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Tuesday, July 23, 2019
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WINNER’S EDITION A look at 2018’s Winners and Finalists in the Times Colonist Readers’ Choice Awards
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2019 READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS...this Fall!
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AUTOMOTIVE
COMMUNITY
AUTO DETAILING
ART GALLERY
Stellar Finish Auto Detailing.................. Winner Prestige Carwash & Auto Detailing............................................ Finalist Didi Auto Group......................................... Finalist
AUTO REPAIR
John’s Auto Body & Paint........................ Winner Big-O Tires.................................................... Finalist BCAA Auto Service Centre..................... Finalist Speedy Auto Service................................ Finalist
OIL CHANGE
Mr Lube......................................................... Winner Big-O Tires................................................... Finalist Great Canadian Oil Change................... Finalist
RV DEALER
Arbutus RV & Marine Sales..................... Winner Big Boys Toys Parksville........................... Finalist Galaxy RV Duncan..................................... Finalist Greg’s RV Place........................................... Finalist
HARDEST WORKING MLA
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria............... Winner Winchester Galleries Ltd (Oak Bay)..... Finalist Alcheringa Gallery (Fort Street)............ Finalist
BC FERRIES ROUTE WITH THE BEST SCENERY
Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen..................... Winner Vancouver to Victoria............................... Finalist Tsawwassen/Sidney................................. Finalist
BC PREMIER YOU MISS THE MOST
Dave Barrett................................................. Winner Mike Harcourt............................................. Finalist W.A.C. Bennett............................................ Finalist
BEACH
Willows.......................................................... Winner Island View Beach Regional Park......... Finalist Witty’s Lagoon............................................ Finalist
Carol James.................................................. Winner Lana Popham, MLA................................... Finalist John Horgan MLA Community Office..................................... Finalist
ISLAND TOURIST ATTRACTION
Butchart Gardens...................................... Winner Royal BC Museum..................................... Finalist Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park........ Finalist
OFF LEASH DOG PARK
Dallas Road.................................................. Winner Elk/Beaver Lake.......................................... Finalist Mount Douglas Park................................. Finalist
PARK/PLAYGROUND
Beacon Hill................................................... Winner Cadboro-Gyro Park.................................. Finalist East Sooke Regional Park........................ Finalist
PICNIC SPOT
Beacon Hill Park......................................... Winner Saxe Point..................................................... Finalist
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Island View Beach Regional Park......... Finalist
Songhees Walkway................................... Finalist
PLACE TO HIKE
TV WEATHER PERSON
Mt. Douglas Park........................................ Winner East Sooke Park.......................................... Finalist Thetis Lake Regional Park....................... Finalist
Ed Bain........................................................... Winner Dylan Willows............................................. Finalist
YOUR FAVOURITE WAY TO GET OFF OF THE ISLAND
PLACE TO SEE A LIVE PERFORMANCE
ENTERTAINMENT
RADIO PERSONALITY
Ed Bain 100.3 The Q.................................. Winner Al Feraby, CFAX........................................... Finalist Gregor Craigie............................................ Finalist
MOVIE THEATER
IMAX............................................................... Winner Silver City...................................................... Finalist Capitol 6 Theatres..................................... Finalist
RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
Berwick House............................................ Winner Shannon Oaks-Oak Bay........................... Finalist
NIGHT CLUB
Hermann’s Jazz Club................................. Winner Capital Ballroom........................................ Finalist Upstairs Cabaret Ltd................................. Finalist
SEASIDE WALK
Dallas Road.................................................. Winner Breakwater................................................... Finalist Sidney waterfront..................................... Finalist
FOOD & DINING BAKERY
BC Ferries Connector................................ Winner Harbour Air.................................................. Finalist Black Ball Ferry............................................ Finalist
Royal Theatre.............................................. Winner Alix Goolden Performance Hall............ Finalist Chemainus Theatre................................... Finalist
OUTDOOR MUSIC VENUE
Sunfest Country Music Fest at Laketown Ranch................................... Winner
Dutch Bakery............................................... Winner Crust Bakery............................................... Finalist Fol Epi............................................................ Finalist
BBQ FOOD
Jones BBQ.................................................... Winner The Very Good Butchers......................... Finalist Montana’s..................................................... Finalist
BREAKFAST
Floyd’s Diner................................................ Winner The Village Restaurant............................. Finalist Jam Cafe.........................................................Finalist
BRUNCH
Fireside Grill................................................. Winner Jam Cafe....................................................... Finalist Floyd’s Diner................................................ Finalist
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4 Readers’ Choice Preview July 23, 2019 • Marina Restaurant..................................... Finalist
BUTCHER Glenwood Meats....................................... Winner Fraser Orr Butcher..................................... Finalist Berryman Farms......................................... Finalist
CHINESE FOOD J & J Wonton Noodle House.................. Winner Don Mee...................................................... Finalist Halibut House............................................. Finalist
COFFEE SHOP Discovery Coffee........................................ Winner Caffe Fantastico.......................................... Finalist Serious Coffee Douglas Street.............. Finalist
FERMENT ON PREMISES
Taco Justice................................................. Finalist
Unsworth Vineyards................................. Winner The Wine Maker......................................... Finalist
FINE DINING
Fireside Grill................................................. Winner Il Covo Trattoria.......................................... Finalist Brasserie L’Ecole........................................ Finalist
FISH N CHIPS
Red Fish Blue Fish...................................... Winner Barb’s Fish N’ Chips (Fisherman’s Wharf ).................................. Finalist Fish on Fifth................................................. Finalist
FOOD TRUCK
Greek on the Street................................... Winner Tacofino........................................................ Finalist
HAMBURGER
Bin 4................................................................ Winner Big Wheel..................................................... Finalist The Pink Bicycle......................................... Finalist
HAPPY HOUR
Fireside Grill................................................. Winner Glo Restaurant + Lounge........................ Finalist Milestones.................................................... Finalist The Beach House....................................... Finalist
ICE CREAM
Beacon Hill Drive In.................................. Winner Cold Comfort.............................................. Finalist Parachute Ice Cream................................ Finalist
INDIAN
Sizzling Tandoor......................................... Winner Varsha............................................................ Finalist Royal Spice Fine Indian Cuisine............ Finalist
ISLAND WINERY
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Blue Grouse Estate Winery..................... Winner Unsworth Vineyards................................. Finalist Church and State Wines.......................... Finalist
ITALIAN
Il Terrazzo....................................................... Winner Pizzeria Prima Strada................................ Finalist IL Covo Trattoria......................................... Finalist
LIQUOR STORE
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Vessel Liquor Store.................................... Winner Everything Wine......................................... Finalist BC liquor Stores Fort/Foul Bay.............. Finalist
MEXICAN FOOD
Cafe Mexico................................................. Winner La Taqueria Pinche Taco Shop............... Finalist Adriana’s The Whole Enchilada............. Finalist
PIZZA
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Pizzeria Prima Strada............................... .Winner Romeo’s......................................................... Finalist Oregano’s..................................................... Finalist Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub & Guest Houses.......................................... Winner Six Mile Pub................................................. Finalist Penny Farthing Public House................ Finalist
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Canoe Brewpub......................................... Finalist
SUSHI Fujiya Foods - Victoria.............................. Winner Ebizo Japanese Restaurant Ltd............. Finalist Sen Zushi...................................................... Finalist
VEGETARIAN FOOD Rebar.............................................................. Winner Be Love.......................................................... Finalist Baan Thai, Victoria..................................... Finalist
HEALTH & BEAUTY BARBER SHOP Brothers Barbershop................................ Winner Victory Barbers & Brand.......................... Finalist Uomo Modern Barber............................. Finalist
HOME & GARDEN APPLIANCE STORE WestCoast Appliance............................... Winner Trail Appliances.......................................... Finalist Lansdowne Appliance Gallery.............. Finalist
BLINDS AND WINDOW COVERINGS Budget Blinds.............................................. Winner Ruffell & Brown Window Fashions........................................................ Finalist Island Windows Coverings Ltd............. Finalist Pete’s Tent & Awning Ltd........................ Finalist
HEALTH & BEAUTY HAIR SALON
HEALTH FOOD STORE
PHARMACY Heart Pharmacy......................................... Winner Shoppers Drug Mart - Royal Oak......... Finalist London Drugs............................................. Finalist
RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
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Berwick House-Retirement Community.................................................. Winner Berwick Royal Oak - Retirement Community.................................................. Finalist Sidney All Care Residence...................... Finalist
United Carpet Victoria/Sidney.............. Winner Windsor Plywood Westshore................ Finalist Hourigans Flooring................................... Finalist
GARDEN CENTER
GardenWorks - Saanich........................... Winner Elk Lake Nursery......................................... Finalist Cannor Nursery.......................................... Finalist
HARDWARE STORE
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VITAMIN STORE The Vitamin Shop...................................... Winner Lifestyle Markets........................................ Finalist Sidney Natural Foods.............................. Finalist
FLOORING STORE
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Chamberlain Walk Hair Design............. Winner Fish Hair Salon............................................ Finalist Gold Hair Lounge...................................... Finalist The Vitamin Shop...................................... Winner Lifestyles....................................................... Finalist Whole Foods............................................... Finalist
CARPET CLEANERS Sunny Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning................................ Winner Luv-A-Rug Services Inc............................ Finalist Coit................................................................. Finalist
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6 Readers’ Choice Preview July 23, 2019 • Home Hardware........................................ Finalist Castle Building Centre............................ Finalist Oak Bay Home Hardware........................ Finalist
HOME FURNISHINGS Heirloom Linens......................................... Winner Dodd’s Furniture........................................ Finalist ScanDesigns Furniture............................ Finalist
HOT TUB Capital Iron.................................................. Winner Aqua Pacific Pools & Spas....................... Finalist Twilight......................................................... Finalist
HOUSEWARES Capital Iron.................................................. Winner Oak Bay Home Hardware........................ Finalist
PATIO FURNITURE Capital Iron.................................................. Winner Wickerland Patio........................................ Finalist Insideout Home Store.............................. Finalist
ROOFING COMPANY Irwin Industries (1988) Ltd..................... Winner Parker Johnston......................................... Finalist Ray Ooievaar Roofing.............................. Finalist
WINDOWS Van Isle Windows - Victoria Showroom and Factory........................... Winner Rusco Windows & Screens...................... Finalist Enerheat....................................................... Finalist
PETS PET GROOMER
Happy Tails Teeth Cleaning.................... Winner Pets West...................................................... Finalist Mucky Mutt Pet Salon.............................. Finalist
PET STORE
Pets West...................................................... Winner Bosley’s......................................................... Finalist Rascals Pet Market.................................... Finalist
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BANK
TD Canada Trust......................................... Winner Coast Capital Savings.............................. Finalist RBC Royal Bank........................................... Finalist
CREDIT UNION
Coast Capital Savings............................... Winner Coastal Community Credit Union....... Finalist Island Savings............................................. Finalist
FUNERAL HOME
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McCall Gardens Funeral Services......... Winner Hatley Memorial Gardens....................... Finalist First Memorial Funeral Services........... Finalist
INSURANCE AGENCY
Harbord Insurance.................................... Winner Megson FitzPatrick Insurance Services......................................................... Finalist Core (Island) Insurance Services.......... Finalist
LAW OFFICE
Beacon Law Barristers.............................. Winner Sitka Law Group......................................... Finalist McConnan, Bion, O’Connor & Peterson.................................................... Finalist
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Newport Property Management Ltd ......................................................................... Winner Firm Management Corporation........... Finalist Brown Bros................................................... Finalist Book your 3DFLͤF 1RUWKZHVW (VFDSH today!
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REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE
Newport Realty.......................................... Winner Newport Realty Sidney........................... Finalist Macdonald Realty..................................... Finalist
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TRAVEL AGENCY
Expedia.......................................................... Winner Departures Travel...................................... Finalist Flight Centre Business Travel Victoria.......................................................... Finalist
Pine Lighting Victoria............................... Finalist Illuminations Lighting Solutions......... Finalist
MEN’S CLOTHING
RETAIL
Capital Iron.................................................. Winner Hudson’s Bay.............................................. Finalist Moores Clothing for Men....................... Finalist
ANTIQUE STORE
OUTDOORS SHOP
Beehive Wool Shop................................... Winner Charmaine’s Past & Present Home Collection........................................ Finalist Everything Old Canada........................... Finalist
AUCTION HOUSE
Kilshaw’s Auctioneers.............................. Winner Lund’s............................................................. Finalist
BICYCLE SHOP
Trek Bicycle Store....................................... Winner Oak Bay Bicycles........................................ Finalist Russ Hays..................................................... Finalist
SHOPPING MALL Mayfair........................................................... Winner Uptown......................................................... Finalist Hillside........................................................... Finalist
SIGN SHOP Graphic FX Signworks.............................. Winner
SPORTS FOOTWEAR
Capital Iron.................................................. Winner MEC................................................................ Finalist Robinsons..................................................... Finalist
Frontrunners.............................................. .Winner New Balance............................................... Finalist Capital Iron....................................................Finalist
SHOE STORE
WEED SHOP
Walk in Comfort Shoes............................ Winner Baggins Shoes............................................ Finalist The Cobbler................................................. Finalist
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BOOKSTORE
Bolen Books................................................. Winner Russel Books................................................ Finalist Munro’s Books............................................. Finalist
Tree................................................................. Winner Farmacy Victoria BC.................................. Finalist Leaf Compassion.........................................Finalist
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BRIDAL WEAR
Shades of White Bridal Fashions.......... Winner Luz Bridal Boutique.................................. Finalist The White Peony Bridal Boutique........ Finalist
FLORIST
Brown’s The Florist.................................... Winner Thrifty Foods............................................... Finalist Foxgloves Flowers.................................... Finalist
FURNITURE STORE
Dodd’s Furniture........................................ Winner ScanDesigns Furniture............................ Finalist La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries.................. Finalist Sager’s Home Living................................. Finalist
HOME ELECTRONICS
Atlas Audio Video Unlimited................. Winner London Drugs............................................. Finalist SoundHounds............................................. Finalist
JEWELRY STORE
Paul Mara Jewellers.................................. Winner Idar.................................................................. Finalist Lugaro........................................................... Finalist
LIGHTING STORE
Mclaren Lighting....................................... Winner
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WOMEN’S BOUTIQUE
Hughes.......................................................... Winner Marmalade Tart Boutique....................... Finalist True Boutique............................................. Finalist
GOLF COURSE (PUBLIC)
Cedar Hill Golf Course.............................. Winner Cordova Bay Golf Course........................ Finalist Highland Pacific Golf................................ Finalist Olympic View.............................................. Finalist
SPORTS & FITNESS GYM Alive Mindbody.......................................... Winner YMCA-YWCA............................................... Finalist Oak Bay Recreation................................... Finalist Oxygen Yoga and Fitness Saanich....... Winner One Yoga Victoria...................................... Finalist Moksha.......................................................... Finalist
Thank you Victoria for voting for us! We’re honored for your support as finalists in both Best Italian and Best Fine Dining categories.
ISLAND TOURIST ATTRACTION
Butchart Gardens...................................... Winner Royal BC Museum.................................... Finalist Victoria Inner Harbour............................. Finalist
TRAVEL
Country Maples RV Resort..................... Winner Living Forest Oceanside Campground............................................... Finalist Pacheedaht Campground, Port Renfrew............................................... Finalist
HOTEL
Oak Bay Beach Hotel................................ Winner Fairmont Empress..................................... Finalist Magnolia Hotel........................................... Finalist
PRIVATE ISLAND CAMPGROUND
ISLAND BED & BREAKFAST
FITNESS FACILITY
YOGA STUDIO
BOAT MARINA
Oak Bay Marina.......................................... Winner Port Sidney Marina................................... Finalist Mill Bay Marina........................................... Finalist Sooke Harbour Resort & Marina.......... Finalist
Birds of a Feather Ocean Lagoon Bed & Breakfast.......................... Winner Moonlit Cove Bed & Breakfast............. Finalist Blue Willow Guest House........................ Finalist
ISLAND RESORT
Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa........................................... Winner Wickaninnish Inn....................................... Finalist Oak Bay Beach Hotel................................ Finalist
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Il Covo Trattoria is a memorable and unique Italian dining experience for any occasion from special celebrations to intimate dinner dates. Experience family style dining or the many daily features created by Chef Rafael. Enjoy rustic, authentic Italian cuisine and feel like you’ve walked into a warm, old world Trattoria in Italy.
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