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Hop-On-Hop-Off 2 Day Ticket Discover the sights of Victoria on one of our open-air buses or classic turn-of-the-century trolley bus. Whether you are visiting only for a few hours or a few days, the 90-minute sightseeing tour with on-board commentary gives you a quick way to see the main attractions of our beautiful city. Better yet, all Big Bus tickets are valid for 2 days! You can hop on and off our buses at any of our 23 stops, giving you the opportunity to see the sights at your own pace. Whether you want to visit our major attractions, spend time shopping, or visit one of our many fine restaurants - Big Bus is on the route! During peak season one of our buses will be at each stop within 20 minutes so you can move quickly to your next destination. 90-Minute Tour With Over 20 Stops Including: Old Town • Chinatown • Songhees Craigdarroch Castle • Rockland Oak Bay Village • Beach Drive
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Tour Combos Combine your 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Big Bus pass with Victoria’s amazing attractions and save big. Attractions include: Craigdarroch Castle, The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, National Geographic IMAX Theater, and The Royal BC Museum. Please ask our knowledgeable staff about our City Tour / Whale Watching combo
Butchart Gardens Visit this breathtaking historical site built in the 1900s that locals and tourists rave about! The Butchart Gardens offers 55 acres of spectacular beauty in every season and the Summer Saturday fireworks are not to be missed. Please ask our knowledgeable staff about departure times.
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TOURISM VICTORIA The Official 2012 Vacation Guide is the official guide of Tourism Victoria (Greater Victoria Visitors and Convention Bureau).
The Tourism Victoria Visitor Centre is located at 812 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1T3. Call 250-953-2033 or 1-800-663-3883 Tourism Victoria offers specialized information and services for travel professionals. Meeting planners, tour operators, travel agents and travel media, please call 250-414-6999 or visit www.tourismvictoria.com. The listings in this guide were compiled as of October 2011. Tourism Victoria’s Official 2012 Vacation Guide is published by:
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cOntentS On behalf Of tOuriSm VictOria, I’d like to welcome you to our beautiful city! As British Columbia’s capital, Victoria is full of life and we invite you to experience all of it! Victoria is world-renowned for its stunning natural beauty and mild year-round climate and boasts an abundance of activities and adventures around every corner. Explore our city, its fabulous culture and heritage as represented in everything from the oldest Chinatown in Canada to our remarkable First Nations offerings. We guarantee your must-do list will be overflowing — from whale watching, kayaking and ziplining to tea sipping, culinary delights and garden strolling. I encourage you to stop by our Visitor Centre in the Inner Harbour for activity suggestions and city information. Our friendly, courteous staff are more than happy to help you and your family and friends. Also, visit www.tourismvictoria.com for the latest destination information. I sincerely hope you enjoy your stay in Victoria and we look forward to welcoming you back next time! Rob Gialloreto, President & CEO, Tourism Victoria
6 Victoria — Full of Life! 14 Transportation 16 General Information 18 Festivals and Special Events 20 Dining 25 Attractions, Museums, Arts and Entertainment 32 Downtown Victoria Map 33 Greater Victoria and Region Map 34 D owntown Victoria and Area Map 36 Shopping 38 E xploring Greater Victoria and Beyond — Sample Trip Itineraries 42 Outdoor Activities and Tours 46 Accommodation 61 Visitor Services
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Victoria is a city of energy and progress. It boasts a stunning natural landscape and is steeped in a culture that has preserved and nurtured the best of its history without being stuck in the past. It’s a place where the laid-back modernism of the West Coast blends with time-honoured British, European and Asian traditions. 6
full of life! IN VICTORIA, it’s just as natural to picnic on a beach as it is to sip tea in a formal tearoom. In the course of a single day, you can easily go from a pulse-pounding ziplining adventure to a relaxing horse-drawn carriage ride. It’s a city of beautiful contrasts, where the elegance of history mingles with the panache of modern life. It’s a place to relax and restore your sense of balance and also a place to experience thrilling adventures. Victoria’s sub-Mediterranean climate makes any time of the year a good time to visit. Winters are mild enough for year-round golf and waterfront strolls, and summers are
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pleasantly warm with refreshing ocean breezes to keep the city cool. With less than half the annual precipitation of Vancouver or Seattle, not even the rain keeps people indoors for long. But you don’t have to take our word for it — just ask other visitors. Victoria and Vancouver Island are consistently named among the best cities and islands in North America by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure magazines. Recent accolades include Top Island in Canada and Most Romantic City in Canada, Most Cultured City and Smartest City in Canada, Top Destination and City in Canada and 10th Best Family Vacation in Canada.
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or cast a line for salmon or halibut. After returning to the city, take a leisurely stroll down to Fisherman’s Wharf, where anglers will sell you freshly caught Dungeness crab right off the boat and you will probably see a seal or two — as well as the wharf’s iconic float-home village. Then, when the sun goes down and the lights begin to sparkle on the Inner Harbour, tantalizing aromas beckon from waterside cafés and restaurants, where fresh Pacific seafood and local delicacies play starring roles on the menu. After-dinner entertainment options include lounges, nightclubs, theatre, opera, concerts and romantic evening strolls around the harbour. All the while, you are immersed in the beauty of Victoria, a city that glitters like a jewel amid some of the world’s most spectacular scenery. It’s an atmosphere that blends the natural beauty of the outdoors with the cosmopolitan vibe of contemporary urban life, infusing all who live and visit here with an energy and enthusiasm that can come only from recognizing that this is, indeed, paradise.
Sometimes it’s nice to leave room in our vacation planning to explore our options once we get there. Well, now it’s easier than ever! Tourism Victoria’s mobile app is available free of charge for iPhone, BlackBerry and Android users all over the globe and is available in the iTunes App Store. Key features include: • Activity ideas and services • Area recognition and GPS maps • Calendar of events • @victoriavisitor Twitter feed
Plus, you’ll find any visitor service you may need during your visit to Victoria on the go. No need to worry about which activity or restaurant you’ll experience next… our app has you covered! Download it now so it’s ready when you need it! http://m.tourismvictoria.com/
Your Victoria experience begins with the soothing yet invigorating sensations of morning. Seabirds call, ocean breezes beckon and the harbour comes alive with the hustle and bustle of marine activity, seaplanes, cafés opening and vendors setting up shop. After breakfast, your choice of daytime activities is tremendously diverse. You can shop for made-in-B.C. gifts, browse art galleries, relax at a spa, play golf, visit museums, cycle along the coast and into the city’s neighbourhoods or build castles on a sandy beach. See the talents of our local green thumbs at any of Victoria’s many gardens, including the 55 acres of glorious colour at The Butchart Gardens. Experience the splendour of the West Coast on a kayaking adventure, hike the trails of an old-growth forest, surf the waves in the Sooke region, see whales and other marine creatures on a wildlife watching tour, sail among the Gulf Islands Dallas Road TOurism VicTOria
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Connect to Victoria before, during or after your visit through our social media channels. Whether you’re facebooking, tweeting or YouTubing, getting the most out of your Victoria experience is easy. Check our Going Local blog written by local residents to offer an insider’s view of Victoria. Our online Twisitor Centre offers visitors real-time happenings around the city and will answer your questions on the go. Our App gives you instant access to an events calendar, transportation facebook.com/ tourismvictoriafan
and accommodation guide, list of nearby attractions and other useful information. “Green Victoria” provides a wealth of useful tips and “green” itinerary ideas for making your visit to Victoria as environmentally friendly as possible. When you are here, visit our Visitor Information Centre at the Inner Harbour and speak live with our friendly and knowledgeable staff. Of course, you can always visit www.tourismvictoria.com for a wealth of information at your fingertips.
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Vancouver Island’s aboriginal heritage and culture thrives in Victoria with First Nations cedarplank Big Houses and towering totem poles standing as a reminder of the region’s founding civilization, which took hold on the rugged island a millennia before the time of Columbus and Cabot. Visit Thunderbird Park, where you’ll be awed by First Nations sculptures and see ancient totems and other First Nations artifacts in an award-winning exhibit at the Royal BC Museum. For a deeper appreciation of these cultures, go for a stroll along the First Nations interpretive walkway at the Inner Harbour. Exquisite arts and crafts by First Nations artists are showcased in many galleries. Craigdarroch Castle
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eurOPean and aSian influenceS The Hudson’s Bay Company played a key role in establishing the city’s indelible British flavour when Fort Victoria was built here in 1843; you can still visit the home of one of the original settlement’s farm managers at Craigflower Farmhouse. To ensure British sovereignty over the new colony, the 8
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admiralty established a naval base at Esquimalt, which became the headquarters of the Royal Navy’s Pacific squadron and today is the base for Canada’s West Coast naval fleet. Fisgard Lighthouse, a national historic site built in 1860 just below the vistas of Fort Rodd Hill, marks the entrance to Esquimalt Harbour and is a fantastic vantage point for observing the comings and goings of Navy vessels, commercial ships and barges and pleasure boats. You can discover what life was like aboard a Victorian man-of-war at the Maritime Museum or the CFB Esquimalt Naval and Military Museum. When the gold rush began in 1858, Victoria grew into a wild frontier city almost overnight. The population increased tenfold in one year as businesses sprang up to
serve the needs of thousands of miners of European and Asian descent who arrived in the city, joining the British, FrenchCanadians, Métis and Hawaiians who were already here working for the Hudson’s Bay Company. The evidence of these cultural influences is everywhere in Victoria. Some of the city’s most impressive structures — such as the Parliament Buildings, The Fairmont Empress Hotel and Old Customs House — were built around the Inner Harbour. The Gate of Harmonious Interest is a modern addition to Canada’s oldest Chinatown, once a “Forbidden City” of mystery and intrigue where few Westerners dared enter. The architecture of St. Ann’s Academy reflects the Quebecois origins of the sisters of St. Ann who arrived in 1858 and played an important role nursing and teaching in the early days of the city.
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Victoria, B.C.— is there a more beautiful city in Canada? I don’t think so! — Michael Gallant
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On August 2, 1862, 150 years ago, the town site of Fort Victoria was incorporated as the City of Victoria and British Columbia’s Capital City. The work and effort of Victoria’s forefathers and officials laid a clear path for the City of Victoria to thrive, emerging as the Capital City of British Columbia and retaining its prominence as one of the top places to live, work and play in Canada and the world. In 2012, Victoria is renewing its commitment to another 150 years as a worldclass Capital City with a variety of festive events and activities, including a 150-year themed Victoria Day parade, a public performances, ceremony, heritage-themed street performances, live music, community events, a fort-building contest and more. Go to www.tourismvictoria.com Victoria’s Legislative Buildings for dates and details.
liVinG hiStOry In Victoria, you’ll see examples of how history blends into contemporary life throughout the city: horse-drawn carriages, double-decker buses, resplendent gardens, pubs, tearooms, shops and restored heritage buildings downtown and throughout the city. Historic homes like Emily Carr House and Point Ellice House preserve beautiful examples of residential Victorian architecture and provide windows into the lives of early pioneer families. Prominent among those pioneers, Robert Dunsmuir became one of the richest, most powerful men in North America, building a fortune based on coal mining and transportation. He spent lavishly on Craigdarroch Castle, but his son James spent far more building Hatley Castle, a vast Edwardian estate in Colwood that is now part of Royal Roads University. Emily Carr House
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Victoria’s traditional elegance boasts a youthful energy that’s vividly apparent in the city’s arts and culture scene. A truly vibrant synthesis — refined and sophisticated, bohemian and alternative — Victoria’s pulse can be felt in the theatres, art galleries and concert halls, as well as on indoor and outdoor stages throughout the city. The city’s many art galleries showcase the outstanding work of artists and artisans who capture the splendour of living here in everything from glorious paintings, prints and sculptures to jewellery, clothing and folk art. Victoria’s performing arts companies offer year-round entertainment ranging from mainstream to experimental.
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Victoria has a proud history of hosting world class sporting events. 2012 will be no exception as the city plays host to events such as the U16 National Boys Water Polo Championships, Canadian National Ultimate Championships, International Rugby Sevens tournaments, Goodlife Fitness Victoria Marathon, Pacific Cup Hockey Championships and many more. This June will see the 2nd Annual Victoria International Cycling Festival return to Victoria. Festival highlights will include the Ryder Hesjedal Tour De Victoria and Jumpship. Cyclists can register to ride in the Tour de Victoria for a 140K, 100K or 50K ride through some of the most scenic cycling routes in the country. Spectators can marvel at the athletic abilities of some of the world best dirt jump riders as Jumpship takes centre stage in Victoria’s beautiful Inner Harbour. To find out more about what sporting events are taking place this year, visit www.tourismvictoria.com/events.
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Victoria is a city that treasures its performing arts. In addition to its symphony, opera and dance companies, the city is home to several venues staging an exciting lineup of live professional theatre, as well as dance and music by national and international performing artists. Victoria’s social calendar also includes an impressive schedule of touring performers and shows at several venues throughout the city. To get the details on performing arts, visit www.tourismvictoria.com/events.
feStiValS and feStiVe fun Victoria loves its festivals and the community gathers for gala celebrations to honour all the things Victorians love: world beats, jazz music, ghosts, gardens, beer, cocktails, fine food, visual arts, literature, boats, fringe theatre — and that’s just the beginning! At Christmas, the city sparkles with festive spirit. With the mildest climate in Canada, Victoria rarely sees snow, but the Christmas season still arrives with fervour and residents and visitors alike are swept up in the magical spirit of the most wonderful time of the year. Lights, music and special events fill the streets and venues of B.C.’s capital city.
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You can experience Vancouver Island’s bounty in many of Victoria’s restaurants, thanks to a burgeoning community of hip, young chefs committed to promoting local cuisine. The Saanich Peninsula, 20 minutes from downtown Victoria, and the Cowichan Valley, 45 minutes from Victoria, are gastronomic destinations that abound with opportunities to tour wineries and farms, sample an array of products and meet the people behind the cuisine. Winery maps for self-guided tours are available or you can sign up for a guided culinary adventure. If you are a beer aficionado, you’ll want to sample Victoria’s locally crafted brews, a 150-year-old tradition that continues in several pubs and microbreweries. Distilleries are a new addition to the culinary scene and are making a promising debut, especially here in Victoria, a city known for its cocktail culture.
SOOthinG SPaS For more information on festivals and Christmas events, see page 18 or visit www.tourismvictoria.com/events
culinary ParadiSe Victoria’s youthful spirit is strongly evident in its cuisine. In addition to the city’s longtime affection for afternoon tea, Victoria and southern Vancouver Island are developing a reputation as Canada’s France. Artisan cheeses, seaweed, water buffalo, poultry, produce, ciders and wines are created and harvested by a handful of local farms and producers.
Victoria also has a reputation for its spas. While spas have been around for centuries, Victoria has given the concept a whole new angle by incorporating elements from nature into some of its most raved-about treatments. Unwind at one of Victoria’s many spas, partaking of nature’s plenty with a sea-salt body scrub, seaweed facial or hydrotherapy bath infused with the fragrance of Douglas firs. Try a vinotherapy pedicure that includes crushing locally harvested grapes with your toes or a massage of homegrown lavender and hot stones collected from a nearby beach.
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Victoria loves the outdoors! In fact, it’s the fittest city in the nation and the adult population is twice as physically active as the national average, says the government of Canada. It’s no surprise why. Greater Victoria boasts 48 regional, provincial and federal parks covering more than 7,600 hectares. Add to that the climate, which is not only the mildest in Canada, but also one of the driest, with an average snowfall of only 25 centimetres (9.75 inches) and an average rainfall of 592 millimetres (23 inches) — significantly less than the annual precipitation in Vancouver or Seattle. But one of the biggest reasons Victorians love their city is the variety and quality of the activities.
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marine adVentureS Naturally, with the Pacific Ocean right here, many of the most popular activities are marine-based. One of the most thrilling adventures is whale and wildlife watching, an exhilarating experience with marine expeditions ranging from high-speed zodiac tours to yacht and sailboat cruises. Another big favourite is diving. National Geographic recognizes Vancouver Island as one of the best cold-water diving destinations in the world and the renowned Jacques Cousteau Society rates the area as second only to the Red Sea for diversity of marine life and water clarity. Top spots include Victoria’s Ogden Point Breakwater, Race Rocks Underwater Marine Park, the 12
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Glass Sponge Gardens in Brentwood Bay and the world’s largest artificial reef in Nanaimo. Victoria is also known as a sailing destination and an international racing and cruising gateway. If you are a boating enthusiast, don’t miss the Floating Boat Show in April, Swiftsure International Yacht Race in late May and the Classic Boat Festival in September. Enjoying Victoria’s fresh Pacific salmon, halibut, crab and cod is a truly gourmet experience, but it’s even more exciting to catch your own seafood. For decades, Victoria has been a fishing destination and has fleets of fishing charters. Guided freshwater fishing adventures are also available and they’re an excellent way to explore the outdoors. Kayaking and canoeing are huge activities in this region. Vancouver Island has approximately 3,500 kilometres of ocean coastline, 700 lakes, 160 rivers and 890 streams. Kayakers can even launch right from the Inner Harbour downtown. Tour operators and outfitters offer lessons, day trips and multi-day adventures. Guided sunset paddling tours are available in the summer.
GlOriOuS GOlf Nature has been generous to Victoria and when she bestowed her bounty, she surely had golfers in mind. The Victoria area offers more than 20 year-round courses designed by acclaimed architects such as Jack Nicklaus and Bill Robinson. You can tee off on a course with breathtaking ocean views, tackle a tough stretch of holes that threads through colossal cedar trees, drive along a wide wooded fairway shared by grazing deer or ascend the side of a mountain to a hole that seems to float above Victoria’s skyline.
cyclinG caPital Of canada Cycling is another Victoria specialty. According to Statistics Canada, Victoria is the cycling capital of Canada. Cycling accounts for 6.2 per cent of commuter travel, compared to Ottawa, which is in second place at 2.1 per cent, and Vancouver, in third place at 1.7 per cent. Most people in Victoria live within a 30-minute bike ride of their workplace and in some neighbourhoods, up to 20 per cent of residents commute by bicycle. If you want to find out for yourself why Victoria is such a pedal-happy city, rent a
For a more a challenging hike, ask about the parks in and around the city. A slew of hiking options are available, ranging from short beach and forest trails to three-day hikes along the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail. For views that will have you snapping photo after photo, climb up one of the four mountain peaks within 30 minutes of downtown Victoria. Mount Tolmie (394 feet) and Mount Douglas (699 feet) have footpaths and roadways to the top and both summits offer sweeping views. The challenging 656-foot trail to the peak of Mount Finlayson takes about three hours and hikers can scale both sides of the peak. Mount Work is one of the region’s largest recreational areas and offers some challenging trails. It’s also the location of the Hartland Mountain Bike Park.
team SPOrtS If you really want to see the spirit and energy of this active city, check out some of the team sports. Soccer, rugby and Fishing In Victoria is a year-round activity
family fun Kids love Victoria for so many reasons! The parks and beaches provide hours of healthy fun and the recreation centres all offer activities for families. Most of the outdoor activities have family-friendly versions: ziplining, fishing and family kayaking lessons and tours. Shorter hiking treks and cycling routes are widely available and whale and wildlife viewing offer unforgettable thrills. For more information, check with individual outdoor operators (beginning page 42), go to www.tourismvictoria.com or visit the Tourism Victoria Visitor Centre at the Inner Harbour. Highland Pacific Golf
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bike and take in the spectacular scenery along Victoria’s designated cycling routes. The Seaside Cycling Route offers stunning views along the coastline and accesses several scenic areas, including the Inner Harbour, Fisherman’s Wharf, Oak Bay, Uplands, Cadboro Bay, Mount Douglas Park and Cordova Bay. The Galloping Goose Trail is a 55-kilometre linear park that stretches from downtown Victoria eastward into the parks and neighbourhoods of Saanich and westward through the West Shore communities and the Sooke region. The 29-kilometre Lochside Trail joins the Saanich section of the Galloping Goose and continues through the parkland, forests and farmland of the Saanich Peninsula to Sidney and the BC Ferries terminal at Swartz Bay. For maps showing these cycling routes, see pages 33 to 35.
hockey all draw crowds of enthusiastic fans and are great entertainment for locals and visitors alike. To find out which sporting events are happening and when, go to www.tourismvictoria.com or visit the Tourism Victoria Visitor Centre at the Inner Harbour.
One of the best-loved outdoor activities among residents and visitors is walking. Downtown Victoria and most neighbour- hoods are easily explored on foot. Heritage walking maps are available at Tourism Victoria’s Visitor Centre at the Inner Harbour.
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tranSPOrtatiOn Offering some of the finest views of the natural splendour of Vancouver Island and its majestic coastline, getting to and travelling around Victoria by air, sea or land is relaxing, easy and enjoyable. Whether you are watching for marine wildlife from the decks of a ferry, soaring over the coast in a harbour plane or on a quick commercial flight from the mainland, your adventure begins before you even get to Victoria. By air, the city is 30 and 45 minutes away from Vancouver and Seattle respectively. Victoria International Airport serves direct and connecting flights from cities throughout Canada and the United States. Harbour-to-harbour floatplane service, helicopter service and charter flights are also available. By ferry, Victoria is well connected to the B.C. mainland and Washington State. Vehicle and passenger ferries between Vancouver and Victoria sail several times daily. Bus companies provide service between downtown Vancouver and downtown Victoria via ferry. From Washington State, ferry options include vehicle and passenger service from Bellingham (seasonal), Port Angeles and Anacortes and passenger-only, high-speed catamaran service from Seattle. Once you’re here, your choices include airporter and taxi services, public transit and car rentals, as well as motorcycle, scooter and bicycle rentals. If you want to explore Vancouver Island, car and RV rentals, train service and bus service make travelling a breeze. For more information about transportation, visit www.tourismvictoria.com. For information on how to get here from your hometown, see page 15.
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air transportation air canada, Air Canada Centre, Zip 1266, 6th Floor 7373 Cote Vertu West, St. Laurent, H4Y 1H4, T (514) 393-3333, TF (888) 247-2262 www.aircanada.com Harbour air Seaplanes, 950 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1T3, T (250) 384-2215, F (250) 385-2234, TF (800) 665-0212 www.harbourair.ca Harbour Air has frequent scheduled flights between Victoria, Vancouver, Richmond, Comox, Sechelt and Sunshine Coast. Seasonal flights to Whistler, scenic tours and flightseeing packages available! Helijet international incorporated, 79 Dallas Road, Victoria, BC V8V 1A1, F (250) 360-2305, TF (800) 665-4354 Hyack air (1981) ltd., 1234 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3H9, T (250) 384-2499, F (250) 384-2415 www.hyackair.com Kenmore air, 1234 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3H9, T (425) 486-1257, F (425) 485-4774, TF (866) 435-9524 www.kenmoreair.com Daily year-round seaplane service, downtown Seattle’s Lake Union to Victoria’s Inner Harbour. Under an hour each way, including customs! Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan partner. pacific coastal airlines, 204 - 4440 Cowley Crescent, Richmond, BC V7B 1B8, F (604) 273-6864, TF (800) 663-2872 www.pacificcoastal.com Victoria airport authority, 201 - 1640 Electra Boulevard, Sidney, BC V8L 5V4, T (250) 953-7500, F (250) 953-7509 www.victoriaairport.com Westcoast air, 950 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1T4, T (250) 384-2215 F (250) 385-2234, TF (800) 665-0212 www.westcoastair.com Westcoast Air has frequent scheduled flights between Victoria, Vancouver, Richmond, Comox, Sechelt and Sunshine Coast. Seasonal flights to Whistler, scenic tours and flightseeing packages available!
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Seattle arbutus limousine Services, 1516 McCrae Avenue, Victoria, BC V8P 1G5, T (250) 589-0000, F (250) 370-0800 la limousine tours, 750 Goldstream Avenue, Victoria, BC V9B 5T2, T (250) 391-9000, F (250) 391-9001, TF (888) 933-5466 www.lalimo.ca Sea-Tac Airport
regent limousine Service, 4226 Rossiter Drive, Victoria, BC V8N 4S7, T (250) 380-1911, F (250) 380-1911, TF (877) 778-4777
rail/train Via rail canada inc., 450 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, BC V8W 3L5, T (888) 842-7245, F (250) 383-6712, TF (888) 842-7245
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Victoria car rentals, 1859 Blanshard Street, Victoria, BC V8T 4H9, T (250) 381-9936, F (250) 381-9938 www.victoriacarrentals.net
pacific coach lines ltd., 700 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2B3, F (604) 681-4634, TF (800) 661-1725 www.pacificcoach.com
prince of Whales transportation, 812 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1T3, T (250) 383-4884, F (250) 383-4882, TF (888) 383-4884 www.princeofwhales.com
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national car and truck rentals, 767 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2B4, T (250) 386-1213, F (250) 381-1184 www.nationalvictoria.com
international Stage lines, 4171 Vanguard Road, Richmond, BC V6X 2P6, T (250) 382-6660, F (604) 270-8162, TF (800) 667-2778 www.islbus.com
British columbia Ferry Services inc., 500 - 1321 Blanshard Street, Victoria, BC V8W 0B7, T (250) 386-3431, F (250) 381-5452, TF (888) 223-3779
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Black Ball Ferry line, 430 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1W9, T (250) 386-2202, F (250) 386-2207 www.cohoferry.com
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aKal airport Shuttle Bus, 767 Audley Street, Victoria, BC V8X 2V4, T (250) 386-2525, F (250) 386-2526 www.victoriaairporter.com
BlueBird cabs ltd., 2nd Floor, 2612 Quadra Street, Victoria, BC V8T 4E4, T (250) 384-1155, F (250) 382-8931, TF (800) 665-7055 Victoria’s largest eco-friendly fleet. Our trained drivers conduct Butchart Gardens and City Tours. Competitive Airport and Swartz Bay rates. Advanced reservation service available.
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GENEral iNFormatioN Population Victoria (municipality): 78,057 Greater Victoria (Capital Regional District): 330,088 Vancouver Island: 699,645
PaSSPOrtS and ViSaS 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 travelling by air, land or sea. For the most up-to-date information, visit the U.S. Customs and Border Protection website at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/vacation/ ready_set_go. 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.
cuStOmS All persons entering Canada must complete a Canada Customs declaration form. Wearing apparel and personal effects are permitted free of duty. Persons aged 19 years and over may bring into Canada up to 50 cigars, 200 cigarettes and 200 grams (seven ounces) of
Revenue Canada, Customs and Excise Victoria Downtown Branch, Room 107, 816 Government Street Victoria, BC V8W 1X1 250-363-3531 or 1-800-461-9999
and be accompanied by the appropriate documentation. For information, call 1-800-731-4000.
bc liquOr reGulatiOnS Persons 19 years and older are permitted to purchase alcoholic beverages at liquor, wine and beer stores, as well as purchase and consume alcoholic beverages at restaurants, lounges, and pubs. Two pieces of identification must be presented upon request.
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Victoria International Airport 101-1640 Electra Boulevard, Sidney, BC V8L 5V4 Canada Customs Airport office 250-363-6644
taxeS British Columbia has a 12 per cent Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) that applies to most goods and services, including accommodation, liquor, retail purchases and dining. A two per cent Municipal and Regional District Tax may be applied to the price of accommodation.
firearmS Visitors who wish to import firearms (or other controlled items) must contact Canada Customs and Revenue Agency prior to entering Canada. All firearms must be declared
Talking, typing, texting or dialing on a handheld cellphone or any handheld portable electronic device while driving is against the law in British Columbia. The fine is $167. Texting or emailing while driving gets you an extra three penalty points. For new drivers, there is a full ban on all cellphone and electronic devices, including hands-free. For more information, go to www.DriveCellSafe.ca
climate Victoria has moderate temperatures yearround. The average monthly rainfall in winter is five centimetres (two inches) and in the summer is less than 2.5 centimetres (one inch). 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.
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tOuriSm VictOria ViSitOr centre The Tourism Victoria Visitor Centre at the Inner Harbour is the place to go for information on how to get around, what to see and do and where to stay and dine, as well as tickets for events, maps, accommodation reservations, tours, events and more. 812 Wharf Street at the Inner Harbour Open every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. General Information: 1-800-663-3883
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tobacco. Persons aged 19 years and over 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 information, including a downloadable brochure called Customs Information for Visitors to Canada and Seasonal Residents, visit www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyage or contact:
festivals and Special events Go to www.tourismvictoria.com/events for complete event listings and dates.
marCh royal bC museum: Wildlife photographer of the year Exhibit (until April 9) The wonders of nature like you’ve never seen them: through the lenses of prizewinning photographers
Victoria Volkssport phoenix Festival (Mid-April) Walking Festival Victoria hot Jazz Jubilee (Mid-April) Different styles of jazz music from the 1920s, ’30s and ’40s performed live in Sidney by professional musicians
bravo!Victoria (February 17 to March 16) Celebrating Victoria’s art scene with a variety of world-class events going on across the city
Floating boat Show (April 19 to 22) The latest and greatest watercraft on display in the Inner Harbour
Dine around & Stay in town (February 17 to March 16) Many Victoria restaurants, theatres and hotels offer special menus and rates
Vancouver island outdoor adventure Expo (April 21 and 22) Dedicated to reaching outdoor enthusiasts
tourism Victoria online auction (March 1 to April 1) Bid on thousands of dollars’ worth of trips, accommodation, tours and a variety of travel inspired goodies! be a tourist in your own home town (March 1 to 4) Special rates for attractions, hotels, restaurants and tours belfry theatre SparK Festival (March) Features free mini plays, free play readings, Belfry 101 Live shows, workshops and new plays Victoria French Fest (March 8 to 11) A four-day event filled with music, art and Francophone culture greater Victoria performing arts Festival (March) An important steppingstone event for many talented young Victoria musicians and performing arts students
april royal bC museum: Wildlife photographer of the year Exhibit (until April 9) The wonders of nature like you’ve never seen them: through the lenses of prizewinning photographers greater Victoria performing arts Festival (April) An important steppingstone event for many talented young Victoria musicians and performing arts students Easter Eggstravaganza (April 8) Easter eggs and family fun at St. Ann’s Academy 18
times Colonist 10K run (April 29) Annual 10-kilometre race sponsored by the Times Colonist newspaper
Victoria highland games (May 19 and 20) Scottish sports competition and entertainment island Farms Victoria Day parade (May 21) Downtown Victoria event luxton pro rodeo (May 21 to 23) Championship rodeo events, entertainment and activities uNo Festival of Solo performance (May 24 to June 3) Alternative performances at downtown Victoria’s Metro Theatre Selkirk Waterfront Festival (May 26) Family activities and entertainment Switftsure international yacht race (May 26 and 27) Annual international yacht race Fired up (May 26 and 27) Popular annual show and sale of locally made ceramics
JuNE royal bC museum: Dinosaurs: ancient Fossils, New Discoveries (May 17 to September 16) The blockbuster exhibition of the year! Imagine the thrill of discovering something new about a creature that lived millions of years ago
may royal bC museum: Dinosaurs: ancient Fossils, New Discoveries (May 17 to September 16) The blockbuster exhibition of the year! Imagine the thrill of discovering something new about a creature that lived millions of years ago greater Victoria performing arts Festival (May) An important steppingstone event for many talented young Victoria musicians and performing arts students the Stage in the park (May through September) Theatre and music performances at the Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park Eighth annual tartan parade (Early May) Local and visiting pipe bands perform in Downtown Victoria Victoria Conservatory of music garden tour Self-guided tour of private gardens mother’s Day paint-in and Craft Fair (May 13) Annual gathering of more than 100 artists at Hatley Park oak bay Kool half marathon (May 13) 21-kilometre foot race through the streets of Oak Bay
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Greater Victoria hosts an exciting, diverse selection of festivals, live theatre, concerts, opera, dance performances, lectures, workshops and exhibitions throughout the year. There’s always something happening in British Columbia’s capital city! Venues range from contemporary galleries, stages and halls to historic theatres and even castles. For more information on Victoria’s visual and performing arts companies, see page 29.
royal bC museum: Queen Elizabeth ii by Cecil beaton (June 1 to September 3) Celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee at the Royal BC Museum the Stage in the park (May through September) Theatre and music performances at the Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park oak bay tea party (Early June) A family event in Victoria’s most British neighbourhood
Van isle 360 (Early June) International yacht race times Colonist island Savings open 2012 (June 7 to 10) Uplands Golf Club. Longest running Canadian Tour event supports amateur and youth golf operation trackshoes (June 8 to 10) A sports festival for the citizens of British Columbia who have a mental disability buccaneer Days (June 8 to 10) Entertainment and activities in Esquimalt Victoria international Cycling Festival (June 1 to 24) The city celebrates cycling with races, demos and free-ride mountain bike riders Vic Fest (June 16) The Vancouver Island Cultural Festival celebrates the best in local music, art, beer, wine, food and more Saunders Subaru Victoria triathlon and Saunder’s Family Walk (June 17) A tremendously popular yet low-key grassroots race tD Victoria international Jazz Fest (June 22 to July 1) The Victoria Jazz Society’s annual downtown gala Visions art Studio tour (June 29 to July 2) Self-guided tours of artisan studios and culinary experiences Sidney Days (June 30 to July 1) Canada Day celebrations in Sidney
July royal bC museum: Dinosaurs: ancient Fossils, New Discoveries (May 17 to September 16) The blockbuster exhibition of the year! Imagine the thrill of discovering something new about a creature that lived millions of years ago royal bC museum- Queen Elizabeth ii by Cecil beaton (June 1 to September 3) Celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee at the Royal BC Museum the Stage in the park (May through September) Theatre and music performances at the Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park
OnGOinG artS and culture haPPeninGS Victoria has a social calendar that never stops. An exciting lineup of theatre, dance, opera, music and special events keeps Victoria very well entertained every day of the year. Performing arts companies have regular season performances and participate in a variety of community-based events and festivities. Details on Victoria’s visual and performing arts companies are listed on page 29. Find out more about what’s on and when at www.tourismvictoria.com/events.
Saturday Night Fireworks at the butchart gardens (June 30 to September 1) A display of fireworks accompanied by music
Free-b Film Festival (Through August) Free outdoor movies in Beacon Hill Park Fridays and Saturdays
Canada Day Fireworks at Victoria’s inner harbour (July 1)
bC Day Weekend (August 4 to 6) Capital Festival Celebration
Canada Day at Fort rodd hill (July 1) Celebrations at Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sites of Canada
Symphony Splash (August 5) From a floating stage, Victoria Symphony Orchestra performs at the Inner Harbour to an audience of more than 40,000+ people
Sidney Days (June 30 to July 1) Canada Day celebrations in Sidney
blethering place Classic Car Show (August 12) Classic cars line Oak Bay Avenue
Ska Festival (July 3 to 7) A festival of indoor and outdoor performances celebrating ska music in all its various forms and genres organic islands Festival and Sustainability Expo (July 7 and 8) Canada’s largest “green” festival Saanich Strawberry Festival (July 8) Annual festival celebrates 44 successful years of family fun and community involvement Festival mexicano (July 13 to 15) Celebrate Mexican/Latin American culture Victoria international military music Society pacific tattoo (July 14 and 15) to be held at Bear Mountain Arena. taste: Victoria’s Festival of Food and Wine (July 19 to 22) A local taste of Vancouver Island, the wine regions of British Columbia and beyond Victoria international buskers Festival (July 20 to 29) Presenting over 500 performances by more than 50 performers from around the world art gallery paint-in (July 21) One hundred artists demonstrate their work along Moss Street Victoria Electronic music Festival (July 28 and 29) Centennial Square Sooke Fine arts Show (July 28 to August 6) Exhibition of art and music mamma mia! (July 31 to August 5) Broadway National Tour! This global hit musical has been seen by over 42 million people
auguSt royal bC museum: Dinosaurs: ancient Fossils, New Discoveries (May 17 to September 16) The blockbuster exhibition of the year! Imagine the thrill of discovering something new about a creature that lived millions of years ago royal bC museum: Queen Elizabeth ii by Cecil beaton (June 1 to September 3) Celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee at the Royal BC the Stage in the park (May through September) Theatre and music performances at the Cameron Bandshell in Beacon Hill Park Saturday Night Fireworks at the butchart gardens (June 30 to September 1) A display of fireworks accompanied by music
In June, the 2nd Annual Victoria International Cycling Festival returns to Victoria. Festival highlights will include the Ryder Hesjedal Tour De Victoria and Jumpship. Cyclists can register to ride in the Tour de Victoria for a 140K, 100K or 50K ride through some of the most scenic cycling routes in the country. Spectators can marvel at the athletic abilities of some of the world best dirt jump riders as Jumpship takes centre stage in Victoria’s beautiful Inner Harbour.
Victoria Dragon boat Festival (August 17 to 19) Dragon boat races, cultural entertainment and crafts at the Inner Harbour European and Classic Car picnic (August 19) In support of Queen Alexandra Foundation for Children and Families North Saanich Flavour trail (August 25 and 26) Tour farms and taste foods from North Saanich growers and restaurants Victoria Fringe Festival (August 27 to September 6) An explosion of comedy, improv, drama, performance art and dance from around the world annual Victoria Classic boat Festival (August 31 to September 2) Victoria’s Inner Harbour fills up with striking sturdy vessels and hundreds of boat-lovers from Canada and abroad
SEptEmbEr royal bC museum: Dinosaurs: ancient Fossils, New Discoveries (May 17 to September 16) The blockbuster exhibition of the year! Imagine the thrill of discovering something new about a creature that lived millions of years ago royal bC museum: Queen Elizabeth ii by Cecil beaton (June 1 to September 3) Celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee at the Royal BC Museum
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Victoria pride Week (Early July) Funfilled events and parade with festive atmosphere celebrating individuality
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Feast of Fields (September 16) Gourmet harvest festival and gastronomic journey towards a sustainable, local food system rifflandia Four-day indie music festival
oCtobEr tourism Victoria online auction (October 1 to 31) Bid on thousands of dollars’ worth of trips, accommodation, tours and a variety of travel inspired goodies! annual antimatter underground Film Festival The premier showcase for experimental films in the West
the Stage in the park (May through September) Theatre and music performances at the Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park
romp Festival of independent theatre A platform for professional independent dancers and choreographers to show new work
Victoria Fringe Festival (August 27 to September 6) An explosion of comedy, improv, drama, performance art and dance from around the world
goodlife Fitness Victoria marathon (October 7) Annual marathon takes place in Downtown Victoria and Oak Bay
annual Victoria Classic boat Festival (August 31 to September 2) Victoria’s Inner Harbour fills up with striking sturdy vessels and hundreds of boat-lovers from Canada and abroad
art of the Cocktail Festival A celebration of the cocktail with samples, demonstrations and workshops
Saanich Fall Fair (September 1 to 3) An old-fashioned fair featuring farm equipment and entertainment great Canadian beer Festival (September 7 and 8) One of the world’s mustattend beer events metchosin Day (September 9) Community event at Metchosin Municipal Grounds luxton Fall Fair (September 14 to 16) Historical displays, exhibition and midway rides
DECEmbEr Christmas Downtown (Through December) Lights, entertainment, and activities island Equipment owners association Truck Light Parade and Food Drive Lighted Ships parade- Evening event in Victoria’s Inner Harbour Sea of lights Decorated boats sail in Oak Bay to celebrate the festive season Christmas at Craigdarroch (Through December) Decorations, displays and events Christmas at the butchart gardens (Through December) Nightly illuminations and entertainment Ships lighting Contest Pacific Naval Fleet decorated with Christmas lights Sidney Santa Claus parade and lighted Sailpast Part of the popular “Sidney Sparkles” holiday festivities
JaNuary 2013 Victoria Whisky Festival (January 20 to 22) Annual event at the Hotel Grand Pacific
ghosts of Victoria Festival (Through October) Tours, theatre, lectures and more
FEbruary 2013 Chinese New year (February 10) A festive annual party in Chinatown
NoVEmbEr goldstream Salmon run (Through November) Goldstream Provincial Park
Victoria Film Festival 10 days of screenings
island Farms Santa’s light parade Downtown Victoria
Victoria tea Festival A celebration of the world’s most popular beverage
oak bay avenue light-up (Late November) Lights, entertainment and activities
Dine around & Stay in town Many Victoria restaurants, theatres and hotels offer special menus and rates
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dininG With the second-highest number of restaurants per capita in North America, Victoria offers everything from casual cafés to fine dining and a mouth-watering choice of international cuisine. West Coast or “Island” cuisine is prevalent and includes specialties such as Pacific seafood, Island-grown produce, Island-raised meats and local cheese. Hip and trendy dining options abound in Victoria and many restaurants feature Vancouver Island and B.C. wines paired with local and exotic cuisines. You can also sample the results of years of brewing experience in restaurants, microbreweries and brewpubs where the ales are made on the premises. From February 17 to March 16, many restaurants are participating in Dine Around and Stay in Town, a month-long culinary event featuring special menus and prices and special accommodation rates at local bed and breakfasts, hotels and resorts, as well as Bravo! Victoria entertainment events (see page 18). To guide you to Victoria’s best dining, check out the overview of restaurants on the following pages. For brewery, culinary, farm and winery/cidery tours and dinner cruises, see Outdoor Activities and Tours beginning on page 42. Visit www.tourismvictoria.com/dining for more dining information. 20
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250-361-3233
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250-414-4220
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250-385-5643
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250-389-0711
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lEgiSlatiVE DiNiNg room Parliament Buildings, Room 006 Victoria, BC V8V 1X4
250-387-3959
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250-391-5016
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506 Fort Street | 250-361-9000 www.indiacurryhousejr.com
milEStoNES rEStauraNt 812 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1T3 www.milestonesrestaurants.com
250-381-2244
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NaNDo’S FlamE-grillED ChiCKEN 101 - 1600 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1Z3 www.nandoscanada.com
250-590-3239
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paul’S rEStauraNt 1900 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8T 4k8 www.paulsmotorinn.com
250-382-9231
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poDium SportS grill 531 Yates Street, Victoria, BC V8N 1k7 www.podiumsportsgrill.ca
250-382-3838
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purE hEalth louNgE rEStauraNt The Bay Centre, 228 - 1150 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8T 5B5 www.purehealthbar.com
250-220-4565
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250-382-4400
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250-383-7137
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250-413-2704
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SWiSS ChalEt ViCtoria 3233 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8Z 3k8
250-475-0334
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250-480-6585
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250-590-3400
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• 615 Yates Street | 250-382-8768 www.azuma.ca
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truFFlES CatEriNg group iNC. 1461 Benvenuto Avenue, Brentwood Bay, BC V9A 3P5 www.trufflescatering.net
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Enjoy the flavours of the Caribbean in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Serving lunch, brunch and dinner seven days a week. 533 Yates Street | 250-388-5375 www.thereefrestaurant.com
250-544-0200
CHINESE
DoN mEE’S SEaFooD rEStauraNt 538 Fisgard Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1R4
250-383-1032
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250-385-4405
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250-385-5564
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bElla moNtagNa 1999 Country Club Way, Victoria, BC V8W 1R4 www.bearmountain.ca
250-391-5224
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250-384-6060 $$$
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250-388-5824
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250-361-0028
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250-385-2211
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250-386-1662
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azuma SuShi 615 Yates Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1L1
250-382-8768
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250-382-5165 $$$
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250-385-4320
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marblE Slab CrEamEry View Street Entrance of The Bay Centre 1150 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC oh gElato 1013 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1X7
250-385-7522 250-381-1448
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Da taNDoor 1010 Fort Street, Victoria, BC V8V 3k4 iNDia Curry houSE 102 - 506 Fort Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1E6 www.indiacurryhousejr.com
250-384-6333
250-361-9000
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WiNg’S rEStauraNt 90 Gorge Road West, Victoria, BC V9A 1M1
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CaFé brio 944 Fort Street, Victoria, BC V8V 3k2 www.cafe-brio.com
250-383-0009 $$$
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250-389-2727 $$$
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250-386-1244 $$$
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Shima SuShi 1218 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1T8
250-590-7370
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250-384-5433
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250-389-2727
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250-361-5664
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250-384-6835
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250-391-7160
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250-380-4458
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baJa SurF grill 535 Yates Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2Z6 www.bajasurfgrill.com
250-590-6693
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250-386-1425
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250-642-5942
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250-953-9993
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250-388-5111
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250-391-7160 $$$
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250-544-5100 $$$
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250-642-3421 $$$$
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barb’S plaCE FiSh & ChipS Fisherman’s Wharf, Victoria, BC www.barbsplace.ca olD ViC FiSh & ChipS 1316 Broad Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2A8 rED FiSh bluE FiSh On Pier 1006, Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1T4
250-384-6515 250-383-4536
250-298-6877
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ChEz miChEl rEStauraNt 1871 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, BC V8R 1C6 www.chezmichelrestaurant.ca
250-598-2015 $$$
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250-386-0450
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250-386-4700
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GREEk
milloS rEStauraNt & louNgE 716 Burdett Avenue, Victoria, BC V8W 3G2 www.millos.ca
KiNg SEJoNg rEStauraNt 650 Yates Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1L3
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riVErWalK CaFé 200 Cowichan Way, Duncan, BC V9L 6P4 www.quwutsun.ca
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250-380-1322 $$
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250-384-6835 $$
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250-386-9207
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250-382-8662 $$
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250-478-3121 $$
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Redd’s Pub 3020 Blanshard Street, Victoria, BC V8T 5B5
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Canoe Brewpub, Marina & Restaurant 450 Swift Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1S3 www.canoebrewpub.com
250-544-5102 $$
Key Average Meal Rate (per average dinner entrée) $=$10 $$=$11-20 $$$=$21-30 $$$$=over $30
average meal rate
brentwood pub 849 Verdier Avenue, Brentwood Bay, BC V8M 1C5 www.brentwoodbayresort.com
average meal rate
Meal Type B=Breakfast Br=Brunch L=Lunch T=Tea D=Dinner
Telephone number
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RESTAURANT
Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub 308 Catherine Street, Victoria, BC V9A 3S8 www.spinnakers.com
250-386-2739 $$
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250-361-3310 $$
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250-382-5625 $$
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250-391-7160 $$$
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250-380-0706
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250-727-6275 n/a
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Celebrating 28 Years of Great Food! Barb’s tender-crisp Fish & Chips; grilled or steamed Halibut & Salmon; Salad or Fries; Oyster, Homemade Beef and Halibut Burgers; Dungeness Crab and Fresh Mussels & Clams; Vancouver Island’s Best Seafood Chowder and much more!
A tRue ViCtoRiA expeRieNCe! World Famous Fish & Chips on Fisherman’s Wharf Rated as one of the “Top 10 seafood spots by the sea in North America” by Sunset Magazine Just a 15 minute walk from Downtown Victoria or a short ride on one of the Victoria Harbour Ferry Boats! March – October: Open Daily 11:00am – Dark
www.barbsplace.ca Fisherman’s Wharf, Erie Street, Victoria BC 250.384.6515
/ BarbsFishNChips WWW.TOURISMVICTORIA.COM
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250-590-8595
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thE bluE Crab bar & grill 146 kingston Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1V4
250-480-1999 $$$
ChaNDlEr’S SEaFooD houSE 1250 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1T8 www.chandlersseafood.com
250-385-3474
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CoNtEmporary WESt CoaSt aFtErNooN tEa at thE paCiFiC 463 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1X3 www.hotelgrandpacific.com
250-389-2727 $$$$
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WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
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meal type b=Breakfast br=Brunch l=Lunch t=Tea D=Dinner
LICENSED
250-590-4380
KEy average meal rate (per average dinner entrée) $=$10 $$=$11-20 $$$=$21-30 $$$$=over $30
MEAL TYPE
pizzEria prima StraDa Cook Street Village, 230 Cook Street, Victoria, BC V8V 3X3 www.pizzeriaprimastrada.com
rEStauraNt AVERAGE MEAL RATE
pizzEria prima StraDa 2960 Bridge Street, Victoria, BC V8T 4T3 www.pizzeriaprimastrada.com
MEAL TYPE
meal type b=Breakfast br=Brunch l=Lunch t=Tea D=Dinner
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KEy average meal rate (per average dinner entrée) $=$10 $$=$11-20 $$$=$21-30 $$$$=over $30
TELEPHONE NUMBER
DININg
rEStauraNt
250-380-4458 $$$$
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JamES bay tEa room 332 Menzies Street, Victoria, BC V8V 2G9
250-382-8282
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thE WhitE hEathEr tEa room 1885 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, BC V8R 1C6
250-595-8020
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FErriS’ oyStEr bar & grill 536 Yates Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1k8
250-360-1824
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Siam thai rEStauraNt 512 Fort Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1E6
250-479-1651
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250-385-1809
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250-590-3953
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250-380-4600
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aura WatErFroNt rEStauraNt & patio 680 Montreal Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1Z8 www.aurarestaurant.ca
250-414-6739 $$$
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250-743-4293
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250-383-7137
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FirE & WatEr FiSh aND Chop houSE 728 Humboldt Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3Z5
250-480-3828 $$$
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250-479-1222
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250-655-9770 $$$
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250-294-7500 $$$
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250-590-5253
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250-388-4255 $$$$
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250-380-4458 $$$
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250-592-7424 $$$
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250-382-9258 $$$
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250-361-3310
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250-386-7789
lurE SEaFooD rEStauraNt & bar 45 Songees Road Victoria, BC V9A 6T3
250-360-5873 $$$
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250-598-8555 $$$
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250-380-2260
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250-248-8999 $$$
pESCatorES SEaFooD grill & oyStEr louNgE 614 Humboldt Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1A4 www.pescatores.com Situated in the historic Belmont building, Pescatores is Victoria’s premier steak and seafood house. Also, the Oyster Lounge offers casual dining and drinking.
250-385-4512 $$$
riC’S grill 910 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1X3
250-381-7427
Sal’S primE StEaKhouSE 6929 West Coast Road, Victoria, BC V9Z 0V1 www.salsprime.com
250-642-0805
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mix by riC’S tapaS bar 6929 West Coast Road, Victoria, BC V9Z 0V1 StagE WiNE bar 1307 Gladstone Avenue, Victoria, BC V8R 1R9 www.stagewinebar.com tapa bar rEStauraNt 620 Trounce Alley, Victoria, BC V8W 1k3 www.tapabar.ca VENEto tapa louNgE 1450 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2G1 www.venetodining.com ViS a ViS WiNE & CharCutEriE bar 2232 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, BC V8R 1G5
250-642-0805
250-388-4222
250-383-0013
250-383-7310 250-590-7424
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In every season and for every interest, there’s always so much to see and do in Victoria! Tour Victoria’s world-famous gardens, ranging from exquisite private gardens that can be viewed only on guided tours to grandiose garden attractions of international acclaim. Combine education with fun at family attractions, burn off a little energy at top-notch recreational facilities or enjoy a broad array of entertainment options, including theatre, opera, symphony, dance, comedy and music of all kinds by local and touring performers. Plus, the city’s many festivals and events throughout the year celebrate everything from music, art and literature to wine, boats and Christmas. Victoria’s museums are special places full of wonderful exhibits and fascinating details about the history of the city and the province. Victoria’s museums focus on a broad mix of historic themes, including natural, social, military, art and naval history. Some of the city’s museums are impeccably restored historic homes and buildings complete with period furnishings and decorations. On the following pages, you’ll find a comprehensive directory of attractions, museums and recreation centres. For more information on happenings around town, check out the Festivals and Special Events on page 18 or visit www.tourismvictoria.com/thingstodo.
dinOSaurS: ancient fOSSilS, neW diScOVerieS
PhOTOs: rOderick mickens/american museum OF naTural hisTOry
The first dinosaur fossil was identified just 200 years ago. Scientists today are using bioengineering software, CT scans and new ideas to reinterpret the most puzzling mysteries of these creatures. What did they really look like? How did they move and behave? Why, or even whether, they became extinct. Dinosaurs: Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries highlights cutting-edge dinosaur research by American Museum of Natural History paleontologists and leading scientists from around the world in this exhibition at the Royal BC Museum from May 17 to September 16. Dinosaurs includes hands-on activities for all ages; mounted dinosaur skulls, from the three-horned Triceratops to the dome-headed Pachycephalosaurus; a walk-through display of the 130-million-year-old Liaoning forest in China; gigantic life-size cast skeletons of T. rex and Stegosaurus; a stunning 18-metre-long (60’) model of an Apatosaurus skeleton; interactive computer animations of extinction scenarios; all complemented by Royal BC Museum family programs, events and presentations. Ceratopsian skulls
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national Geographic iMax theatre, 675 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1A1, T (250) 480-4887, F (250) 480-4830 www.imaxvictoria.com pacific Undersea Gardens, 490 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1W9, T (250) 382-5717, F (250) 382-5210 www.pacificunderseagardens.com parliament Buildings of Bc, Belleville Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1X4, T (250) 387-3046, TF (800) 663-7867 www.leg.bc.ca St. ann’s academy chapel, 835 Humboldt Street, Victoria, BC V8V 4W8, T (250) 953-8829, F (250) 953-8823 www.stannsacademy.com tony’s Old time portraits Studio, 523 Broughton Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3E2, T (250) 383-2290 www.tonysoldtimeportraits.com
Beacon Hill Children’s Farm
Victoria - Downtown/inner Harbour attractiOnS abkhazi Garden, 1964 Fairfield Road, Victoria, BC V8S 1H4, T (250) 598-8096, F (250) 598-8076 www.abkhazi.com One of Canada’s most significant gardens created by Prince and Princess Abkhazi. A 1½ acre gem, close to downtown. Enjoy lunch or afternoon tea.
Beacon Hill children’s Farm, Beacon Hill Park, Victoria, BC V8V 4Z8, T (250) 381-2532 carr House, 207 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8V 2k3, T(250) 383-5843, F (250) 356-7796 craigdarroch castle Historic House Museum, 1050 Joan Crescent, Victoria, BC V8S 3L5, T (250) 592-5323, F (250) 592-1099 www.thecastle.ca Completed in 1890, Craigdarroch Castle displays lavish Victorian era furnishings, woodwork and stained glass, stunning views of Victoria and the Olympic Mountains. A must see!
attractions Victoria, PO Box 39047 James Bay Postal Outlet, Victoria, BC V8V 4X8, T (250) 382-6432 www.attractionsvictoria.com Check out our FREE MAP! Miniature World, 649 Humboldt Street, Victoria, BC Attractions Victoria members range from attractions to V8W 1A7, T (250) 385-9731, F (250)Page 385-2835 museums, buses to carriages, to floatplanes and CTF BWPlus BIA Ad ferries (Vic Tourism)_Tourism Victoria 11-09-29 1:09 PM 1 www.miniatureworld.com specialty retail to a downtown mall.
Victoria Bug Zoo, 631 Courtney Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1B8, T (250) 384-2847, F (250) 389-2847 www.bugzoo.com Welcome to the amazing world of insects and arachnids. Home to over 60 species of LIVE giant tropical bugs. Fun. Interactive. Educational. Open year round. Victoria Harbour Ferry company ltd., 1234 N Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3H9, T (250) 708-0201, F (250) 708-0401 http://victoriaharbourferry.com
ExHiBitS/GallEriES/MUSEUMS legacy art Gallery, 630 Yates Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1k9, T (250) 381-7645, F (250) 381-7609 www.uvac@uvic.ca Maritime Museum of British columbia, 28 Bastion Square, Victoria, BC V8W 1H9, T (250) 385-4222, F (250) 382-2869 www.mmbc.bc.ca royal Bc Museum, 675 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC V8W 9W2, T (250) 356-7226, F (250) 387-5674, TF (888) 447-7977 www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca
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Best Western Chemainus 9573 Chemainus Road, Chemainus, BC, Canada V0R 1K5
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Victoria police Department Historical Society & Museum, 850 Caledonia Avenue, Victoria, BC V8T 5J8, T (250) 995-7422
rEcrEatiOnal FacilitiES crystal pool, 2275 Quadra Street, Victoria, BC V8T 4C4, T (250) 361-0732, F (250) 361-0723
Craigdarroch Castle Victoria’s Legendary Landmark
Victoria - city centre area attractiOnS point Ellice House, 2616 Pleasant Street, Victoria, BC V8T 4V3, T (250) 380-6506, F (250) 381-2338
ExHiBitS/GallEriES/MUSEUMS canadian Scottish regimental Museum, 715 Bay Street, Victoria, BC V8T 1R1, T (250) 363-8753, F (250) 363-3593 naval & Military Museum - cFB Esquimalt, 1299 Naden Way, Victoria, BC V9A 7N2, T (250) 363-4312, F (250) 363-4252
rEcrEatiOnal FacilitiES Esquimalt recreation centre, 527 Fraser Street, Victoria, BC, V9A 6H6, T (250) 412-8500, F (250) 412-8529
Greater Victoria - Oak Bay rEcrEatiOnal FacilitiES recreation Oak Bay, 1975 Bee Street, Victoria, BC V8R 5E6, T (250) 595-7946, F (250) 370-7127 www.recreation.oakbaybc.org
Greater Victoria - Saanich & the peninsula attractiOnS
Discover the Hidden Secrets of Craigdarroch Castle Self-guided Tours Daily: 10:00am – 4:30pm Extended hours from June 15th to September 6th: 9:00am – 7:00pm 1050 Joan Crescent, Victoria, BC
Photo: Steve Roper
T 250.592.5323 Tour maps are available in seven different languages and iSpy Maps are available for Children. For more information, visit our website at
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the Butchart Gardens ltd., 800 Benvenuto Avenue, Brentwood Bay, BC V8M 1J8, T (250) 652-4422, F (250) 652-3883, TF (866) 652-4422 www.butchartgardens.com
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centre of the Universe, 5071 West Saanich Road, Victoria, BC V9E 2E7, T (250) 363-8262, F (250) 363-8290 the Gardens at Hcp, 505 Quayle Road, Victoria, BC V9E 2J7, T (250) 479-6162, F (250) 479-6047 www.hcp.ca
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Victoria Butterfly Gardens, 1461 Benvenuto Avenue, Brentwood Bay, BC V8M 1J5, T (250) 652-3822, F (250) 652-4683, TF (877) 722-0272 www.butterflygardens.com
rEcrEatiOnal FacilitiES Saanich commonwealth place park & recreation centre, 4636 Elk Lake Drive, Victoria, BC V8Z 5M1, T (250) 475-7620, F (250) 727-2649 www.saanich.ca/resident/recreation/scp.html
Greater Victoria – Sidney attractiOnS Mineral World, 9808 Seaport Place, Sidney, BC V8L 4S3, T (250) 655-4367, F (250) 655-4302 www.mineralworld.ca WWW.tOuriSmVictOria.cOm
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Shaw Ocean Discovery centre, 9811 Seaport Place, Sidney, BC V8L 4X3, T (250) 665-7511 www.oceandiscovery.ca
ExHiBitS/GallEriES/MUSEUMS British columbia aviation Museum, 1910 Norseman Road, Sidney, BC V8L 5B2, T (250) 655-3300, F (250) 655-1611 www.bcam.net
Greater Victoria – Westshore attractiOnS craigflower Farmhouse and School, 1801 Admirals Road, Victoria, BC V9A 0B2, T (250) 386-1606, F (250) 744-2251
ANCIENT FOSSILS, NEW DISCOVERIES
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Fort rodd Hill & Fisgard lighthouse national Historic Sites of canada, 603 Fort Rodd Hill Road, Victoria, BC V9C 2W8, T (250) 478-5849, F (250) 478-2816 www.pc.gc.ca/fortroddhill Explore century-old coast artillery fortification and Canada’s oldest West Coast lighthouse. Play, relax, observe wildlife and enjoy stunning views. Check out our events calendar. Fort Rodd Hill & Fisgard Lighthouse
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The exhibition is organized by the American Museum of Natural History, New York (www.amh.org), in collaboration with the Houston Museum of Natural Science; California Academy of Science, San Francisco; The Field Museum, Chicago; and North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh. © American Museum of Natural History. Image Courtesy of the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology
Wildlife Photographer of the Year Dec 16, 2011 – Apr 9, 2012 Queen Elizabeth II by Cecil Beaton: A Diamond Jubilee Celebration June 1 – Sept 3, 2012 Opening summer of 2012 in Vancouver For a complete listing of what’s on in 2012
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Great canadian casinos, 1708 Old Island Highway, Victoria, BC V9B 1H8, T (250) 391-0311, F (250) 391-0310, TF (877) 473-2818 Hatley park national Historic Site, Home of Royal Roads University, 2005 Sooke Road, Victoria, BC V9B 5Y2, T (250) 391-2666, F (250) 391-2620, TF (866) 241-0674 www.hatleypark.ca Wildplay Element parks, West Shore Victoria, 15 - 1767 Island Highway, Victoria, BC V9B 1J1, T (250) 590-7529, F (250) 590-7673, TF (888) 856-7275 www.wildplay.com Climb, zip, swing and play at WildPlay Victoria. kids, teens and adults conquer fun on suspended bridges, ziplines, Tarzan swings and more Monkido® aerial adventures!
Greater Victoria – Sooke attractiOnS adrena linE Zipline adventures, 5128C Sooke Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 0E2, T (250) 642-1933, F (250) 642-1937, TF (866) 947-9145 www.adrenalinezip.com
ExHiBitS/GallEriES/MUSEUMS Sooke region Museum & Visitor centre, 2070 Phillips Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 1H7, T (250) 642-6351, F (250) 642-7089, TF (866) 888-4748
South central island attractiOnS
Dinosaurs: Giants of Patagonia opening May, 2012 Showtimes & rates: 250-480-4887
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British columbia Forest Discovery centre, 2892 Drinkwater Road, Duncan, BC V9L 6C2, T (250) 715-1113, F (250) 715-1170 pacific northWest raptors ltd. Bird of prey centre, 1877 Herd Road, Duncan, BC V9L 5W4, T (250) 746-0372, F (250) 746-0115 www.pnwraptors.com Quw’utsun’ cultural & conference centre, 200 Cowichan Way, Duncan, BC V9L 6P4, T (250) 746-8119, F (250) 746-4143, TF (877) 746-8119 www.quwutsun.ca
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USa attractiOnS 7 cedars casino, 270756 Highway 101, Sequim, WA 98382, T (360) 683-7777, F (360) 681-6711 www.7cedarscasino.com
tHEatrE, artS, EntErtainMEnt EntErtainMEnt cynthia Davis Jazz & Blues Vocalist, 330 Wray Avenue, Victoria, BC V9E 2H5, T (250) 661-2252, F (250) 658-4464
EVEntS/FEStiValS Goodlife Fitness Victoria Marathon, 185 - 911 Yates Street, PO Box 675, Victoria, BC V8V 4Y9, T (250) 658-4520, F (250) 658-4280 inter-cultural association of Greater Victoria, 930 Balmoral Road, Victoria, BC V8T 1A8, T (250) 388-4728, F (250) 386-4395
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Horne lake caves & campground, 3890 Horne Lake Caves Road, Qualicum Bay, BC V9k 2L7, T (250) 248-7829, F (888) 446-8044, TF (877) 341-2267 www.hornelake.com
Milner Gardens & Woodland, 2179 West Island Highway, Qualicum Beach, BC V9k 1G1, T (250) 752-6153, F (250) 752-3826 www.milnergardens.org Wildplay Element parks, nanaimo, 35 Nanaimo River Road, Nanaimo, BC V9X 1S5, T (250) 716-7874, F (250) 755-1196, TF (888) 716-7374 www.wildplay.com Unleash an adventure at WildPlay Nanaimo. kids, teens and adults conquer fun Monkido® obstacles, king Swings, Canyon Zips and Bungy Jumps! Videos and details online.
rifflandia Festival, 259-560 Johnson Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3C6, T (250) 995-2642, F (250) 995-2672 www.rifflandia.com taste: Victoria’s Festival of Food and Wine www.victoriataste.com
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Victoria Bc Ska Society, 2741 The Rise, Victoria, BC V8T 3T4, T (250) 858-1940 www.victoriaskafest.ca
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Victoria Dragon Boat Festival, T (250) 704-2500, F (250) 472-0680
capilano Suspension Bridge ltd., 3735 Capilano Road, North Vancouver, BC V7R 4J1, T (604) 985-7474, F (604) 985-7479 www.capbridge.com
Victoria British Columbia Canada 250.652.5256 888.824.1990 (toll free in North America) www.tvic.butchartgardens.com
Victoria Film Festival, 1215 Blanshard Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3L4, T (250) 389-0444, F (250) 389-0406
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Vancouver aquarium Marine Science centre, Avison Way, Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC V6B 3X8, T (604) 659-3474, F (604) 659-3515
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Victoria international Buskers Festival Society, (250) 661-5350 Victoria international cycling Festival, www.vicf.ca Victoria Jazz Society, Suite J, 727 Johnson Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1M9, T (250) 388-4423, F (250) 388-4407, TF (888) 671-2112 Victoria tall Ships Society, 28 Bastion Square, Victoria, BC V8W 1H9, T (250) 384-2005, F (250) 386-1303 Victoria tea Festival, Crystal Garden, Victoria, BC, T (250) 370-4880, F (250) 370-4888
niGHtliFE Manhattan the club, 2915 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8T 4M8, T (250) 385-6731, F (250) 385-6912 Upstairs cabaret, 15 Bastion Square, Victoria, BC V8W 1T7, T (250) 385-5483, F (250) 385-5106
ViSUal & pErFOrMinG artS/ EntErtainMEnt art Gallery of Greater Victoria, 1040 Moss Street, Victoria, BC V8V 4P1, T (250) 384-4171, F (250) 361-3995 Ballet Victoria Society, PO Box 5191 Stn B, Victoria, BC V8R 6N4, T (250) 380-6063, F (250) 380-6064 Belfry theatre, 1291 Gladstone Avenue, Victoria, BC V8T 1G5, T (250) 385-6815, F (250) 385-6336 Blue Bridge repertory theatre, 920 Johnson Street, Victoria, BC V8V 3N4, T (250) 385-4462 www.bluebridgetheatre.ca canadian pacific Ballet, 41 - 560 Johnson Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3C6, T (250) 380-2522, TF (877) 335-2522 www.canadianpacificballet.org chemainus theatre Festival, 9737 Chemainus Theatre Road, Chemainus, BC V0R 1k0, T (250) 246-9820, F (250) 246-2324, TF (800) 565-7738 www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca Early Music Society of the islands, 907 Pandora Avenue, Alix Goolden Hall, Victoria, BC V8V 3P4, T (250) 386-6121, TF (888) 717-6121 www.earlymusicsocietyoftheislands.ca Kaleidoscope theatre, 3130 Jutland Road, Victoria, BC V8T 2T3, T (250) 383-8124, F (250) 383-8911, TF (800) 811-5777 lafayette String Quartet, PO Box 1700 STN CSC, Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2, T (250) 721-7902, F (250) 721-6597 Open Space contemporary arts Society, 510 Fort Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1E6, T (250) 383-8833, F (250) 383-8841 Other Guys theatre company, 1704 Hollywood Crescent, Victoria, BC V8S 1J3, T (250) 381-7187 www.otherguystheatre.ca pacific Opera Victoria, 500 - 1815 Blanshard Street, Victoria, BC V8T 5A4, T (250) 385-0222, F (250) 382-4944 proart alliance of Greater Victoria, 2 - 1609 Blanshard Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2J5, T (250) 896-0860 www.proartalliance.ca the royal & Mcpherson theatres Society, 625 Fisgard Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1R7, T (250) 386-6121, F (250) 361-0805, TF (888) 717-6121 www.rmts.bc.ca Victoria conservatory of Music, 900 Johnson Street, Victoria, BC V8V 3N4, T (250) 386-5311, F (250) 386-6602, TF (866) 386-5311 www.vcm.bc.ca Victoria Symphony, 610 - 620 View Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1J6, T (250) 385-6515, F (250) 385-7767, TF (888) 717-6121 Victoria theatre Guild - langham court theatre, 805 Langham Court, Victoria, BC V8V 4J3, T (250) 384-2142, F (250) 384-1293 30
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ShOPPINg
ShOPPinG Victoria is a cornucopia of distinctive B.C.-made treasures and gifts and goods imported from every corner of the world. Browse the 19th-century shops lining Government Street, import stores in Chinatown and boutiques in Old Town. Lower Johnson Street, known as LoJo, is known for exclusive boutiques and The Bay Centre offers a diverse collection of shops all under one roof. Visit the many stores on Douglas Street, then make your way to Upper Fort Street. Minutes from downtown, Hillside Centre, Mayfair Centre, Tillicum Mall and Uptown are major shopping centres. Visit www.tourismvictoria.com/shopping for additional shopping information.
Murray’s trick & Joke Shop, 688 Broughton Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1C9, T (250) 385-6807, F (250) 385-5543 Oceanside Gifts on the lower causeway, 102 - 812 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1T3, T (250) 380-1777, F (250) 384-9416 www.oceansidegifts.ca Vanity Fair antiques, 1044 Fort Street, Victoria, BC V8V 3Z9, T (250) 380-7274 www.vanityfairantiques.com Victoria Bead town Designs, 1317 Broad Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2A8, T (250) 590-7690, F (250) 590-7692
Groceries lifestyle Markets, 2950 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8T 4N4, T (250) 384-3388, F (250) 384-3050, TF (800) 937-5433 www.lifestylemarkets.com
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Book/Map Stores
alcheringa Gallery, 665 Fort Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1G6 T (250) 383-8224, F (250) 383-9399 Deluge contemporary art, 636 Yates Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1L3, T (250) 385-3327, F (250) 385-3327 www.deluge.ws Downtown Victoria art Galleries, Various locations in Victoria, Victoria, BC V8W 3Z8 Eclectic Gallery, 2170 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, BC V8R 1E9, T (250) 590-8095 www.eclecticgallery.ca Hill’s native art, 1008 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1X7, T (250) 385-3911, F (250) 385-5371, TF (866) 685-5422 Madrona Gallery, 606 View Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1J4, T (250) 380-4660, F (250) 380-4625 Out of the Mist Gallery, 740 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3M6, T (250) 480-4930, TF (800) 337-1107 www.outofthemistgallery.com the Sculpture Studio, 211 Harbour Road, Victoria, BC V9A 3S2, T (250) 419-3233 www.davidhunwick.com View art Gallery, 104 - 860 View Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3Z8, T (250) 213-1162 West End Gallery, 1203 Broad Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2A4, T (250) 388-0009, F (250) 388-0099, TF (877) 388-0009 Winchester Galleries ltd. Humboldt Street at the Astoria, 758 Humboldt Street, Victoria, BC V8W 4A1, T (250) 386-2773, F (250) 386-2310 Winchester Galleries ltd. Humboldt Street at the Belvedere, 796 Humboldt Street, Victoria, BC V8W 4A2, T (250) 382-7750 Winchester Galleries ltd. Oak Bay Avenue, 2260 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, BC V8R 1G7, T (250) 595-2777, F (250) 595-2310
crown Bookstore, Queen's printer for B.c., 514 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1T7, T (250) 356-6778, F (250) 387-1120, TF (800) 663-6105 www.crownpub.bc.ca Munros Book Store, 1108 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1Y2, T (250) 382-2464, F (250) 382-2832 russell Books, 734 Fort Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1H2, T (250) 361-4447 www.russellbooks.com Sidney Booktown, 2436 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, BC V8L 1X6, T (250) 656-2345, F (250) 656-0662
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Bastion Square revitalization Society, PO Box 8106, Victoria, BC V8W 3R6, T (250) 885-1387 the Bay centre, 2 - 1150 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3M9, T (250) 952-5690, F (250) 381-4814 www.thebaycentre.ca Market Square, 560 Johnson Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3C6, T (250) 386-2441, F (250) 386-2440 Matticks Farm, 5325 Cordova Bay Road, Victoria, BC V8Y 2L3, T (250) 658-4075, F (250) 658-4716 Mayfair Shopping centre, 221 - 3147 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8Z 6E3, T (250) 383-0541, F (250) 381-0542 www.mayfairshoppingcentre.com Uptown, Douglas Street at Saanich Road, Victoria, BC V8Z 0B9, T (250) 383-4866, F (250) 383-5097 www.shopuptown.ca
art/Office Supplies island Blue print co ltd., 905 Fort Street, Victoria, BC V8V3k3, T (250) 385-9786, F (250) 385-1377, TF (800) 661-3332 Monk Office Supply ltd., 800 Viewfield Road, Victoria, BC V9A 4V1, T (250) 384-0565, F (250) 384-2553
arts/crafts Button & needlework Boutique, 614 View Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1J4, T (250) 384-8781, F (250) 384-8781, TF (877) 384-8781 www.buttonedup.com Global Village Store, 527 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, BC V8W 1N5, T (250) 380-1530 Sasquatch trading ltd., 1233 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1Y6, T (250) 386-9033, F (250) 386-4324 www.salescene.com/sasqtrad.html Skanda, 1033 Fort Street, Victoria, BC V8V 3k5, T (250) 475-2632, F (250) 475-2631 www.skanda.ca
automotive/Bicycle/Motorcycle Sales & Service Steve Drane Harley-Davidson ltd., 2940 Ed Nixon Terrace, Victoria, BC V9B 0B2, T (250) 475-1345, F (250) 475-2346 36
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adventure clothing tilley Endurable retail, 1015 Broad Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2A1, T (250) 384-3337, F (250) 384-3387, TF (800) 381-3337 Ot Fitwear, 1006 Broad Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1Z9, T (250) 388-7071 www.otfitwear.com plain Jane Boutique, 769 Fort Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1G9, T (250) 385-3443 www.plainjanevictoria.ca Salts clothing, 105 - 561 Johnson Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1M2, T (250) 590-6961, F (250) 932-5857 www.saltsclothing.com Simply the Best, 1008 Broad Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1Z9, T (250) 386-6661, F (250) 483-1934 Sitka Surfboards, 570 Yates Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1k8, T (250) 382-7873, F (250) 920-7873 Something More Fashions, 611 Fort Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1G1, T (250) 389-0420, TF (888) 411-6673 www.somethingmore.ca
Florist Flowers on top, 1005 Broad Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2A1, T (250) 383-5262, F (250) 383-2962
Gifts/Specialty/Souvenir Shops artina’s Jewellery, 1002 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1X8, T (250) 386-7000, F (250) 386-7001, TF (877) 386-7700 www.artinas.com aurea, 614 Johnson Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1M4, T (250) 381-6260, F (250) 598-2630, TF (877) 381-6260 cowichan trading, 1328 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1Y8, T (250) 383-0321, F (250) 386-4324 www.cowichantrading.com crabtree & Evelyn, 640 Fort Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3V2, T (250) 388-0102, F (250) 383-1691 www.crabtree-evelyn.ca Feys + Hobbs Gourmet Boutique, 636 Fort Street, Victoria, BC V9A 4V2, T (250) 590-5761 www.feysandhobbs.com Garden of Eden, 106 - 1483 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3k4, T (250) 385-3523, F (250) 385-3524, TF (866) 226-3894 irish linen Stores, 1019 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1X6, T (250) 383-6812, F (250) 383-5099, TF (877) 966-6868 www.irishlinenvictoria.com Jade Victoria, 911 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1X5, T (250) 384-5233, F (250) 384-5232 www.jademine.com Murchie’s tea & coffee Specialty Shop, 1110 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1Y2, T (250) 383-3112, F (250) 383-3255, TF (800) 663-0400 www.murchies.com
liquor Express on Yates, 759 Yates Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1L6, T (250) 384-4136, F (250) 381-2037 Spinnakers Spirit Merchants, 130 - 176 Wilson Street, Victoria, BC V9A 7N6, T (250) 360-1333, F (250) 360-1377 StratH ale, Wine & Spirits Merchants, 919 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2C2, T (250) 370-9463, F (250) 370-2337 www.strathconahotel.com
Shopping centres/Markets
Sweets English Sweet Shop, 736 Douglas Street (at the Victoria Conference Centre), Victoria, BC V8W 3M6, T (250) 382-3325, F (250) 881-1527, TF (800) 848-1533 www.englishsweets.com rogers’ chocolates, 913 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1X5, T (250) 384-1885, F (250) 384-5750 www.rogerschocolates.com
tea Store Murchie’s tea Store, 1110 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1Y2, T (250) 383-3112, F (250) 383-3255, TF (800) 663-0400 www.murchies.com Silk road tea, 1624 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1Z3, T (250) 704-2688, F (250) 382-0001 www.silkroadtea.com teaopia, 616 Fort Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3V2, T (250) 381-4099, F (905) 738-9021, TF (888) 858-4955 www.teaopia.ca teaopia, Mayfair Shopping Centre, Unit 125 - 3147 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3V2, T (250) 381-4090, F (905) 738-9021, TF (888) 858-4955 www.teaopia.ca
telecommunications canpages, 2700 Production Way Suite 500, Burnaby, BC V5A 4X1, T (250) 544-4250, F (250) 544-4260, TF (800) 634-1476
Wine Shops Vintage Spirits, 1450 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2G1, T (250) 383-4157, F (250) 383-2279, TF (800) 332-9981 the Wine Barrel, 644 Broughton Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1C9, T (250) 388-0606, F (250) 385-0630
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tHrEE-Day Grand city SiGhtSeeinG tOur Victoria has so much to offer that it is impossible to see everything in one day and even three days is jam-packed with sights and activities. Stop in at Tourism Victoria’s Visitor Centre at the Inner Harbour for maps and information, as well as accommodation bookings, tickets for events and activities. See page 25 for attractions.
Day oNE Downtown Victoria/Oak Bay/Esquimalt
The crowning jewel of downtown Victoria is the spectacular Inner Harbour, the city’s most recognized scenic highlight and home to excellent shopping and attractions, including the Royal BC Museum, Legislative Buildings, Maritime Museum, Bastion Square and much more. Old Town and Market Square date back to the gold rush of the mid- to late-1800s. Nearby, Victoria’s colourful Chinatown is the oldest in Canada. On the opposite side of the Inner Harbour, James Bay is the city’s oldest residential neighbourhood and is graced with many beautiful heritage homes along tree-lined streets and is the location of a popular weekend market. Fisherman’s Wharf features an eclectic collection of floating homes and fishing vessels and is the place to go for seafood fresh off the boat. Just over the Johnson Street Bridge, Esquimalt is minutes from downtown and 38
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home of the Pacific Fleet at Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt. Esquimalt boasts a naval museum, historic military sites, parks with ocean views, award-winning gardens and several scenic walking paths.
Return downtown and go just north to Rockland, the setting for some of the city's most impressive historic mansions, as well as the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria. Nearby Fairfield features a delightful shopping area at the Cook Street Village and the Moss Street Market on summer weekends. On the edge of downtown and an easy walk from Cook Street Village, Beacon Hill Park is Victoria’s oldest park and offers gardens, fountains, shaded pathways, playing fields and a century-old cricket pitch. From Beacon Hill Park, Dallas Road follows the coastline into Oak Bay and Uplands. Victorias most British-looking neighbourhood, Oak Bay features Tudorstyle homes, impeccable landscaping, parks, beaches and a shopping district full of shops,
tearooms, pubs and restaurants. Oak Bay’s Uplands neighbourhoold is the location of Canada’s most valuable real estate. TOURING TIPS: Victoria’s downtown core is easily walkable if you want to explore on your own. Maps for several self-guided walking tours are available at the Visitor Centre at the Inner Harbour. These walking tours lead you through downtown Victoria’s most scenic areas and some are themed to highlight aspects of the city’s heritage and culture. Other downtown touring options include guided walking and cycling tours, doubledecker bus tours, horse-drawn carriage tours, boat tours, pedicab tours and coach tours. Oak Bay and Esquimalt are just a short distance from downtown and are easily reached by car, public transportation or bicycle.
Day two Saanich/Saanich Peninsula/Sidney
Home of the University of Victoria, as well as excellent shopping, dining and accommodation options, Saanich is a large, ecologically diverse municipality offering an abundance of leisure activities. Saanich also features several of Victoria's loveliest parks. Start the day with a walk in Mount Douglas Park, a magnificent, densely
Follow Highway 17 (the Pat Bay
Highway) to Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park, which is one big park with two lakes featuring beaches, picnic areas, a wheelchair-accessible fishing dock and a 15-kilometre walking and riding trail. Elk Lake is the home base for Canada’s Olympic Rowing Team and is ideal for kayaking, canoeing and windsurfing.
The idyllic Saanich Peninsula features
some of the South Island’s most picturesque settings, as well as renowned attractions, such as The Butchart Gardens
and beyond and Victoria Butterfly Gardens. Country roads off Highway 17 and 17A (West Saanich Road) lead through the pastoral landscape of farms, vineyards and pocket communities. Along the way, pause at some of the many roadside stands for fresh flowers, fruit and vegetables and take a tour of a winery, distillery or cidery.
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forested park with walking trails, a picnic area and a vehicle-accessible summit with a panoramic view. Other favourites include Mount Tolmie Park, which rewards hikers with views of Victoria, the straits and the Olympic Mountains and Cuthbert Holmes Park, which is frequented by a large variety of bird species. In any season, Gyro Beach is a great choice for families. In addition to cycling, hiking and walking, horseback riding is a popular Saanich activity and a number of stables offer scenic trail rides.
outDoor activity aDD-oNs Many visitors come to Victoria every year to pursue their favourite outdoor activities and plan multi-day vacations based around hiking, kayaking, diving, fishing, cycling, motorcycling, golfing and more. These activities, as well as ziplining, whale and wildlife watching and surfing, are excellent add-ons to any itinerary. Most of these activities are available year round, although some are seasonal. For more information, see page 12 and check with individual operators listed beginning on page 42 or visit www.tourismvictoria.com.
International Airport, is known for its oceanside walkways, outdoor markets, shops, museums and attractions, including the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre. TOURING TIPS: Several options are available for touring, including car, bus and guided coach tour, as well as cycling the Lochside Trail. For more information, check with Tourism Victoria’s Visitor Centre at the Inner Harbour or go to www.tourismvictoria.com.
Day tHrEE West Shore and Sooke
From downtown Victoria, drive toward the neighbourhood of View Royal, situated at the tip of the Gorge Waterway. Overlooking Portage Inlet, View Royal is a residential district with gorgeous views, lovely parks and picturesque shore areas. Continue west to Greater Victoria’s semirural, semi-residential West Shore, which includes the communities of Colwood, the Highlands, Langford and Metchosin. Sightseeing opportunities and activities in the West Shore range from hiking, golfing
KiD-FriENDly aDD-oNs Travelling with the kids? Keeping kids active and happy in Victoria is a snap! While most outdoor activities in Victoria can be modified for the younger set, some are especially suitable for ages 6 to 13: ziplining, whale and wildlife watching, fishing, hiking, cycling and even kayaking. For more information, check with individual operators listed beginning on page 42. Maritime Museum Then there are the attractions. Top picks for Day One include the Royal BC Museum, the Maritime Museum, Beacon Hill Park (especially the petting zoo!), Fisherman’s Wharf, the Bug Zoo and the marina and beach in Oak Bay. On Day Two, don’t miss Mount Douglas Park, Gyro Beach, Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park, The Butchart Gardens, Victoria Butterfly Gardens and the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre. Day Three highlights include Thetis Lake Regional Park, East Sooke Park, Whiffin Spit and the beaches along West Coast Road (Hwy 14). For more information, visit www.tourismvictoria.com.
and wildlife viewing to fishing, boating and kayaking. Attractions include Thetis Lake Regional Park, a casino, an adventure centre featuring ziplining and a treetop obstacle course, historic sites, museums, art galleries, studios, shops, gardens and Royal Roads University, home of Hatley Castle.
Wind your way westward along Highway
14 to Sooke, a region of lush rainforests, rocky cliffs, lighthouses, forest hiking trails, storm-watching vantage points and some of the most scenic beaches on Vancouver Island. En route, stop at East Sooke Park where trails range from casual strolls to fullday treks. Birdwatchers enjoy Whiffin Spit, a natural breakwater between the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Sooke Harbour. Sooke is a bustling town with art galleries, shops and a wealth of adventure options. The Sooke area is also known for its charming bed and breakfast inns.
West of Sooke, gorgeous French Beach features a wheelchair-accessible picnic and playground area. At China Beach, a 20-minute walk in the forest is rewarded with an awe-inspiring ocean vista. Highway 14 will take you to Port Renfrew and Botanical Beach, one of the best places on the West Coast to explore tide pools. Check local newspapers for low tide times. TOURING TIPS: Highway 14 continues beyond Port Renfrew and Sooke as part of the Pacific Marine Circle Route, a designated touring route (see page 41). This area is also the location of the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail, a 47-kilometre hiking trail and the trailhead for the West Coast Trail, a 75-kilometre trek to Bamfield on the west coast of Vancouver Island. For more information on these trails, as well as attractions and activities in the West Shore/ Sooke area, visit Tourism Victoria’s Visitor Centre at the Inner Harbour or go to www.tourismvictoria.com. WWW.tOuriSmVictOria.cOm
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Many wineries are within easy driving distance from Victoria
Duncan, City of Totems
oNE-Day theme tOurS Victoria offers all kinds of vacations for all kinds of interests. While it is impossible to see everything in one day, you can focus a day or two on a theme, either as part of a longer stay or as a way of narrowing down the wealth of available options. Here are a few ideas.
GardenS and tea Victoria’s most historic vacation theme! For over a century, visitors have been touring our gardens and enjoying the tradition of afternoon tea. While there are more gardens here than you can see in one day, you can choose one or two as a focus or sign up for a guided garden tour. Afternoon tea options range from very elegant to cosy and casual, but it is always a sumptuous meal featuring an array of traditional savoury and sweet treats. For gardens, see page 25; for tearooms, see page 24.
features one of the finest exhibits in the province detailing the history and culture of the First Nations, complemented by the magnificent totems that grace Thunderbird Park. Then take a trip over the Malahat Drive (Hwy 1) to Duncan, noted for the more than 40 totems in and around town. Art galleries in both Victoria and Duncan showcase the talents of renowned First Nations artists. See page 25 for attractions and museums; see page 36 for art galleries.
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A classic combination! Victoria waters have been luring fishers for decades with big halibut and all five species of Pacific salmon. Spend the morning on the water, fuel up at a pub and then tee off in the afternoon on one of Victoria’s world-famous golf courses. Fishing charters are listed on page 44, pubs on page 22 and golf courses on page 44.
The ultimate luxury! Victoria’s spas offer some decadent treatments and packages that will soothe your soul and refresh your body. Follow your spa visit with an afternoon of “retail therapy” and you will be ready for anything when you return home. Shopping in Victoria is always a delightful experience. Downtown, you can browse the shops and boutiques and discover everything from original art and fashions by local and international designers to one-of-a-kind home accessories and furnishings. Outside of downtown, several shopping centres offer a wealth of shops and services all under one roof. In the residential neighbourhoods, clusters of shops provide more options. For spas, see page 62; for more information on shopping, see page 36.
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Winery and culinary
Discover the ancient traditions of Vancouver Island’s First Nations. The Royal BC Museum
Victoria has earned a well-deserved reputation for fine food and drink.
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up islaND adVenture Want to see more of Vancouver Island? Victoria is the starting point for some incredible adventures. The distance north from Victoria directly to Port Hardy is 502 kilometres and from Nanaimo west to Tofino is 206 kilometres. Be sure to give yourself time to explore the communities along the way by allowing yourself three to five days to do the whole trip. For Up Island accommodation options start on page 56; for details on touring Up Island, visit the Visitor Centre at the Inner Harbour or visit www.tourismvictoria.com.
Leave Victoria along Highway 1 towards Nanaimo. Just out of the city, stop in at Goldstream Provincial Park, which offers hiking trails in old-growth forest, a large picnic area, camping and an information centre. From late September through December, Goldstream Provincial Park draws crowds of onlookers during the salmon run, a natural phenomenon featuring thousands of spawning salmon and hundreds of eagles. Just past the park, the summit of the
Malahat Drive section of Highway 1 grants dramatic views of Finlayson Arm, the Saanich Inlet and the Gulf Islands as it leads north through ancient forests and along mountainsides.
Descend into the Cowichan Valley and
the South Cowichan communities of Shawnigan Lake, Cobble, Hill and Mill Bay. The rolling hills of the Cowichan Valley are
The options for exploring Victoria are exceptional. Wineries, breweries, cideries, distilleries and even a meadery, as well as farms, artisan food producers and of course some of the finest restaurants you will ever experience are all here. True gourmands should plan for several days. If you have less time, you can spend a day exploring the Saanich Peninsula and then another in the Cowichan Valley. Wine and culinary tours are highly recommended. For brewery/ cidery/culinary/winery tours, see page 45; for restaurants, see page 20.
artS and culture What better way to explore a city than by experiencing its arts and cultural community. Victoria’s art galleries are treasure troves of fine local art in every medium created by some of the country’s most renowned artists and artisans. The city’s many performing
arts venues set the stage for dance, music, theatre, opera and symphony by local and international performers. Top that with the many festivals and community events that take place in every season and you have a dazzling array of choices. To find out what’s happening, see page 18; performing arts venues are on page 29; and art galleries are listed on page 36.
GulF islaNDs hOPPinG Famous among art lovers, the Gulf Islands are renowned for arts and crafts, charming country inns and excellent restaurants, as well as provincial campsites, hiking, kayaking, cycling and breathtaking scenery. You can choose one island as a day trip from Victoria or hop from one to another over several days. The Southern Gulf Islands, including
Salt Spring, Pender, Mayne, Galiano and Saturna, are accessible via BC Ferries from Swartz Bay north of Victoria (several sailings daily). Floatplane service is also available.
paciFic mariNE circle rOute The ultimate wilderness driving tour, the Pacific Marine Circle Route traces the coastline from Victoria west through Sooke and Port Renfrew, and then delves deep into the forests of the Lake Cowichan area and onto Highway 1 for the return trip to Victoria via Duncan. Along the way, you’ll see breathtaking ocean views, abundant wildlife, lush green forests and rocky wave-swept beaches. The fully paved 255-kilometre route can be driven as a day trip but at least two days are recommended to allow for stops along the way.
morE iNFo? For more information on any of these touring ideas, go to www.tourismvictoria.com.
In Duncan, the Cowichan Valley's largest
community, take a self-guided walking tour of more than 40 totem poles and browse the shops and boutiques downtown. Duncan is also home to several very popular family attractions.
Just north of Duncan, the town of
Chemainus is known as Canada's largest outdoor art gallery, with 40 wall-sized murals plus a dozen or so statues depicting the community's history. A little farther along, Ladysmith is a hillside town with oceanside parks and a quaint downtown.
Nanaimo is Vancouver Island's second-
largest city and offers a wide range of attractions and activities, from golfing, kayaking and hiking to parks and nature sanctuaries. Gabriola Island, just a 20-minute ferry trip from Nanaimo, is a great getaway known for art and adventure.
North of Nanaimo, you enter the
Parksville and Qualicum Beach area, a resort destination famous for exceptional golf courses and magnificent beaches. This area is an excellent choice for family vacations and relaxing retreats.
Head west from Nanaimo to
Vancouver Island’s spectacular Pacific Rim region, home to the communities of Port Alberni, Ucluelet, Tofino and Bamfield. Pacific Rim National Park features Long Beach, which boasts 12 kilometres of shoreline and the 75-kilometre West Coast Trail. Adventure options abound, including fishing, diving, surfing, hiking and wildlife watching.
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home to several wineries and a cidery that offer tours and tastings, as well as farms and golf courses. Sightseeing and adventure tours are available.
driving north into the Comox Valley. Courtenay, the urban centre of the Transfer Beach Park, Ladysmith Comox Valley, is the site of a number of significant archaeological discoveries water fishing and a great choice for golf and and the first stop on the Great Canadian outdoor recreation such as diving, kayaking, Fossil Trail, which links Canada's most wildlife watching, hiking and camping. important palaeontology sites. Courtenay Nearby, Strathcona Provincial Park offers is also known for its vibrant arts and more than 100 kilometres of hiking trails. cultural community and its superb outdoor adventure opportunities, including skiing and Quadra Island is just a ten-minute ferry ride snowboarding at Mount Washington. Comox across Discovery Passage from downtown Campbell River and offers hiking, fishing, and Cumberland are two more Comox kayaking and diving. Valley communities well worth visiting and Denman and Hornby Islands, a short ferry From Campbell River, you can travel to trip from Buckley Bay south of Courtenay, are Telegraph Cove, Port McNeill, Alert Bay, acclaimed for diving and kayaking. Sointula and Port Hardy, the gateway to the
Farther north, Campbell River is a
destination world famous for fresh and salt
Inside Passage, Prince Rupert and northern British Columbia via BC Ferries.
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Victoria offers many enticing reasons to get outdoors and enjoy the awe-inspiring scenery! Exhilarating whale and wildlife watching tours provide up-close views of sea lions, seals, dolphins, porpoises and whales in their natural habitats. These tours are always vacation highlights, especially between May and October when the approximately 80 killer whales, also called orcas, are closest to shore and sightings are almost guaranteed. Superb year-round golf is one of the many reasons vacationers choose Victoria as a destination. Other activities include boat tours, cycling, dinner cruises, fishing, diving, kayaking, nature tours, sailing, garden tours, horseback riding, surfing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, hiking tours, ziplining and paragliding. Tours are a great way to get out with a knowledgeable guide. From air tours to winery tours, you’ll find excellent ideas in the following pages. For more information about activities and tours, call Tourism Victoria’s Visitor Centre at 1-800-663-3883 or visit www.tourismvictoria.com. 42
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Whale watching
Activity Centre Hyack Air and Marine Adventure Centre, 1234 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3H9, T (250) 384-2499, F (250) 384-2415
Bike Tours/Cycling/Mountain Biking CRD Regional Trails, 490 Atkins Avenue, Victoria, BC V9B 2Z8, T (250) 360-3344, F (250) 478-5416 Cycle BC.ca Rentals, 685 Humboldt Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1A6, T (250) 380-2453, F (250) 477-9660, TF (866) 380-2453 www.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. www.cyclebc.ca Cycle Treks Tours and Rentals, 1000 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1T4, T (250) 386-3147, F (250) 386-3370, TF (877) 733-6722 Guided and self-guided bike tours of the Victoria Region. City tours, wine tours, Galloping Goose and Lochside Trail tours; all on top quality equipment.
Boat Tours Maple Leaf Adventures, 209 - 1110 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3Z1, T (250) 386-7245, F (250) 386-7246, TF (888) 599-5323 www.mapleleafadventures.com Pirate Adventures Canada, Fisherman’s Wharf, Victoria, BC K7A 5B8, T (250) 858-7535 www.pirateadventures.ca Arrgh! Live the life of a pirate onboard our fifty-foot pirate ship, seek treasure, fire water cannons, complete with face painting and pirate gear.
Bungee Jumping WildPlay Element Parks, Nanaimo, 35 Nanaimo River Road, Nanaimo, BC V9X 1S5, T (250) 716-7874, F (250) 755-1196, TF (888) 716-7374 www.wildplay.com Join the ranks of 210,000 brave guests who’ve taken the 150-foot Bungy Jump at WildPlay Nanaimo! Element videos and details available online.
Cultural Tours/Whale Watching/ Wildlife Viewing
Eagle Wing Whale Watching Tours, 12 Erie Street Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 2, Victoria, BC V8V 4X5, T (250) 384-8008, F (250) 381-8190, TF (800) 708-9488 www.eaglewingtours.com Five Star Whale Watching, 651 Humboldt Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1A6, T (250) 388-7223, F (250) 388-5474, TF (800) 634-9617 www.5starwhales.com Great Pacific Adventures, 1000 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1T4, T (250) 386-2277, F (250) 386-3370, TF (877) 733-6722 www.greatpacificadventures.com Jamie’s Whaling Station & Adventure Centres, 606 Campbell Street, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0, T (250) 725-3919, F (250) 725-2138, TF (800) 667-9913 www.jamies.com Ocean Explorations Whale Watching, 602 Broughton Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1C7, T (250) 383-6722, F (250) 383-6749 www.oceanexplorations.com Ocean Outfitters Ltd., 368 Main Street, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0, T (250) 725-2866, F (250) 725-2880, TF (877) 906-2326 www.oceanoutfitters.bc.ca The ultimate in Tofino whale watching, bear watching, Hot Spring excursions and private charters. Experienced local naturalist guides. Zodiacs and covered heated vessels. Open year round. Orca Spirit Adventures Ltd., 146 Kingston Street, Marina Level, Victoria, BC V8V 1V4, T (250) 383-8411, F (250) 383-4666, TF (888) 672-6722 www.orcaspirit.com World-class educational whale watching tours, onboard marine biologists, comfortable heated covered vessels or open zodiacs. Washrooms, liquor licenced, complimentary shuttle, free parking, whale guarantee. Prince of Whales Whale Watching, 812 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1T3, T (250) 383-4884, F (250) 383-4882, TF (888) 383-4884 www.princeofwhales.com Sea Quest Adventures, 105 - 2537 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, BC V8L 1Y3, T (250) 656-7599, TF (888) 656-7599 www.seaquestadevntures.com
Campbell River Whale Watching & Adventure Tours, Roberts Reach, Campbell River, BC V9W 2L1, T (250) 287-2667, F (250) 287-2647, TF (877) 909-2667 www.campbellriverwhalewatching.com
Springtide Victoria Whale Watching Tours, 1119 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1T7, T (250) 384-4444, F (250) 658-0779, TF (800) 470-3474 www.SpringTideCharters.com WHALE WATCHING. Ocean cruisers: fast, quiet, inside/outside comfort biologist presentations, complimentary refreshments, washrooms. Zodiacs: open air excitement! SPORTSFISHING: Salmon, Halibut on 42” Yacht, expert guide, light tackle.
Discovery Marine Safaris, Coast Marina 1003 Island Highway, Campbell River, BC V9H 1V4, T (250) 287-7008, F (250) 287-7005, TF (866) 501-6722 www.adventurewhalewatching.com
Stubbs Island Charters Ltd., PO Box 2-2, Telegraph Cove, BC V0N 3J0, T (250) 928-3185, F (250) 928-3102, TF (800) 665-3066 www.stubbs-island.com
BC Whale Tours, 1234 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3H9, T (250) 590-5030 www.bcwhaletours.com
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West coast aquatic Safaris ltd., 101A Fourth Street, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0, T (250) 725-9227, F (250) 725-3730, TF (877) 594-2537 www.whalesafaris.com
Diving Ogden point Dive centre, 199 Dallas Road, Victoria, BC V8V 1A1, T (250) 380-9119, F (250) 385-9110, TF (888) 701-1177 www.divevictoria.com
Fishing 2 reel Fishing adventures, 2051 Anna Marie Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 0A4, T (250) 213-5472 www.2reel.ca adam’s Fishing charters, T (250) 370-2326, F (250) 385-4840 www.adamsfishingcharters.com Come and enjoy some of the most spectacular fishing Canada’s West Coast has to offer. Our expert guides will ensure you have a world-class experience. Beasley’s Fishing charters, Fisherman’s Wharf 12 Erie Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1T3, T (250) 381-8000, TF (866) 259-1111
Golf programs Golf central, 1234 S Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3H9, T (250) 380-4653, F (250) 595-4653, TF (866) 380-4653 www.golfcentraltours.com Golf Vancouver island, Suite B, 551 Johnson Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1M2, T (250) 388-4650, F (250) 383-4653, TF (888) 465-3239 www.golfvancouverisland.ca Your “one-stop shop” for Island Golf getaways and vacations. From airfares and ferry reservations to tee times and accommodations. We take care of it all! www.golfvancouverisland.ca.
Hiking r&t rainforest tours, 1236 Montrose, Victoria, BC V8T 2k4, T (250) 590-6635, TF (877) 549-1672 West coast trekking, T (250) 217-8832, TF (855) 370-8832 www.westcoastrekking.ca
Kayaking
Wildplay Element parks, nanaimo, 35 Nanaimo River Road, Nanaimo, BC V9X 1S5, T (250) 716-7874, F (250) 755-1196, TF (888) 716-7374 www.wildplay.com Unleash an adventure at WildPlay Nanaimo. kids, teens and adults conquer fun Monkido® obstacles, king Swings, Canyon Zips and Bungy Jumps! Videos and details online. Wildplay Element parks, West Shore Victoria, 15 - 1767 Island Highway, Victoria, BC V9B 1J1, T (250) 590-7529, F (250) 590-7673, TF (888) 856-7275 www.wildplay.com Climb, zip, swing and play at WildPlay Victoria. kids, teens and adults conquer fun on suspended bridges, ziplines, Tarzan swings and more Monkido® aerial adventures!
parks capital regional District parks, 490 Atkins Avenue, Victoria, BC V9B 2Z8, T (250) 478-3344, F (250) 478-5416 Gulf islands national park reserve, 2220 Harbour Road, Sidney, BC V8L 2P6, T (250) 654-4000, F (250) 654-4014, TF (866) 944-1744 www.pc.gc.ca/gulf
Gotcha Salmon charters, 3267 Megaw Place, Victoria, BC V8P 5J7, T (250) 514-2469
Blackfish Wilderness Expeditions, 1327 Beach Drive, Victoria, BC V8S 2N4, T (250) 216-2389 www.blackfishwilderness.com
Swan lake christmas Hill nature Sanctuary, 3873 Swan Lake Road, Victoria, BC V8X 3W1, T (250) 479-0211, F (250) 479-0132
Hook’n them Up Fishing charters, 1327 Beach Drive, Victoria, BC V8S 2N4 www.vanislefishing.com
Gorge rowing & paddling centre, 2940 Jutland Road, Victoria, BC V8T 5k6, T (250) 380-4668, F (250) 380-4622
rentals
island Outfitters, 3319 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8Z 3L2, T (250) 475-4969 F (250) 475-6942, TF (866) 915-4254 www.fishingvictoria.com
Kelp reef adventures, Fisherman’s Wharf Dock 1 - 12 Erie Street, Victoria, BC V8V 4k5, T (250) 386-7333 www.kelpreef.com
Kuroshio charters, 950 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8T 1T3, T (250) 812-1252 www.kuroshio.com
Ocean river Sports, 1824 Store Street, Victoria, BC V8T 4R4, T (250) 381-4233, F (250) 361-3536 www.oceanriver.com
reel Obsession Sport Fishing, 3139 Carran Road, Victoria, BC V9C 2k5, T (250) 886-0315, F (250) 391-6691, TF (888) 855-7335 www.reelobsession.ca
paddle in the park, 2320 Harbour Road, Dock E Van Isle Marina, Sidney, BC V8L 2P8, T (250) 686-2047
Salmon Safaris, 925 Pedder Bay Drive, Pedder Bay Marina, Victoria, BC V9C 4H1, T (250) 889-5099, F (250) 658-0214
Victoria Kayak, 950 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1T3, T (250) 216-5646
Golf course
Marinas
arbutus ridge Golf club, 3515 Telegraph Road, Cobble Hill, BC V0R 1L4, T (250) 743-5000, F (250) 743-5518, TF (800) 446-5322 www.golfbc.com/courses/arbutus_ridge
Greater Victoria Harbour authority, 189 Dallas Road, Victoria, BC V8V 1A1, T (250) 383-8300, F (250) 383-8322, TF (877) 783-8300
Bear Mountain Golf & country club, 1999 Country Club Way, Victoria, BC V9B 6R3, T (250) 744-2327, F (250) 474-3754, TF (888) 533-2327
pedder Bay Marina, 925 Pedder Bay Drive, Victoria, BC V9C 4H1, T (250) 478-1771, F (250) 478-0285, TF (877) 478-1771 www.pedderbay.com
Bear Mountain Golf academy, 1999 Country Club Way, Victoria, BC V9B 6R3, T (250) 744-2327 www.bearmountain.ca
Victoria international Marina, 505-1100 Melville Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 4A6, T (604) 687-2206, F (604) 687-4141 www.victoriainternationalmarina.ca
cedar Hill Golf course, 1400 Derby Road, Victoria, BC V8P 1T1, T (250) 475-7150, F (250) 370-9438
Outdoor adventure/recreation
cordova Bay Golf course, 5333 Cordova Bay Road, Victoria, BC V8Y 2L3, T (250) 658-4444, F (250) 658-4716 Glen Meadows Golf & country club, 1050 McTavish Road, Sidney, BC V8L 5T4, T (250) 656-3921, F (250) 656-3127 www.glenmeadows.bc.ca Beautiful eighteen-hole, fulllength golf course. Near Victoria, BC Ferries, International Airport. Green fees $27-$58. Driving Range, restaurant, licenced lounge, banquets, tennis and curling. Henderson park Golf course, 2291 Cedar Hill Cross Road, Victoria, BC V8P 5H9, T (250) 370-7200, F (250) 595-7607
adrena linE Zipline adventure tours, 5128C Sooke Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 0E2, T (250) 642-1933, F (250) 642-1937, TF (866) 947-9145 www.adrenalinezip.com Bc Wake Boats, 1403-1630 Quadra Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3J5, TF (888) 987-9253 www.bcwakeboats.com Harbour air tours, 950 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1T3, T (250) 384-2215, F (250) 385-2234, TF (800) 665-0212 www.harbourair.ca landsea tours & adventures, T (604) 255-7272, F (604) 685-8960, TF (877) 669-2277 www.vancouvertours.com
Highland pacific Golf, 450 Creed Road, Victoria, BC V9B 6C9, T (250) 478-4653, F (250) 478-8823 www.highlandpacificgolf.com Victoria’s new public golf course. 15 minutes from downtown, par-71 championship course with stunning views, award-winning driving range, restaurant, power carts with GPS.
Mount Washington alpine resort, 1 Strathcona Parkway, Courtenay, BC V9J 1L0, T (250) 338-1386, F (250) 338-5493, TF (888) 231-1499
Olympic View Golf course, 643 Latoria Road, Victoria, BC V9C 3A3, T (250) 474-3673, F (250) 474-4001, TF (800) 446-5322 www.olympicviewgolf.com
tlc conservation Holidays, 301-1195 Esquimalt Road, Victoria, BC V9A 3N6, T (250) 383-4627, TF (888) 738-0533
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nimmo Bay - Helicopter Fishing & Wilderness adventures, PO Box 696, Port McNeil, BC V0N 2R0, T (250) 956-4000, F (250) 956-2000, TF (800) 837-4354 www.nimmobay.com
island Boat rentals (Harbour rentals), 1000 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1T4, T (250) 995-1661, F (250) 386-3370, TF (877) 733-6722 Sports rent, 3 - 1950 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8T 4N8, T (250) 385-7368, F (250) 385-7408 www.sportsrentbc.com
Sailing a 3 Hour Sail $69/person, T (250) 885-2311, TF (877) 788-4263 www.threehoursail.com
Ziplines adrena linE Zipline adventure tours, 5128C Sooke Road, Victoria, BC V9Z 0E2, T (250) 642-1933, F (250) 642-1937, TF (866) 947-9145 www.adrenalinezip.com Get zipped! Offering fully guided zipline tours, day or night, including suspension bridges, an ATV ride, eight ziplines up to 1000ft long and 150ft high! Wildplay Element parks, nanaimo, 35 Nanaimo River Road, Nanaimo, BC V9X 1S5, T (250) 716-7874, F (250) 755-1196, TF (888) 716-7374 www.wildplay.com Zip through the trees or above Nanaimo River! Fun reaches a higher level with WildPlay’s Canyon Zip and Monkido® Aerial Adventure. Videos and details online. Wildplay Element parks, West Shore Victoria, 15 - 1767 Island Highway, Victoria, BC V9B 1J1, T (250) 590-7529, F (250) 590-7673, TF (888) 856-7275 www.wildplay.com Climb, zip, swing and play at WildPlay Victoria. kids, teens and adults conquer fun on suspended bridges, ziplines, Tarzan swings and more Monkido® aerial adventures!
tOUrS air tours Harbour air tours, 950 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1T3, T (250) 384-2215, F (250) 385-2234, TF (800) 665-0212 www.harbourair.ca Hyack air tours, 1234 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3H9, T (250) 384-2499, F (250) 384-2415 Westcoast air tours, 950 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1T4, T (250) 384-2215, F (250) 385-2234, TF (800) 665-0212 www.westcoastair.com
Bear tours Discovery Marine Safaris tours, Coast Marina 1003 Island Highway, Campbell River, BC V9H 1V4, T (250) 287-7008, F (250) 287-7005, TF (866) 501-6722 www.adventurewhalewatching.com
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church & State Wines, 1445 Benvenuto Avenue, Brentwood Bay, BC V8M 1J5, T (250) 652-2671, F (250) 652-2672 www.churchandstatewines.com
Seaflora Wild Organic Seaweed Skincare/Outer coast Seaweeds ltd., 2105 Otter Point Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 0L8, T (250) 642-5328, F (250) 642-5318, TF (877) 713-7464 www.sea-flora.com
cowichan Valley artisans, 1588 Adelaide, Crofton, BC V0R 1R0, T (250) 748-3811 www.cowichanvalleyartisans.com De Vine Vineyards, 6181 B Old West Saanich Road, Victoria, BC V8M 1W8, T (250) 665-6983 www.devinevineyards.ca Driftwood Brewery, 102 - 450 Hillside Avenue, Victoria, BC V8T 1Y7, T 250-381-2739 www.driftwoodbeer.com lizard adventure Winery tours, 791 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, BC V8W 1N9, T (250) 891-6881 www.lizardadventuretravel.com
Sightseeing tours Big Bus, 811 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1W8, T (250) 389-2229, F (866) 757-7701, TF (888) 434-2229 www.bigbusvictoria.ca For 2 days you can hop on and hop off our buses at 23 stops around Victoria or take our 90-minute City Tour www.bigbusvictoria.com. cVS Sightseeing, 185 Dallas Road, Victoria, BC V8W 2X2, T (250) 386-8652 www.cvscruisevictoria.com
luxury Wine tours, 750 Goldstream Avenue, Victoria, BC V9B 5T2, T (250) 391-9000, F (250) 391-9001, TF (888) 933-5466
GpS tour Guide inc., PO Box 259, Banff, AB T1L 1A4, T (403) 760-8200, F (403) 760-8255 www.gpstourscanada.com
Merridale ciderworks corp., 1230 Merridale Road, Cobble Hill, BC V0R 1L0, T (250) 743-4293, F (250) 743-9310, TF (800) 998-9908 www.merridalecider.com
itt Wilson’s tours, 3 - 463 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1X3, T (250) 477-3322, TF (866) 846-1917 www.wilsonstours.com
Saturna island Family Estate Winery, 8 Quarry Trail PO Box 54, Saturna Island, BC V0N 2Y0, T (250) 539-3521, F (250) 641-2987, TF (877) 918-3388 www.saturnavineyards.com
landsea tours Sightseeing tours, T (604) 255-7272, F (604) 685-8960, TF (877) 669-2277 www.vancouvertours.com
Sea cider Farm & cider House, 2487 Mt. St. Michael Road, Saanichton, BC V8M 1Y7, T (250) 544-4824, F (250) 544-4870 www.seacider.ca Vancouver island Brewery, 2330 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8T 5G5, T (250) 361-0005, F (250) 360-0336
pacific coach lines Sightseeing tours, 700 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2B3, F (604) 681-4634, TF (800) 661-1725 www.pacificcoach.com
Suncoast charters and tours, 2096 Church Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 0W7, T (778) 677-7433 www.suncoastcharters.ca
Wine islands Vintners association, c/o WIVA - Box 20058, Duncan, BC V9L 5H1, (250) 743-4293, F (250) 743-9310, TF (800) 998-9908 www.wineislands.ca
tMS Gateway tours/Grayline of Victoria, 780 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2B3, T (250) 385-6553, TF (855) 385-6553 www.graylinevictoria.com
Garden tours
Victoria adventure Quest, 1234 S Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3H9, T (250) 595-4653, F (250) 385-5436, TF 866-595-4653
Victorian Garden tours ltd., T (250) 380-2797, F (250) 383-2846 www.victoriangardentours.com
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pacific Spirit tours, T (778) 891-7257, F (604) 563-7258, TF (888) 802-1524 www.pacificspirittours.com
Victoria Spirits inc., 6170 Old West Saanich Road, Victoria, BC V9E 2G8, T (250) 544-8217, F (250) 544-8218
Ocean Outfitters Garden tours, 5 - 421 Main Street, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0, T (250) 725-2866, F (250) 725-2880, TF (877) 906-2326
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Brewery/cidery/culinary/Winery tours
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Victoria Harbour Ferry company ltd. tours, 1234 N Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3H9, T (250) 708-0201, F (250) 708-0401 www.victoriaharbourferry.com
Step on Guide/concierge Services redbud Step-on Guide & tour Service, 501 - 2910 Cook Street, Victoria, BC V8T 3S7, T (250) 384-1767
Walking tours
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architectural institute of British columbia, 100 - 440 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2N5, T (604) 683-8588, F (604) 683-8568, TF (800) 667-0753
Horse-drawn carriage tour, downtown Victoria
Ghostly Walks & chinatown Walks, T (250) 384-6698 www.discoverthepast.com/gwalks.htm Scheduled tours year-round. Private tours any time. Our informative and entertaining tours make Victoria memorable. Check website or call for schedules and starting locations.
Horsedrawn tours
Old cemeteries Society of Victoria, 15 - 1594 Fairfield, PO Box 50004, Victoria, BC V8S 1G1, T (250) 598-8870, F (250) 598-8811
tally Ho carriage tours, Corner of Belleville & Menzies Streets, Victoria, BC, T (250) 514-9257, F (250) 652-0143, TF (866) 383-5067 www.tallyhotours.com
Society of Friends of St. ann’s academy, 835 Humboldt Street, Victoria, BC V8V 4W8, T (250) 953-8820, F (250) 953-8823 www.friendsofstannsacademy.com
Victoria carriage tours, Corner of Belleville & Menzies Streets, Victoria, BC, T (250) 383-2207, F (250) 383-2097, TF (877) 663-2207 www.victoriacarriage.com
travel With taste culinary Walking tour, T (250) 385-1527, F (250) 385-1527 www.travelwithtaste.com
rail/train tours
Victoria civic Heritage trust, PO Box 8388, Victoria, BC V8W 3R9, T (250) 727-8482, F (250) 388-3717
rocky Mountaineer, 101 - 369 Terminal Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6A 4C4, T (604) 606-7307, F (604) 606-5145, TF (800) 665-7245
Walkabouts Historical tours, 1643 Mayne View Terrace, North Saanich, BC V8L 5B2, T (250) 592-9255, F (250) 881-7333 www.walkabouts.ca
Dining & Gifts Fresh Seafood Marine Adventures Whale Watching Float Homes Kayak Rentals Fishing Charters Commercial Fishing On the Inner Harbour, below Erie Street Victoria BC
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Bed and breakfasts are located throughout Greater Victoria and the Islands and range from simple home-style properties to opulent inns. Hotel, motel and resort options come in all price ranges and locations. Vacation homes, cottages, timeshares, guest farms, hostels, dorms and campgrounds provide additional options when it comes to choosing the best place to bed down for the night. The following pages offer a complete list of accommodation choices divided by location and property type. You’ll also find a good selection of accommodation properties for other areas of Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands and the Mainland. For accommodation details, visit www.tourismvictoria.com/accommodation. For accommodation reservations, call Tourism Victoria at 1-800-663-3883.
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Humboldt House Bed & Breakfast, 867 Humboldt Street, Victoria, BC V8V 2Z6, T (250) 383-0152, F (250) 383-6402, TF (888) 383-0327 www.humboldthouse.com John lewis House, 58 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8V 2k3, T (250) 483-6588 www.johnlewishouse.com Marketa’s Bed & Breakfast, 239 Superior Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1T4, T (250) 384-9844, F (250) 384-9848 www.marketas.com Spinnakers GuestHouses, 308 Catherine Street, Victoria, BC V9A 3S8, T (250) 386-2739, F (250) 384-3246, TF (877) 838-2739 www.spinnakers.com Three heritage and contemporary guesthouses. Jacuzzis, fireplaces, private garden patios. Daily delivery of baked goods. Gastro pub, artisan beers, bakery, chocolates, supporting local producers. Victoria’s Finest Bed and Breakfasts association www.victoriafinest.bc.ca Victoria’s Historic inns www.victoriahistoricinns.com
HOStEl/DOrM Hostelling international Victoria, 516 Yates Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1k8, T (250) 385-4511, F (250) 385-3232, TF (888) 883-0099 www.hihostels.ca Ocean island inn | Backpackers | Suites limited, 791 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, BC V8W 1N9, T (250) 385-1788, F (250) 385-1780, TF (888) 888-4180 www.oceanisland.com turtle Hostel, 1608 Quadra Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2L4, T (250) 294-2025 www.turtlehostel.ca
HOtEl/MOtEl/rESOrt abigail’s Hotel, 906 McClure Street, Victoria, BC V8V 3E7, T (250) 388-5363, F (250) 388-7787, TF (800) 561-6565 www.abigailshotel.com admiral inn, 257 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1X1, T (250) 388-6267, F (250) 388-6267, TF (888) 823-6472 www.admiral.bc.ca arbutus inn, 2898 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8T 4M9, T (250) 386-1000, F (250) 386-1001 www.arbutusinn.ca
The Fairmont Empress
Victoria - Downtown/inner Harbour BED & BrEaKFaStS/innS abigail’s Bed & Breakfast inn, 906 McClure Street, Victoria, BC V8V 3E7, T (250) 388-5363, F (250) 388-7787, TF (800) 561-6565 www.abigailshotel.com albion Manor Bed & Breakfast inn, 224 Superior Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1T3, T (250) 389-0012, F (250) 389-0052, TF (877) 389-0012 www.albionmanor.com ambrosia Historic Bed & Breakfast retreat, 522 Quadra Street, Victoria, BC V8V 3S3, T (250) 380-7705, TF (877) 262-7672 www.ambrosiavictoria.com
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Bedford regency Hotel, 1140 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1Y2, T (250) 384-6835, F (250) 386-8930, TF (800) 665-6500 www.bedfordregency.com BESt WEStErn plUS carlton plaza Hotel, 642 Johnson Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1M6, T (250) 388-5513, F (250) 388-5343, TF (800) 663-7241 www.bestwesterncarlton.com BESt WEStErn plUS inner Harbour, 412 Quebec Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1W5, T (250) 384-5122, F (250) 384-5113, TF (888) 383-2378 www.victoriabestwestern.com Great hotel in Victoria’s best location – the Inner Harbour! Complimentary continental breakfast and parking. Beautiful studios with balcony, fridge, microwave. Seasonal pool, whirlpool and sauna. chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites, 740 Burdett Avenue, Victoria, BC V8W 1B2, T (250) 382-4221, F (250) 380-1950, TF (800) 663-5891 www.chateauvictoria.com One block from harbour, downtown Victoria. Bike storage, pool, whirlpool, exercise room, rooftop restaurant, cocktail bar. Book direct for free parking, local calls, internet.
Beaconsfield inn, 998 Humboldt Street, Victoria, BC V8V 2Z8, T (250) 384-4044, F (250) 384-4052, TF (888) 884-4044 www.beaconsfieldinn.com
coast Victoria Harbourside Hotel, 146 kingston Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1V4, T (250) 360-1211, F (250) 360-1418, TF (800) 663-1144 www.coasthotels.com Located on the Inner Harbour with indoor/outdoor pool, complimentary downtown shuttle, stunning harbour views and the awardwinning Blue Crab Bar & Grill.
Fisher House Victoria Bed & Breakfast, 333 Simcoe Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1k9, T (250) 386-6252, F (250) 386-6254 www.fisherhousevictoria.com
Dalton Hotel & Suites, 759 Yates Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1L6, T (250) 384-4136, F (250) 382-6416, TF (800) 663-6101 www.daltonhotel.ca
Haterleigh Heritage inn, 243 kingston Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1V5, T (250) 384-9995, F (250) 384-1935, TF (866) 234-2244 www.haterleigh.com
Days inn Victoria on the Harbour, 427 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1X3, T (250) 386-3451, F (250) 386-6999, TF (800) 665-3024 www.daysinnvictoria.com
The Oswego Hotel experience is unique to Victoria, BC. We are a sophisticated, urban, boutique hotel steps away from the Inner Harbour and Downtown.
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Affordable AAA/CAA three diamond elegance in the heart of downtown Victoria, The Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites is only steps away from Victoria’s most popular destinations.
740 Burdett AVe, ViCtoriA www.chateauvictoria.com 250.382.4221 or 1.800.663.5891
Delta Victoria Ocean pointe resort & Spa, 45 Songhees Road, Victoria, BC V9A 6T3, T (250) 360-2999, F (250) 360-1041, TF (800) 667-4677 www.deltavictoria.com Embassy inn, 520 Menzies Street, Victoria, BC V8V 2H4, T (250) 382-8161, F (250) 382-4224, TF (800) 268-8161 www.embassyinn.ca Most affordable Inner Harbour Hotel. Walking distance to all major attractions, dining, shopping. Restaurant, free parking, free wireless internet and air conditioning in tower building. Executive House Hotel, 777 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2B5, T (250) 388-5111, F (250) 385-1323, TF (800) 663-7001 www.executivehouse.com Located in downtown Victoria, one block from the magnificent Inner Harbour. Offering spacious guest rooms and suites with spectacular views. Barkley’s Steakhouse and Bartholomews Pub. the Fairmont Empress, 721 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1W5, T (250) 384-8111, F (250) 389-2747, TF (800) 441-1414 www.fairmont.com/empress Gatsby Mansion, 309 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1X2, T (250) 388-9191, F (250) 920-5651, TF (800) 563-9656 www.bellevillepark.com Harbour towers Hotel & Suites, 345 Quebec Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1W4, T (250) 385-2405, F (250) 480-6593, TF (800) 663-5896 www.harbourtowers.com Ideally located one block from Victoria’s vibrant Inner Harbour. A short stroll to various attractions, shopping and transportation terminals. Hotel features many suites with views. Helm’s inn, 600 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8V 2P8, T (250) 385-5767, F (250) 385-2221, TF (800) 665-4356 www.helmsinn.com Hotel Grand pacific, 463 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1X3, T (250) 386-0450, F (250) 380-4474, TF (800) 663-7550 www.hotelgrandpacific.com Facing the Inner Harbour and adjacent to the Parliament Buildings. 304 guestrooms all with private balcony. Magnificent water views, pool, spa, Athletic Club, family suites. 48
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Hotel rialto, 1450 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2G1, T (250) 383-4157, F (250) 383-2279, TF (800) 332-9981 www.hotelrialto.ca
The spa at Ocean Pointe Resort
Huntingdon Hotel & Suites, 330 Quebec Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1W3, T (250) 381-3456, F (250) 382-7666, TF (800) 663-7557 www.bellevillepark.com inn at laurel point, 680 Montreal Street, Victoria, BC, V8V 1Z8, T (250) 386-8721, F (250) 386-9547, TF (800) 663-7667 www.laurelpoint.com Downtown waterfront hotel on Inner Harbour. 200 guestrooms. Spectacular water views and private balconies. Awardwinning restaurant and patio, indoor pool, in-room spa services. James Bay inn Hotel, Suites & cottage, 270 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8V 2L2, T (250) 384-7151, F (250) 385-2311, TF (800) 836-2649 www.jamesbayinn.com Quaint, quiet, cozy, friendly, affordable, heritage residential neighbourhood. Adjoining Beacon Hill Park and Inner Harbour. Picturesque walk downtown. Edwardian architecture, balconies, studios, cottage, café-restaurant, pub.
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Magnolia Hotel & Spa, 623 Courtney Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1B8, T (250) 381-0999, F (250) 381-0988, TF (877) 624-6654 www.magnoliahotel.com the Oswego Hotel, 500 Oswego Street, Victoria, BC V8V 5C1, T (250) 294-7500, F (250) 294-7509, TF (877) 767-9346 www.oswegovictoria.com Boutique all-suite hotel with 80 contemporary studios, one and two bedroom suites. Family and pet friendly. Two blocks from Inner Harbour and Parliament Buildings. paul’s Motor inn, 1900 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8T 4k8, T (250) 382-9231, F (250) 384-1435, TF (866) 333-7285 www.paulsmotorinn.com
Victoria’s Only 5 Star Oceanfront Resort Intimate, yet sophisticated. Completely comfortable and perfectly anticipated. We have created a sanctuary where understated elegance and discerning service are essential. 5 minutes to the world famous Butchart Gardens with easy access to Victoria International Airport, the ferries and downtown. We’re not a million miles away, it just feels like it!
1.888.544.2079 WWW.BRENTWOODBAYRESORT.COM
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Nestled on the shores of the Pacific Ocean in Victoria, B.C., with hot mineral pools tucked right down at the water’s edge, the Oak Bay Beach Hotel is the perfect place to soak in the views of Haro Strait and Mt. Baker. Enjoy warm 5-star service, a seaside spa, live theatre shows, fine and casual dining, outdoor adventure programs and more - all at this true Canadian icon by the sea.
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Quality inn Downtown, 850 Blanshard Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2H2, T (250) 385-6787, F (250) 385-5800, TF (800) 661-4115 www.victoriaqualityinn.com 63-room hotel. kitchenettes available, restaurant and English-style pub. Indoor pool, steam room, Wi-Fi, extended stay, theatre, concerts, whale watching, school groups, sports teams.
Victoria regent Waterfront Hotel & Suites, 1234 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3H9, T (250) 386-2211, F (250) 386-2622, TF (800) 663-7472 www.victoriaregent.com
Queen Victoria Hotel & Suites, 655 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8V 2P9, T (250) 386-1312, F (250) 381-4312, TF (800) 663-7007 www.qvhotel.com Complimentary local calls and high-speed internet. Spa services on request. Complimentary downtown shuttle.
amica House at Douglas House, 50 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8V 2N8, T (250) 383-6258, F (250) 383-9601
royal Scot Hotel and Suites, 425 Quebec Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1W7, T (250) 388-5463, F (250) 388-5452, TF (800) 663-7515 www.royalscot.com Quiet location, 30 spacious guestrooms and 146 suites with full kitchens. Restaurant, indoor pool, laundry facilities, courtesy shuttle, free Wi-Fi, LCD TV’s and DVD players. Strathcona Hotel, 919 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2C2, T (250) 383-7137, F (250) 383-6893, TF (800) 663-7476 www.strathconahotel.com Swans Suite Hotel - Victoria’s Boutique art Hotel, 506 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, BC V8W 1N6, T (250) 361-3310, F (250) 361-3491, TF (800) 668-7926 www.swanshotel.com
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rEtirEMEnt liVinG amica House at Somerset House, 540 Dallas Road, Victoria, BC V8V 4X9, T (250) 380-9121, F (250) 380-9109, TF (800) 667-0032
VacatiOn prOpErtiES/rEntalS the Discovery club, 1111 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1T7, T (250) 598-4556, F (250) 598-6180, TF (800) 668-7758 James Bay cottage Vacation rental, 270 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8V 2L2, T (250) 384-7151, F (250) 385-2311, TF (800) 836-2649 www.jamesbayinn.com Kingston Manor & Beacon Hill Suites, 325 kingston Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1V5, T (250) 381-5464, F (250) 361-1722 Ocean island inn | Backpackers | Suites, 143 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8V 2k6, T (250) 385-1788, F (250) 385-1780, TF (888) 888-4180 www.oceanisland.com
the Union club of British columbia, 805 Gordon Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1Z6, T (250) 384-1151, F (250) 384-0538, TF (800) 808-2218 www.unionclub.com
Victoria royal Vacations inc., 1103 - 760 Johnson Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1N3, T (250) 217-1684, TF (888) 982-2286 www.victoriaroyalvacations.com
Victoria Marriott inner Harbour, 728 Humboldt Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3Z5, T (250) 480-3800, F (250) 480-3838, TF (877) 333-8338 www.marriottvictoria.com
WorldMark by Wyndham, 120 kingston Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1V4, T (250) 386-8555, TF (250) 360-0710, TF (888) 648-7363
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a waterside retreat near the heart of town
Make yourself at home in our warm and inviting, English Tudor-style hotel, conveniently located off Highway 17 just north of Victoria. Free continental breakfast. WADDLING DOG
Welcome to Victoria at its most comfortable. Tucked away on the picturesque Gorge waterway, we’re just minutes from downtown and major attractions.
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After a week of filling the photocopier, try filling the photo album. You’ll find fine dining, shopping, and the city’s many attractions all within walking distance of this quiet, convenient location. And you can count on Coast’s friendly, helpful staff to ensure your stay is a memorable one.
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146 Kingston Street, Victoria, BC, V8V 1V4
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abbeymoore Manor, 1470 Rockland Avenue, Victoria, BC V8S 1W2, T (250) 370-1470, F (250) 370-1470, TF (888) 801-1811 www.abbeymoore.com amethyst inn at regents park, 1501 Fort Street, Victoria, BC V8S 1Z6, T (250) 595-2053, F (250) 595-2054, TF 1888 265-6499 www.amethyst-inn.com Binners’ Bed and Breakfast, 58 Linden Avenue, Victoria, BC V8V 4C8, T (250) 383-5442, F (250) 383-5885, TF (888) 409-5800 www.BinnersVictoria.com British columbia Bed & Breakfast innkeepers Guild www.bcsbestbnbs.com cottage pirouette Bed and Breakfast, 401 Lampson Street, Victoria, BC V9A 5Y9, T (250) 386-2166, TF (877) 386-2166, F (250) 386-2188 www.cottagepirouette.com craigmyle Guest House, 1037 Craigdarroch Road, Victoria, BC V8S 2A5, T (250) 595-5411, F (250) 370-5276, TF (888) 595-5411
What you want. Where you want it. Victoria BC has it all… culture, history and natural charm. You can enjoy it all even more when you choose the Hotel Grand Pacific. Stay here, and you’ll enjoy an ideal location on the inner harbour, exceptional amenities, and wonderful dining options. And we always go the extra mile to make your stay just perfect.
Dashwood Manor Seaside Heritage B&B inn, 1 Cook Street, Victoria, BC V8V 3W6, T (250) 385-5517, TF (800) 667-5517 www.dashwoodmanor.com Fairholme Manor, 638 Rockland Place, Victoria, BC V8S 3R2, T (250) 598-3240, F (250) 598-3299, TF (877) 511-3322 www.fairholmemanor.com prior House inn, 620 St. Charles Street, Victoria, BC V8S 3N7, T (250) 592-8847, F (250) 592-8223, TF (877) 924-3300 www.priorhouse.com Villa Marco polo inn, 1524 Shasta Place, Victoria, BC V8S 1X9, T (250) 370-1524, F (250) 370-1624, TF (877) 601-1524 www.villamarcopolo.com
• Closest Best Western to Butchart Gardens • 5 minute drive to BC Ferries, Anacortes WA State Ferry Terminal and the Victoria International Airport • Air conditioned rooms; whirlpool, sauna and fitness equipment • On-site licensed restaurant and retail store • An easy 25 minute drive to downtown Victoria and all the main attractions
Best Western PLUS Emerald Isle 2306 Beacon Ave, Sidney, B.C. V8L 1X2 Tel: 250-656-4441 Fax: 250-655-1351 1-800-315-3377 frontdesk@bwemeraldisle.com www.bwemeraldisle.com
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HOtEl/MOtEl/rESOrt accent inn Victoria, 3233 Maple Street, Victoria, BC V8X 4Y9 T (250) 475-7500, F (250) 475-7599, TF (800) 663-0298 www.accentinns.com/victoria Blue ridge inn, 3110 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8Z 3k4, T (250) 388-4345, F (250) 388-7613, TF (800) 997-6797 capital city center Hotel, 1961 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8T 4k7, T (250) 953-1000, F (250) 953-1001, TF (888) 877-9444 www.CapitalCityCenterHotel.com comfort Hotel & conference centre, 3020 Blanshard Street, Victoria, BC V8T 5C7, T (250) 382-4400, F (250) 382-4053, TF (866) 754-4040 www.choicehotels.ca/cn904 comfort inn & Suites, 101 Island Highway, Victoria, BC V9B 1E8, T (250) 388-7861, F (250) 388-7862, TF (800) 661-4043 www.comfortinnvictoria.com The Comfort Inn & Suites is perfectly located tucked away on Victoria’s quiet, picturesque Gorge waterway; we’re just minutes away from downtown and major attractions. English inn, 429 Lampson Street, Victoria, BC V9A 5Y9, T (250) 388-4353, F (250) 382-8311, TF (866) 388-4353 www.englishinn.ca Victoria’s most charming urban Inn. Beautifully landscaped five-acre gardens. Perfect for weddings, ceremonies and events. Intimate rooms in a historic manor house. On-site catering. Howard Johnson Hotel Victoria, 310 Gorge Road East, Victoria, BC V8T 2W2, T (250) 382-2151, F (250) 382-3856, TF (800) 952-2151 www.hojovictoria.com
your island escape
Discover the perfect blend of contemporary style and comfort at our oceanfront 55 room boutique hotel in the charming town of Sidney-by-the-Sea. Haro’s Restaurant & Bar is renowned for great local food and tranquility is ever present at Haven Spa. Explore nearby Butchart Gardens, Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre, wineries and marine adventures. Located 10 minutes from Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal and Victoria International Airport.
Mayfair Motel, 650 Speed Street, Victoria, BC V8Z 1A4, T (250) 388-7337, F (250) 388-7398 www.mayfairmotel.com
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ramada Victoria, 123 Gorge Road East, Victoria, BC V9A 1L1, T (250) 386-1422, F (250) 386-1254, TF (888) 468-3514 www.victoriaramada.com 90-room fullservice hotel with suites and kitchenettes. NEW restaurant, sports bar with comedy nights, pool, laundry, free parking, liquor store and free WiFi.
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red lion inn, 3366 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8Z 3L3, T (250) 475-7575, F (250) 475-7587, TF (800) 663-5663 www.redlioninnvictoria.com robin Hood Motel, 136 Gorge Road East, Victoria, BC V9A 1L4, T (250) 388-4302, F (250) 383-4399, TF (800) 434-8835 www.robinhoodmotel.com Sandman Hotel Victoria, 2852 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8T 4M5, T (250) 388-0788, F (250) 388-0787, TF (888) 388-0787 www.sandmanhotels.ca Close to Inner Harbour. Indoor pool, free parking, A/C, restaurant, meeting rooms, wine store, coffee shop, fitness centre, room service, sports bar, jacuzzi suites. Super 8 Hotel Victoria, 2915 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8T 4M8, T (250) 385-6731, F (250) 385-6912, TF (888) 385-6703 www.super8victoria.com travelodge Victoria, 229 Gorge Road East, Victoria, BC V9A 1L1, T (250) 388-6611, F (250) 388-4153, TF (800) 565-3777 www.travelodgevictoria.com
VacatiOn prOpErtiES/rEntalS Elite Vacation Homes, PO Box 28013 2945 Jacklin Road, Victoria, BC V9B 5E3, T (250) 881-7551, F (250) 881-7552, TF (866) 479-0400
Greater Victoria - Oak Bay BED & BrEaKFaStS/innS Oak Bay Guest House, 1052 Newport Avenue, Victoria, BC V8S 5E3, T (250) 598-3812, F (250) 598-0369, TF (800) 575-3812 www.oakbayguesthouse.com
HOtEl/MOtEl/rESOrt Oak Bay Beach Hotel & Marine resort, 1175 Beach Drive, Victoria, BC V8S 2N2, T (250) 598-4556, F (250) 598-6180, TF (800) 668-7758 www.oakbaybeachhotel.com
Greater Victoria - Saanich & the peninsula caMpGrOUnDS/rV parKS Beachcomber rV park, 3290 Campion Road, Saanichton, BC V8M 1W7, T (250) 652-3800, F (250) 652-3800 island View Beach regional park campground, North Homathko Drive, Central Saanich, BC V8M 1W4, T (250) 478-3344, F (250) 478-5416 www.crd.bc.ca/parks/islandview/campground.htm Oceanside rV resort, 3000 Stautw Road, Saanichton, BC, V8M 2k5, T (250) 544-0508, F (250) 544-0565 www.oceansideresortrv.com Award-winning park on the beautiful Saanich Peninsula. View an inspiring sunrise from your large beautifully landscaped site. Close to ferries and many attractions.
HOStEl/DOrM residence Services, University of Victoria, Craigdarroch Office Building Parking Lot #5, Off Sinclair Road, Victoria, BC V8P 2Y2, T (250) 721-8395, F (250) 721-8930 www.housing.uvic.ca
HOtEl/MOtEl/rESOrt Brentwood Bay resort & Spa, 849 Verdier Avenue, Victoria, BC V8M 1C5, T (250) 544-2079, F (250) 544-2069, TF (888) 544-2079 www.brentwoodbayresort.com A five star oceanfront resort featuring luxurious “Ocean Suites,” seaside dining and tranquil spa with outdoor pool. The Eco-Adventure Centre offers shuttles to Butchart Gardens. Howard Johnson Hotel and Suites, 4670 Elk Lake Drive, Victoria, BC V8Z 5M2, T (250) 704-4656, F (250) 704-4655, TF (866) 300-4656 Quality inn Waddling Dog, 2476 Mt. Newton X Road, Saanichton, BC V8M 2B8, T (250) 652-1146, F (250) 652-4946, TF (800) 567-8466 www.qualityinnvictoria.com The Quality Inn Waddling Dog captures the heritage flavour of Victoria, while offering all the convenience, amenities and value you’re looking for.
Victoria Victoria’s full service hotel features 100 luxuriously finished guest rooms and suites offering superb amenities such as queen beds, soaker tubs, microwaves, fridges and coffeemakers in all 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
▲ BC & WA State Ferries ▲ Shopping & Dining ▲ Golfing & Hiking
www.hojovictoria.ca
For reservations call 1.866.300.4656 Howard Johnson Hotel & Suites Victoria 4670 Elk Lake Drive, Victoria, BC V8Z 5M2 1.866.300.4656 Ph: 250.704.4656 Fax: 250.704.4655 E-mail: suites@hojovictoria.ca WWW.tOuriSmVictOria.cOm
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Western 66 Motor inn, 2401 Mount Newton Cross Road, Saanichton, BC V8M 2B7, T (250) 652-4464, F (250) 652-1681, TF (800) 463-4464 www.western66motel.com
Greater Victoria - Sidney BED & BrEaKFaStS/innS Beacon inn at Sidney, 9724 Third Street, Sidney, BC V8L 3A2, T (250) 655-3288, TF (877) 420-5499 www.thebeaconinn.com
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airport travelodge Victoria, 2280 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, BC V8L 1X1, T (250) 656-1176, F (250) 656-7344, TF (866) 656-1176 BESt WEStErn plUS Emerald isle Motor inn, 2306 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, BC V8L 1X2, T (250) 656-4441, F (250) 655-1351, TF (800) 315-3377 www.bwemeraldisle.com cedarwood inn & Suites, 9522 Lochside Drive, Sidney, BC V8L 1N8, (250) 656-5551, F (250) 656-1551, TF (877) 656-5551 Sidney pier Hotel & Spa, The, 9805 Seaport Place, Sidney, BC V8L 4X3, T (250) 655-9445, F (250) 655-0715, TF (866) 659-9445 www.sidneypier.com Anchoring the charming seaside town of Sidney on Vancouver Island is a welcoming eco-conscious boutique hotel just 5 minutes from Victoria Airport and BC Ferries. Sidney Waterfront inn & Spa, 9775 First Street, Sidney, BC V8L 3E1, T (250) 656-1131, F (250) 656-9396, TF (888) 656-1131 www.sidneywaterfrontinn.com
Greater Victoria - Westshore BED & BrEaKFaStS/innS Misty Meadows, 2627 Bukin Drive East, Victoria, BC V9E 1H4, T (250) 727-6405, F (250) 727-6409 www.mistymeadows.com Best of both worlds – peaceful country setting six miles from downtown on a Norwegian Fjord horse farm. Spring lambs. Nearby golf, stable and lake. Families welcome. Full breakfast.
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425 Quebec St., Victoria, BC • 1-800-663-7515 • www.royalscot.com
pedder Bay rV resort & Marina, 925 Pedder Bay Drive, Victoria, BC V9C 4H1, T (250) 478-1771, F (250) 478-0285, TF (877) 478-1771 www.pedderbay.com thetis lake campground, 1-1938 West Park Lane, Victoria, BC V9B 5Z6, T (250) 478-3845, F (250) 478-6151 Weirs Beach rV resort, 5191 William Head Road, Victoria, BC V9C 4H5, T (250) 478-3323, F (250) 478-1527
HOtEl/MOtEl/rESOrt Four points by Sheraton Victoria Gateway, 829 McCallum Road, Victoria, BC V9B 6A2, T (250) 474-6063, F (250) 474-6031, TF (877) 474-6063 the Westin Bear Mountain Golf resort & Spa, Victoria, 1999 Country Club Way, Victoria, BC V9B 6R3, T (250) 391-7160, F (250) 391-3792, TF (888) 533-2327 www.bearmountain.ca
Greater Victoria - Sooke caMpGrOUnDS/rV parKS Sooke potholes campground, Sooke Potholes Provincial Park, Sooke, BC V0S 1N0, T (250) 383-4627, F (250) 744-2251, TF (888) 738-0533
HOtEl/MOtEl/rESOrt BESt WEStErn prEMiEr - prestige Oceanfront resort, 6929 West Coast Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 0V1, T (250) 642-0805, F (250) 642-0670, TF (800) 780-7234 www.prestigehotelsandresorts.com Sooke Harbour House, coastal retreat, 1528 Whiffen Spit Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 0T4, T (250) 642-3421, F (250) 642-6988, TF (800) 889-9688 www.sookeharbourhouse.com 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.
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• Steps away from shopping, dining, local attractions & transportation links. • Full-service restaurant & lounge open seven days a week. • Free parking on site for guests. • Sauna & seasonal swimming pool. • Guest laundry facilities, in-room coffee & free wireless internet access. • 24-hour front desk for your convenience. • Senior, business & auto club discounts. • Special rates & packages available.
520 Menzies Street, Victoria
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Phone Toll Free Today 1-800-268-8161 www.embassyinn.ca The Embassy Inn Tourism Victoria Vacation Guide 2009 1/3 square (4.667 x 4.875) December 9th, 2008
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Victoria’s Most Affordable Inner Harbour Hotel
Sunny Shores resort & Marina, 5621 Sooke Road, Sooke, BC V0S 1N0, T (250) 642-5731, F (250) 642-5737 www.sunnyshoresresort.com
VacatiOn prOpErtiES/rEntalS amazing Vacation Homes ltd., 2629 Otter Point Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 0J1, T (250) 642-7034, TF (877) 374-8944
South central island BED & BrEaKFaStS/innS Hawley place Bed & Breakfast, 302 Hawley Place, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1X9, T (250) 245-4431, F (250) 245-4431, TF (877) 244-4431 www.hawleyplacebandb.com Sand Dollar Waterfront Bed and Breakfast, 879 Cherry Point Road, Cobble Hill, BC V0R 1L3, T (250) 743-1492 www.sanddollarbb.com
GUESt FarMS Fairburn Farmstay and Guesthouse, 3310 Jackson Road, Duncan, BC V9L 6N7, T (250) 746-4637, F (250) 746-4317
HOtEl/MOtEl/rESOrt Best Western cowichan Valley inn, 6474 Trans Canada Highway, Duncan, BC V9L 6C6, T (250) 748-2722, F (250) 748-2207, TF (800) 927-6199 www.cowichanvalleyinn.com BESt WEStErn plUS chemainus inn, 9573 Chemainus Road, Chemainus, BC V0R 1k5, T (250) 246-4181, F (250) 246-4184, TF (877) 246-4181 www.chemainushotel.com Oceanfront Suites at cowichan Bay, 1681 Cowichan Bay Road, Cowichan Bay, BC V0R 1N0, T (250) 715-1000, F (250) 715-1001, TF (800) 663-7898 www.oceanfrontcowichanbay.com Sunrise ridge Waterfront resort, 1175 Resort Drive, Parksville, BC V9P 2E3, T (250) 248-4674, F (250) 947-2507, TF (877) 977-8669 www.sunriseridge.ca 56
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James Bay Inn
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Quaint... Quiet... Affordable...
Beach Club Resort, Parksville
Historic landmark by Beacon Hill Park Dream walk to the Inner Harbour and Downtown’s day & night attractions Available weekly & monthly rates Full menu Art-Deco Café-Restaurant Free Parking > Free Wi-Fi > Free Spirit 250-384-7151 • 1-800-836-2649
travelodge Hotel & conference centre, 140 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan, BC V9L 3P7, T (250) 748-4311, F (250) 748-1774, TF (888) 858-2200 www.travelodgeduncan.com
VacatiOn prOpErtiES/rEntalS Hillcrest, 2889 Whiskey Point Road, Mill Bay, BC V0R 2P2, T (250) 885-9178 www.execcondos.com
Black Rock - Tourism Victoria Ad square) Nov 2010 270 Government St., (1/3 Victoria, BC • www.jamesbayinn.com Size: 4.667” (w) x 4.875” (h) • Rough 1 • Nov 02/10
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central island HOtEl/MOtEl/rESOrt Beach acres resort, 25 - 1051 Resort Drive, Parksville, BC V9P 2E4, T (250) 248-3424, F (250) 248-6145, TF (800) 663-7309 www.beachacresresort.com Beach club resort, 181 Beach Drive, Parksville, BC V9P 2H5, T (250) 248-8999, F (250) 248-8988, TF (888) 760-2008 www.beachclubbc.com The Beach Club Resort offers every guest an unparalleled vacation experience. Featuring the finest waterfront accommodation, luxuriously appointed west coast décor and every imaginable amenity. Best Western northgate inn, 6450 Metral Drive, Nanaimo, BC V9T 2L8, T (250) 390-2222, F (250) 390-2412, TF (800) 661-0061 BESt WEStErn plUS Dorchester Hotel, 70 Church Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5H4, T (250) 754-6835, F (250) 754-7286, TF (800) 661-2449 www.dorchesternanaimo.com Buena Vista By the Sea, 3285 West Island Highway, Qualicum Beach, BC V9k 2C6, T (250) 752-6661, F (250) 752-5037 www.buenavistabythesea.com coast Bastion inn, 11 Bastion Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6E4, T (250) 753-6601, F (250) 753-4155, TF (800) 663-1144 inn on long lake, 4700 North Island Highway, Nanaimo, BC V9T 1W6, T (250) 758-1144, F (250) 758-5832, TF (800) 565-1144 Madrona Beach resort, 1145 Resort Drive, Parksville, BC V9P 2E3, T (250) 248-5503, F (250) 248-6304 www.madrona-resort.com
hotel | restaurant | spa Escape to Bl ack Rock Oceanfront Resort, a magical location on British Columbia’s wild west coast.
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Where luxury meets the beach. www.beachclubbc.com 1-888-760-2008 Docket Number: 7766 Client: The Beach Club Resort Publication: TVIC Vacation Guide 2012 Insertion: 2012 Dimensions: 2.25” x 4.875” Prepared by: Primal Communications Ltd., (250) 754 8318
The Bedford regency V I C T O R I A’ S B O U T I Q U E H O T E L
v3 minutes away from Victoria’s Inner Harbour, across from the Bay Centre v Privately appointed rooms featuring mini-fridges, complimentary coffee and tea, A/C; some with fireplaces and Jacuzzi tubs vComplimentary high-speed, wireless Internet vBanquet & Meeting facilities for up to 150 people, full catering vGarrick’s Pub, featuring traditional pub fare and local micro-brewed beer vInquire about our Special Packages RESERVATIONS TOLL FREE 1-800-665-6500 EMAIL bedford@victoriabc.com WEB www.bedfordregency.com
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yOur GateWay tO a Great VacatiOn Full of life and full of options — Victoria has an abundance of activities and attractions for all kinds of people and all kinds of vacations. From high-energy adventures and thrilling activities to soul-soothing escapes and enriching cultural experiences, your list of choices is long and enticing. With so much to see and do in Victoria, unless you are prepared to make some hard decisions, it’s impossible to see and do everything in less than three or four days. Then there is the rest of Vancouver Island. While Victoria is in itself a destination of international acclaim, it is also a gateway to the natural wonders and spectacular adventures of Vancouver Island. Surfing and storm watching in Tofino, fishing in Campbell River, skiing and snowboarding at Mount Washington, hiking worldfamous trails like the West Coast Trail and the Juan de Fuca Trail, diving in Nanaimo, seeing murals in Chemainus, art gallery browsing on the Gulf Islands, beachcombing in Parksville, kayaking at Telegraph Cove — you can explore all of these places and more from Victoria. For vacation planning ideas and itineraries, see page 40 and visit www.tourismvictoria.com.
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Ocean trails resort, 1135 Resort Drive, Parksville, BC V9P 2T6, T (250) 248-3636, F (250) 248-3645, TF (888) 248-6212 www.ocean-trails.com
Best Western tin Wis resort, 1119 Pacific Highway, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0, T (250) 725-4445, F (250) 725-4447, TF (800) 661-9995 www.tinwis.com
Quality resort Bayside, 240 Dogwood Street, Parksville, BC V9P 2H5, T (250) 248-8333, F (250) 248-4689, TF (800) 663-4232 www.qualityresortparksville.com At the Quality Resort Bayside the perfect getaway is a point of view. The Bayside offers ocean view accommodation and great food all in one location.
Black rock Oceanfront resort, 596 Marine Drive, Ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0, T (250) 726-4800, TF (877) 762-5011 www.blackrockresort.com
tigh-na-Mara Seaside Spa resort, 1155 Resort Drive, Parksville, BC V9P 2E5, T (250) 248-2072, F (250) 248-4140, TF (800) 663-7373 www.tigh-na-mara.com
pacific rim caMpGrOUnDS/rV parKS Bella pacifica campground, 400 Mackenzie Beach Road, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0, T (250) 725-3400, F (250) 725-2400
HOStEl/DOrM tofino travellers Guesthouse, 231 Main Street, Tofino, BC, V0R 2Z0, T (250) 725-2338
canadian princess resort, 1943 Peninsula Road, PO Box 939, Ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0, T (250) 726-7771, F (250) 726-7121, TF (800) 663-7090 www.obmg.com cox Bay Beach resort, 1431 Pacific Rim Highway, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0, T (250) 725-2600, F (250) 725-2601 www.coxbaybeachresort.com long Beach lodge resort, 1441 Pacific Rim Highway, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0, T (250) 725-2442, F (250) 725-2402, TF (877) 844-7873 Middle Beach lodge, 400 Mackenzie Beach Road, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0, T (250) 725-2900, F (250) 725-2901 www.middlebeach.com
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Ocean Village resort, 555 Helleson Drive, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0, T (250) 725-3755, F (250) 725-4494, TF (866) 725-3755 www.oceanvillageresort.com
Best Western Barclay Hotel, 4277 Stamp Avenue, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 7X8, T (250) 724-7171, F (250) 724-9691, TF (800) 563-6590
pacific Sands Beach resort, 1421 Pacific Rim Highway, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0, T (250) 725-3322, F (250) 725-3155, TF (800) 565-2322 www.pacificsands.com
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Victoria’s Best Location
Weigh West Marine Resort, 634 Campbell Street, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0, T (250) 725-3277, F (250) 725-3922, TF (800) 665-8922 West Coast Motel on the Harbour, 279 Hemlock Street, Ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0, T (250) 726-7732, F (250) 726-4662 Whale’s Tail Guest Suites, 1906 Bay Street, Ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0, T (250) 726-2985, F (250) 726-4662 www.whalestailguestsuites.com Wickaninnish Inn, Chesterman Beach, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0, T (250) 725-3100, F (250) 725-3110 www.wickinn.com Superb cuisine, Ancient Cedars Spa and spectacular Winter Storm Watching overlooking the Pacific Ocean. All accommodation features ocean or beach views, fireplaces and private balconies.
North Central Island Hotel/Motel/Resort April Point Resort & Spa, 900 April Point Road, Quadra Island, BC V0P 1N0, T (250) 285-2222, F (250) 285-2411, TF (800) 663-7090 www.aprilpoint.com Best Western Austrian Chalet Village, 462 South Island Highway, Campbell River, BC V9W 1A5, T (250) 923-4231, F (250) 923-2840, TF (800) 667-7207
BEST WESTERN PLUS The Westerly Hotel & Convention Centre, 1590 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay, BC V9N 2K4, T (250) 338-7741, F (250) 338-5442, TF (800) 668-7797 www.thewesterlyhotel.ca Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa, 4330 Island Highway South, Courtenay, BC V9N 9R9, (250) 338-1323, F (250) 338-0058, TF (800) 663-7929 www.kingfisherspa.com
BEST WESTERN PLUS Inner Harbour
Nimmo Bay Resort Ltd., PO Box 696, Port McNeil, BC V0N 2R0, T (250) 956-4000, TF (800) 837-4354 F (250) 956-2000 www.nimmobay.com Old House Village Hotel & Spa, 1730 Riverside Lane, Courtenay, BC V9N 8C7, T (250) 703-0202, F (250) 703-0209, TF (888) 703-0202 Painters Lodge & Holiday Fishing Resort, 1625 MacDonald Road, Campbell River, BC V9W 5C1, T (250) 386-1102, F (250) 286-0158, TF (800) 663-7090 www.painterslodge.com Tsa-Kwa-Luten Lodge, 1 Lighthouse Road, Quadra Island, BC V0P 1N0, T (250) 285-2042, F (250) 285-2532, TF (800) 665-7745 www.capemudgeresort.bc.ca Nature based oceanfront resort designed to renew your soul. Spectacular ocean and mountain views from all accommodation. Dining room, specializing in West Coast Seafood Cuisine.
FREE Continental Breakfast & Parking Located at the famous Inner Harbour Walk to attractions, shops and dining â—† Beautiful studios and suites, each with WiFi, balcony, fridge and microwave â—† Outdoor pool, sauna, steam room, whirlpool and fitness room â—† â—†
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Holiday inn Vancouver centre, 711 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5Z 3Y2, T (604) 879-0511, F (604) 872-7520, TF (877) 660-8550 www.hivancouver.com
Gulf islands
north Vancouver Hotel, 1800 Capilano Road, North Vancouver, BC V7P 3B6, T (604) 987-4461, F (604) 984-4244, TF (800) 663-4055 www.northvancouverhotel.ca
BED & BrEaKFaStS/innS Hastings House, 160 Upper Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8k 2S2, T (250) 537-2362, F (250) 537-5333, TF (800) 661-9255
ramada inn & Suites Downtown Vancouver, 1221 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1M6, T (604) 685-1111, F (604) 685-0707, TF (888) 835-0078 www.ramadavancouver.com
HOtEl/MOtEl/rESOrt Blue Vista resort, 563 Arbutus Drive, Mayne Island, BC V0N 2J0, T (250) 539-2463, TF (877) 535-2424 www.bluevistaresort.com poets cove resort & Spa, 9801 Spalding Road, South Pender Island, BC V0N 2M3, T (250) 629-2100, TF (250) 629-2105, TF (888) 512-7638 www.poetscove.com
Vancouver/Mainland Bc HOtEl/MOtEl/rESOrt Blue Horizon Hotel, 1225 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 1C3, T (604) 688-1411, F (604) 688-4461, TF (800) 663-1333 www.bluehorizonhotel.com coast tsawwassen inn, 1665 - 56th Street, Tsawwassen, BC V4L 2B2, T (604) 943-8221, F (604) 943-8299, TF (800) 663-1144 www.tsawwassen.coasthotels.com
ramada limited Downtown Vancouver, 435 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1V2, T (604) 488-1088, F (604) 488-1090, TF (888) 389-5888 www.ramadadowntownvancouver.com andrea JOhnsOn
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rEtrEat cEntrE Hollyhock, 445 Highfield Road, Mansons Landing, BC V0P 1k0, T (250) 935-6576, F (250) 935-6424, TF (800) 933-6339
Poets Cove Resort & Spa
Days inn Vancouver Downtown, 921 Pender Street West, Vancouver, BC V6C 1M2 T (604) 681-4335 F (604) 381-7808, TF (877) 681-4335 Empire landmark Hotel & conference centre, 1400 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 1B9, T (604) 687-0511, F (604) 687-2801, TF (800) 830-6144
coast Vancouver airport Hotel, 1041 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC V6P 6L6, T (604) 263-1555, F (604) 263-0245, TF (800) 663-1144
Granville island Hotel, 1253 Johnston Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9, T (604) 683-7373, F (604) 683-3061, TF (800) 663-1840
comfort inn Vancouver airport Hotel, 3031 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC V6X 2B6, T (604) 278-5161, F (604) 207-2380, TF (800) 663-0974
Harrison Beach Hotel, 160 Esplanade Avenue, Harrison Hot Springs, BC V0M 1k0 T (604) 796-1111, TF (866) 338-8111 www.harrisonbeachhotel.com
Stay 4 Nights, Pay 3!
YWca Hotel in Vancouver, 733 Beatty Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2M4, T (604) 895-5830, F (604) 681-2550, TF (800) 663-1424 www.ywcahotel.com
Other canada HOtEl/MOtEl/rESOrt Days inn canada c/o Bc alliance, 2000 - 77 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON M5S 1M2, TF (800) 329-7466
USa HOtEl/MOtEl/rESOrt red lion Hotel, 221 North Lincoln Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362, T (360) 452-9215, F (360) 452-4734, TF (800) 733-5466 www.redlion.com Port Angeles’ only waterfront, full-service hotel with scenic views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Across from the ferry, nearby Olympic National Park.
D E LTA V I C T O R I A OCEAN POINTE R E S O R T & S PA B U I L D YO U R H O L I DAY W I T H U S .
A resort within the city F U L L S E RV I C E 4 D I A M O N D g o l f pac k ag e S s pa t i m e w e s t c oa s t c u i s i n e
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45 Songhees Road, Victoria BC 1-800-667-4677
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ViSitOr SErVicES acupressure/acupuncture/Massage therapy chiangmai traditional thai Massage, 230 - 733 Johnson Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7, T (250) 216-8295
associations aboriginal tourism association of Bc, 600 - 100 Park Royal South, Vancouver, BC, V7T 1A2, T (604) 921-1070, F (604) 921-1072, TF (877) 266-2822 www.aboriginalbc.com Better Business Bureau of Vancouver island, 220 - 1175 Cook Street, Victoria, BC V8W 4A1, T (250) 386-6348, F (250) 386-2367, TF (877) 826-4222 British columbia restaurant & Foodservices association, 202 - 1201 Hillside Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8T 2B1, TF (877) 669-2239 Downtown Victoria Business association, 20 Centennial Square, Victoria, BC, V8W 1P7, T (250) 386-2238, F (250) 386-2271 www.downtownvictoria.ca Duncan Business improvement area Society, 111 Station Street, Duncan, BC V9L 1M8, T (250) 715-1700 www.downtownduncan.ca
Page One Publishing inc.
go2 - the resource for people in tourism, 450 - 505 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V7X 1M3, T (604) 633-9787, F (604) 633-9796 Victoria aM association, PO Box 1442 - 189 Dallas Road, Victoria, BC V8V 2X2, T (250) 381-1611, F (250) 381-1602 Victoria Guest Services network, PO Box 232, Ste 110-174 Wilson Street, Victoria, BC V9A 7N7, T (250) 380-4483 Victoria Heritage tourism alliance, c/o 1050 Joan Crescent, Victoria, BC V8S 3L5, T (250) 478-6481, F (250) 592-1099 Victoria Hospice & palliative care Society, 1510 Fort Street, Victoria, BC V8S 5J2, T (250) 952-5720
Victoria Visitor Centre
EVO canada, 505 De Maisonneuve Blvd. West, Montreal, PQ H3A 3C2, T (250) 882-2765, F (877) 355-2078, TF (888) 399-1991 www.evocanada.com
churches
HSBc Bank canada, Gateway Branch, 100 - 771 Vernon Avenue, Victoria, BC V8X 5A7, T (250) 405-7180, F (250) 405-7196, TF (888) 310-4722
christ church cathedral, 930 Burdett Avenue, Victoria, BC V8V 3G8, T (250) 383-2714, F (250) 383-2744
island Savings credit Union, 933 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2C2, T (250) 385-4728, F (250) 360-1461
ESl/learning classes/Schools/Universities
Scotiabank, 702 Yates Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1L4, T (250) 953-5400, F (250) 953-5499
camosun college Department of tourism, 4461 Interurban Road, Victoria, BC V9C 2E1, T (250) 370-4565, F (250) 370-4104 GEOS language academy, 225 - 1207 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2E7, T (250) 382-1196, F (250) 382-1128 Gustavson School of Business, 3800 Finnerty Road, Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2, T (250) 721-6112, F (250) 721-6067 royal roads University, 2005 Sooke Road, Victoria, BC V9B 5Y2, T (250) 391-2528, F (250) 391-2548, TF (877) 778-6227 St. Margaret’s School, 1080 Lucas Avenue, Victoria, BC V8X 3P7, T (250) 479-7171, F (250) 479-8976 www.stmarg.ca University of Victoria English language centre, 3800 Finnerty Road, Victoria, BC V8W 3N6, T (250) 721-8469, F (250) 721-8774 www.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc Victoria international High School programs, 2nd Floor, 923 Topaz Avenue, Victoria, BC V8T 2M2, T (250) 592-6871, F (250) 592-6327
Financial Services calforex currency Exchange, 606 Humboldt Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1A4, T (250) 380-3711, F (250) 380-3750 www.calforex.com custom House currency Exchange - a Western Union company, 815 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1T2, T (250) 389-6007, F (250) 389-6020, TF (800) 960-8593
Vancity capital, 530 - 815 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 1B4, T (604) 877-6565, F (604) 871-5409
Online listings myecarousel.com, 1567 Fremont Place, Victoria, BC V8N 4R4, T (250) 472-1231
personal Beauty/Health
island parent Magazine, 830A - 10 Pembroke Street, Victoria, BC V8T 1H9, T (250) 388-6905, F (250) 388-6920 island Visitor Magazine, 818 Broughton Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1E4, T (250) 383-3663, F (250) 386-2624 www.islandvisitor.ca Mobimaps, 302 Fraser Street, Victoria, BC V9A 6G5, T (866) 280-6277, F (250) 381-7033 Monday Magazine, 818 Broughton Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1E4, T (250) 382-6188, F (250) 382-6014 times colonist, 2621 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8T 4M2, T (250) 380-5211, F (250) 380-5353 Victoria international Guide, 2392 Mt. St. Michael Road, Saanichton, BC V8M 1T7, T (250) 727-1098, F (250) 652-8646 www.victoriavisitorschoice.com Western living Magazine, 208-560 Johnson Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3C6, T (250) 382-2712, F (250) 381-3506
Deco De Mode 3D nail Salon, 1014 Broad Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1Z9, T (250) 380-6533
Where Victoria Magazine, 818 Broughton Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1E4, T (250) 383-3633, F (250) 480-3233 www.where.ca/victoria
Friends & company Hairworks, 690 Broughton Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1C9, T (250) 382-5444
radio/television Stations
MokSana Yoga center, 500 - 3 Fan Tan Alley, Victoria, BC V8W 3G9, T (250) 385-2105 www.moksanayoga.com
100.3 the Q and the Zone 91.3, Top Floor- 2750 Quadra Street, Victoria, BC V8T 4E8, T (250) 475-0100, F (250) 475-3299
pharmacy
cHEK Media Group, 780 kings Road, Victoria, BC V8T 5A2, T (250) 383-2435, F (250) 384-7766 www.cheknews.ca
rexall Drug Store, 912 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2C1, T (250) 384-1195
photographer Everlasting image, PO Box 5126, Victoria, BC V8R 6N4, T (250) 370-9707 www.everlasting-image.com
publications
ctV Vancouver island (ciVi - tV), cFax 1070 & 107.3 KOOl FM radio, 1420 Broad Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2B1, T (250) 381-2484, F (250) 381-2485, TF (866) 242-2484 www.atv.ca/victoria
real Estate Sales
Black press Vancouver island, 818 Broughton Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1E4, T (250) 480-0755, F (250) 480-7217
Geoff Mclean & associates, 4440 Chatterton Way, Victoria, BC V8X 5J2, T (250) 744-3301, F (250) 744-3904, TF (800) 663-2121 www.geoffmclean.com
Get packin Magazine, PO Box 2717, Sidney, BC V8L 5Y9, T (250) 415-6482 www.getpackin.ca
Mariner’s Village, 6589 Sooke Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 0A7, T (778) 425-0047 www.marinersvillage.ca WWW.tOuriSmVictOria.cOm
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Sooke region chamber of commerce, 2070 Philips Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 0E4, T (250) 642-6112, F (250) 642-6127
cosmedica, 1990 Fort Street, Suite 207, Victoria, BC V8R 6V4, T (250) 598-3300, F (250) 598-3360, TF (877) 598-3380
Sooke regional tourism association, 2070 Phillips Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 0Y3, T (250) 642-6112, F (250) 642-7089, TF (866) 888-4748
Delta Victoria Spa, 45 Songhees Road, Victoria, BC V9A 6T3, T (250) 360-5858, F (250) 360-5884, TF (800) 575-8882
tourism campbell river & region, 900 Alder Street, Campbell River, BC V9W 2P6, T (250) 830-1115, F (250) 830-0660, TF (866) 846-1963 www.campbellriver.travel
Grotto Spa, 1155 Resort Drive, Parksville, BC V9P 2E5, T (250) 248-1838, F (250) 248-4140, TF (800) 663-7373 Haven Spa, 9805 Seaport Place, Sidney, BC V8L 4X3, T (250) 655-9770, F (250) 655-9798
tourism cowichan, 175 Ingram Street, Duncan, BC V9L 1N8, T (250) 746-1099, F (250) 746-2633, TF (888) 303-3337
Kingfisher Oceanside Spa, 4330 Island Highway South, Courtenay, BC V9N 9R9, T (250) 338-1323, F (250) 338-0058, TF (800) 663-7929 www.kingfisherspa.com le Spa Sereine, 1411 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1Z1, T (250) 388-4419, F (250) 381-7561, TF (866) 388-4419 www.lespasereine.com
Kingfisher Oceanside Spa
My Foot reflexology, Unit 104 - 1150 Douglas Street, The Bay Centre, Victoria, BC V8W 3M9, TF (250) 386-8888, F (250) 386-8888 www.myfoot.com.sg
German Business network, 201 - 3185 Tillicum Road, Victoria, BC V9A 2B4, T (250) 370-7765, F (250) 370-7615
Sante Spa at Bear Mountain, 1999 Country Club Way, Victoria, BC V9B 6R3, T (250) 391-3920 www.santespavictoria.com
Greater Victoria chamber of commerce, 100 - 852 Fort Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1H8, T (250) 383-7191, F (250) 385-3552
Silk road Spa, 1624 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1Z3, T (250) 704-2688, F (250) 382-0001 www.silkroadtea.com
Ministry of Jobs, tourism and innovation, 300 - 1803 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8T 5C3, T (250) 356-6363, F (250) 356-8426, TF (800) 435-5622 www.hellobc.com
Spa at the Grand, 463 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1X3, T (250) 380-7862, F (250) 380-7864, TF (800) 663-7550
Oak Bay tourism, 2167 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, BC V8R 1G2, T (250) 598-3369, F (250) 598-6180 www.oakbaytourism.com
Spa Essence of life, 849 Verdier Avenue, Brentwood Bay, BC V8M 1C5, T (250) 544-5111, F (250) 544-2069, TF (888) 544-2079 www.brentwoodbayresort.com Urban Oasis Spa, 777 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2B5, T (250) 388-5111, F (250) 385-1323, TF (800) 663-7001 www.executivehouse.com
travel agents/tour Operators JtB international ltd., 8899 Odlin Crescent, Richmond, BC V6X 3Z7, T (604) 276-0300, T (604) 276-2272 Midnight Sun adventure travel, 1027 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, BC V8V 3P6, T (250) 480-9409, F (250) 483-7422, TF (800) 255-5057 www.midnightsuntravel.com Western Vacations, 301 - 818 Broughton Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1E4, T (250) 382-6160, F (250) 382-5077
travel information anacortes Visitor information centre, Suite F 819 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221, T (360) 293-3832, F (360) 293-1595 chemainus & District chamber of commerce, 9796 Willow Street; PO Box 575, Chemainus, BC V0R 1k0, T (250) 246-3944, F (250) 246-3251 www.chemainus.bc.ca city of port townsend, 440 12th Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368, T (360) 385-2722, TF (888) ENJOYPT www.EnjoyPT.com cowlitz county tourism Bureau, Gateway to Mount St. Helens, 1563 Olympia Way, Longview, WA 98632, T (360) 577-3137, F (360) 423-9987 www.visitmtsthelens.com Discover comox Valley, 2040 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay, BC V9N 2L4, T (250) 334-3234, F (250) 344-4908, TF (888) 357-4471 www.discovercomoxvalley.com Duncan cowichan chamber of commerce & Visitor centre, 381 Trans Canada Highway, Duncan, BC V9L 3R5, T (250) 746-4636, F (250) 746-8222, TF (888) 303-3337 Gabriola island chamber of commerce, 5 - 377 Berry Point Road, Gabriola Island, BC V0R 1X0, T (250) 247-9332, TF (888) 284-9332 62
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Oceanside tourism association, PO Box 239, Parksville, BC V9P 2G4, T (250) 248-6300, F (250) 248-6308, TF (888) 799-3222 Olympic peninsula tourism commission, 104 - 338 West First Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362, T (360) 452-8552, F (360) 452-7383, TF (800) 942-4042 port alberni chamber of commerce, 2533 Port Alberni Hwy, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 8P2, T (250) 724-6535, F (250) 724-6560 port angeles chamber of commerce, 121 East Railroad, Port Angeles, WA 98362, T (360) 452-2363, F (360) 457-5380 port Hardy & District chamber of commerce, 7250 Market Street, PO Box 249, Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0, T (250) 949-7622, F (250) 949-6653, TF (866) 427-3901 port renfrew chamber of commerce, Unit B-17152 Parkinson Road, Port Renfrew, BC V0S 1k0, T (250) 412-6101 preview: the Gallery Guide, 1556 William Street, Vancouver, BC V5L 2R2, T (604) 254-1405, F (604) 254-1314, TF (877) 254-1405 Qualicum Beach chamber of commerce, 124 W 2nd Avenue, Qualicum Beach, BC V9k 1S7, T (250) 752-0960, F (250) 752-2923, TF (866) 877-7106
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Spas/Wellness centres
tourism ladysmith, 411B First Avenue, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A4, T (250) 245-2112 www.tourismladysmith.ca tourism Mount Washington, 1 Strathcona Way, Courtenay, BC V9J 1L0, F (250) 338-5493, TF (877) 754-4661 www.discovermountwashington.com tourism nanaimo, 2290 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC V9T 3k7, T (250) 756-0106, F (250) 756-0075, TF (800) 663-7337 www.tourismnanaimo.com tourism powell river, 111 - 4871 Joyce Avenue, Powell River, BC V8A 5P4, T (604) 485-4701, F (604) 485-2822, TF (877) 817-8669 tourism richmond, NE Plaza George Massey Tunnel, Highway #99, Richmond, BC V8T 2G4, T (604) 271-8280, F (604) 271-8281, TF (877) 247-0777 www.tourismrichmond.com It’s all here, waiting for you in Richmond. Experiences are plentiful: from Asian delicacies to West Coast seafood, unique shopping, culture and a historic fishing village. tourism tofino, 455 Campbell Street, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0, T (250) 725-3414, F (250) 725-3296, TF (888) 720-3414 www.tourismtofino.com tourism Vancouver, 200 Burrard Street, Plaza Level, Vancouver, BC V6C 3L6, T (604) 683-2000, F (604) 682-6839 www.tourismvancouver.com tourism Vancouver island, 501 - 65 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5H9, T (250) 754-3500, F (250) 754-3599 www.tourismvi.ca tourism Victoria Visitor centre, 812 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1T3, T (250) 953-2033, F (250) 382-6539, TF (800) 663-3883 www.tourismvictoria.com travergence interactive inc., Suite 300 - 777 Fort Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1G0, T (250) 217-4832 www.travergence.com Village of Gold river, 499 Muchalat Drive, PO Box 610, Gold River, BC V0P 1G0, T (250) 283-2202, F (250) 283-7500 West Shore chamber of commerce, 2830 Aldwynd Avenue, Victoria, BC V9B 3S7, T (250) 478-1130, F (250) 478-1584, TF (877) 912-1780 World Web technologies, 301, 1000 - 9th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2P 2Y6, T (877) 616-2210, F (403) 777-9304, TF (800) 221-3429
Saanich peninsula chamber of commerce, 203-2453 Beacon Avenue, PO Box 2014, Victoria, BC V8L 3S3, T (250) 656-3616, F (250) 656-7111 www.peninsulachamber.ca
Wedding consultants/Services
San Juan islands Visitors Bureau, PO Box 1330, Friday Harbor, WA 98250, T (360) 378-9551, F (360) 378-9585, TF (888) 468-3701 www.visitsanjuans.com Washington’s San Juan Islands are only a ferry ride away! Enjoy a one-hour cruise aboard a Washington State Ferry from Sidney, north of Victoria.
Four points by Sheraton, Victoria Gateway, 829 McCallum Road, Victoria, BC V9B 6W6, T (250) 391-5063, F (250) 474-4690
Seattle convention & Visitors Bureau, 701 Pike Street Suite 800, Seattle, WA 98101, T (206) 461-5840, F (206) 461-5855, TF (866) 732-2695 Sidney Visitor information centre, 7 - 9843 Second Street, Sidney, BC V8L 3C7, T (250) 655-6417, F (250) 656-4368
Delta Victoria Weddings, 45 Songhees Road, Victoria, BC V9A 6T3, T (250) 360-5803, F (250) 360-5884
Hatley park national Historic Site, Home of royal roads University, 2005 Sooke Road, Victoria, BC V9B 5Y2, T (250) 391-2666, F (250) 391-2620, TF (866) 241-0674 www.hatleypark.ca Sooke Harbour House, 1528 Whiffen Spit Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 0T4, T (250) 642-3421, F (250) 642-6988, TF (800) 889-9688 www.sookeharbourhouse.com
Canada’s first and finest chocolatier, Rogers’ Chocolates, was founded in 1885 by Charles W. (Candy) Rogers. What began in his small shop in busy downtown Victoria has become one of the finest chocolate companies in the world. Surprisingly little has changed over the years — from our flagship heritage store on Government Street to the delicious time-honoured recipes. From our family to yours — enjoy!
i s l a n d l o c at i o n s Downtown, Heritage Store, 913 Government Street, 250.881.8171 • Oak Bay, Tudor Sweet Shoppe, 2234 Oak Bay Avenue, 250.598.2911 Sidney, 2423 Beacon Avenue, 250.655.0305 • Factory Store, 4253 Commerce Circle, 250.727.6851
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