtown/Inner Harbour 143 Government St., Victoria, 888-828-0824, 250-385-1785, oisuites.com Premiere Suites Downtown/Inner Harbour 1-834 Johnson St., Victoria, 888-788-5788, 250-595-5639, premieresuitesvictoria.com

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Spinnakers Guesthouse City Centre Area 308 Catherine St., Victoria, 877-838-2739, 250-386-2739, spinnakers.com WorldMark by Wyndham Downtown/Inner Harbour 120 Kingston St., Victoria, 888-648-7363, 250-386-8555, worldmarktheclub.com

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

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Blue Vista Resort Gulf Islands 563 Arbutus Dr., Mayne Island, 877-535-2424, 250-539-2463, bluevistaresort.com

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

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WOODS on Pender Gulf Islands 4709 Canal Rd., Pender Island, 800-550-0172, 250-629-3353, woodsonpender.com Specialty Lodging

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

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Cowichan Bed & Breakfast Association South Central Island Various locations throughout the Cowichan Valley, staycowichan.com Hawley Place Bed & Breakfast South Central Island 302 Hawley Place (off Gill Road), Ladysmith, 877-244-4431, 250-245-4431, hawleyplacebandb.com

Victoria’s Newest Experience

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James Bay Inn HOTEL & SUITES & COTTAGE 1911 landmark Hotel

Quaint…Quiet… Affordable... Exquisite location by Beacon Hill Park Lovely walk to the Inner Harbour and Downtown’s day & night attractions Full menu Art-Deco Café-Restaurant Free Parking • Free Wi-Fi

250-384-7151 • 1-800-836-2649

270 Government St., Victoria, BC • www.jamesbayinn.com

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Victoria * Kelowna

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Campgrounds/RV Parks

Bella Pacifica Campground Pacific Rim 400 MacKenzie Beach Rd., Tofino, 250-725-3400, bellapacifica.com

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Living Forest Oceanside Campground and RV Park Central Island 6 Maki Rd., Nanaimo, 250-755-1755, livingforest.com

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Beach Acres Resort Central Island 25-1051 Resort Dr., Parksville, 800-663-7309, 250-248-3424, beachacresresort.com

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Best Western Dorchester Hotel Central Island 70 Church St., Nanaimo, 800-661-2449, 250-754-6835, dorchesternanaimo.com

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Best Western PLUS Barclay Hotel Pacific Rim 4277 Stamp Ave., Port Alberni, 800-563-6590, 250-724-7171, bestwesternbarclay.com

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Best Western PLUS Chemainus Inn South Central Island 9573 Chemainus Rd., Chemainus, 877-246-4181, 250-246-4181, chemainushotel.com

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Black Rock Oceanfront Resort Pacific Rim 596 Marine Dr., Ucluelet, 877-762-5011, 250-726-4800, blackrockresort.com

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

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Inn on Long Lake Central Island 4700 North Island Hwy., Nanaimo, 800-565-1144, 250-758-1144, innonlonglake.com

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Jamie’s Rainforest Inn Pacific Rim 1258 Pacific Rim Hwy., Tofino, 855-433-2323, 250-725-2323, tofinorainforestinn.com

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Little Beach Resort Cabins Pacific Rim 1187 Peninsula Rd., Box 376, Ucluelet, 877-726-4202, 250-726-4202, littlebeachresort.com

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

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Nootka Marine Adventures North Central Island Head Bay Rd., Tahsis, 877-337-5464, nootkamarineadventures.com

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

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

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Painters Lodge North Central Island 1625 McDonald Rd., Campbell River, 800-663-7090, 250-286-1102, painterslodge.com

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Quality Resort Bayside Central Island 240 Dogwood St., Parksville, 800-663-4232, 250-248-8333, qualityresortparksville.com

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Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort Central Island 1155 Resort Dr., Parksville, 800-663-7373, 250-248-2072, tigh-na-mara.com

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Water’s Edge Shoreside Suites Pacific Rim 1971 Harbour Cres., Box 789, Ucluelet, 877-PEACEFUL (732-2338), 250-726-2672, watersedgesuites.com

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

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Merridale Ciderworks Corp. South Central Island 1230 Merridale Rd., Cobble Hill, 800-998-9908, 250-743-4293, merridale.ca/farm/our-yurts

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

Hotels/Resorts

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

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Days Inn Vancouver Downtown Vancouver/Mainland BC 921 Pender St. West, Vancouver, 877-681-4335, 604-681-4335, daysinnvancouver.com

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Empire Landmark Hotel & Conference Centre Vancouver/Mainland BC 1400 Robson St., Vancouver, 800-830-6144, 604-687-0511, empirelandmarkhotel.com

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

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Harrison Beach Hotel Vancouver/Mainland BC 160 Esplanade Ave., Harrison Hot Springs, 866-338-8111, 604-796-1111, harrisonbeachhotel.com

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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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THINGS TO DO ARTS, CULTURE & HISTORY ART GALLERIES

Congregation Emanu-El Synagogue Greater Victoria 1461 Blanshard St., Victoria,

St. Luke’s Players Greater Victoria

250-382-0615 congregationemanuel.ca

3821 Cedar Hill Cross Rd., Victoria, 250-884-5484 stlukesplayers.org

Craigdarroch Castle Historic House Museum Greater Victoria 1050 Joan Cres., Victoria,

Victoria Conservatory of Music Greater Victoria 907 Pandora Ave., Victoria,

Art Gallery of Greater Victoria Greater Victoria

250-592-5323 thecastle.ca

1040 Moss St., Victoria, 250-384-4171 aggv.ca

Fort Rodd Hill & Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sites of Canada Greater Victoria

The Avenue Gallery Greater Victoria

2184 Oak Bay Ave., Victoria, 844-598-2184, 250-598-2184 theavenuegallery.com Coast Collective Arts 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 The Robert Bateman Centre Greater Victoria 470 Belleville St., Victoria,

250-940-3630 batemancentre.org See some of nature’s most dramatic subjects. From the wilderness of Africa to Canada’s Arctic, this gallery exhibits more than 100 works by Canada’s greatest wildlife artist, Robert Bateman. West End Gallery Greater Victoria

1203 Broad St., Victoria, 877-388-0009, 250-388-0009 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 Greater Victoria 2005 Sooke Rd., Victoria,

866-241-0674, 250-391-2511 royalroads.ca

CHURCHES & TEMPLES Christ Church Cathedral Greater Victoria

930 Burdett Ave., Victoria, 250-383-2714 christchurchcathedral.bc.ca

MUSEUMS & HERITAGE SITES The Butchart Gardens Greater Victoria

800 Benvenuto Ave., Brentwood Bay, 866-652-4422, 250-652-4422 butchartgardens.com Canadian Scottish Regimental Museum Greater Victoria 715 Bay St., Victoria,

250-363-8753 canadianscottishregiment.ca

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603 Fort Rodd Hill Rd., Victoria, 250-478-5849 pc.gc.ca/fortroddhill 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,

866-241-0674, 250-391-2511 royalroads.ca

Maritime Museum of British Columbia Greater Victoria 634 Humboldt St., Victoria,

250-385-4222 mmbc.bc.ca

866-386-5311, 250-386-5311 vcm.bc.ca/venues/alix-goolden-hall

ATTRACTIONS Adrena LINE Zipline Adventure Tours Greater Victoria 5128C Sooke Rd.,

Victoria, 866-947-9145, 250-642-1933 adrenalinezip.com See the forest from trees with Adrena LINE Zipline Adventure Tours! Professional guides, eight exhilarating ziplines, two suspension bridges and an exciting ATV ride take you through 100 acres of temperate rainforest. Attractions Victoria Greater Victoria

P.O. Box 39047, James Bay Postal Outlet, Victoria attractionsvictoria.com

Naval & Military Museum – CFB Esquimalt Greater Victoria 1299 Naden Way, Victoria,

BC Aviation Museum Greater Victoria

250-363-4312 navalandmilitarymuseum.org

1910 Norseman Rd., Sidney, 250-655-3300 bcam.net

Royal BC Museum Greater Victoria

BC Forest Discovery Centre Vancouver Island

675 Belleville St., Victoria, 888-447-7977, 250-356-7226 royalbcmuseum.bc.ca

2892 Drinkwater Rd., Duncan, 250-715-1113 bcforestdiscoverycentre.com

Sooke Region Museum & Visitor Centre Greater Victoria 2070 Phillips Rd., Sooke,

501 Belleville St., Victoria, 800-663-7867, 250-387-3046 leg.bc.ca

866-888-4748, 250-642-6351 sookeregionmuseum.com

Wentworth Villa Architecture Heritage Museum Greater Victoria 1156 Fort St., Victoria,

250-598-0760 wentworthvilla.com

MUSIC Atomique Productions Greater Victoria

Various locations, Victoria, 778-433-4743 rifflandia.com Hermann’s Jazz Club Greater Victoria

753 View St., Victoria, 250-388-9166 hermannsjazz.com

PERFORMING ARTS Ballet Victoria Society Greater Victoria

643 Broughton St., Victoria, 250-380-6063 balletvictoria.ca Belfry Theatre Greater Victoria

1291 Gladstone Ave., Victoria, 250-385-6815 belfry.bc.ca Chemainus Theatre Festival Vancouver Island

9737 Chemainus Theatre Rd., Chemainus, 800-565-7738, 250-246-9820 chemainustheatrefestival.ca Langham Court Theatre Greater Victoria

805 Langham Ct., Victoria, 250-384-2142 langhamtheatre.ca

BC Parliament Buildings Greater Victoria

Beacon Hill Children’s Farm Greater Victoria

Beacon Hill Park, Victoria, 250-381-2532 beaconhillchildrensfarm.ca The Butchart Gardens Greater Victoria

800 Benvenuto Ave., Brentwood Bay, 866-652-4422, 250-652-4422 butchartgardens.com Butterfly Gardens, Victoria Greater Victoria

1461 Benvenuto Ave., Brentwood Bay, 877-722-0272, 250-652-3822 butterflygardens.com Capilano Suspension Bridge, Ltd Surrounding Areas 3735 Capilano Rd., North

Vancouver, 604-985-7474 capbridge.com

Capital City SkyDiving Greater Victoria

201-9681 Willingdon Rd., Sidney, 250-655-0014 capitalcityskydiving.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 1890s. Experience a fascinating tale of an intriguing family – their achievements, relationships and their quirks.

Eagle Wing Tours Greater Victoria

Prince of Whales Whale Watching Greater Victoria 812 Wharf St., Victoria,

Victoria Harbour Ferry Company, Ltd. Greater Victoria Various locations, Victoria,

Fisherman’s Wharf, 12 Erie St., Victoria, 800-708-9488, 250-384-8008 eaglewingtours.com

888-383-4884, 250-383-4884 princeofwhales.com

250-708-0201 victoriaharbourferry.com

Emily Carr House Greater Victoria

The Raptors Vancouver Island

Victoria Hippo Tours Greater Victoria

207 Government St., Victoria, 250-383-5843 emilycarr.com

1877 Herd Rd., Duncan, 250-746-0372 pnwraptors.com

Fan Tan Alley Greater Victoria

The Robert Bateman Centre Greater Victoria

Fan Tan Alley, Victoria fantanalley.bix

470 Belleville St., Victoria, 250-940-3630 batemancentre.org

Fisherman’s Wharf Greater Victoria

Royal BC Museum Greater Victoria

Fisherman’s Wharf (1 Dallas Rd.), Victoria fishermanswharfvictoria.com

675 Belleville St., Victoria, 888-447-7977, 250-356-7226 royalbcmuseum.bc.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/fortroddhill Explore a century-old coast artillery fort, then step inside Canada’s oldest West Coast lighthouse. Take part in the many special summer programs and events. Free admission in 2017. The Gardens at HCP Greater Victoria

505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, 250-479-6162 hcp.ca 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. Thirty-six acres of gardens open daily from sunrise to sunset, free of charge. Tea room open May through September. Hatley Park National Historic Site Greater Victoria 2005 Sooke Rd., Victoria,

866-241-0674, 250-391-2511 royalroads.ca

Horror Escape Victoria Greater Victoria

523 Broughton St., Victoria, 778-265-7995 horrorescape.com

Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea Greater Victoria

9811 Seaport Place, Sidney, 250-665-7511 salishseacentre.org Sidney Sculpture Walk Greater Victoria

Beacon Ave., Sidney, 250-656-1184 sculpturewalk.ca Skydive Vancouver Island Vancouver Island

9-1000 Ravensbourne Lane, Qualicum Beach, 250-580-5867 skydivevancouverisland.com SpringTide Whale Watching & Eco Tours Greater Victoria 1119 Wharf St., Victoria,

800-470-3474, 250-384-4444 victoriawhalewatching.com

Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre Surrounding Areas Avison Way, Stanley Park,

Vancouver, 604-659-3474 vanaqua.org

Vancouver Island Corn Maze at Pendray Farms Greater Victoria 9537 W. Saanich Rd., North

Saanich, 778-584-2538 vicornmaze.com

1410 Broad St., Victoria, 250-385-8697 cherrybombtoys.com Curious Comics Greater Victoria

631 Johnson St., Victoria, 250-384-1656 curiouscomics.com Dragon Impact Greater Victoria

640 Yates St., Victoria, 250-590-8880 dragonimpact.com Fan Favourites Games & Movies Greater Victoria 760-B Yates St., Victoria,

250-590-1202 facebook.com/fanfavourites

Interactivity Board Game Cafe Greater Victoria

723 Yates St., Victoria, 250-480-3979 ibgcafe.com Kaboodles Toy Store Greater Victoria

1320 Government St., Victoria, 250-383-0931 kaboodlestoystore.com Legends Comics & Books Greater Victoria

633 Johnson St., Victoria, 250-388-3696 legendscomics.ca

CRAFT BEER, CIDER & SPIRITS Canadian Craft Tours Greater Victoria

Mineral World & The Scratch Patch Greater Victoria 9808 Seaport Place, Sidney,

1327 Beach Dr., Victoria, 250-598-3890 marinadocksideeatery.com

Cherry Bomb Toys Greater Victoria

2822 Nanaimo St., Victoria, 778-265-3608 vicvr.ca

250-385-4222 mmbc.bc.ca

Oak Bay Marina Greater Victoria

COMICS, GAMES, PLAY & COLLECTIBLES

Vic VR Greater Victoria

Maritime Museum of British Columbia Greater Victoria 634 Humboldt St., Victoria,

649 Humboldt St., Victoria, 250-385-9731 miniatureworld.com

15-1767 Island Hwy., Victoria, 855-595-2251 wildplay.com

Square) and 795 Fort St., Victoria, 250-383-0919 oscarandlibbys.com

250-480-4887 imaxvictoria.com

Miniature World Greater Victoria

WildPlay Element Parks Greater Victoria

Oscar & Libby’s Gifts for the Upbeat & Offbeat Greater Victoria 560 Johnson St. (Market

IMAX Victoria (Inside the Royal BC Museum) Greater Victoria 675 Belleville St., Victoria,

250-656-0791 sidneymineralworld.com

Tours depart from outside the Black Ball Ferry Line Terminal; approximate address is 470 Belleville St., Victoria, 844-477-6877, 250-590-5290 victoriahippotours.com

660 Oswego St., Victoria, 778-320-3409 canadiancrafttours.ca Victoria Bug Zoo, Inc. Greater Victoria

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

CANOE Brewpub Marina & Restaurant Greater Victoria 450 Swift St., Victoria,

250-361-1940 canoebrewpub.com

Cascadia Liquor Stores Greater Victoria

101-3671 Uptown Blvd., Victoria, 250-590-1940 cascadialiquor.com Category 12 Brewing Greater Victoria

Point Ellice House Greater Victoria

Victoria Escape Games Greater Victoria

2616 Pleasant St., Victoria, 250-380-6506 pointellicehouse.ca

531 Yates St., Unit #203, Victoria victoriaescapegames.com

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THINGS TO DO deVine Vineyards Greater Victoria

6181 B Old W. Saanich Rd., Victoria, 250-665-6983 devinevineyards.ca Driftwood Brewery Greater Victoria

102-450 Hillside Ave., Victoria, 250-381-2739 driftwoodbeer.com Great Canadian Beer Festival Greater Victoria

Victoria, 250-383-2332 gcbf.com

Hoyne Brewing Greater Victoria

101-2740 Bridge St., Victoria, 250-590-5758 hoynebrewing.ca Merridale Ciderworks Vancouver Island

1230 Merridale Rd., Cobble Hill, 800-998-9908, 250-743-4293 merridale.ca Moon Under Water Brewery & Pub Greater Victoria 350 Bay St., Victoria,

250-380-0706 moonunderwater.ca

Phillips Brewing & Malting Company Greater Victoria 2010 Government St., Victoria,

Victoria Distillers Greater Victoria

9891 Seaport Place, Sidney, 250-544-8217 victoriadistillers.com West Coast Brewery Tours, Inc. Greater Victoria

Various locations around Greater Victoria, Victoria, 844-516-4402, 250-516-4402 westcoastbrewerytours.ca

GARDENS & PARKS Abkhazi Garden Greater Victoria

1964 Fairfield Rd., Victoria, 250-598-8096 abkhaziteahouse.com The Butchart Gardens Greater Victoria

800 Benvenuto Ave., Brentwood Bay, 250-652-4422, 866-652-4422 butchartgardens.com Butterfly Gardens, Victoria Greater Victoria

877-380-1912, 250-380-1912 phillipsbeer.com

1461 Benvenuto Ave., Brentwood Bay, 250-652-3822, 877-722-0272 butterflygardens.com

Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse Greater Victoria

Fisherman’s Wharf Greater Victoria

2487 Mt. St. Michael Rd., Saanichton, 250-544-4824 seacider.ca

Sheringham Distillery Greater Victoria

2631 Seaside Dr., Shirley, 778-528-1313 sheringhamdistillery.com

Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub Greater Victoria

308 Catherine St., Victoria, 877-838-2739, 250-386-2739 spinnakers.com Swans Brewpub Greater Victoria

506 Pandora Ave., Victoria, 800-668-7926, 250-361-3310 swanshotel.com Vancouver Island Brewery Greater Victoria

2330 Government St., Victoria, 250-361-0005 vanislandbrewery.com

Fisherman’s Wharf (1 Dallas Rd.), Victoria fishermanswharfvictoria.com The Gardens at HCP Greater Victoria

505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, 250-479-6162 hcp.ca Located just 12 kilometres north of downtown Victoria, you will find The Gardens at HCP. This lovingly grown garden provides a yearround experience that all can enjoy. Government House Greater Victoria

1401 Rockland Ave., Victoria, 250-387-2080 ltgov.bc.ca Hatley Park National Historic Site

866-241-0674, 250-391-2511 royalroads.ca

GOLF Arbutus Ridge Golf Club Vancouver Island

3515 Telegraph Rd., Cobble Hill, 800-446-5322, 250-743-5000 golfbc.com/courses/arbutus_ridge

Saanich, Victoria, 778-401-0410 victoriacaledonian.com Delve deeper into the world of handcrafted single malt whisky and craft beers with a hands-on, in-depth, informative and fun guided tour, led by our quirky tour team.

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Various locations, Victoria, 888-465-3239, 250-388-4650 golfvancouverisland.ca Your “one-stop shop” for island golf getaways and vacations. From airfares and ferry reservations to tee times and accommodation, we take care of it all! Henderson Park Golf Course Greater Victoria

2291 Cedar Hill Cross Rd., Victoria, 250-370-7200 recreation.oakbaybc.org/golf.html

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. Par-71 championship layout, stunning views, award-winning driving range, café and GPS-equipped power carts. CPGA lessons available. Olympic View Golf Course Greater Victoria

Greater Victoria 2005 Sooke Rd., Victoria,

Victoria Caledonian Distillery Greater Victoria 761 Enterprise Cres.,

Golf Vancouver Island Greater Victoria

Cedar Hill Golf Course Greater Victoria

1400 Derby Rd., Victoria, 250-475-7150 saanich.ca/en/main/parks-recreation-culture/ cedar-hill-golf-course.html Golf Central Greater Victoria

1234 S Wharf St., Victoria, 866-380-4653, 250-380-4653 golfcentraltours.com

643 Latoria Rd., Victoria, 800-446-5322, 250-474-3673 olympicviewgolf.com The Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa, Victoria Greater Victoria

1999 Country Club Way, Victoria, 888-533-2327, 250-744-2327 bearmountain.ca

NIGHTLIFE & ENTERTAINMENT BARS & PUBS The Bard & Banker Pub Greater Victoria

1022 Government St., Victoria, 250-953-9993 bardandbanker.com 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 Garrick’s Head Pub Greater Victoria

1140 Government St., Victoria, 800-665-6500, 250-384-6835 garrickshead.com

Irish Times Pub Greater Victoria

Masters Lounge Greater Victoria

1200 Government St., Victoria, 250-383-7775 irishtimespub.ca

1999 Country Club Way, Victoria, 888-533-2327, 250-391-7160 bearmountain.ca

Swans Brewpub Greater Victoria

Chemainus Theatre Festival Vancouver Island

9737 Chemainus Theatre Rd., Chemainus, 800-565-7738, 250-246-9820 chemainustheatrefestival.ca Langham Court Theatre Greater Victoria

506 Pandora Ave., Victoria, 800-668-7926, 250-361-3310 swanshotel.com

Q Bar Greater Victoria

CASINOS & GAMING

1450 Douglas St., Victoria, 800-332-9981, 250-383-7310 venetodining.com

7 Cedars Casino Surrounding Areas

270756 Hwy. 101, Sequim, 360-683-7777 7cedarscasino.com View Royal Casino Greater Victoria

1708 Old Island Hwy., Victoria, 250-391-0311 greatcanadiancasinos.com

ESCAPE ROOMS Trapped Greater Victoria

1211 Wharf St., Victoria, 250-800-1008 trapped.ca Victoria Escape Games Greater Victoria

721 Government St., Victoria, 250-389-2727

805 Langham Ct., Victoria, 250-384-2142 langhamtheatre.ca

Veneto Tapa Lounge Greater Victoria

St. Luke’s Players Greater Victoria

866-386-5311, 250-386-5311 vcm.bc.ca/venues

IMAX Victoria (inside the Royal BC Museum) Greater Victoria 675 Belleville St., Victoria,

SHOPPING

250-480-4887 imaxvictoria.com

BOOKSTORES

Victoria Film Festival Greater Victoria

1215 Blanshard St., Victoria, 250-389-0444 thevic.ca

Russell Books Greater Victoria

NIGHTCLUBS

Sidney Booktown Greater Victoria

734 Fort St., Victoria, 250-361-4447 russellbooks.com 2436 Beacon Ave., Sidney, 250-656-2345 sidneybooktown.ca

Distrikt Greater Victoria 919 Douglas St., Victoria

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LOUNGES & WINE BARS

PERFORMING ARTS

Clive’s Classic Lounge Greater Victoria

Belfry Theatre Greater Victoria

740 Burdett Ave., Victoria, 250-361-5684 clivesclassiclounge.com

1291 Gladstone Ave., Victoria, 250-385-6815 belfry.bc.ca

778.320.3409 CanadianCraftTours.ca

Victoria Conservatory of Music Greater Victoria 907 Pandora Ave., Victoria,

MOVIE THEATRES

531 Yates St., Unit #203, Victoria victoriaescapegames.com

Daily Public Winery & Brewery Tours

3821 Cedar Hill Cross Rd., Victoria, 250-884-5484 stlukesplayers.org

BOUTIQUES Baggins Shoes Greater Victoria

580 Johnson St., Victoria, 866-224-8257, 250-388-7022 bagginsshoes.com

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THINGS TO DO The Bay Centre Greater Victoria

Robinson’s Outdoor Store Greater Victoria

Idar Jewellers Greater Victoria

2-1150 Douglas St., Victoria, 250-952-5690 thebaycentre.ca

1307 Broad St., Victoria, 888-317-0033, 250-385-3429 robinsonsoutdoors.com

Jade Victoria Greater Victoria

Breathe Athletic Greater Victoria

1031 Fort St., Victoria, 250-995-2244 breatheathletic.com Maria Curcic Millinery Greater Victoria

HOBBIES & SPECIALTY Button & Needlework Boutique Greater Victoria 614 View St., Victoria,

Victoria, 250-884-6244 mariacurcic.com

877-384-8781, 250-384-8781 buttonedup.com

The Patch Vintage Clothing Greater Victoria

Cuban Cigar Shop Greater Victoria

719 Yates St., Victoria, 250-384-7070 thepatchclothing.com

CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR Adventure Clothing Greater Victoria

938 Fort St., Victoria, 800-471-8479, 250-592-7966 cubancigar-shop.com Lens & Shutter Greater Victoria

560 Yates St., Victoria, 250-590-6381 adventureclothing.com

5-1005 Broad St., Victoria, 250-590-1718 lensandshutter.com

The Bay Centre Greater Victoria

Out of Hand Artisan Fair Greater Victoria

2-1150 Douglas St., Victoria, 250-952-5690 thebaycentre.ca Black Goat Cashmere Greater Victoria

1008 Government St., Victoria, 250-590-3887 blackgoatcashmere.com

Crystal Garden, 720 Douglas St., Victoria, 250-858-0375 outofhand.ca Victoria Bead Town Designs Greater Victoria

946 Fort St., Victoria, 250-383-3414 idar.com 911 Government St., Victoria, 250-384-5233 jadestores.ca Lugaro Jewellers Greater Victoria

1102 Government St., Victoria, 250-382-2040 lugaro.com Skanda Greater Victoria

1033 Fort St., Victoria, 250-475-2632 skanda.ca Wild Abandon Jewelry Greater Victoria Victoria, 778-440-5683

wildabandon.com

LIQUOR, BEER & WINE Strath Ale, Wine & Spirits Merchants Greater Victoria 919 Douglas St., Victoria,

250-370-9463 strathconahotel.com/venue/the-liquor-store Vintage Spirits Greater Victoria

1317 Broad St., Victoria, 250-590-7690 facebook.com/victoriabeadtowndesigns

1450 Douglas St., Victoria, 800-332-9981, 250-383-4157 vintagespirits.ca

1200 Vancouver St., Victoria, 250-382-8181 victoria.frontrunners.ca

JEWELLERY

PUBLIC MARKETS

Artina’s Jewellery Greater Victoria

Heart and Sole Shoes Greater Victoria

1002 Government St., Victoria, 877-386-7700, 250-386-7000 artinas.com

Esquimalt Farmers Market Greater Victoria Indoor and outdoor locations

Frontrunners Greater Victoria

1023 Fort St., Victoria, 250-920-7653 heartandsoleshoes.ca

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FOR INFO ON YEAR ROUND EVENTS VISIT: GVHA.CA 250 383 8326 EXT. 265 1 877 783 8300 reservations@gvha.ca

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in Esquimalt, Victoria esquimaltmarket.com

James Bay Market/Breakwater Market Greater Victoria Corner of Menzies and

Superior/Ogden Point, Victoria, 250-381-5323 jamesbaymarket.com Moss Street Market Greater Victoria

1330 Fairfield Rd., Victoria, 250-361-1747 mossstreetmarket.com Sidney Street Market Greater Victoria

May through end of August, Beacon Avenue, Sidney, 250-656-1184 sidneystreetmarket.ca Victoria Public Market Greater Victoria

SHOPPING CENTRES & DEPARTMENT STORES

Cowichan Trading Greater Victoria

1328 Government St., Victoria, 250-383-0321 cowichantrading.com

The Bay Centre Greater Victoria

2-1150 Douglas St., Victoria, 250-952-5690 thebaycentre.ca

Dockside/Spirit of Victoria Greater Victoria

811 Government St., Victoria, 250-383-9970 Irish Linen Stores Greater Victoria

Capital Iron Greater Victoria

1900 Store St., Victoria, 250-385-9703 capitaliron.net

1019 Government St., Victoria, 877-966-6868, 250-383-6812 irishlinenvictoria.com

Fabulous Fort Greater Victoria

Murchie’s Tea & Coffee Greater Victoria

Fort St., Victoria facebook.com/fabulousfort

1110 Government St., Victoria, 800-663-0400, 250-383-3112 murchies.com

The Hudson, 6-1701 Douglas St., Victoria, 778-433-2787 victoriapublicmarket.com

Market Square Greater Victoria

SERVICES

Mayfair Shopping Centre Greater Victoria

250-380-1777 oceansidegifts.ca

221-3147 Douglas St., Victoria, 250-383-0541 mayfairshoppingcentre.com

The Robert Bateman Gallery Shop Greater Victoria 470 Belleville St., Victoria,

Calforex Currency Exchange Greater Victoria

606 Humboldt St., Victoria, 250-380-3711 calforex.com HME Mobility & Accessibility Greater Victoria

2521 Government St., Victoria, 844-821-0075, 250-386-0075 hmebc.com Olympic Peninsula Tourism Commission Surrounding Areas 618 S. Peabody St., Port

Angeles, 800-942-4042, 360-452-8552 olympicpeninsula.org

560 Johnson St., Victoria, 250-386-2441 marketsquare.ca

Uptown Greater Victoria

Douglas Street at Saanich Road, Victoria, 250-383-4866 shopuptown.ca

SOUVENIR & GIFT SHOPS The Butchart Gardens Greater Victoria

800 Benvenuto Ave., Brentwood Bay, 866-652-4422, 250-652-4422 butchartgardens.com

Oceanside Gifts on the Lower Causeway Greater Victoria 102-812 Wharf St., Victoria,

250-940-3630 batemancentre.org

Sasquatch Trading, Ltd. Greater Victoria

1233 Government St., Victoria, 250-386-9033 cowichantrading.com

SUPERMARKETS & GROCERIES Lifestyle Markets Greater Victoria

2950 Douglas St., Victoria, 800-937-5433, 250-384-3388 lifestylemarkets.com

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1010 Government St., Victoria, 778-265-7050 chocolatsfavoris.com English Sweet Shop Greater Victoria

736 Douglas St. (at the Victoria Conference Centre), Victoria, 800-848-1533, 250-382-3325 englishsweets.com Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Greater Victoria 909 Government St., Victoria,

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1624 Government St., Victoria, 250-704-2688 silkroadtea.com Terroir Tea Salon Greater Victoria

832 Fort St., Victoria, 778-747-2739 terroirteamerchant.com

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Pedego Victoria – Electric Bikes Greater Victoria

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Silk Road Tea Greater Victoria

3-1950 Government St., Victoria, 250-385-7368 sportsrentbc.com

1624 Government St., Victoria, 250-704-2688 silkroadteastore.com Sora Spa Greater Victoria

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800-575-8882, 250-360-5858 thespadeltavictoria.com

Willow Stream Spa at Fairmont Empress Greater Victoria 633 Humboldt St., Victoria,

866-754-7444, 250-995-4650 fairmont.com/empress-victoria

SPORT & OUTDOORS ADVENTURE PARKS Adrena LINE Zipline Adventure Tours Greater Victoria 5128C Sooke Rd., Victoria,

866-947-9145, 250-642-1933 adrenalinezip.com

Westshore Motocross Park Greater Victoria

2207 Millstream Rd., Victoria, 250-590-8088 wsmx.azurewebsites.net

ALPINE SPORTS Mount Washington Alpine Resort Vancouver Island 1 Strathcona Pkwy.,

Courtenay, 888-231-1499, 250-338-1386 mountwashington.ca

BIKE & CYCLE Bike Tours Victoria Greater Victoria

685 Humboldt St., Victoria, 250-891-8545 biketoursvictoria.com CRD Regional Trails Greater Victoria

490 Atkins Ave., Victoria, 250-360-3344 crd.bc.ca/parks-recreation-culture/ parks-trails/find-park-trail Cycle BC.ca Rentals Greater Victoria

685 Humboldt St., Victoria, 250-380-2453 cyclebc.ca North 48 Bicycles Greater Victoria

#65-560 Johnson St., Victoria, 778-265-4551 north48bikes.com

Sports Rent Greater Victoria

Transit Cycle Co. Greater Victoria

Various locations, Victoria, 250-208-4203 transitcycle.ca Trek Bicycle Store of Victoria Greater Victoria

398 Harbour Rd., Victoria, 250-590-4500 trekbikesvictoria.com

BOATING & SAILING A 3-Hour Sail – $89/person Greater Victoria

Inner Harbour, Victoria, 877-788-4263, 250-885-2311 threehoursail.com Island Cruising Greater Victoria

Inner Harbour, Victoria, 250-656-7070 islandcruising.com Mill Bay Marine Group South Island

740 Handy Rd., Mill Bay, 778-356-4303 mbmg.ca

FISHING Adam’s Fishing Charters Greater Victoria Various locations, Victoria,

250-370-2326 adamsfishingcharters.com Come and enjoy spectacular fishing on Canada’s West Coast. Our expert guides will ensure you have a world-class experience. We have been introducing people to fish for 25 years! Blue Horizon Charters Vancouver Island

Based at Spirit Bay, Victoria, 250-812-6467 bluehorizoncharters.ca First Class Fishing Charters & Adventures Greater Victoria Various locations, Sooke and

Victoria, 250-857-0121 firstclassfishingchartersandadventures.com Island Outfitters Greater Victoria

3319 Douglas St., Victoria, 866-915-4254, 250-475-4969 fishingvictoria.com Kuroshio Charters Greater Victoria

950 Wharf St., Victoria, 250-812-1252 kuroshio.com No Limit Charters Greater Victoria

The Pedaler Cycling Tours and Rentals Greater Victoria 321 Belleville St.,

Victoria, 778-265-7433 thepedaler.ca Victoria’s original guided tasting tours by bike, and lighthearted historical city tours. Intimate group sizes of 2–8. Private tours and family equipment available. Stylish, comfortable pedal and e-bicycles. Proudly local.

Regional Parks Campgrounds

1104 Wharf St., Victoria, 250-888-2277 nolimitfishingcharters.com Pedder Bay RV Resort Greater Victoria

925 Pedder Bay Dr., Victoria, 877-478-1771, 250-478-1771 pedderbay.com Reel Active Adventures Greater Victoria

925 Pedder Bay Dr., Victoria, 250-508-9011 reelactiveadventures.com

Get away to one of the Capital Regional District’s park campgrounds! Each offers affordable, self-contained RV and tent camping in nature with fabulous water views.

Island View Beach Regional Park

Panoramic Seascape Views on the Saanich Peninsula • Long sandy beach and easy walking trails • Close to ferry, airport, downtown Victoria, Lochside Regional Trail www.crd.bc.ca/islandviewbeach

Jordan River Regional Park

West Coast Beauty Along the Strait of Juan de Fuca • Cobblestone beach with views of Olympic Peninsula • Hemlock & cedar forest trail to Sandcut Beach, surfing www.crd.bc.ca/jordanriver

Sooke Potholes Regional Park

Spring Salmon Place [KWLUCHUN] on the Sooke River • Swimming, fishing, riverside trails • Connects to Galloping Goose Regional Trail www.crd.bc.ca/sookepotholes

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THINGS TO DO Salmon Eye Fishing Charters Vancouver Island

Crystal Pool Greater Victoria

Various locations on Vancouver Island, 877-777-4344, 250-244-1821 salmoneye.net

2275 Quadra St., Victoria, 250-361-0732 victoria.ca

Sooke Harbour Resort & Marina Greater Victoria

527 Fraser St., Victoria, 250-412-8500 esquimalt.ca/parksrecreation

6971 West Coast Rd., Sooke, 866-616-3236, 250-642-3236 SpringTide Whale Watching & Eco Tours Greater Victoria 1119 Wharf St., Victoria,

800-470-3474, 250-384-4444 victoriawhalewatching.com

HIKING & WALKING Rainforest Tours Greater Victoria

Various locations, 250-590-6635 victoria-hiking-guides.com

KAYAKING & PADDLING Fairway Gorge Paddling Club Greater Victoria

2940 Jutland Rd., #105, Victoria, 778-432-3472 fgpaddle.com Gulf Islands National Park Reserve Greater Victoria 2220 Harbour Rd., Sidney,

866-944-1744, 250-654-4000 pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/bc/gulf/index.aspx Kelp Reef Adventures Greater Victoria

Fisherman’s Wharf Dock 1, 12 Erie St., Victoria, 250-386-7333 kelpreef.com Ocean River Adventures Greater Victoria

1630 Store St., Victoria, 250-381-4233 oceanriver.com The best kayaking and SUP paddling is on Vancouver Island with Ocean River Adventures. Getting you out there with Victoria Harbour, Oak Bay and Gulf Island tours. TripAdvisor five-star rating. SUP Rebel Greater Victoria

Esquimalt Recreation Centre Greater Victoria

GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon Greater Victoria 185-911 Yates St., P.O. Box 675,

Victoria, 250-658-4520 runvictoriamarathon.com Recreation Oak Bay Greater Victoria

1975 Bee St., Victoria, 250-595-7946 recreation.oakbaybc.org

RENTALS Ocean River Adventures Greater Victoria

1630 Store St., Victoria, 250-381-4233 oceanriver.com Sports Rent Greater Victoria

3-1950 Government St., Victoria, 250-385-7368 sportsrentbc.com West Coast Outdoor Adventure Rentals Greater Victoria 6971 West Coast Rd., Sooke,

250-664-7794 westcoastoutdoor.com

SPORTS TEAMS Victoria HarbourCats Greater Victoria

1014 Caledonia Ave., Victoria, 778-265-0327 harbourcats.com

WATER SPORTS Ogden Point Dive Centre Greater Victoria

199 Dallas Rd., Victoria, 888-701-1177, 250-380-9119 divevictoria.com

TOURS

Various locations (we pick up and drop off), Victoria, 250-532-6531 suprebel.com

AIR TOURS

SUP Victoria Greater Victoria

Harbour Air Seaplanes Greater Victoria

1234 N. Wharf St., Victoria, 250-418-3007 supvic.ca

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES Adrena LINE Zipline Adventure Tours Greater Victoria 5128C Sooke Rd., Victoria,

866-947-9145, 250-642-1933 adrenalinezip.com

Archie Browning Sports Centre Greater Victoria 1151 Esquimalt Rd., Victoria,

250-412-8510 esquimalt.ca/parksrecreation

City Centre Park Greater Victoria

1097 Langford Pkwy., Victoria, 250-391-1738 citycentrepark.ca Commonwealth Place Greater Victoria

4636 Elk Lake Dr., Victoria, 250-475-7620 saanich.ca/en/main/parks-recreation-culture/ facilities-schedules-fees/facilities/saanichcommonwealth-place.html 48 | Tourism Victoria 2017 | 800-663-3883

950 Wharf St., Victoria, 800-665-0212, 250-384-2215 harbourair.com Victoria Flying Club Greater Victoria

HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE TOURS Tally Ho Carriage Tours Greater Victoria

Corner of Belleville and Menzies streets, Victoria, 866-383-5067, 250-514-9257 tallyhotours.com Victoria Carriage Tours Greater Victoria

Corner of Belleville and Menzies streets, Victoria, 877-663-2207, 250-383-2207 victoriacarriage.com

SIGHTSEEING TOURS A 3-Hour Sail – $89/person Greater Victoria

Inner Harbour, Victoria, 877-788-4263, 250-885-2311 threehoursail.com Ascot Limousine Greater Victoria

Various locations, Victoria, 250-812-2775 ascotlimo.com Big Bus Victoria Greater Victoria

811 Government St., Victoria, 888-434-2229, 250-389-2229 bigbusvictoria.ca CVS Tours Greater Victoria

721 Government St., Victoria, 877-578-5552, 250-386-8652 cvstours.com Discover Vancouver Island Tours Vancouver Island Various locations in

Vancouver Island, 250-244-1821 discovervancouverisland.com

EV Tours – Your Personal Tour Guide Greater Victoria Victoria and the Gulf Islands,

Victoria, 877-358-7374, 778-433-5357 evtours.ca

Gray Line Sightseeing Victoria Greater Victoria 721 Government St.,

Victoria, 855-385-6553, 250-385-6553 graylinevictoria.com Discover the sights of beautiful Victoria aboard our vintage double-decker buses; our hop-on, hop-off schedule allows you the flexibility to explore Victoria at your leisure. Harbour Air Seaplanes Greater Victoria

101-1852 Canso Rd., North Saanich, 250-656-2833 flyvfc.com

950 Wharf St., Victoria, 800-665-0212, 250-384-2215 harbourair.com

GARDEN TOURS

Island & Victoria Tours Greater Victoria

CVS Tours Greater Victoria

721 Government St., Victoria, 877-578-5552, 250-386-8652 cvstours.com Gray Line Sightseeing Victoria Greater Victoria

643 David St., Victoria, 778-678-6999 Landsea Tours & Adventures Surrounding Areas 680 Industrial Ave., Vancouver,

877-669-2277, 604-255-7272 vancouvertours.com

721 Government St., Victoria, 855-385-6553, 250-385-6553 sightseeingvictoria.com

Ocean River Adventures Greater Victoria

Victorian Garden Tours, Ltd. Greater Victoria

Sea Vancouver Surrounding Areas

812 Wharf St., Victoria, 250-380-2797 victoriangardentours.com

601 Bayshore Dr., Vancouver, 604-633-6413 seavancouver.com

1630 Store St., Victoria, 250-381-4233 oceanriver.com

Tour Salt Spring Surrounding Areas

Discovery Walks Greater Victoria

Cheers Cowichan Tours Vancouver Island

Various locations, Salt Spring Island, 250-538-7307 toursaltspring.com

Various locations, Victoria, 250-384-6698 discoverthepast.com/gwalks.htm 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.

Various locations, Cowichan, 250-710-7391 cheerscowichan.com

Victoria Harbour Ferry Company, Ltd. Greater Victoria Various locations, Victoria,

250-708-0201 victoriaharbourferry.com

Victoria’s London Taxi Tours Greater Victoria

Various locations, Victoria, 250-532-3839 victoriaslondontaxitours.ca

UNIQUE TOURS A 3-Hour Sail – $89/person Greater Victoria

Inner Harbour, Victoria, 877-788-4263, 250-885-2311 threehoursail.com Adrena LINE Zipline Adventure Tours Greater Victoria 5128C Sooke Rd., Victoria,

866-947-9145, 250-642-1933 adrenalinezip.com

Cheers Cowichan Tours Vancouver Island

Various locations, Cowichan, 250-710-7391 cheerscowichan.com

Ghostly Walks Greater Victoria

812 Wharf St., Victoria, 250-384-6698 discoverthepast.com/gwalks.htm 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 and Sundays, November to April. HikeVictoria.com Greater Victoria

Various locations around Greater Victoria, 250-889-3008 hikevictoria.com The Natural Connection Greater Victoria

Church & State Wines Greater Victoria

1445 Benvenuto Ave., Brentwood Bay, 250-652-2671 churchandstatewines.com Cowichan Cellar Doors Vancouver Island

Various locations, Cowichan Valley cowichancellardoors.ca Eagle Wing Tours Wine & Whales Greater Victoria Fisherman’s Wharf, 12

Erie St., Victoria, 800-708-9488, 250-384-8008 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 Whale Watching tour that same day. Feast Concierge & Tours Greater Victoria

Various locations, Victoria, 250-588-0963 thenaturalconnectionvictoria.com

Various locations, Victoria, 250-886-4604 feastconcierge.ca

Fisherman’s Wharf, 12 Erie St., Victoria, 800-708-9488, 250-384-8008 eaglewingtours.com

Photowalkingtours.ca Greater Victoria

Island Time Tours Greater Victoria

Various locations, Victoria, 1-778-808-1859 photowalkingtours.ca

3-463 Belleville St., Victoria, 250-477-3322 islandtimetours.com

Emily Carr Tours with Joan Looy Greater Victoria

WILDLIFE VIEWING TOURS

Luxury Wine Tours Greater Victoria

812 Wharf St., Victoria, 250-380-2797 emilycarrtours.com

Adventure Quest Tours Canada Vancouver Island 1003 Island Hwy., Campbell

Eagle Wing Tours: Sunset Tours Greater Victoria

Fisherman’s Wharf Greater Victoria

Fisherman’s Wharf (1 Dallas Rd.), Victoria fishermanswharfvictoria.com Island Joy Rides Vancouver Island

Various locations, 800-830-8522 islandjoyrides.com Ocean River Kayak Adventures Greater Victoria

1630 Store St., Victoria, 250-381-4233 oceanriveradventures.com Seaflora Wild Organic Seaweed Skincare/ Outer Coast Seaweeds, Ltd. Greater Victoria

2105 Otter Point Rd., Sooke, 250-642-5328 sea-flora.com Sport Motorcycle Island Tours Greater Victoria

531 W. Bay Terrace, Victoria, 250-533-9116 sportmotorcycleislandtours.com

WALKING TOURS Chinatown Walks Greater Victoria

1689 Government St., Victoria, 250-384-6698 discoverthepast.com/gwalks.htm Explore the highlights and fascinating secrets of Canada’s oldest Chinatown on one of our professionally guided walks. Scheduled tours yearround or private tours by appointment. Detailed schedule on website.

River, 855-659-2327, 778-346-0021 adventurequestcanada.com

Discovery Marine Safaris Vancouver Island

760 Island Hwy., Campbell River, 866-501-6722, 250-287-7008 adventurewhalewatching.com Eagle Wing Tours Greater Victoria

Fisherman’s Wharf, 12 Erie St., Victoria, 800-708-9488, 250-384-8008 eaglewingtours.com Prince of Whales Whale Watching Greater Victoria 812 Wharf St., Victoria,

888-383-4884, 250-383-4884 princeofwhales.com

SpringTide Whale Watching & Eco Tours Greater Victoria 1119 Wharf St., Victoria,

800-470-3474, 250-384-4444 victoriawhalewatching.com

WINERY & CULINARY TOURS Averill Creek Vancouver Island

772 Goldstream Ave., P.O. Box 27085, Victoria, 888-933-5466, 250-391-9000 luxurywinetours.ca Merridale Ciderworks Vancouver Island

1230 Merridale Rd., Cobble Hill, 800-998-9908, 250-743-4293 merridale.ca Off The Eaten Track Greater Victoria

Various locations, Victoria, 778-918-4584 offtheeatentracktours.ca The Pedaler Cycling Tours and Rentals Greater Victoria 321 Belleville St., Victoria,

778-265-7433 thepedaler.ca

Rocky Creek Winery Vancouver Island

1854 Myhrest Rd., Cowichan Bay, 250-748-5622 rockycreekwinery.ca The Rolling Barrel Greater Victoria

Victoria, 250-999-8424 therollingbarrel.ca Snowdon House Gourmet & Gifts, Ltd. Greater Victoria 1890 Mills Rd., North Saanich,

6552 North Rd., Duncan, 250-709-9986 averillcreek.ca

250-658-3419 snowdonhouse.ca

Blue Grouse Estate Winery Vancouver Island

Spirit Culinary Excursions Greater Victoria

2182 Lakeside Rd., Duncan, 250-743-3834 bluegrouse.ca

Various locations, Victoria, 250-858-7777 kitchensofdistinction.ca

Come See Victoria Greater Victoria

Canadian Craft Tours Greater Victoria

Unsworth Vineyards Vancouver Island

812 Wharf St., Victoria, 778-676-0142 comeseevictoria.com

660 Oswego St., Victoria, 778-320-3409 canadiancrafttours.ca

2915 Cameron Taggart Rd., Mill Bay, 250-929-2292 unsworthvineyards.com tourismvictoria.com | 49

THINGS TO DO Wine Islands Vintners Association Vancouver Island c/o WIVA-Box 20058, Duncan,

800-998-9908 wineislands.ca

Jamie’s Whaling Station & Adventure Centres Vancouver Island 606 Campbell St., Tofino,

800-667-9913, 250-725-3919 jamies.com

Ocean EcoVentures Whale Watching Vancouver Island 1721 Cowichan Bay Rd.,

WHALE WATCHING BC Whale Tours Greater Victoria

1234 Wharf St., Victoria, 250-590-5030 bcwhalewatchingtours.com

Cowichan Bay, 866-748-5333, 250-748-3800 oceanecoventures.com

760 Island Hwy., Campbell River, 866-501-6722, 250-287-7008 adventurewhalewatching.com

888-383-4884, 250-383-4884 princeofwhales.com

Sidney Whale Watching Greater Victoria

105-2537 Beacon Ave., Sidney, 888-656-7599, 250-656-7599 sidneywhalewatching.com

Eagle Wing Tours Greater Victoria

Fisherman’s Wharf Greater Victoria

Fisherman’s Wharf, 1 Dallas Rd., Victoria fishermanswharfvictoria.com Five Star Whale Watching Greater Victoria

645 Humboldt St., Victoria, 800-634-9617, 250-388-7223 5starwhales.com

Level, Victoria, 888-672-6722, 250-383-8411 orcaspirit.com World-class, carbon-neutral whale watching tours, onboard marine biologists, heated covered vessels or open Zodiacs. Washrooms, liquor-licensed, complimentary shuttle, free parking, whale guarantee.

Prince of Whales Whale Watching Greater Victoria 812 Wharf St., Victoria,

Discovery Marine Safaris Vancouver Island

Fisherman’s Wharf, 12 Erie St., Victoria, 800-708-9488, 250-384-8008 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.

Orca Spirit Adventures, Ltd. Greater Victoria 146 Kingston St., Marina

SpringTide Whale Watching & Eco Tours Greater Victoria 1119 Wharf St., Victoria,

Ocean Outfitters, Ltd. Vancouver Island

368 Main St., P.O. Box 919, Tofino, 877906-2326, 250-725-2866 oceanoutfitters.bc.ca Tofino’s Adventure Specialists. Whales, bears, Hot Springs, freshwater and saltwater fishing, private custom charters. Experienced local guides. Zodiacs and cabin vessels available. Open year-round. Fun and educational; encourages stewardship.

800-470-3474, 250-384-4444 victoriawhalewatching.com Rated five stars on TripAdvisor. Whale watching on a 61-foot, quiet and stable Ocean Cruiser with comfortable indoor/outdoor seating, 360-degree viewing decks, marine biologists and free hot drinks. Or, join us on exciting 28-foot high-speed open-air Zodiacs! Stubbs Island Charters, Ltd. Vancouver Island

P.O. Box 2-2, Telegraph Cove, 800-665-3066, 250-928-3185 stubbs-island.com

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PLAN YOUR TRIP GETTING HERE AIRLINES & FLOATPLANES Air Canada Greater Victoria

888-247-2262 aircanada.com Harbour Air Seaplanes Greater Victoria

950 Wharf St., Victoria, 800-665-0212, 250-384-2215 harbourair.com Fast, frequent flights between Victoria’s downtown Inner Harbour and downtown Vancouver, South Vancouver (YVR), Whistler and Pitt Meadows. Unforgettable scenic seaplane tours and authentic West Coast adventure packages offered daily! Helijet International Incorporated Greater Victoria 79 Dallas Rd., Victoria,

800-665-4354, 250-386-7676 helijet.com

Kenmore Air Seattle-Victoria Greater Victoria 1000 Wharf St., Victoria,

866-435-9524, 425-486-1257 kenmoreair.com Daily seaplane flights between Seattle’s Lake Union or Lake Washington and Victoria’s Inner Harbour in less than an hour, including customs. Seasonal ground shuttle to/from Sea-Tac International Airport. Pacific Coastal Airlines Surrounding Areas

204-4440 Cowley Cres., Richmond, 800-663-2872 pacificcoastal.com Victoria Airport Authority Greater Victoria

201-1640 Electra Blvd., Sidney, 250-953-7500 victoriaairport.com

BUSES & CAR RENTALS BC Ferries Connector Greater Victoria

4196 Glanford Ave., Victoria, 888-788-8840 bcfconnector.com Daily, year-round scheduled service between Victoria and downtown Vancouver, YVR and Cruise Ship Terminal. Relax in the comfort of a luxury coach and enjoy the cruise aboard BC Ferries. CVS Tours Greater Victoria

721 Government St., Victoria, 877-578-5552, 250-386-8652 cvstours.com Greyhound Canada Transportation Greater Victoria 721 Douglas St., Victoria,

800-661-8747, 778-265-1520 greyhound.ca

IslandLink Bus Service, Ltd Vancouver Island

Wilson’s Transportation Greater Victoria

4196 Glanford Ave., Victoria, 800-567-3288, 250-475-3235 wilsonstransportation.com

FERRIES & BOATS Black Ball Ferry Line Greater Victoria

430 Belleville St., Victoria, 888-993-3779, 250-386-2202 cohoferry.com British Columbia Ferry Services, Inc. Greater Victoria 500-1321 Blanshard St.,

Victoria, 888-223-3779, 250-381-1401 bcferries.com Clipper Vacations Greater Victoria

254 Belleville St., Victoria, 800-888-2535, 250-382-8100 clippervacations.com Prince of Whales Transportation Greater Victoria 812 Wharf St., Victoria,

888-383-4884, 250-383-4884 princeofwhales.com

V2V Vacations Greater Victoria

470 Belleville St., Victoria, 250-590-9154 v2vvacations.com

GETTING AROUND BUSES & TRANSIT BC Transit Greater Victoria

520 Gorge Rd. East, Victoria, 250-385-2551 bctransit.com CVS Tours Greater Victoria

721 Government St., Victoria, 877-578-5552, 250-386-8652 cvstours.com IslandLink Bus Service, Ltd Vancouver Island

Vancouver Island and Whistler islandlinkbus.com Tofino Bus Vancouver Island

P.O. Box 207, 461B Main St., Tofino, 866-986-3466, 250-725-2871 tofinobus.com

CAR & TRUCK RENTALS Budget Car & Truck Rental of Victoria Greater Victoria 757 Douglas St., Victoria,

800-668-9833, 250-953-5300 budgetvictoria.com

Didi Car Rentals & Sales, Ltd. Greater Victoria

643 David St., Victoria, 888-229-6676, 778-430-3999 didicar.ca National Car and Truck Rentals Greater Victoria 767 Douglas St., Victoria,

844-307-8014, 250-386-1213 nationalvictoria.com

International Stage Lines Surrounding Areas

4171 Vanguard Rd., Richmond, 800-667-2778, 604-270-6135 islbus.com L.A. Limousine Tours Greater Victoria

P.O. Box 27085, 772 Goldstream Ave., Victoria, 888-933-5466, 250-391-9000 lalimo.ca Landsea Tours & Adventures Surrounding Areas 680 Industrial Ave., Vancouver,

877-669-2277, 604-255-7272 vancouvertours.com

Wilson’s Transportation Greater Victoria

4196 Glanford Ave., Victoria, 800-567-3288, 250-475-3235 wilsonstransportation.com

MOTORCYCLE & SCOOTER RENTALS Cycle BC.ca Rentals Greater Victoria

685 Humboldt St., Victoria, 250-380-2453 cyclebc.ca Canada’s largest selection of rental motorcycles, scooters and bicycles. Rent by the hour, day, week or longer. Group tours available. Victoria and Vancouver locations.

SHUTTLES & TAXICABS Bluebird Cabs, Ltd. Greater Victoria

2nd Floor, 2612 Quadra St., Victoria, 800-665-7055, 250-382-2222 taxicab.com Proudly serving Victoria since 1946. Over 90 clean, comfortable cars. Prompt, polite, professional drivers. Safe, reliable taxi services. Airport and ferry services. City tours. The Butchart Gardens. Party deliveries. Wheelchair accessible. CVS Tours Greater Victoria

721 Government St., Victoria, 877-578-5552, 250-386-8652 cvstours.com H2O Taxi Greater Victoria

Various locations, Victoria, 250-708-0201 victoriaharbourferry.com Yellow Cab of Victoria Greater Victoria

817 Fisgard St., Victoria, 250-381-2222 yellowcabvictoria.com

YYJ Airport Shuttle Greater Victoria

1640 Electra Blvd., Sidney, 855-351-4995, 778-351-4995 yyjairportshuttle.com YYJ Airport Shuttle is committed to frequent, affordable and reliable service from downtown Victoria to the airport. Our courteous and friendly drivers will get you to your destination on time.

LEARNING IN VICTORIA COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES Camosun College Greater Victoria 4461

Vancouver Island and Whistler islandlinkbus.com

CHAUFFEUR & CHARTER SERVICES

Interurban Rd., Victoria, 250-370-3000 camosun.bc.ca

Cheers Cowichan Tours Vancouver Island

Pacific Coach Lines, Ltd. Surrounding Areas

Various locations throughout the Cowichan Valley, 250-710-7391 cheerscowichan.com

Royal Roads University Greater Victoria

210-1150 Station St., Vancouver, 800-661-1725 pacificcoach.com

2005 Sooke Rd., Victoria, 866-241-0674, 250-391-2511 royalroads.ca

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PLAN YOUR TRIP Westcoast Adventure College Greater Victoria

Ferris’ Grill & Oyster Bar Greater Victoria

ESL PROGRAMS

Four Points by Sheraton Greater Victoria

5449 Sooke Rd., Sooke, 250-642-2331 westcoastadventurecollege.com Stewart College Greater Victoria

Victoria

850 Courtney St., Victoria, 250-388-7774 stewartcollege.com University of Victoria English Language Centre Greater Victoria Continuing Studies Building,

Victoria’s full service hotel features 100 luxuriously finished guest rooms and suites offering superb amenities such as queen beds with top of bed, 42” Flat Screen HD TV’s, microwaves, mini fridges and free Wi-Fi in all guest rooms. Other highlights include heated seasonal outdoor pool, indoor hot tub, on-site restaurant and lounge. Superbly located for maximum convenience, the hotel boasts close proximity to: ▲ The Butchart Gardens ▲ Butterfly Gardens ▲ Victoria International

Airport

3800 Finnerty Rd., Victoria, 250-721-8469 uvcs.uvic.ca/elc

PRIVATE SCHOOLS St. Michaels University School Greater Victoria

3400 Richmond Rd., Victoria, 250-592-2411 smus.ca

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80 Saghalie Rd., Victoria, 250-388-9924 focusequities.com/bayviewplace

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Chard Development Greater Victoria

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Spirit Bay Developments Greater Victoria

WEDDINGS Arbutus Ridge Golf Club Vancouver Island

The Butchart Gardens Greater Victoria

800 Benvenuto Ave., Brentwood Bay, 866-652-4422, 250-652-4422 butchartgardens.com

Church & State Wines Greater Victoria

1445 Benvenuto Ave., Brentwood Bay, 250-652-2671 churchandstatewines.com

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Hastings House Country House Hotel Gulf Islands

160 Upper Ganges Rd., Salt Spring Island, 800-661-9255, 250-537-2362 hastingshouse.com

Hatley Park National Historic Site Greater Victoria 2005 Sooke Rd., Victoria,

866-241-0674, 250-391-2511 royalroads.ca

Hotel Grand Pacific Greater Victoria

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1000 Silver Spray Dr., Sooke, 250-642-0350 sookepoint.com

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Travel

Savvy

COURESTY OF HARBOUR AIR

Need-to-know travel info

Planes, trains, automobiles and ferries; it’s easy to arrive in Victoria.

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 nonstop flights every day from major North American cities, including Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Seattle and San Francisco. Harbour floatplane service and charter flights also are available through Kenmore Air and Harbour Air Seaplanes, while Helijet offers daily and chartered helicopter flights.

ferries with BC Ferries sail between Vancouver and Victoria several times daily. V2V offers passenger ferry service between Victoria and Vancouver. Bus 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 and airporter service with YYJ Airport Shuttle; the excellent public transit system BC Transit; car and RV rentals; and motorcycle, scooter and bicycle rentals. VADYM GRAIFER

GETTING HERE – BY AIR

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 Victoria and Anacortes, Washington. Whale-watch your way to Victoria from Vancouver with Prince of Whales. Vehicle and passenger 54 | Tourism Victoria 2017 | 800-663-3883

Victoria Harbour Ferry

To get your bearings visually, see the map of downtown Victoria and the surrounding area on pages 57–59.

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 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.

CUSTOMS All persons entering Canada must complete a Canada Customs declaration form. Apparel and personal effects are permitted free of duty. Persons aged 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

VADYM GRAIFER

PASSPORTS AND VISAS BC Ferries

POPULATION Victoria (municipality): 82,653 Greater Victoria (Capital Regional District): 366,162 Vancouver Island: 857,157

CLIMATE Victoria has moderate temperatures year-round. 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 monthly summer rainfall of 8.6 centimetres (3.39 inches). Victoria has a low humidity ratio 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 eight-

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.

TAXES 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 short-term accommodation may be applied to the price of lodging. For more information, visit tourismvictoria.com/plan/travel-tips/ currency-taxes.

month frost-free season. Although winters are mild, warmer clothing is recommended November through March.

AVERAGE HIGH TEMPERATURES Month

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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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Scenic Marine Drive Seaside Cycling Route Galloping Goose Trail Walkway

Dock Park Trial

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RESIDENT WHALES

living in Victoria’s waters.

TYPES OF BAKED OYSTERS

at Ferris’ Upstairs Seafood + Oyster Bar, including the Bottecelli, an oyster topped with Pecorino Romano, cracked pepper, lemon and breadcrumbs.

SEASONS AT THE BUTCHART GARDENS. Yes, you read that right. Five seasons! At Butchart, Christmas is its own season, complete with lights, carollers, ice skating, festive food, special displays and more.

CIDERIES AND DISTILLERIES 18+ WINERIES,

in Greater Victoria. Games to play at

INTERACTIVITY BOARD GAME CAFÉ,

a gathering spot for milkshakes, sandwiches and good times. Make a friend here – Victoria was named the friendliest city in Canada by Condé Nast Traveler in 2016.

YEARS THAT THE RIFFLANDIA FESTIVAL

has been entertaining crowds. Other Rifflandia numbers: four days, 10 stages and 146 artists.

Number of times a beer bottle from Vancouver Island Brewery can be

REFILLED AND REUSED before it’s recycled.

Years that

MURCHIE’S TEA & COFFEE

has kept Victoria caffeinated.

Length in kilometres of the

GALLOPING GOOSE TRAIL, a cycling trail that begins at the Selkirk Trestle in Victoria.

Permanent local vendors at

the VICTORIA PUBLIC MARKET, including The French Oven Bakery, offering more than 100 yummy treats.

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Years that The

FAIRMONT EMPRESS

has been serving afternoon tea.

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