tourism victoria 2011 vacation guide
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The 2011 Tourism Victoria Vacation Guide is a 72 page, full colour magazine packed with information for both pre-arrival planning and post-arrival vacationing and it is the only local guide handed out at Tourism Victoria’s Visitor Centre. The 2011 Vacation Guide includes useful and easily accessible information about accommodation, events, attractions, museums, arts and entertainment, shopping, dining, transportation, and outdoor activities.TRANSCRIPT
T O U R I S M V I C T O R I A ’ S O F F I C I A L 2 0 1 1 V A C A T I O N G U I D E
FOR ACCOMMODATION RESERVATIONS CALL 1 -800-663-3883 www.TOURISMVICTORIA.COM
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Maps & transportation
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Over 180 places
to stay
Best shopping & dining
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TOURISM VICTORIAThe Official 2011Vacation 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
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6 Victoria — Full of Life!
14 Exploring Greater Victoria and Beyond
18 Festivals and Special Events
20 Dining
26 Shopping
30 Outdoor Activities and Tours
34 Downtown Victoria Map
35 Greater Victoria and Region Map
36 Downtown Victoria and Area Map
38 Attractions, Museums, Arts, and Entertainment
45 Accommodation
63 Transportation
64 General Information
66 Visitor Services
70 Member and Company Services
CONTENTSON 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 not only boasts exceptional landscapes and a mild year-round climate, we also have 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 zip-lining 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 and courteous staff are more than happy to help you and your family and friends. Also, visit our website at 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!
T O U R I S M V I C T O R I A ’ S O F F I C I A L 2 0 1 1 V A C A T I O N G U I D E
FOR ACCOMMODATION RESERVATIONS CALL 1 -800-663-3883 www.TOURISMVICTORIA.COM
World-class entertainment,
attractions, & activities
Maps & transportation
tips
Over 180 places
to stay
Best shopping & dining
Rob Gialloreto, President & CEO, Tourism Victoria
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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.
IN VICTORIA, it’s just as natural to picnic on a beach as it is to enjoy polite conversation in a formal tearoom. In the course of a single day, you can easily go from a pulse-pounding kite-surfing adventure to a relaxing horse-drawn carriage ride around the city’s stately residential neighbourhoods, taking in everything from splendid historic buildings to art galleries full of cutting-edge, contemporary works.
Victoria is a city of beautiful contrasts where the elegance of history mingles with the panache of modern life. It is a place to relax and restore your sense of balance and also a place to experience thrilling adventures. The area’s sub-Mediterranean climate is a big added bonus and makes
any time of the year a good time to visit. Winters are mild enough for year-round golf and strolls along the waterfront, and summers are pleasantly warm with refreshing ocean breezes to keep the city cool. And 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. In Condé Nast Traveler’s 2009 Readers’ Choice Awards, Victoria was ranked the fourth-best city in the Americas and Vancouver Island was named the second-best North American Island. Furthermore, 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.
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DAyS AND NIGhTS OF wONDERYour Victoria experience begins with the arrival of morning and its soothing yet invigorating sensations. Seabirds call, ocean breezes beckon, and the harbour comes alive with the hustle and bustle of marine activity, seaplanes, cafes opening, and vendors setting up shop. After breakfast, your choice of daytime activities is tremendously diverse. You can shop for unique made-in-BC gifts, browse art galleries, relax at a spa, play golf, visit museums, cycle along the coast and into the city’s delightful neighbourhoods, or build castles on a sandy beach. See the immense talents of our local green thumbs at any of Victoria’s many gardens, including the 55 acres of glorious colour and unparalleled design at The Butchart Gardens. Or you can experience the splendour of the West Coast on a kayaking adventure, hike the trails of an old-growth forest, surf the wild waves in the Sooke region, be entertained by whales and other marine creatures on a wildlife watching tour, sail among the Gulf Islands, or cast a line for a trophy 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, quirky float-home village.
Then, when the sun goes down and the lights begin to sparkle on the Inner Harbour, tantalizing aromas beckon from waterside cafes 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.
“Victoria rocks… everything is within reach… fine dining, art, history, theatre, music, every imaginable sport (indoors and out!), amazing shopping, gardening. You name it, it’s here! Vancouver Island is heaven on Earth!”
— Lauri Payton
VICTORIA ONLINE AND IN PERSON Connect to Victoria before, during, or after your visit through our dynamic presence across social media channels. Whether you’re Facebooking, tweeting, or YouTubing, sharing your Victoria experience is easier than ever before. We also have a living blog called
Going Local, 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 iPhone App gives you instant access to an events calendar, transportation and accommodation guide, list of nearby attractions, and other
useful information. And “Green Victoria” provides a wealth of useful tips and “green” itinerary ideas for making your visit to Victoria as environmentally friendly as possible.
While you are here, you can visit our Visitor Information Centre at the Inner Harbour and chat with our knowledgeable staff and you can always visit www.tourismvictoria.com.
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VICTORIA’S FREE MObILE APPSometimes 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• a calendar of events• area recognition and GPS maps• @victoriavisitor Twitter feed
In addition, 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/
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Vancouver Island’s aboriginal heritage and
culture thrives in Victoria with First Nations
cedar-plank Big Houses and towering totem
polls standing as a reminder of the region’s
founding civilization, which took hold on the
rugged island millennia before the time of
Columbus and Cabot.
Visit Thunderbird Park, where you’ll be
dwarfed and awed by First Nations sculptures,
or check out 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, or take a trip to the
Quw’utsun Cultural and Conference Centre,
located one hour from Victoria, and immerse
yourself in Aboriginal culture. Exquisite arts and
crafts by established and emerging First Nations
artists are showcased in many fine galleries.
Old-world VictoriaEUROPEAN AND ASIAN INFLUENCESThe 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 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. Picturesque Fisgard Lighthouse, a national historic site built in 1860 just below the vistas of Fort Rodd Hill, marks the entrance to beautiful Esquimalt
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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 of BC 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, French-Canadians, 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.
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 Victorian residential 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.
“Thank you, Victoria! I had such a good time with you back in March. You’re such a beautiful and fun city!” — Debbie Twombly
Get tips on visiting Victoria and share your Victoria experience with friends, family, and the world — we’re on Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube, and have a dynamic Going Local blog. See page 7 for our social media addresses. And check out our iPhone App!
Emily Carr, the unofficial patron saint of Victoria’s art scene, is being honoured this year in a special exhibition at the Royal BC Museum. From March 2 until October 10, The Other Emily reveals a new Emily Carr — a strong, independent, young woman who was ahead of her time and an inspiration both now and in the future. This multi-faceted exhibition tells Emily’s story through her journals, sketches, and paintings, as well as historical photographs and contemporary works by Manon Elder.
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Victoria’s traditional elegance belies 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, and 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.
Vibrant Victoria“Victoria is my home away from home — every time I am missing England, I head to Victoria. It’s just like going home and fills that British void… beautiful place to be.” — Bev Dobson
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SPORTING GLORyVictoria was proud to be the first stop on the Olympic Torch Relay in the buildup to the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Vancouver, but 2011 brings even more sporting glory to the city! In January, Canada’s most gifted and graceful figure skaters compete in the 2011 BMO Canadian Figure Skating Championships and Skate Canada Junior Nationals. The icy action takes place January 17-23 at the city’s Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre. Then, as the rest of Canada is blanketed in snow, Victoria and its mild climate once again play host to the national championships of one of Canadians’ favourite summertime activities — street hockey! The much-anticipated culmination of Hockey Night in Canada’s Play On! four-on-four street hockey tournament — the country’s largest sports festival — drops the pucks February 11-12 at the city’s picturesque Inner Harbour. Fifty-four men’s and six women’s street hockey teams from across the country vie for a chance to hoist the Redwood Cup, a $20,000 prize, and the title of Canada’s Greatest Street Hockey Players. The event is broadcast live nationwide as part of CBC’s coverage of the 11th annual Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada.
ON STAGE yEAR-ROUND 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. The Black Eyed Peas, Rod Stewart, Cher, Blue Rodeo, Ozzy Osbourne, Avril Lavigne, Bob Dylan, Def Leppard, Mötley Crüe, Steve Earle, Colin James, and Chris Isaak have all included a visit to Victoria on their tours.
To get the details on performing arts, visit www.tourismvictoria.com/events.
FESTIVALS AND FESTIVE FUNVictoria loves its festivals and the community gathers for gala celebrations to honour all the things Victorians love: world beats, jazz music, ghosts, gardens, beer, wine, 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. The Christmas season still arrives with fervour, however, 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 BC’s capital city.
For more information on festivals and Christmas events, see page 18 or visit www.tourismvictoria.com/events.
CULINARy PARADISEVictoria’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 Provence. Artisan cheeses, seaweed, water buffalo, poultry, produce, ciders, and wines are created and harvested by a handful of local farms and producers.
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 abounding 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 Victoria’s culinary scene and are making a promising debut.
SOOThING SPAS 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.
“My husband and I celebrated our 25th anniversary seeing BC, Vancouver, and then Victoria. Upon arriving in Victoria we both agreed that we wished we had spent our whole time there. Absolutely beautiful and so much to see and do that you just have to come back again and again.” — Darla Jean Worden
Get tips on visiting Victoria and share your Victoria experience with friends, family, and the world — we’re on Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube, and have a dynamic Going Local blog. See page 7 for our social media addresses. And check out our iPhone App!
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Victoria is nearly an anagram for “active,” and
that’s no mere coincidence. Simply put, Victoria
loves the outdoors. In fact, it’s the fittest city in the
nation, says the government of Canada, with an
adult population twice as physically active as the
national average. And it’s no surprise why: Greater
Victoria boasts 48 regional, provincial, and federal
parks covering more than 7,600 hectares, while
the region has not only the mildest climate 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.
Outdoor VictoriaThE QUALITy AND VARIETy of activities is one of the biggest reasons Victorians love their city. Naturally, with the Pacific Ocean right here, many of the most popular activities in Victoria are marine-based. Whale and wildlife watching is an exhilarating experience with expeditions ranging from high-speed zodiac tours to yacht and sailboat cruises.
MARINE ADVENTURESNational 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. Divers from around the world come here to check out Victoria’s Ogden Point Breakwater, Race Rocks Underwater Marine Park, the Glass Sponge Gardens in Brentwood Bay, and the world’s largest artificial reef in Nanaimo.
Victoria is also famous for sailing and is known as the sailing capital of BC and an international racing and cruising gateway. If you are a boating enthusiast, don’t miss the Floating Boat Show in April, Swiftsure
“Love the city, area, and people. I wish the whole world was like Victoria…”— Ron Chekunt
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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 — they’re an excellent way to explore the outdoors.
One of the most peaceful ways to experience Victoria and Vancouver Island is by kayak or canoe. Vancouver Island has approximately 3,500 kilometres of ocean coastline, 700 lakes, 160 rivers, and 890 streams. Kayakers can also 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 splendid golf 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 CANADACycling 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 bike and take in the spectacular scenery along Victoria’s designated cycling routes. The Seaside Cycling Route is a wonderful way to take in the stunning views along the coastline and see several Victoria 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 to the site of an abandoned mining town north of Sooke.
The 29-kilometre Lochside Trail portion of the Peninsula Trail System 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 34 to 36.
ExPLORING ON FOOTOne of the best-loved outdoor activities among residents and visitors is walking. Downtown Victoria and most neighbourhoods are easily explored on foot. Heritage walking maps are available at Tourism Victoria’s Visitor Centre at the Inner Harbour.
For more of a challenge, ask about the parks in and around the city. A slew of options are available, ranging from short beach strolls and forest treks 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 SPORTSIf you really want to see the spirit and energy of this active city, check out some of our team sports. Soccer, rugby, baseball, and 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.
“Flowers, green, and sunshine when Calgary is still deep in snow — that’s what I love about Victoria!” — Fran Freiburger
Get tips on visiting Victoria and share your Victoria experience with friends, family, and the world — we’re on Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube, and have a dynamic Going Local blog. See page 7 for our social media addresses. And check out our iPhone App!
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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, and more. See page 38 for attractions.
Day OneDowntown 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 blue Johnson Street Bridge, Esquimalt is minutes from downtown and 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.
Victoria’s most British-looking neighbourhood, Oak Bay features Tudor-style 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, double-decker 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.
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Beacon Hill Park in the fall
ExPLORING GREATER VICTORIA AND bEyONDSo much to see, so much to do — here are some itinerary ideas to help you make the most of your vacation.
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Day TWOSaanich/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 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. Gyro Beach is a great choice for families in any season. In addition to cycling, hiking, and walking, horseback riding is a popular Saanich activity and a number of stables offer scenic trail rides.
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 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.
The pretty township of Sidney-by-the-Sea, just a five-minute drive from
Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal and Victoria International Airport, is known for its oceanside walkways, outdoor markets, shops, museums, and attractions, including a new aquarium and education 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.
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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 semi-rural, 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, 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 full-day 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 abundance of 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 Coast Circle Tour, a designated touring route (see page 17). 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.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITy ADD-ONSMany 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 30 or visit www.tourismvictoria.com.
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One-Day ThEME TOURSVictoria offers all kinds of vacations for all kinds of interests. And 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 TEAVictoria’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 38; for tearooms, see page 24.
FIShING AND GOLFINGA 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 31, pubs on page 23, and golf courses on page 31.
FIRST NATIONSDiscover the ancient traditions of Vancouver Island’s First Nations. The Royal BC Museum 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. In Duncan, visit Quw’utsun’ Cultural Centre, an outstanding First Nations attraction, featuring a variety of exhibits and barbecued salmon lunches. Art galleries in both Victoria and Duncan showcase the talents of renowned First Nations artists. See page 38 for attractions and museums; see page 26 for art galleries.
SPA AND ShOPPINGThe 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, whether you browse the
shops and boutiques downtown or in the neighborhoods or cruise the shopping centres. For spas, see page 67; for more information on shopping, see page 26.
wINERy AND CULINARyVictoria has earned a well-deserved reputation for fine food and drink. 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 33; for restaurants, see page 20.
ARTS AND CULTUREWhat better way to explore a city than by experiencing its arts and cultural community. Victoria’s art galleries are treasure houses 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 a year-round lineup of 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 43; and art galleries are listed on page 26.
MORE INFO? For more information on any of these touring ideas, go to www.tourismvictoria.com.
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Up IslanD ADVENTUREWant 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, see page 56; for details on touring Up Island, visit the Visitor Information 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.
Descent 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 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.
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 pretty 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.
Return to Nanaimo and resume driving north into the Comox Valley. Courtenay, the urban centre of the Comox Valley, is the site of a number of significant archaeological discoveries and the first stop on the Great Canadian Fossil Trail, which links Canada’s most important palaeontology sites. Courtenay is also known for its vibrant arts and cultural community and its superb outdoor adventure opportunities, including skiing and snowboarding at Mount Washington. Comox and Cumberland are two more Comox Valley communities well worth visiting, and Denman and Hornby Islands, a short ferry trip from Buckley Bay south of Courtenay, are acclaimed for diving and kayaking.
Farther north, Campbell River is a destination world famous for fresh and salt water fishing and a great choice for golf and outdoor recreation such as diving, kayaking, wildlife watching, hiking, and camping. Nearby, Strathcona Provincial Park offers more than 100 kilometres of hiking trails. Quadra Island is just a 10-minute ferry ride across Discovery Passage from downtown Campbell River and offers hiking, fishing, kayaking, and diving.
From Campbell River, you can travel to Telegraph Cove, Port McNeill, Alert Bay, Sointula, and Port Hardy, the gateway to the Inside Passage, Prince Rupert, and northern British Columbia via BC Ferries.
GUlf IslanDs hOPPINGFamous 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 cOasT CIRCLE TOUR
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 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 two days are recommended to allow for stops along the way.
Get tips on visiting Victoria and share your Victoria experience with friends, family, and the world — we’re on Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube, and have a dynamic Going Local blog. See page 7 for our social media addresses. And check out our iPhone App!
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MARCHBravo!Victoria (February 4 to March 18) Celebrating Victoria’s art scene with a variety of world-class events going on across the city
Dine Around & Stay in Town (February 17 to March 6) Many Victoria restaurants, theatres, and hotels offer special menus and rates
Tourism Victoria Online Auction (March 1 to 31) 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 2 to 6) Special rates for attractions, hotels, restaurants, and tours
Belfry Theatre SPARK Festival (March 7 to 19) Features free mini plays, free play readings, Belfry 101 Live shows, workshops, and new plays
Rock & Gem Show Victoria Lapidary and Mineral Society
Victoria French Fest (March 10 to 13) A four-day event filled with music, art, and Francophone culture
Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival (March 25 to May 14) An important stepping-stone event for many talented young Victoria musicians and performing arts students
APRILGreater Victoria Performing Arts Festival (March 25 to May 14) An important stepping-stone event for many talented young Victoria musicians and performing arts students
Vancouver Island Outdoor Adventure Expo (April 1 to 3) Dedicated to reaching outdoor enthusiasts
Victoria Volkssport Phoenix Festival (April 15 to 17) Walking Festival
Victoria Hot Jazz Jubilee (April 15 to 17) Different styles of jazz music from the 1920s, ’30s, and ’40s performed live in Sidney by professional musicians
Easter Eggstravaganza (April 25) Easter eggs and family fun at St. Ann’s Academy
MAYGreater Victoria Performing Arts Festival (To May 14) An important stepping-stone event for many talented young Victoria musicians and performing arts students
The Stage in the Park (May through September) Cameron Bandshell-Beacon Hill Park, theatre and music performances
Times Colonist 10K Run (May 1) Annual 10-kilometre race sponsored by the Times Colonist newspaper
Floating Boat Show The latest and greatest watercraft on display in the Inner Harbour
Victoria Conservatory of Music Garden Tour Self-guided tour of private gardens
Seventh Annual Tartan Parade (Early May) Local and visiting pipe bands perform in Downtown Victoria
Mother’s Day Paint-In and Craft Fair (May 8) Annual gathering of more than 100 artists at Hatley Park
Oak Bay KOOL Half Marathon (May 15) 21-kilometre foot race through the streets of Oak Bay
Cowichan Valley Artisans Studio Tour (May 20 to 23) Self-guided tours of artisan studios and culinary experiences
UNO Festival of Solo Performance (May 20 to 30) Alternative performances at downtown Victoria’s Metro Theatre
Victoria Highland Games (May 21 and 22) Scottish sports competition and entertainment
Luxton Pro Rodeo (May 21 to 23) Championship rodeo events, entertainment and activities
Island Farms Victoria Day Parade (May 23) Downtown Victoria event
Selkirk Waterfront Festival (May 28) Family activities and entertainment
Switftsure International Yacht Race (May 28 and 29) Annual international yacht race
Fired Up (May 28 and 29) Popular annual show and sale of locally made ceramics
JUNEThe Stage in the Park (May through September) Cameron Bandshell-Beacon Hill Park, theatre and music performances
Times Colonist Open (June 2 to 5) Longest running Canadian Tour event supports amateur and youth golf
Oak Bay Tea Party (June 4 and 5) A family event in Victoria’s most British neighbourhood
Operation Trackshoes (June 10 to 12) A sports festival for the citizens of British Columbia who have a mental disability
Van Isle 360 (June 4 to 18, Victoria stopover June 15 to 17) International yacht race
Sooke River Bluegrass Music Festival (June 18 to 19) Music performed by the very best bands the West Coast of Canada has to offer
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 43.
Tourism Victoria operates a ticket window at the Visitor Centre at the Inner Harbour (812 Wharf Street).
ONGOING ARTS AND CULTURE hAPPENINGSVictoria 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 43. Find out more about what’s on and when at www.tourismvictoria.com/events.
FESTIVALS AND SPECIAL EVENTS
Go to www.tourismvictoria.com/events for complete event listings and dates.
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New Balance Victoria Half Iron (June 19) A tremendously popular yet low-key grassroots race
Buccaneer Days Entertainment and activities in Esquimalt
Oak Bay Cup Regatta Junior regatta in the waters off Oak Bay
TD Victoria International Jazz Fest (June 24 to July 3) The Victoria Jazz Society’s annual downtown gala
Sidney Days (June 30 to July 1) Canada Day celebrations in Sidney
Tall Ships Festival Event not confirmed. Visit www.tourismvictoria.com
JULYThe Stage in the Park (May through September) Cameron Bandshell-Beacon Hill Park, theatre and music performances
TD Victoria International Jazz Fest (June 24 to July 3) The Victoria Jazz Society’s annual downtown gala
Saturday Night Fireworks at The Butchart Gardens A display of fireworks accompanied by music
Canada Day Fireworks at Victoria’s Inner Harbour (July 1)
Canada Day at Fort Rodd Hill (July 1) Celebrations at Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sites of Canada
Sidney Days (June 30 to July 1) Canada Day celebrations in Sidney
Victoria International Military Music Society Pacific Tattoo to be held at Save on Foods Memorial Centre
Victoria Pride Week (Early July) Fun-filled events and parade with festive atmosphere celebrating individuality
Festival Mexicano Celebrate Mexican/Latin American culture
Organic Islands Festival and Sustainability Expo (July 9 and 10) Canada’s largest “green” festival
Saanich Strawberry Festival (July 10) Annual festival celebrates 44 successful years of family fun and community involvement
Ska Festival A festival of indoor and outdoor performances celebrating ska music in all its various forms and genres
Victoria International Buskers Festival (July 15 to 24) Presenting over 500 performances by more than 50 performers from around the world
Art Gallery Paint-In (July 16) One hundred artists demonstrate their work along Moss Street
Taste: Victoria’s Festival of Food and Wine (July 21 to 24) A local taste of Vancouver Island, the wine regions of British Columbia, and beyond
Sooke Fine Arts Show (July 23 to Aug 1) Exhibition of art and music
BC Day Weekend (July 30 to August 1)Capital Festival Celebration
Symphony Splash (July 31) From a floating stage, Victoria Symphony Orchestra performs at the Inner Harbour to an audience of more than 40,000+ people
Victoria Electronic Music Festival (July 31 to August 1) Centennial Square
AUGUSTBC Day Weekend (July 30 to August 1) Capital Festival Celebration
The Stage in the Park (May through September) Theatre and music performances at the Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park
Free-B Film Festival (Through August) Free outdoor movies in Beacon Hill Park Fridays and Saturdays
Saturday Night Fireworks at the Butchart Gardens A display of fireworks accompanied by music
Blethering Place Classic Car Show (August 14) Classic cars line Oak Bay Avenue
Victoria Dragon Boat Festival (August 12 to 14) Dragon boat races, cultural entertainment, and crafts at the Inner Harbour
North Saanich Flavour Trail (August 20 to 21) Tour farms and taste foods from North Saanich growers and restaurants
European & Classic Car Picnic (August 21) In support of Queen Alexandra Foundation for Children and Families
Victoria Fringe Festival (August 24 to September 5) An explosion of comedy, improv, drama, performance art, and dance from around the world
SEPTEMBERThe Stage in the Park (May through September) Theatre and music performances at the Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park
Victoria Fringe Festival (August 24 to September 5) An explosion of comedy, improv, drama, performance art, and dance from around the world
Annual Victoria Classic Boat Festival Victoria’s Inner Harbour fills up with striking sturdy vessels and hundreds of boat-lovers from Canada and abroad
Saanich Fall Fair (September 3 to 5) An old-fashioned fair featuring farm equipment and entertainment
Great Canadian Beer Festival (September 9 and 10) One of the world’s must-attend beer events
Feast of Fields (September 11) Gourmet harvest festival and gastronomic journey towards a sustainable, local food system
Metchosin Day (September 11) Community event at Metchosin Municipal Grounds
Luxton Fall Fair (mid-September) Historical displays, exhibition, and midway rides
Rifflandia Four-day indie music festival
OCTOBERTourism Victoria Online Auction (October 1 to 31) Bid on thousands of dollars’ worth of trips, accommodation, tours, and a variety of travel inspired goodies! www.tourismvictoria.com/auction
GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon (October 9) Annual marathon takes place in Downtown Victoria and Oak Bay
Annual Antimatter Underground Film Festival The premier showcase for experimental films in the West
ROMP Festival of Independent Theatre A platform for professional independent dancers and choreographers to show new work
Art of the Cocktail Festival A celebration of the cocktail with samples, demonstrations and workshops
Ghosts of Victoria Festival (Through October) Tours, theatre, lectures, and more
NOVEMBERGoldstream Salmon Run (Through November) Goldstream Provincial Park
Island Farms Santa’s Light Parade (November 27) Downtown Victoria
Oak Bay Avenue Light-Up (Late November) Lights, entertainment, and activities
DECEMBERChristmas 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 2012Victoria Whisky Festival Annual event at the Hotel Grand Pacific
Chinese New Year (January 23) A festive annual party in Chinatown
FEBRUARY 2012Victoria Film Festival 10 days of screenings
Victoria Tea Festival A celebration of the world’s most popular beverage
Dine Around & Stay in Town Many Victoria restaurants, theatres, and hotels offer special menus and rates
ChRISTMAS IS hERE!Victoria is magical at Christmas! Revel in the beauty of Victoria at the most wonderful time of the year. Festive events for the whole family take place throughout November and December. From shopping merriment, carriage rides, and lively entertainment to holiday dining and special accommodation rates, Victoria’s many seasonal traditions will quickly become yours.
Go to www.tourismvictoria.com/events for complete event listings and dates.
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DININGWith 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. Many restaurants feature Vancouver Island and BC wines paired with local and exotic cuisines. You can also sample the results of years of brewing experience in restaurants, as well as at micro-breweries and brewpubs where the ales are made right on the premises.
From February 17 to March 6, many restaurants are participating in Dine Around and Stay in Town, a two-week culinary event featuring special menus and prices and special accommodation rates at local bed and breakfasts, hotels, and resorts.
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 30.
Visit www.tourismvictoria.com/dining for more dining information.
BBQSMOKEN BONES COOKSHACK 101-721 Station Avenue, Victoria, BC V9B 2S1 www.smokenbones.ca 250-391-6328 $ L,D •
BISTRO/CAFéAMUSE BISTRO 1753 Shawnigan Mill Bay Road, Shawnigan Lake, BC V0R 2W0 www.amusebistro.com 250-743-3667 $$$ D • •
BON ROUGE BISTRO & BOULANGERIE 611 Courtney Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1B7 www.bonrouge.ca All the best that the Island offers, local cheeses, meats, wines makes for inspired dishes, fabulous heated court-yard and lounge aids in a memorable experience. 250-220-8008 $$ B,L,D • •
BROUGHTON STREET CAFé-DELI648 Broughton Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1C9 www.broughtonstreetdeli.com 250-380-9988 $ B,L •
CAFFE ARTIGIANO1140 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1Y2 www.caffeartigiano.com 250-388-4147 $ B,L •
CHEF SUzIE IN THE SqUARE 18B Bastion Square, Victoria, BC V8W 1H9 www.chefsuzie.ca 250-381-8722 $ B,L
THE COURTYARD CAFé 463 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1X3 www.hotelgrandpacific.com 250-386-0450 $ B,L
DUTCH BAKERY & COFFEE SHOP 718 Fort Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1H2 www.thedutchbakery.com 250-385-1012 $ B,L,D •
GEORGIA CAFé & DELI9805 Seaport Place, Sidney, BC V8L 4X3 www.sidneypier.com/georgia 250-655-9445 $ B,L
HERON ROCK BISTRO4-435 Simcoe Street, Victoria, BC V8V 4T4 B,Br www.heronrockbistro.ca 250-383-1545 $$ L,D •
LEGACY ART GALLERY & CAFé630 Yates Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1K9 www.legacygallery.ca 250-381-7670 $ L,T •
LIDO BISTRO1234 S. Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3H9 www.lidobistro.com 250-385-5436 $$ L • •
MURCHIES TEA & COFFEE LTD. 1110 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1Y2 www.murchies.com 250-383-3112 $$ B,Br,L •
THE PITA PIT 1221 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1T9 www.pitapit.com 250-382-7482 $ L,D •
SIPS ARTISAN BISTRO425 Simcoe Street, Victoria, BC V8V 4T3 www.spiritmerchants.ca 250-590-3519 $$ Br,L,D • •
WILLIE’S BAKERY & CAFé537 Johnson Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1M2 www.williesbakery.com 250-381-8414 $ B,Br,L •
CARIBBEANTHE REEF RESTAURANT VICTORIA 533 Yates Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1K7 www.thereefrestaurant.com 250-388-5375 $$ Br,L,D •
CASuAL/FAMILY DININGBILL MATTICK’S RESTAURANT5333 Cordova Bay Road, Victoria, BC V8Y 2L3 www.cordovabaygolf.com 250-658-4271 $$ B,L,D •
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BROWNS SOCIALHOUSE809 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2B9 www.brownssocialhouse.com 250-388-0200 $$ Br,L,D • •
CACTUS CLUB CAFE1125 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3L7 www.cactusclubcafe.com 250-361-3233 $$ L,D • •
FLYING OTTER GRILL950 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1T3 www.flyingottergrill.com 250-384-2215 $$ B,L,D • •
FORESTER’S BISTRO & BAR AT OLYMPIC VIEW643 Latoria Road, Victoria, BC V9C 3A3 www.golfbc.com 250-474-3673 $$ B,L,D •
GLO RESTAURANT LOUNGE104-2940 Jutland Road, Victoria, BC V8T5K6 www.gloeuropub.com 250-385-5643 $$ Br,L,D • •
JOHN’S PLACE723 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, BC V8W 1N9 B,Br www.johnsplace.ca 250-389-0711 $$ L,D •
LEGISLATIVE DINING ROOM Parliament Buildings, Room 006 Victoria, BC V8V 1X4 www.leg.bc.ca 250-387-3959 $$ B,L • •
MILESTONES RESTAURANT812 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1T3 www.milestonesrestaurants.com/victoria.html 250-381-2244 $$ Br,L,D • •
NANDO’S FLAME-GRILLED CHICKEN101-1600 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1Z3 www.nandoscanada.com 250-590-3239 $$ L,D • •
OLD SPAGHETTI FACTORY VICTORIA703 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2B4 www.oldspaghettifactory.ca 250-381-8444 $$ L,D • •
PAUL’S RESTAURANT1900 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8T 4K8 www.paulsmotorinn.com 250-382-9231 $$ B,L,D • •
PODIUM SPORTS GRILL531 Yates Street, Victoria, BC V8N 1K7 www.podiumsportsgrill.ca 250-382-3838 $$ L,D • •
REDD’S ROADHOUSE RESTAURANT 3020 Blanshard Street, Victoria, BC V8T 5B5 250-382-4400 $ B,L,D •
REFLECTIONS CAFé 123 Gorge Road East, Victoria, BC V9A 1L1 www.victoriaramada.com 250-386-1422 $ B,L,D • •
ROMANO’S MACARONI GRILL 3195 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8Z 3K3 www.macgrillbc.com 250-385-2211 $$ L,D • •
SAANICH ROADHOUSE BAR & GRILL5285 West Saanich Road, Victoria, BC V9E 2E8 www.saanichroadhouse.com 250-479-6612 $$ L,D • •
STICKY WICKET PUB & RESTAURANT919 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2C2 www.strathconahotel.com 250-383-7137 $$ L,D • •
SWIFTSURE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE427 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1X3 B,Br www.swiftsurelounge.com 250-413-2704 $$ L,D • •
VIC’S STEAKHOUSE & BAR345 Quebec Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1W4 www.vicssteakhouse.ca 250-480-6585 $$ B,L,D • •
WEST COAST WAFFLES 1235 Broad Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2A5 B,Br www.westcoastwaffles.ca 250-590-3400 $ L,D •
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Art Dining
506 Fort Street | 250-361-9000 www.indiacurryhousejr.com
IndIa Curry Houseserving Victoria for 21 years, we are the only restaurant on the island offering authentic south and north Indian cuisine in a friendly, comfortable, accessible location.
Come try our dosas, Idlis, and Vadas!
We are open every day for lunch and dinner. our Monday-Thursday lunch buffet offers a variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian specialties.
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aZuMa susHIWe are Victoria’s downtown sushi destination. east meets West in this upscale, urban sushi restaurant. We serve Japanese classics made to order with only the freshest ingredients. Try one of our azuma special Combinations for two, four, or six people.azuma sushi is an adventure for the senses!
open daily from 11 a.m.
615 Yates Street 250-382-8768
718 Fort Street | 250-385-7932 www.thedutchbakery.com
718 Fort Street | 250-385-7932www.thedutchbakery.com
duTCH BaKery & CoFFee sHoP50 years of family tradition. owned and operated by three generations of the schaddelee family, the dutch Bakery is a beloved, delicious Victoria institution. Tempt your taste buds with european cakes, pastries, and chocolates or sit down for a meal any time of day in the casual, friendly, full-service restaurant. With its convenient downtown location near Fort and douglas, dutch Bakery also makes a great meeting place.
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GREEKMILLOS RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 716 Burdett Avenue, Victoria, BC V8W 3G2 www.millos.ca 250-382-4422 $$ L,D • •
INTERNET CAFéJAMES BAY COFFEE & BOOKS143 Menzies Street, Victoria, BC V8V 2G4 [email protected] 250-386-4700 $ L •
ITALIANTHE BLACK OLIVE 739 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, BC V8W 1N9 www.theblackolive.ca 250-384-6060 $$$ L,D • •
FIAMO ITALIAN KITCHEN515 Yates Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1K7 www.fiamo.ca 250-388-5824 $$ D •
IL TERRAzzO RISTORANTE555 Johnson Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1M2 www.ilterrazzo.com 250-361-0028 $$ L,D • •
PAGLIACCI’S 1011 Broad Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2A1 www.pagliaccis.ca 250-386-1662 $$ Br,L,D • •
JAPANESEAzUMA SUSHI615 Yates Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1L1 www.azumasushi.ca 250-382-8768 $$ L,D • •
JAPANESE VILLAGE STEAK AND SEAFOOD HOUSE 734 Broughton Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1E1 www.japanesevillage.bc.ca 250-382-5165 $$$ L,D • •
KUMA SUSHI2020 Country Club Way, Victoria, BC V9B 6R3 www.bearmountain.ca 250-391-3715 $ L,D •
SEN zUSHI RESTAURANT & SUSHI BAR940 Fort Street, Victoria, BC V8V 3K2 www.senzushi.com 250-385-4320 $ L,D •
YESAKI IzAKAYA GRILL6929 West Coast Road, Victoria, BC V9Z 0V1 www.yesakigrill.com 250-642-0805 $$ L,D • •
YOKOHAMA JAPANESE RESTAURANT980 Blanshard Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2H3 250-384-5433 $$ L,D • •
KOREANKING SEJONG RESTAURANT 650 Yates Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1L3 250-382-1289 $ L,D •
LOuNGETHE BENGAL LOUNGE AT THE FAIRMONT EMPRESS721 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1W5 www.fairmont.com/empress 250-389-2727 $$ L,D • •
CLIVE’S CLASSIC LOUNGE 740 Burdett Avenue, Victoria, BC V8W 1B2 www.chateauvictoria.com 250-361-5664 $ L,D •
LEDGE LOUNGE1140 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1Y2 www.bedfordregency.com 250-384-6835 $$ D • •
MASTERS LOUNGE1999 Country Club Way, Victoria, BC V9B 6R3 www.bearmountain.ca 250-391-7160 $$ L • •
MEXICANCAFé MExICO 1425 Store Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3C6 www.cafemexico.com 250-386-1425 $$ L,D •
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CATERINGFEYS & HOBBS CATERED ARTS INC. 1-845 Viewfield Road, Victoria, BC V9A 4V2 www.feysandhobbs.com 250-380-0390
TRUFFLES CATERING GROUP INC.1461 Benvenuto Avenue, Brentwood Bay, BC V9A 3P5 www.trufflescatering.net 250-544-0200
CHINESEDON MEE’S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT 538 Fisgard Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1R4 www.donmee.com 250-383-1032 $$ L,D •
MING’S RESTAURANT1321 Quadra Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2K9 www.mings.ca 250-385-4405 $$ L,D • •
WING’S RESTAURANT90 Gorge Road West, Victoria, BC V9A 1M1 Fresh, hot, and tasty Cantonese and American cuisine. Daily lunch and dinner buffet take-out or eat-in. Free delivery available. Business hours from 11 a.m.–10 p.m. 250-385-5564 $ L,D • •
DESSERTSMARBLE SLAB CREAMERY View Street Entrance of The Bay Centre 1150 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC www.marbleslab.com 250-385-7522 $ •
OH GELATO 1013 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1X7 250-381-1448 $ •
EAST INDIANINDIA CURRY HOUSE 102-506 Fort Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1E6 www.indiacurryhousejr.com 250-361-9000 $$ L,D • •
FINE DININGCAFé BRIO 944 Fort Street, Victoria, BC V8V 3K2 www.cafe-brio.com 250-383-0009 $$$ D • •
THE EMPRESS ROOM AT THE FAIRMONT EMPRESS 721 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1W5 B,Br www.fairmont.com/empress 250-389-2727 $$$ L,D • •
HARBOUR HOUSE RESTAURANT 607 Oswego Street, Victoria, BC V8V 4W9 www.victoriaharbourhouse.com 250-386-1244 $$$ D • •
PANACHE 1999 Country Club Way, Victoria, BC V9B 6R3 www.bearmountain.ca 250-391-7160 $$$ D • •
SEA GRILLE 849 Verdier Avenue, Brentwood Bay, BC V8M 1C5 www.brentwoodbaylodge.com 250-544-5100 $$$ Br,L,D •
SOOKE HARBOUR HOUSE 1528 Whiffen Spit Road, Sooke, BC V0S 1N0 www.sookeharbourhouse.com 250-642-3421 $$$$ D • •
FISH & CHIPSBARB’S PLACE FISH & CHIPSFisherman’s Wharf, Victoria, BC www.barbsplace.ca 250-384-6515 $ L,D •
OLD VIC FISH & CHIPS 1316 Broad Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2A8 250-383-4536 $ L,D • •
RED FISH BLUE FISH On Pier 1006, Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1T4 www.redfish-bluefish.com 250-298-6877 $ L,D •
FRENCHCHEz MICHEL RESTAURANT 1871 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, BC V8R 1C6 www.chezmichelrestaurant.ca 250-598-2015 $$$ D •
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MICRO BREWPuBS/ PuBS/WINE BARS17 MILE HOUSE PUB 5126 Sooke Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 0E2 www.17milehouse.com 250-642-5942 $$ L,D • •
BARD & BANKER PUB 1022 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1X7 www.bardandbanker.com 250-953-9993 $$ L,D •
BARTHOLOMEW’S BAR & ROCKEFELLER GRILLE777 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2B5 B,Br www.executivehouse.com 250-388-5111 $ L,D • •
BRENTWOOD PUB 849 Verdier Avenue, Brentwood Bay, BC V8M 1C5 www.brentwoodbayresort.com 250-544-5102 $$ L,D • •
CANOE BREWPUB, MARINA & RESTAURANT450 Swift Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1S3 www.canoebrewpub.com 250-361-1940 $$ L,D • •
DARCY’S WHARFSIDE PUB 1127 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1T7 www.darcyspub.ca 250-380-1322 $$ L,D • •
GARRICK’S HEAD PUB1140 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1Y2www.bedfordregency.com 250-384-6835 $$ L,D •
HECKLER’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL123 Gorge Road East, Victoria, BC V9A 1L1 www.hecklersbarandgrill.com 250-386-9207 $ L,D •
IRISH TIMES PUB1200 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1Y3 www.irishtimespub.ca 250-383-7775 $$ Br,L,D •
JACK’S PLACE 2020 Country Club Way, Victoria, BC V9B 6R3 www.bearmountain.ca 250-391-5225 $$ L,D •
LONDON ARMS PUB2915 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8T 4M8 www.super8victoria.com 250-385-6731 $$ L,D • •
PENNY FARTHING PUB2228 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, BC V8R 1G6 www.pennyfarthingpub.com 250-370-9008 $$ Br,L,D • •
PUB & CAFé849 Verdier Avenue, Brentwood Bay, BC V8M 1C5 www.brentwoodbaylodge.com 250-544-5102 $$ Br,L,D •
REDD’S PUB 3020 Blanshard Street, Victoria, BC V8T 5B5 250-382-4400 $$ L,D •
SAUCE BAR & GRILL 1245 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1T2 www.saucebar.ca 250-382-8662 $$ L,D • •
SIx MILE PUB494 Island Highway, Victoria, BC V9B 1H5 www.sixmilepub.com 250-478-3121 $$ L,D • •
SMUGGLER’S COVE PUB & LIqUOR STORE 2581 Penrhyn Street, Victoria, BC V8N 1G4 www.smugglerscove.shawbiz.ca 250-477-2688 $$ Br,L,D • •
SPINNAKERS GASTRO BREWPUB308 Catherine Street, Victoria, BC V9A 3S8 www.spinnakers.com 250-386-2739 $$ L,D • •
SWANS BREWPUB 506 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, BC V8W 1N6 www.swanshotel.com 250-361-3310 $$ L,D • •
WEST COAST TAP HOUSE 829 McCallum Road, Victoria, BC V9B 6W6 www.westcoasttaphouse.com 250-474-4490 $$ B.,L,D •
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WINE CELLAR 1999 Country Club Way, Victoria, BC V9B 6R3 www.bearmountain.ca 250-391-7160 $$$ D •
NATIVE FOODRIVERWALK CAFé 200 Cowichan Way, Duncan, BC V9L 6P4 www.quwutsun.ca 250-746-8119 $$ L,D •
ONLINE MENuSTHE CELIAC SCENE / VICTORIA CHAPTER CCA, PO Box 5457, Station B, Victoria, BC V8R 6S4 www.theceliacscene.com 250-727-6275
PIZZATHE JOINT PIzzERIA & DELI1219 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1T9 www.eatatthejoint.com 250-389-2226 $ B,L,D •
PIzzERIA PRIMA STRADA2960 Bridge Street, Victoria, BC V8T 4T3 www.pizzeriaprimastrada.com 250-590-4380 $$ L,D • •
PIzzERIA PRIMA STRADACook Street Village, 230 Cook Street, Victoria, BC V8V 3X3 www.pizzeriaprimastrada.com 250-590-8595 $$ L,D • •
SEAFOOD/STEAK & SEAFOODBARKLEY’S STEAKHOUSE777 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2B5 www.barkleyssteakhouse.com Victoria’s choice for great steak and seafood. Classic menu items prepared at your table including Caesar salad, Chateaubriand and Bananas Foster. Located in the Executive House Hotel. 250-382-7111 $$$ L,D • •
THE BLUE CRAB BAR & GRILL 146 Kingston Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1V4 www.bluecrab.ca 250-480-1999 $$$ Br,L,D • •
CHANDLER’S SEAFOOD HOUSE1250 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1T8 www.chandlersseafood.com 250-385-3474 $$ L,D • •
FERRIS’ OYSTER BAR & GRILL536 Yates Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1K8 www.ferrisoysterbar.com 250-360-1824 $$ L,D • •
THE KEG AT THE WINERY3940 Quadra Street, Victoria, BC V8X 1J5 www.kegsteakhouse.com 250-479-1651 $$ D • •
THE KEG STEAKHOUSE 500 Fort Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1E6 www.kegsteakhouse.com 250-386-7789 $$ D • •
LURE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT & BAR45 Songees Road Victoria, BC V9A 6T3 B,Br www.lurevictoria.com 250-360-5873 $$$ L,D • •
THE MARINA RESTAURANT 1327 Beach Drive, Victoria, BC V8S 2N4 www.marinarestaurant.com 250-598-8555 $$$ Br,L,D • •
NAUTICAL NELLIE’SPO Box 8102, Victoria, BC V8W 3R8 www.nauticalnelliesrestaurant.com 250-380-2260 $$ Br,L,D • •
PACIFIC PRIME STEAK & CHOP RESTAURANT & LOUNGE181 Beach Drive, Parksville, BC V9P 2H5 www.beachclubbc.com 250-248-8999 $$$ B,L,D •
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 premiere steak and seafood house. Also, the Oyster Lounge offers casual dining and drinking. 250-385-4512 $$$ D • •
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PRIME STEAKHOUSE AND LOUNGE 621 Courtney Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1B8 www.primesteak.ca 250-386-2010 $$$ L,D •
RIC’S GRILL 910 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1X3 www.ricsgrill.com 250-381-7427 $$ Br,L,D • •
SAL’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE 6929 West Coast Road, Victoria, BC V9Z 0V1 www.salsprime.com 250-642-0805 $$ L,D • •
TAPASSTAGE WINE BAR 1307 Gladstone Avenue, Victoria, BC V8R 1R9 www.stagewinebar.com 250-388-4222 $ D •
TAPA BAR RESTAURANT 620 Trounce Alley, Victoria, BC V8W 1K3 www.tapabar.ca 250-383-0013 $$ L,D •
THE MIx BY RIC’S TAPAS BAR 6929 West Coast Road, Victoria, BC V9Z 0V1 www.ricsgrill.com 250-642-0805 $$ L,D • •
VENETO TAPA LOUNGE 150 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2G1 www.venetodining.com 250-383-7663 $$ D • •
TEAABKHAzI GARDEN LUNCH AND TEA 1964 Fairfield Road, Victoria, BC V8S 1H4 www.conservancy.bc.ca 250-598-8096 $ L,T
AFTERNOON TEA AT THE FAIRMONT EMPRESS 721 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1W5 www.fairmont.com/empress 250-389-2727 $$$$ L,T • •
JAMES BAY TEA ROOM 332 Menzies Street, Victoria, BC V8V 2G9 B,L www.jamesbaytearoomandrestaurant.com 250-382-8282 $$ T,D • •
VENUS SOPHIA TEA ROOM 540 Fisgard Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1R4 www.venussophia.ca 250-590-3953 $ Br,L,T •
THE WHITE HEATHER TEA ROOM 1885 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, BC V8R 1C6 B,Br www.whiteheathertearoom.com 250-595-8020 $ L,T • •
THAISIAM THAI RESTAURANT512 Fort Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1E6 www.siamthai.ca 250-383-9911 $$ L,D • •
VEGETARIANGREEN CUISINE VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT5-560 Johnson Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3C6 www.greencuisine.com 250-385-1809 $ L,D •
WEST COAST5TH STREET BAR & WOODFIRE GRILL1028 Hillside Avenue, Victoria, BC V8T 2A3 www.fifthstreet.ca 250-380-4600 $$ Br,L,D •
AURA WATERFRONT RESTAURANT & PATIO 680 Montreal Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1Z8 www.aurarestaurant.ca 250-414-6739 $$ L,D • •
THE CLUBHOUSE 919 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2C2 www.strathconahotel.com 250-383-7137 $$ L,D • •
COPPER ROCK GRILL 1999 Country Club Way, Victoria, BC V9B 6R3 B,Br www.bearmountain.ca 250-391-7160 $$ L,D •
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FIRE & WATER FISH AND CHOP HOUSE728 Humboldt Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3Z5 www.marriottvictoria.com 250-480-3828 $$$ L,D • •
FIRESIDE GRILL 4509 West Saanich Road, Victoria, BC V8Z 3G1 www.firesidegrill.com 250-479-1222 $$ Br,L,D • •
HARO’S RESTAURANT & BAR 9805 Seaport Place, Sidney, BC V8L 4X3 www.sidneypier.com/haros 250-655-9770 $$$ L,D • •
THE MARK 463 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1X3 www.themark.ca 250-380-4487 $$$ D • •
O BISTRO 500 Oswego Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1C1 www.oswegovictoria.com 250-294-7500 $$$ L,D • •
OFFICE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 759 Yates Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1L6 www.theofficelounge.ca 250-590-5253 $$ L,D • •
PABLO’S DINING LOUNGE 225 Quebec Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1W2 www.pablos.ca 250-388-4255 $$$$ D • •
PACIFIC RESTAURANT 463 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1X3 www.pacificrestaurant.com 250-380-4458 $$$ B,L,D • •
PAPRIKA BISTRO 2524 Estevan Avenue, Victoria, BC V8R 2S7 www.paprika-bistro.com 250-592-7424 $$$ D • •
VISTA 18740 Burdett Avenue, Victoria, BC V8W 1B2 B,Br www.vista18.com 250-382-9258 $$$ L,D • •
WILD SAFFRON BISTRO 1605 Store Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1N6 www.swanshotel.com 250-361-3310 $$ D • •
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Art Dealers/GalleriesAlcheringa Gallery, 665 Fort Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1G6, 250-383-8224 www.alcheringa-gallery.com
Deluge Contemporary Art, 636 Yates Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1L3, 250-385-3327 www.deluge.ws
Downtown Victoria Art Galleries, Various locations throughout Victoria, Victoria, BC V8W 3Z8, 250-213-1162 [email protected]
Eclectic Gallery, 2170 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, BC V8R 1E9, 250-590-8095 www.eclecticgallery.ca
Hills Native Art, 1008 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1X7, 250-385-3911, (866) 685-5422 www.hillsnativeart.com
Madrona Gallery, 606 View Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1J4, 250-380-4660 www.madronagallery.com
Out of the Mist Gallery, 740 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3M6, 250-480-4930, (800) 337-1107 www.outofthemistgallery.com
View Art Gallery, 104-860 View Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3Z8, 250-213-1162 www.viewartgallery.com
West End Gallery, 1203 Broad Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2A4, 250-388-0009 www.westendgalleryltd.com
Winchester Galleries Ltd. Humboldt Street at the Astoria, 758 Humboldt Street, Victoria, BC V8W 4A1, 250-386-2773 www.winchestergalleriesltd.com
ShOPPINGVictoria is a cornucopia of distinctive BC-made treasures and gifts and goods imported from every corner of the world. Downtown, browse the 19th-century shops lining Government Street, one of Victoria’s most famous shopping districts. Visit the many stores on Douglas Street, and then make your way eastward to Upper Fort Street, known as Mosaic Village (formerly Antique Row). The shops of historic Old Town offer an impressive choice of merchandise, and nearby Chinatown is a vibrant marketplace of imported products. Lower Johnson Street, known as Lo Jo, is an eclectic district of exclusive boutiques and enclaves for hobbyists. The Bay Centre offers a diverse collection of shops all under one roof. Minutes from downtown, several major shopping centres offer hundreds of stores and services. Communities such as Oak Bay, Saanich, Esquimalt, Sidney, and the West Shore each have their own distinctive shopping areas.
Visit www.tourismvictoria.com/shopping for additional shopping information.
Winchester Galleries Ltd. Humboldt Street at the Belvedere, 796 Humboldt Street, Victoria, BC V8W 4A2, 250-382-7750 www.winchestergalleriesltd.com
Winchester Galleries Ltd. Oak Bay Avenue, 2260 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, BC V8R 1G7, 250-595-2777 www.winchestergalleriesltd.com
Art/Office SuppliesIsland Blue Print Co Ltd., 905 Fort Street, Victoria, BC V8V3K3, 250-385-9786, (800) 661-3332 www.islandblue.com
Monk Office Supply Ltd., 800 Viewfield Road, Victoria, BC V9A 4V1, 250-384-0565 www.monk.ca
Arts/CraftsButton & Needlework Boutique, 614 View Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1J4, 250-384-8781, (877) 384-8781 www.buttonedup.com
Global Village Store, 527 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, BC V8W 1N5, 250-380-1530 [email protected]
Sasquatch Trading Ltd., 1233 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1Y6, 250-386-9033 www.salescene.com/sasqtrad.html
Skanda, 1033 Fort Street, Victoria, BC V8V 3K5, 250-475-2632 www.skanda.ca
Automotive/Bicycle/Motorcycle Sales & ServiceSteve Drane Harley-Davidson Ltd., 2940 Ed Nixon Terrace, Victoria, BC V9B 0B2, 250-475-1345 www.stevedraneharley.com
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Book/Map StoresCrown Publications, Queen’s Printer for BC, 563 Superior Street, Victoria, BC V8W 9V7, 250-356-6778, (800) 663-6105 www.crownpub.bc.ca
Munro’s Book Store, 1108 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1Y2, 250-382-2464 www.munrobooks.com
Russell Books, 734 Fort Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1H2, 250-361-4447 www.russellbooks.com
Sidney Booktown, 2436 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, BC V8L 1X6, 250-656-2345 www.sidneybooktown.net
Tall Tales Books, 795 Fort Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1G9, 250-590-3032 www.talltalesbooks.ca
Clothing/Outdoor Gear/Sports ApparelAdventure Clothing Tilley Endurable Retail, 1015 Broad Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2A1, 250-384-3337 www.adventureclothing.ca
New Balance Victoria, 1205 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1X5, 250-382-9327 www.newbalancevictoria.com
OT Fitwear, 1006 Broad Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1Z9, 250-388-7071 www.otfitwear.com
Plain Jane Boutique, 769 Fort Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1G9, 250-385-3443 www.plainjanevictoria.ca [email protected] PLuS and REGuLAR sizes 2 through 26 and petites. Natural fabrics, Canadian designs, comfortable, well-cut, interchangeable pieces. Victoria women know where to shop. Shipping available.
Simply The Best, 1008 Broad Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1Z9, 250-386-6661 www.stbpens.com
Sitka Surfboards, 538 Yates Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1K8, 250-382-7873 www.sitkasurfboards.com
Something More Fashions, 611 Fort Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1G1, 250-389-0420, (800) 411-6673 www.somethingmore.ca
W&J Wilson Ltd., 1221 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1Y7, 250-383-7177 www.WJWilson.com
FloristFlowers on Top, 1005 Broad Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2A1, 250-383-5262 www.flowersontop.com
Gift/Specialty/Souvenir ShopsArtina’s Jewellery, 1002 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1X8, 250-386-7000, (877) 386-7700 www.artinas.com
Aurea, 614 Johnson Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1M4, 250-381-6260, (877) 381-6260 www.aureagems.com
Cowichan Trading, 1328 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1Y8, 250-383-0321 www.cowichantrading.com
Dog About the House, 634 Yates Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1L3, 250-388-5364 www.dogaboutthehouse.ca
The Flag Shop, 822 Fort Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1H8, 250-382-3524 www.flagshop.com
Garden of Eden, 106B-1483 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3K4, 250-385-3523, (866) 226-3894 www.gardenofeden.ca
Irish Linen Stores, 1019 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1X6, 250-383-6812, (877) 966-6868 www.irishlinenvictoria.com
Jade Victoria, 911 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1X5, 250-384-5233 www.jademine.com
Lens and Shutter, 5-1005 Broad Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2A1, 250-383-7443, (888) 383-7443 wwwlensandshutter.com
Murchie’s Tea & Coffee 2007 Ltd., 1110 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1Y2, 250-383-3112, (800) 663-0400 www.murchies.com
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Oceanside Gifts on the Lower Causeway, 102-812 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1T3, 250-380-1777 www.mapleleafgifts.ca
The Romance Shop, 2018 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8T 4L1, 250-380-0069 www.theromanceshop.org
Snappy 1 Hour Foto, 645 Humboldt Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1A6, 250-383-8086 [email protected]
Woofles Barking Boutique, 106-560 Johnson Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3C6, 250-385-9663, (866) 471-9663 www.wooflesboutique.com
GroceriesLifestyle Markets, 2950 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8T 4N4, 250-384-3388, (800) 937-5433 www.lifestylemarkets.com
Thrifty Foods, 475 Simcoe Street, Victoria, BC V8V 4T4, 250-544-1234, (800) 667-8280 www.thriftyfoods.com
Liquor StoresLiquor Express on Yates, 759 Yates Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1L6, 250-384-4136 www.liquorexpress.ca
Spinnakers Spirit Merchants, 130-176 Wilson Street, LRS #195209, Victoria, BC V9A 7N6, 250-360-1333 www.spiritmerchants.ca
STRATH Ale, Wine & Spirits Merchants, 919 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2C2, 250-370-9463 www.strathconahotel.com
Shopping Centres/MarketsBastion Square Revitalization Society, PO Box 8106, Victoria, BC V8W 3R6, 250-885-1387 www.bastionsquare.ca
The Bay Centre, 2-1150 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3M9, 250-952-5680 www.thebaycentre.ca
Downtown Courtenay Business Improvement Association, Exit 117 or 127 off Highway 19, Courtenay, BC V9N 5N5, 250-337-2096 www.downtowncourtenay.com
Market Square, 235-560 Johnson Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3C6, 250-386-2441 www.marketsquare.ca
Matticks Farm, 5325 Cordova Bay Road, Victoria, BC V8Y 2L3, 250-658-4075 www.cordovabaygolf.com
Mayfair Shopping Centre, 221-3147 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8Z 6E3, 250-383-0541 www.mayfairshoppingcentre.com
Uptown, Located between Douglas Street and Blanshard Street, 250-383-8093 www.shopuptown.ca
SweetsThe English Sweet Shop, 738 Yates Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1L4, 250-382-3325, (800) 848-1533 www.englishsweets.com
Rogers Chocolates, 913 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1X5, 250-384-7021 www.rogerschocolates.com
Tea StoresMurchie’s Tea & Coffee 2007 Ltd., 1110 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1Y2, 250-383-3112, (800) 663-0400 www.murchies.com
Silk Road Aromatherapy & Tea Co., 1624 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1Z3, 250-704-2688 www.silkroadtea.com
Teaopia, 616 Fort Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3V2, (888) 858-4955 www.teaopia.ca
Teaopia, Mayfair Shopping Centre, 125-3147 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3V2, 250-381-4090, (888) 858-4955 www.teaopia.ca
TelecommunicationsCanPages, 2700 Production Way Suite 500, Burnaby, BC V5A 4X1, 250-544-4250, (800) 634-1476 www.canpages.ca
Wine ShopsVintage Spirits, 1450 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2G1, 250-383-4157, (800) 332-9981 www.hotelrialto.ca
The Wine Barrel, 644 Broughton Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1C9, 250-388-0606 www.thewinebarrel.com
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OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES AND TOURSVictoria 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 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, hiking tours, 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, as well as tickets, call Tourism Victoria’s Visitor Centre at 1-800-663-3883 or visit www.tourismvictoria.com/thingstodo.
Activity CentreHyack Air and Marine Adventure Centre, 1234 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3H9, 250-384-2499 www.hyackair.com Experience an adventure of a lifetime aboard any of our spectacular seaplane tours. We also book Whale Watching, Fishing Charters and seaplane flights to Seattle.
Bike Tours/Cycling/Mountain BikingCycle BC.ca Rentals, 685 Humboldt Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1A6, 250-380-2453, (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.
Cycle Treks Tours and Rentals, 1000 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1T4, 250-386-2277, (877) 733-6722 www.cycletreks.com 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.
Bird WatchingEagle Wing Bird Watching Tours, Fisherman’s Wharf, 12 Erie Street, Victoria, BC V8V 4X5, 250-384-8008, (800) 708-9488 www.eaglewingtours.com
Boat ToursEagle Wing Boat Tours, Fisherman’s Wharf, 12 Erie Street, Victoria, BC V8V 4X5, 250-384-8008, (800) 708-9488 www.eaglewingtours.com
Maple Leaf Adventures, 209-1110 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3Z1, 250-386-7245, (888) 599-5323 www.mapleleafadventures.com
Pirate Adventures Canada, Fisherman's Wharf, Victoria, BC, 250-858-7535 www.pirateadventures.ca Arrgh live the life of a pirate onboard our 50-foot pirate ship, seek treasure, fire water cannons, complete with face painting and pirate gear.
Springtide Tours, Inner Harbour, Water Level, Foot of Fort Street, Victoria, BC, 250-384-4444, (800) 470-3474 www.springtidecharters.com
Victoria Harbour Ferry Company Ltd., 1234 N. Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3H9, 250-708-0201 www.victoriaharbourferry.com
Bungee JumpingWildPlay Nanaimo, 35 Nanaimo River Road, Nanaimo, BC V9X 1S5, (888) 668-7874 www.wildplay.com Looking for fun and adventure? WildPlay Nanaimo offers ziplines, bungee
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Cultural Tours/Whale Watching/ Wildlife ViewingAboriginal Journeys Wildlife Adventure Tours, Discovery Harbour Marina, Campbell River, BC, 250-850-1101 (888) 455-8101 www.aboriginaljourneys.com
BC Whale Tours, 1234 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3H9, 250-590-5030 www.bcwhaletours.com
Campbell River Whale Watching & Adventure Tours, Discovery Harbour Marina, Dock E The Floathouse, Campbell River, BC V9W 2L1, 250-287-2667, (877) 909-2667 www.campbellriverwhalewatching.com
Cuda Marine Whale Watching Adventures, 146 Kingston Street, Marina Level, Victoria, BC V8V 1V4, 250-995-2832, (866) 995-2832 www.whalewatchingadventure.com
Discovery Marine Safaris, Coast Marina, 1003 Island Highway, Campbell River, BC V9W 8C7, 250-287-7008, (866) 501-6722 www.adventurewhalewatching.com
Eagle Wing Whale Watching Tours, Fisherman’s Wharf, 12 Erie Street, Victoria, BC V8V 4X5, 250-384-8008, (800) 708-9488 www.eaglewingtours.com
Emerald Sea Adventures, 9807 Seaport Place, Sidney, BC V8L 4X3, 250-893-6722, (888) 620-6722 www.emeraldsea.ca
Five Star Whale Watching, 651 Humboldt Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1A6, 250-386-3253, (800) 634-9617 www.5starwhales.com
Great Pacific Adventures, 1000 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1T4, 250-386-2277, (877) 733-6722 www.greatpacificadventures.com
Jamie’s Whaling Station & Adventure Centres, 606 Campbell Street, PO Box 129, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0, 250-725-3919, (800) 667-9913 www.jamies.com
Ocean Explorations Whale Watching, 602 Broughton Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1C7, 250-383-6722 www.oceanexplorations.com
Ocean Outfitters Ltd., 5-421 Main Street, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0, 250-725-2866, (877) 906-2326 www.oceanoutfitters.bc.ca The ultimate in whale watching, bear watching, hot spring excursions and private charters. Experienced local naturalist guides. Zodiacs or covered heated vessels. Open year round.
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Orca Spirit Adventures Ltd., 146 Kingston Street, Marina Level, Victoria, BC V8V 1V4, 250-383-8411, (888) 672-6722 www.orcaspirit.com Superior tours with the highest level of customer service. High-speed, comfortable, heated covered vessels or open zodiacs — onboard washrooms. Liquor licensed. Complimentary shuttle. Free parking.
Prince of Whales Whale Watching, 812 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1T3, 250-383-4884, (888) 383-4884 www.princeofwhales.com Prince of Whales offers eco-friendly whale watching. Available year-round, choose from our zodiac-style boats or our world-famous Ocean Magic Express Cruiser.
Sea Quest Adventures, 105-2537 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, BC V8L 1Y3, 250-655-9256, (888) 656-7599 www.seaquestadventures.com
Seacoast Expeditions, 146 Kingston Street, Marina Level, Victoria, BC V8V 1V4, 250-383-2254, (888) 672-6722 www.seacoastexpeditions.com
Sooke Coastal Explorations, PO Box 145, Sooke, BC V9Z 0E5, 250-642-2343 www.sookewhalewatching.com
Springtide Victoria Whale Tours, Inner Harbour, Water Level, Foot of Fort Street, Victoria, BC, 250-384-4444, (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-foot yacht, expert guide, light tackle.
West Coast Aquatic Safaris Ltd., 101A Fourth Street, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0, 250-725-9227, (877) 594-2537 www.whalesafaris.com
Fishing2 Reel Fishing Adventures, 2051 Anna Marie Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 0A4, 250-213-5472 www.2reel.ca
Adam’s Fishing Charters, 19 Lotus Street, Victoria, BC V9A 1P3, 250-370-2326 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, 950 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1T3, 250-381-8000, (866) 259-1111 www.beasleysfishingcharters.com
D&D Fishing Charters, 6971 West Coast Road, Sooke, BC V0S 1N0, 250-391-4465 www.danddfishingcharters.com
Good Time Dave’s Fishing Charters, 241 Becher Bay Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 1B7, 250-383-9252, (877) 883-9252 www.gtdfishing.com
Gotcha Salmon Charters, 3267 Megaw Place, Victoria, BC V8P 5J7, 250-514-2469 www.gotchasalmoncharters.com
Island Outfitters, 3319 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8Z 3L2, 250-475-4969, (866) 915-4254 www.fishingvictoria.com
Kuroshio Charters, 950 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8T 1T3, 250-812-1252 www.kuroshio.com
Reel Excitement Salmon Charters, PO Box 222, Sooke, BC V0S 1N0, 250-642-3410 www.sookenet.com/reelexcitement
Reel Obsession Sport Fishing, 3139 Carran Road, Victoria, BC V9C 2K5, 250-886-0315, (888) 855-7335 www.reelobsession.ca
Salmon Safaris, Pedder Bay Marina, Victoria, BC V9C 4H1, 250-889-5099 www.salmonsafaris.ca
Springtide Sportfishing, Inner Harbour, Water Level, Foot of Fort Street, Victoria, BC 250-384-4444, (800) 470-3474 www.springtidecharters.com
Golf CoursesArbutus Ridge Golf Club, 3515 Telegraph Road, Cobble Hill, BC V0R 1L4, 250-743-5000, (800) 446-5322 www.golfbc.com/courses/arbutus_ridge
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Bear Mountain Golf Academy, 1999 Country Club Way, Victoria, BC V9B 6R3, 250-744-2327 www.bearmountain.ca
Cedar Hill Golf Course, 1400 Derby Road, Victoria, BC V8P 1T1, 250-475-7150 www.golfcedarhill.com
Cordova Bay Golf Course, 5333 Cordova Bay Road, Victoria, BC V8Y 2L3, 250-658-4444 www.cordovabaygolf.com
Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community, 399 Clubhouse Drive, Courtenay, BC V9N 9G3, 250-703-5050, (888) 338-8439 www.crownisle.com
Glen Meadows Golf & Country Club, 1050 McTavish Road, Sidney, BC V8L 5T4, 250-656-3921 www.glenmeadows.bc.ca Beautiful 18-hole championship golf course. Close to Victoria, BC Ferries, International Airport. 5,485-6,859 YDS. Driving range, tennis, curling, pro shop, lounge, restaurant, banquets. Visitors welcome.
Gorge Vale Golf Club, 1005 Craigflower Road, Victoria, BC V9A 2X9, 250-383-6451 www.gorgevalegolf.com
Henderson Park Golf Course, 2291 Cedar Hill X Road, Victoria, BC V8P 5H9, 250-370-7200 www.recreation.oakbaybc.org/golf.html
Highland Pacific Golf, 450 Creed Road, Victoria, BC V9B 6C9, 250-478-4653 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.
Olympic View Golf Course, 643 Latoria Road, Victoria, BC V9C 3A3, 250-474-3673, (800) 446-5322 www.olympicviewgolf.com
Royal Colwood Golf Club, 629 Goldstream Avenue, Victoria, BC V9B 5B8, 250-478-8331 www.royalcolwood.org
Golf ProgramsGolf Central, 1234 S. Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3H9, 250-380-4653, (866) 380-4653 www.golfcentraltours.com
Golf Vancouver Island, Suite B 551 Johnson Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1M2, 250-388-4650, (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.
HikingR&T Rainforest Tours, 991 Violet Avenue, Victoria, BC V8Z 2R7, 250-590-6635, (877) 549-1672 www.victoria-hiking-guides.com
KayakingBlackfish Wilderness Expeditions, 1327 Beach Drive, Victoria, BC V8S 2N4, 250-216-2389 www.blackfishwilderness.com
Gorge Rowing & Paddling Centre, 2940 Jutland Road, Victoria, BC V8T 5K6, 250-380-4668 www.gorgekayaking.com
Kelp Reef Adventure, Fisherman’s Wharf Dock 1, 12 Erie Street, Victoria, BC V8V 4K5, 250-386-7333 www.kelpreef.com
Ocean River Sports, 1824 Store Street, Victoria, BC V8T 4R4, 250-381-4233, (800) 909-4233 www.oceanriver.com
Paddle in the Park, 2320 Harbour Road, Dock E, Sidney, BC V8L 2P8, 250-686-2047 www.apaddleinthepark.com
Sealegs Kayaking Adventures, Eco-Tourism Centre, Transfer Beach, Ladysmith, BC, 250-245-4096, (877) 529-2522 www.sealegskayaking.com
Victoria Kayak, 950 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1T3, 250-216-5646 www.victoriakayak.com
MarinasGreater Victoria Harbour Authority, 189 Dallas Road, Victoria, BC V8V 1A1, 250-383-8300, (877) 783-8300 www.victoriaharbour.org
Pedder Bay Marina, 925 Pedder Bay Drive, Victoria, BC V9C 4H1, 250-478-1771, (877) 478-1771 www.pedderbay.com
Outdoor Adventure/RecreationAdrena Line Zipline Adventure Tours, 5128C Sooke Road, Victoria, BC V9Z 0E2, 250-642-1933, (866) 947-9145 www.adrenalinezip.com
Eagle Wing Tours, Fisherman’s Wharf, 12 Erie Street, Victoria, BC V8V 4X5, 250-384-8008, (800) 708-9488 www.eaglewingtours.com
Hurricane Jack Adventures, Discovery Harbour Marina, Dock E The Floathouse, Campbell River, BC V9W 2L1, 250-202-5225, (866) 668-5225 www.hurricanejackadventures.com
Landsea Tours & Adventures, Vancouver, BC, 604-255-7272, (877) 669-2277 www.vancouvertours.com
Mount Washington Alpine Resort, 1 Strathcona Parkway, Courtenay, BC V9J 1L0, 250-338-1386, (888) 231-1499 www.mountwashington.ca
Nimmo Bay – Helicopter Fishing & Wilderness Adventures, PO Box 696, Port McNeil, BC V0N 2R0, 250-956-4000, (800) 837-4354 www.nimmobay.com
Springtide Adventures, Inner Harbour, Water Level, Foot of Fort Street, Victoria, BC, 250-384-4444, (800) 470-3474 www.springtidecharters.com
TLC Conservation Holidays, 301-1195 Esquimalt Road, Victoria, BC V9A 3N6, 250-383-4627, (888) 738-0533 www.conservancy.bc.ca
WildPlay Nanaimo, 35 Nanaimo River Road, Nanaimo, BC V9X 1S5, (888) 668-7874 www.wildplay.com
WildPlay West Shore Victoria, 1767 Island Highway, Victoria, BC V9B 1J1, 250-590-7529, (888) 856-7275 www.wildplay.com WildPlay Victoria offers fun and adventure with suspended bridges, ziplines, Tarzan swing, tight ropes, and swinging logs! Kids Course ages 7+, Full Course ages 12+.
ParksCapital Regional District Parks, 490 Atkins Avenue, Victoria, BC V9B 2Z8, 250-360-3344 www.crd.bc.ca/parks
Gulf Islands National Park Reserve, 2220 Harbour Road, Sidney, BC V8L 2P6, 250-654-4000, (866) 944-1744 www.pc.gc.ca/gulf
Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary, 3873 Swan Lake Road, Victoria, BC V8X 3W1, 250-479-0211 www.swanlake.bc.ca
RentalsIsland Boat Rentals, PO Box 8173, Victoria, BC V8W 3R8, 250-995-1661, (877) 733-6722 www.greatpacificadventures.com
Sports Rent, 3-1950 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8T 4N8, 250-385-7368 www.sportsrentbc.com
SailingA 3 Hour Sail $69/person, PO Box 8206, Victoria, BC V8W 3R8, 250-885-2311, (877) 788-4263 www.tallshipadventure.ca
Blackfish Sailing Adventures, 1327 Beach Drive, Victoria, BC V8S 2N4, 250-216-2389 www.BlackfishAl.com
Bon Voyage Boating, 101-180 Wilson Street, PO Box 45007, Victoria, BC V9A 0C3, 250-588-6992 http://web.mac.com/bonvoyageboating
Chief Hanna Sailing, 453 Head Street, Victoria, BC V9A 5S1, 250-361-1896 www.hannasailing.com
SurfingSurf Sister Surf School, PO Box 21, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0, 250-725-4456, (877) 724-7873 www.surfsister.com
ZiplinesAdrena Line Zipline Adventure Tours, 5128C Sooke Road, Victoria, BC V9Z 0E2, 250-642-1933, (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 Nanaimo, 35 Nanaimo River Road, Nanaimo, BC V9X 1S5, (888) 668-7874 www.wildplay.com Looking for fun and adventure? WildPlay Nanaimo offers ziplines, bungee jumping, the King Swing and Monkido. Minimum age, height or weight requirements for activities.
WildPlay West Shore Victoria, 1767 Island Highway, Victoria, BC V9B 1J1, 250-590-7529, (888) 856-7275 www.wildplay.com WildPlay Victoria offers fun and adventure with suspended bridges, ziplines, Tarzan swing, tight ropes, and swinging logs! Kids Course ages 7+, Full Course ages 12+.
TOURSAir ToursHarbour Air Seaplanes, 950 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1T3, 250-384-2215, (800) 665-0212 www.harbourair.ca Harbour Air has frequent scheduled flights between Victoria, downtown Vancouver, Richmond, and Langley. Scenic tours and charters also available. All flights are carbon neutral.
Hyack Air Tours, 1234 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3H9, 250-384-2499 www.hyackair.com
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Westcoast Air, 950 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1T4, 250-384-2215, (800) 665-0212 www.westcoastair.com Westcoast Air offers scheduled flights connecting Vancouver, Victoria, Comox, and Sechelt. Seasonal flights to Whistler and scenic tours also available. All flights are carbon neutral.
Bear ToursAboriginal Journeys Grizzly Bear Tours, Discovery Harbour Marina, Campbell River, BC, 250-850-1101, (888) 455-8101 www.aboriginaljourneys.com
Discovery Marine Safaris Grizzly Bear Tours, Coast Marina, 1003 Island Highway, Campbell River, BC V9W 8C7, 250-287-7008, (866) 501-6722 www.adventurewhalewatching.com
Brewery/Cidery/Culinary/Winery ToursChurch & State Wines, 1445 Benvenuto Avenue, Brentwood Bay, BC V8M 1J5, 250-652-2671 www.churchandstatewines.com
Cowichan Valley Artisans, 8350 Richards Trail, Duncan, BC V9L 6B2, 250-748-3811 www.cowichanvalleyartisans.com
De Vine Vineyards, 6181 B Old West Saanich Road, Saanichton, BC V8M 1W8, 250-665-6983 www.devinevineyards.ca
Driftwood Brewery, 102-450 Hillside Avenue, Victoria, BC V8T 1Y7, 250-381-2739 www.driftwoodbeer.com
Executive Wine Tours, Various locations throughout Victoria, Victoria, BC, 250-213-6042 www.executivewinetours.com
Lighthouse Brewing Company, 2-835 Devonshire Road, Victoria, BC V9A 4T4, 250-383-6500, (866) 862-7500 www.lighthousebrewing.com
Lizard Adventure Winery Tours, 210-964 Heywood Avenue, Victoria, BC V8V 2Y5, 250-891-6881 www.lizardadventuretravel.com
Merridale Ciderworks Corp., 1230 Merridale Road, Cobble Hill, BC V0R 1L0, 250-743-4293, (800) 998-9908 www.merridalecider.com
Salt Spring Tours, PO Box 510, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2W2, 250-538-6286, (877) 439-6267 www.saltspringtours.com
Sea Cider Farm & Cider House, 2487 Mt. St. Michael Road, Saanichton, BC V8M 1Y7, 250-544-4824 www.seacider.ca
Travel With Taste Tours, 1-356 Simcoe Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1L1, 250-385-1527 www.travelwithtaste.com
Vancouver Island Brewery, 2330 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8T 5G5, 250-361-0005 www.vanislandbrewery.com
Vancouver Island Wine Tours, Victoria, BC, 250-661-8844 www.vancouverislandwinetours.com
Victoria Spirits Inc., 6170 Old West Saanich Road, Victoria, BC V9E 2G8, 250-544-8217 www.victoriaspirits.com
Wine Islands Vintners Association, PO Box 358, 1230 Merridale Road, Cobble Hill, BC V0R 1L0, 250-743-4293, (800) 998-9908 www.wineislands.ca
Garden ToursGray Line West, Victoria – Garden Tours, 721 Government Street, Victoria, BC, V8W 2B3, 250-388-5248, (800) 663-8390 www.graylinewest.com
Ocean Outfitters Ltd., 5-421 Main Street, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0, 250-725-2866, (877) 906-2326 www.oceanoutfitters.bc.ca
Victorian Garden Tours Ltd., Various locations throughout Victoria, Victoria, BC V8V 1G1, 250-380-2797 www.victoriangardentours.com
Horsedrawn ToursBlack Beauty Carriage Line, Corner of Belleville & Menzies Street, Victoria, BC V8V 4T9, 250-507-0789 www.blackbeautycarriage.com
Tally Ho Carriage Tours, Corner of Belleville & Menzies Streets, Victoria, BC V8L 1L7, 250-383-5067, (866) 383-5067 www.tallyhotours.com
Sightseeing ToursBig Bus, 811 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1W8, 250-389-2229, (888) 434-2229 www.bigbusvictoria.ca For two days you can hop on and hop off our buses at 23 stops around Victoria or take our 90-minute City Tour www.bigbusvictoria.ca.
GPS Tour Guide Inc., PO Box 259, Banff, AB T1L 1A4, (403) 760-8200 www.gpstourscanada.com
Gray Line West, Victoria – Sightseeing Tours, 721 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2B3, 250-388-6539, (800) 663-8390 www.graylinewest.com
ITT Wilson’s Tours, 3-463 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1X3, 250-477-3322, (866) 846-1917 www.wilsonstours.com
Landsea Tours, Vancouver, BC, 604-255-7272, (877) 669-2277 www.vancouvertours.com
Lizard Adventure Travel, 210-964 Heywood Avenue, Victoria, BC V8V 2Y5, 250-891-6881 www.lizardadventuretravel.com
Midnight Sun Adventure Travel, 1027 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, BC V8V 3P6, 250-480-9409, (800) 255-5057 www.midnightsuntravel.com
Pacific Coach Lines, 210-1150 Station Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 4C7, 604-662-7575, (800) 661-1725 www.pacificcoach.com
Pacific Spirit Tours, 109 Balmoral Road, North Vancouver, BC V7N 2T6, 604-803-1524, (888) 802-1524 www.pacificspirittours.com
Victoria Adventure Quest, 812 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1T3, 250-595-4653, (866) 595-4653 www.gpsvideoadventures.com
Victoria Harbour Ferry Company Ltd., 1234 N. Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3H9, 250-708-0201 www.victoriaharbourferry.com
Victoria Pedicab Company, 3073 Millgrove Street, Victoria, BC V9A 1X4, 250-884-0121 www.victoriatours.net
Victoria’s London Taxi, 1211 Quadra Street, Victoria, BC V8Y 2N1, 250-418-1600 www.victoriaslondontaxi.com
Step on Guide/Concierge ServicesRedbud Step-on Guide & Tour Service, 501-2910 Cook Street, Victoria, BC V8T 3S7, 250-384-1767 www.steponguideservice.ca
Walking ToursArchitectural Institute of British Columbia, 100-440 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2N5, 604-683-8588, (800) 667-0753 www.aibc.ca
Ghostly Walks & Chinatown Walks, 812 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1T3, 250-384-6698 www.discoverthepast.com 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.
Old Cemeteries Society of Victoria, 15-1594 Fairfield, PO Box 50004, Victoria, BC V8S 1G1, 250-598-8870 www.oldcem.bc.ca
Society of Friends of St. Ann’s Academy, 835 Humboldt Street, Victoria, BC V8V 4W8, 250-953-8820 www.friendsofstannsacademy.com
Travel With Taste Culinary Walking Tour, Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1Z3, 250-385-1527 www.travelwithtaste.com
Victoria Civic Heritage Trust, c/o 130 St. Andrew’s Street, Victoria, BC V8V 2M7, 250-727-8482 www.heritagevictoria.org
WalkAbouts Historical Tours, 1643 Mayne View Terrace, North Saanich, BC V8L 5B2, 250-592-9255 www.walkabouts.ca
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PLACES OF INTEREST / ATTRACTIONSAbkhazi GardensAlix Goolden HallArt Gallery of Greater VictoriaBeacon Hill Children’s FarmBelfry TheatreCarr HouseCedar Hill Recreation CentreChinese CemeteryCraigdarroch CastleCraigflower ManorCrystal GardenCrystal Pool
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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.
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ATTRACTIONSAbkhazi Garden, 1964 Fairfield Road, Victoria, BC V8S 1H4, 250-598-8096 www.conservancy.bc.ca One of Canada’s most significant gardens, created by Prince and Princess Abkhazi. The 1½ acre garden is close to downtown. Enjoy lunch or afternoon tea.
Attractions Victoria, PO Box 39047, James Bay Postal Outlet, Victoria, BC V8V 4X8, 250-382-6432 www.attractionsvictoria.com Check out our FREE MAP! Attractions Victoria members range from attractions to museums, buses to carriages, ferries to floatplanes, and specialty retail to a downtown mall.
Beacon Hill Children’s Farm, Circle Drive, Beacon Hill Park, Victoria, BC, 250-381-2532 www.beaconhillchildrensfarm.ca
Carr House, 207 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8V 2K3, 250-383-5843 www.emilycarr.com
Craigdarroch Castle Historic House Museum, 1050 Joan Crescent, Victoria, BC V8S 3L5, 250-592-5323 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!
Miniature World, 649 Humboldt Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1A7, 250-385-9731 www.miniatureworld.com
National Geographic IMAX Theatre, 675 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1A1, 250-480-4887 www.imaxvictoria.com
Pacific Undersea Gardens, 490 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1W9, 250-382-5717 www.pacificunderseagardens.com
Parliament Buildings of BC, Room 144, Parliament Buildings, Victoria, BC V8V 1X4, 250-387-3046, (800) 663-7867 www.leg.bc.ca
St. Ann’s Academy Chapel, 835 Humboldt Street, Victoria, BC V8V 4W8, 250-953-8829 www.stannsacademy.com
Tony’s Old Time Portraits Studio, 523 Broughton Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3E2, 250-383-2290 www.tonysoldtimeportraits.com
Victoria Bug Zoo, 631 Courtney Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1B8, 250-384-2847 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. 250-708-0201 www.victoriaharbourferry.com
Victoria Police Department Historical Society & Museum, 850 Caledonia Avenue, Victoria, BC V8T 5J8, 250-995-7422 www.vicpd.ca/index.php/museum
EXHIBITS/GALLERIES/MUSEUMSMaritime Museum of British Columbia, 28 Bastion Square, Victoria, BC V8W 1H9, 250-385-4222 www.mmbc.bc.ca
Royal BC Museum, 675 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC V8W 9W2, 250-356-7226, (888) 447-7977 www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca
RECREATIONAL FACILITIESCrystal Pool, 2275 Quadra Street, Victoria, BC V8T 4C4, 250-361-0732
Victoria – City Centre Area
ATTRACTIONSPoint Ellice House, 2616 Pleasant Street, Victoria, BC V8T 4V3, 250-380-6506 www.pointellicehouse.ca
EXHIBITS/GALLERIES/MUSEUMSThe Canadian Scottish Regimental Museum, 715 Bay Street, Victoria, BC V8T 1R1, 250-363-8753 www.islandnet.com/~csrmuse
Located in the heart of Victoria, Craigdarroch Castle was completed in 1890 and is now a historic house
museum. Lavish Victorian era furnishings and decor, exquisite
stained glass, and detailed woodwork carved by artisans of days gone by...
these all combine to create a warm and expansive family experience.
browse the gift shop and relax in the When you’re finished take time to
Castle grounds.
(Please note there are 87 stairs and no elevators)
Open daily for self guided tours:10:00am - 4:30pm
Extended hours June 15th to Labour day: 9:00am - 7:00pm
Tour maps available in seven languages and I Spy maps for children
1050 Joan Crescent (off Fort St.)250-592-5323
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606 View Street, Victoria, BC t: 250-380-4660 w: www.madronagallery.com
Changing Tides by Nicholas Bott (48” x 60”, oil on canvas)
Contemporary and HistoriC original Canadian art
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Naval & Military Museum – CFB Esquimalt, 1299 Naden Way, Victoria, BC V9A 7N2, 250-363-4312 www.navalandmilitarymuseum.org
RECREATIONAL FACILITIESEsquimalt Recreation Centre, 527 Fraser Street, Victoria, BC V9A 6H6, 250-412-8500 www.esquimalt.ca/parksrecreation
Greater Victoria – Oak Bay
RECREATIONAL FACILITIESRecreation Oak Bay, 1975 Bee Street, Victoria, BC V8R 5E6, 250-595-7946 www.recreation.oakbaybc.org
Greater Victoria - Saanich & the Peninsula
ATTRACTIONSThe Butchart Gardens Ltd., 800 Benvenuto Avenue, Brentwood Bay, BC V8M 1J8, 250-652-4422, (866) 652-4422 www.butchartgardens.com
Centre of the Universe, 5071 West Saanich Road, Victoria, BC V9E 2E7, 250-363-8262 www.hia.nrc.ca
Glendale Gardens & Woodlands, 505 Quayle Road, Victoria, BC V9E 2J7, 250-479-6162 www.glendalegardens.ca
Victoria Butterfly Gardens, 1461 Benvenuto Avenue, Brentwood Bay, BC V8M 1R3, 250-652-3822, (877) 722-0272 www.butterflygardens.com
EXHIBITS/GALLERIES/MUSEUMSMaltwood Art Museum and Gallery, PO Box 3025 STN CSC, Victoria, BC V8W 3P2, 250-721-6562 www.maltwood.uvic.ca
RECREATIONAL FACILITIESSaanich Commonwealth Place Park & Recreation Centre, 4636 Elk Lake Drive, Victoria, BC V8Z 5M1, 250-475-7620 www.saanich.ca/resident/recreation/scp.html
Greater Victoria – Sidney
ATTRACTIONSShaw Ocean Discovery Centre, 9811 Seaport Place, Sidney, BC V8L 4X3, 250-665-7511 www.oceandiscovery.ca
Greater Victoria – West Shore
ATTRACTIONSCraigflower Farmhouse & School, 1801 Admirals Road, Victoria, BC V9A 0B2, 250-386-1606 www.conservancy.bc.ca
Fort Rodd Hill & Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sites of Canada, 603 Fort Rodd Hill Road, Victoria, BC V9C 2W8, 250-478-5849 www.pc.gc.ca/fortroddhill Explore centuries-old coast artillery fortifications and Canada’s oldest west coast lighthouse. Enjoy wildflower meadows and stunning ocean views. Follow Highway 1A to Ocean Boulevard.
Great Canadian Casinos, 1708 Old Island Highway, Victoria, BC V9B 1H8, 250-391-0311, (877) 473-2818 www.greatcanadiancasinos.com
Hatley Park National Historic Site, Home of Royal Roads university, 2005 Sooke Road, Victoria, BC V9B 5Y2, 250-391-2666, (866) 241-0674 www.hatleypark.ca
WildPlay West Shore Victoria, 1767 Island Highway, Victoria, BC V9B 1J1, 250-590-7529, (888) 856-7275 www.wildplay.com WildPlay Victoria offers fun and adventure with suspended bridges, ziplines, Tarzan swing, tight ropes, and swinging logs! Kids’ course ages 7+, full course ages 12+.
Greater Victoria – Sooke
EXHIBITS/GALLERIES/MUSEUMSSooke Region Museum & Visitor Centre, 2070 Phillips Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 1H7, 250-642-6351, (866) 888-4748 www.sookeregionmuseum.com
Take a fascinating journey throughthe history of British Columbia.From our interactive Ocean Station,to the cobbled streets in Old Town,to a grizzly bear deep in the forest,we'll keep you enthralled and entertained.
Also on now through October 10, 2011 Behind the Scenes: Part 1 - Natural HistoryWe turn inside out to bring you amazing specimens and family-friendly activities.
March 2 to October 10, 2011The Other Emily: Redefining Emily CarrA remarkable exhibition reveals a new EmilyCarr, including works never shown before.
See all of BC, in an afternoon
Visit www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca or call 1-888-447-7977Belleville and Government, on Victoria’s Inner Harbour.
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Across British Columbia, there are countless ways to experience the art, culture and traditions of our Aboriginal people. From museums and interpretive centres that tell our stories, to artists and performers that share our creativity, you’ll discover enriching festivities and welcoming people in every corner.
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ATTRACTIONSBritish Columbia Forest Discovery Centre, 2892 Drinkwater Road, Duncan, BC V9L 6C2, 250-715-1113 www.bcforestmuseum.com
Pacific NorthWest Raptors Ltd. Bird of Prey Centre, 1877 Herd Road, Duncan, BC V9L 5W4, 250-746-0372 www.pnwraptors.com
Quw’utsun’ Cultural & Conference Centre, 200 Cowichan Way, Duncan, BC V9L 6P4, 250-746-8119, (877) 746-8119 www.quwutsun.ca
EXHIBITS/GALLERIES/MUSEUMSBamberton Historical Society, 1451 Trowsse Road, Mill Bay, BC V0R 2P4, 250-743-9196 www.bambertonhistoricalsociety.org
Central Island
ATTRACTIONSMilner Gardens & Woodlands, 2179 West Island Highway, Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1G1, 250-752-6153 www.milnergardens.org
WildPlay Nanaimo, 35 Nanaimo River Road, Nanaimo, BC V9X 1S5, (888) 668-7874 www.wildplay.com Looking for fun and adventure? WildPlay Nanaimo offers ziplines, bungee jumping, the King Swing, and Monkido. Minimum age, height, or weight requirements for activities.
North Central Island
RECREATIONAL FACILITIESHorne Lake Caves and Campground, 3890 Horne Lake Caves Road, Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 2L7, 250-248-7829, (877) 341-2267 www.hornelake.com
Vancouver/Mainland BC
ATTRACTIONSCapilano Suspension Bridge Ltd., 3735 Capilano Road, North Vancouver, BC V7R 4J1, 604-985-7474 www.capbridge.com
Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre, Avison Way, Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC V6B 3X8, 604-659-3474 www.vanaqua.org
USA
ATTRACTIONS7 Cedars Casino, 270756 Highway 101, Sequim, WA 98382, (360) 683-7777 www.7cedarscasino.com
THEATRE, ARTS, AND ENTERTAINMENTENTERTAINMENTCynthia Davis Jazz & Blues Vocalist, 330 Wray Avenue, Victoria, BC V9E 2H5, 250-661-2252 www.cynthiadavis.ca
EVENTS/FESTIVALSDine Around & Stay in Town Victoria, February 17 to March 6, 2011 www.tourismvictoria.com/dine
GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon, 185-911 Yates Street, PO Box 675, Victoria, BC V8V 4Y9, 250-658-4520 www.runvictoriamarathon.com
Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria, Luminara Victoria, 930 Balmoral Road, Victoria, BC V8T 1A8, 250-388-4728 www.icavictoria.org
Taste: Victoria’s Festival of Food and Wine, Victoria, BC www.VictoriaTaste.com
Victoria Dragon Boat Festival, Inner Harbour, Victoria, BC V8W 1T3, 250-704-2500 www.victoriadragonboat.com
Victoria Film Festival, 1215 Blanshard Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3L4, 250-389-0444 www.victoriafilmfestival.com
250-391-2666 • 1-866-241-0674 • [email protected] • 2005 Sooke Road, Victoria, BC
Experience, discover, and enjoy the majesty and beauty of Hatley Castle, , gardens and estate.
Over 100 years of history, culture, and heritage.
Contact us for information on our guided castle tours, garden visits, weddings, , meetings and special events.
250-391-2666 • 1-866-241-0674 • [email protected] • 2005 Sooke Road, Victoria, BC
Experience, discover, and enjoy the majesty and beauty of Hatley Castle, gardens and estate.
Over 100 years of history, culture, and heritage.
Contact us for information on our guided estate tours, garden visits, weddings, meetings and special events.
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Victoria Jazz Society, Suite J, 727 Johnson Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1M9, 250-388-4423, (888) 671-2112 www.jazzvictoria.ca
Victoria Tall Ships Society, 28 Bastion Square, Victoria, BC V8W 1H9, 250-384-2005 www.tallshipsvictoria.ca
Victoria Tea Festival, 713 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2B4, 250-370-4880 www.victoriateafestival.com
NIGHTLIFEManhattan The Club, 2915 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8T 4M8, 250-385-6731 www.super8victoria.com
Upstairs Cabaret, 15 Bastion Square, Victoria, BC V8W 1T7, 250-385-5483 www.upstairscabaret.ca
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS/ENTERTAINMENTArt Gallery of Greater Victoria, 1040 Moss Street, Victoria, BC V8V 4P1, 250-384-4101 www.aggv.bc.ca
Ballet Victoria Society, 1201 Fort Street, Victoria, BC V8V 4R2, 250-380-6063 www.balletvictoria.ca
Belfry Theatre, 1291 Gladstone Avenue, Victoria, BC V8T 1G5, 250-385-6815 www.belfry.bc.ca
Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre, 920 Johnson Street, Victoria, BC V8V 3N4, 250-385-4462 www.bluebridgetheatre.ca
Canadian Pacific Ballet, 41-560 Johnson Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3C6, 250-380-2522, (877) 335-2522 www.canadianpacificballet.org
Chemainus Theatre Festival, 9737 Chemainus Theatre Road, Chemainus, BC V0R 1K0, 250-246-9820, (800) 565-7738 www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca
Early Music Society of the Islands, Alix Goolden Hall, 907 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, BC V8V 3P4, 250-386-6121, (888) 717-6121 www.earlymusicsocietyoftheislands.ca
Kaleidoscope Theatre, 3130 Jutland Road, Victoria, BC V8T 2T3, 250-383-8124, (800) 811-5777 www.kaleidoscope.bc.ca
Lafayette String Quartet, PO Box 1700 STN CSC, Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2, 250-721-7902 http://finearts.uvic.ca/music/ensembles/lafayette/
Open Space Contemporary Arts Society, 510 Fort Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1E6, 250-383-8833 www.openspace.ca
Pacific Opera Victoria, 500-1815 Blanshard Street, Victoria, BC V8T 5A4, 250-385-0222 www.pov.bc.ca
ProArt Alliance, 2-1609 Blanshard Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2J5, 250-896-0860 www.proartalliance.ca
The Royal & McPherson Theatres Society, 625 Fisgard Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1R7, 250-386-6121, (888) 717-6121 www.rmts.bc.ca
Victoria Conservatory of Music, 900 Johnson Street, Victoria, BC V8V 3N4, 250-386-5311, (866) 386-5311 www.vcm.bc.ca
Victoria Symphony, 610-620 View Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1J6, 250-385-6515, (888) 717-6121 www.victoriasymphony.ca
Victoria Theatre Guild, Langham Court Theatre, 805 Langham Court, Victoria, BC V8V 4J3, 250-384-2142 www.langhamcourttheatre.bc.ca
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Explore the depths
Open daily, on the waterfront.9811 Seaport Place, Sidney, BC 250-665-7511 | www.oceandiscovery.ca
Sidney’s award-winning aquarium. Our ocean lives here.
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101 Old Island Hwy, Victoria, BC V9B 1E8 | 250-388-7861 | 1-800-661-4043 | [email protected] | www.comfortinnvictoria.com
Comfort Inn & Suites• 106 room Gorge waterfront hotel• Only minutes to downtown,
easy access to Hwy’s #1 and #17• Complimentary deluxe continental
breakfast• Free parking• Seasonal outdoor pool• Complimentary Wi-Fi
Quality Inn Waddling Dog• 30 room boutique-style hotel• Complimentary deluxe continental
breakfast served in the Library Lounge
• Located near Butchart Gardens, airport and ferries
• English-style pub and restaurant• Free parking• Complimentary Wi-Fi
2476 Mt Newton Cross Rd, Saanichton (Victoria/Airport), BC V8M 2B8 | 250-652-1146 | 1-800-567-8466 | [email protected] | www.qualityinnvictoria.com
Quality Resort Bayside• 59-room, full-service hotel
located oceanfront in Parksville• Gourmet, ocean-view restaurant• Indoor pool, sauna, and full
exercise facilities• Free parking• Complimentary Wi-Fi• Private banquet facilities with
group menus available
240 Dogwood St, Parksville, BC V9P 2H5 | 250-248-8333 | 1-800-663-4232 | [email protected] | www.qualityresortparksville.com
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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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BED & BREAKFASTS/INNSAbigail’s Bed & Breakfast Inn, 906 McClure Street, Victoria, BC V8V 3E7, 250-388-5363, (800) 561-6565 www.abigailshotel.com
Ambrosia Historic Bed & Breakfast Retreat, 522 Quadra Street, Victoria, BC V8V 3S3, 250-380-7705, (877) 262-7672 www.ambrosiavictoria.com
Beaconsfield Inn, 998 Humboldt Street, Victoria, BC V8V 2Z8, 250-384-4044, (888) 884-4044 www.beaconsfieldinn.com
British Columbia Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers Guild, Various Locations Throughout BC, BC www.bcsbestbnbs.com
Humboldt House Bed & Breakfast, 867 Humboldt Street, Victoria, BC V8V 2Z6, 250-383-0152, (888) 383-0327 www.humboldthouse.com
Isabella’s Guest Suites, 537 Johnson Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1M2, 250-812-9216 www.isabellasbb.com
Marketa’s Bed & Breakfast, 239 Superior Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1T4, 250-384-9844 www.marketas.com
Victoria’s Finest Bed and Breakfasts, Various locations throughout Victoria, Victoria, BC www.victoriafinest.bc.ca
Victoria’s Historic Inns, Various locations throughout Victoria, Victoria, BC www.victoriahistoricinns.com
HOSTEL/DORMHostelling International Victoria, 516 Yates Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1K8, 250-385-4511, (888) 883-0099 www.hihostels.ca
Ocean Island Backpackers Inn, 791 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, BC V8W 1N9, 250-385-1788, (888) 888-4180 www.oceanisland.com
Turtle Hostel, 1608 Quadra Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2L4, 250-294-2025 www.turtlehostel.ca
HOTEL/MOTEL/RESORTAbigail’s Hotel, 906 McClure Street, Victoria, BC V8V 3E7, 250-388-5363, (800) 561-6565 www.abigailshotel.com
Admiral Inn, 257 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1X1, 250-388-6267, (888) 823-6472 www.admiral.bc.ca
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Simple, intimate and relaxing...indulge in a true state of bliss at Vancouver Island’s sexiest spa & culinary destination. Set on a pristine inlet only 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!
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Best Western Carlton Plaza, 642 Johnson Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1M6, 250-388-5513, (800) 663-7241 www.bestwesterncarlton.com
Best Western Inner Harbour, 412 Quebec Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1W5, 250-384-5122, (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, 250-382-4221, (800) 663-5891 www.chateauvictoria.com Classic comfort in a convenient downtown location. 177 guestrooms, indoor pool, whirlpool, exercise room. Rooftop restaurant and bar, lobby lounge. Free parking, local calls, Internet.
Coast Victoria Harbourside Hotel, 146 Kingston Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1V4, 250-360-1211, (800) 663-1144 www.coasthotels.com Located on the Inner Harbour with indoor/outdoor pool, complimentary downtown shuttle, stunning harbour views, and the award-winning Blue Crab Bar & Grill.
Dalton Hotel & Suites, 759 Yates Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1L6, 250-384-4136, (800) 663-6101 www.daltonhotel.ca Located in downtown Victoria, all hotel guests receive daily: a complimentary “deluxe” continental breakfast, 15 per cent off dinner voucher, and complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access.
Days Inn Victoria on the Harbour, 427 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1X3, 250-386-3451, (800) 665-3024 www.daysinnvictoria.com
Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort & Spa, 45 Songhees Road, Victoria, BC V9A 6T3, 250-360-2999, (800) 667-4677 www.deltahotels.com
Embassy Inn, 520 Menzies Street, Victoria, BC V8V 2H4, 250-382-8161, (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, 250-388-5111, (800) 663-7001 www.executivehouse.com Located in downtown Victoria and only one block from the magnificent Inner Harbour. Offering 181 guestrooms and deluxe suites, restaurants, lounges, and English-style pub.
The Fairmont Empress, 721 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1W5, 250-384-8111, (800) 441-1414 www.fairmont.com/empress
Gatsby Mansion, 309 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1X2, 250-388-9191, (800) 563-9656 www.bellevillepark.com
Harbour Towers Hotel & Suites, 345 Quebec Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1W4, 250-385-2405, (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.
Helms Inn, 600 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8V 2P8, 250-385-5767, (800) 665-4356 www.helmsinn.com
Hotel Grand Pacific, 463 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1X3, 250-386-0450, (800) 663-7550 www.hotelgrandpacific.com Voted best hotel in Canada in 2008 by Condé Nast Traveler. AAA Four Diamond luxury on Victoria’s Inner Harbour. Fine dining, spa, pool, and fitness.
Hotel Rialto, 1450 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2G1, 250-383-4157, (800) 332-9981 www.hotelrialto.ca
Huntingdon Hotel & Suites, 330 Quebec Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1W3, 250-381-3456, (800) 663-7557 www.bellevillepark.com
Lakefront Rooms on Long Lake
• Air conditioned rooms overlooking the lake from private balconies or patios
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V8V 1Z8, 250-386-8721, (800) 663-7667 www.laurelpoint.com Downtown waterfront hotel on Inner Harbour. 200 guestrooms. Spectacular water views and private balconies. Award-winning restaurant and patio, indoor pool, in-room spa services.
Magnolia Hotel & Spa, 623 Courtney Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1B8, 250-381-0999, (877) 624-6654 www.magnoliahotel.com
Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa, 810 Humboldt Street, Victoria, BC V8V 5B1, 250-940-1200, (866) 941-4175 www.parksidevictoria.com
Pauls Motor Inn, 1900 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8T 4K8, 250-382-9231, (866) 333-7285 www.paulsmotorinn.com
Quality Inn Downtown, 850 Blanshard Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2H2, 250-385-6787, (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.
Queen Victoria Hotel & Suites, 655 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8V 2P9, 250-386-1312, (800) 663-7007 www.qvhotel.com Complimentary local calls and high-speed Internet. Spa services on request. Complimentary downtown shuttle.
Royal Scot Hotel & Suites, 425 Quebec Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1W7, 250-388-5463, (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 TVs, and DVD players.
Strathcona Hotel, 919 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2C2, 250-383-7137, (800) 663-7476 www.strathconahotel.com
Swans Suite Hotel – Victoria’s Boutique Art Hotel, 506 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, BC V8W 1N6, 250-361-3310, (800) 668-7926 www.swanshotel.com Located in downtown Victoria. Spacious loft-style suites with 3,000-square-foot penthouse, offering fully equipped kitchens, original art, and fresh flowers. unique and beautiful.
The Union Club of British Columbia, 805 Gordon Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1Z6, 250-384-1151, (800) 808-2218 www.unionclub.com
Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour, 728 Humboldt Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3Z5, 250-480-3800, (877) 333-8338 www.marriottvictoria.com
Victoria Regent Waterfront Hotel & Suites, 1234 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3H9, 250-386-2211, (800) 663-7472 www.victoriaregent.com
RETIREMENT LIVINGAmica House at Douglas House, 50 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8V 2N8, 250-383-6558, www.amica.ca
Amica House at Somerset House, 540 Dallas Road, Victoria, BC V8V 4X9, 250-380-9121, (800) 667-0032 www.amica.ca
VACATION PROPERTIES/RENTALSCentral Victoria Vacation Rentals, 524 Yates Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1K8, (866) 952-4447 www.centralvictoriavacationrentals.ca
The Discovery Club, 1111 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1T7, 250-598-4556, (800) 668-7758 www.discoveryclub.ca
Kingston Manor & Beacon Hill Suites, 325 Kingston Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1V5, 250-381-5464 www.kingstonmanor.com
Victoria Royal Vacations, 1103-760 Johnson Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1N3, 250-217-1684, (888) 982-2286 www.victoriaroyalvacations.com
Victoria – City Centre Area
BED & BREAKFAST/INNSAbbeymoore Manor, 1470 Rockland Avenue, Victoria, BC V8S 1W2, 250-370-1470, (888) 801-1811 www.abbeymoore.com
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Albion Manor Bed & Breakfast Inn, 224 Superior Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1T3, 250-389-0012, (877) 389-0012 www.albionmanor.com
Amethyst Inn at Regents Park, 1501 Fort Street, Victoria, BC V8S 1Z6, 250-595-2053, (888) 265-6499 www.amethyst-inn.com
Ashcroft House Bed & Breakfast, 670 Battery Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1E5, 250-385-4632, (866) 385-4632 www.ashcrofthousebandb.com
Binners’ Bed and Breakfast, 58 Linden Avenue, Victoria, BC V8V 4C8, 250-383-5442, (888) 409-5800 www.BinnersVictoria.com
Cottage Pirouette Bed & Breakfast, 401 Lampson Street, Victoria, BC V9A 5Y9, 250-386-2166 www.cottagepirouette.com
Craigmyle Guest House, 1037 Craigdarroch Road, Victoria, BC V8S 2A5, 250-595-5411, (888) 595-5411 www.bandbvictoria.com
Dashwood Manor Seaside Heritage Bed & Breakfast Inn, 1 Cook Street, Victoria, BC V8V 3W6, 250-385-5517, (800) 667-5517 www.dashwoodmanor.com
Fairholme Manor, 638 Rockland Place, Victoria, BC V8S 3R2, 250-598-3240, (877) 511-3322 www.fairholmemanor.com
Fisher House Victoria Bed & Breakfast, 333 Simcoe Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1K9, 250-386-6252 www.fisherhousevictoria.com
Haterleigh Heritage Inn, 243 Kingston Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1V5, 250-384-9995, (866) 234-2244 www.haterleigh.com
John Lewis House, 58 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8V 2K3, 250-483-6588 www.johnlewishouse.com
Robert Porter House Bed & Breakfast, 649 Superior Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1V1, (877) 307-8050 www.robertporterhouse.com
Spinnakers GuestHouses, 308 Catherine Street, Victoria, BC V9A 3S8, 250-386-2739, (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.
Villa Marco Polo Inn, 1524 Shasta Place, Victoria, BC V8S 1X9, 250-370-1524, (877) 601-1524 www.villamarcopolo.com
HOTEL/MOTEL/RESORTAccent Inn Victoria, 3233 Maple Street, Victoria, BC V8X 4Y9, 250-475-7500, (800) 663-0298 www.accentinns.com/victoria
Blue Ridge Inn, 3110 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8Z 3K4, 250-388-4345, (800) 997-6797 www.blueridgeinn.ca
Comfort Hotel & Conference Centre, 3020 Blanshard Street, Victoria, BC V8T 5C7, 250-382-4400, (866) 754-4040 www.choicehotels.ca/cn904
Comfort Inn & Suites, 101 Island Highway, Victoria, BC V9B 1E8, 250-388-7861, (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, 250-388-4353, (866) 388-4353 www.englishinnresort.com 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, 250-382-2151, (800) 952-2151 www.hojovictoria.com 80 rooms, indoor heated pool, fitness room, restaurant, lounge, free Wi-Fi, free parking, meeting space available, smoke free hotel close to downtown. Guest laundry, saunas.
1140 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1Y2
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v3 minutes away from Victoria’s Inner Harbour, across from the Bay Centre v�Privately appointed rooms featuring mini-fridges,
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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 v Inquire about our Special Packages
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James Bay Inn Hotel, Suites & Cottage, 270 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8V 2L2, 250-384-7151, (800) 836-2649 www.jamesbayinn.com Quaint, quiet, cozy, friendly, affordable, heritage residential neighbourhood. Adjoining Beacon Hill Park-Inner Harbour. Picturesque walk downtown. Edwardian architecture, balconies, studios, cottage, café-restaurant, pub.
Mayfair Motel, 650 Speed Street, Victoria, BC V8Z 1A4, 250-388-7337 www.mayfairmotel.com
The Oswego Hotel, 500 Oswego Street, Victoria, BC V8V 5C1, 250-294-7500, (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.
Ramada Victoria, 123 Gorge Road East, Victoria, BC V9A 1L1, 250-386-1422, (888) 468-3514 www.victoriaramada.com 91-room hotel. Suites, long stays, breakfast restaurant, pub, outdoor pool, corporate, school teams, golf, festivals, tournaments, conferences, comedy night, free parking, bus route, Wi-Fi.
Robin Hood Motel, 136 Gorge Road East, Victoria, BC V9A 1L4, 250-388-4302, (800) 434-8835 www.robinhoodmotel.com
Sandman Hotel Victoria, 2852 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8T 4M5, 250-388-0788, (888) 388-0787 www.sandmanhotels.com 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, 250-385-6731, (888) 385-6703 www.super8victoria.com
Travelodge Victoria, 229 Gorge Road East, Victoria, BC V9A 1L1, 250-388-6611, (800) 565-3777 www.travelodgevictoria.com
VACATION PROPERTIES/RENTALSElite Vacation Homes, PO Box 28013, 2945 Jacklin Road, Victoria, BC V9B 5E3, 250-881-7551, (866) 479-0400 www.eliteworldwidevacations.com
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James Bay Cottage Vacation Rental, 270 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8V 2L2, 250-384-7151, (800) 836-2649 www.jamesbayinn.com Spacious cottage, studios, or suites. Historical district by Beacon Hill Park. Quiet, cozy, affordable, yet steps from downtown’s vibrant Inner Harbour. Ample parking and Wi-Fi.
Ocean Island Inn Suites, 143 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8V 2K6, 250-385-1788, (888) 888-4180 www.oisuites.com
WorldMark by Wyndham, 120 Kingston Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1V4, 250-386-8555, (888) 648-7363 www.worldmarktheclub.com
Greater Victoria – Oak Bay
BED & BREAKFAST/INNSOak Bay Guest House, 1052 Newport Avenue, Victoria, BC V8S 5E3, 250-598-3812, (800) 575-3812 www.oakbayguesthouse.com
HOTEL/MOTEL/RESORTOak Bay Beach Hotel & Marine Resort, 1175 Beach Drive, Victoria, BC V8S 2N2, 250-598-4556, (800) 668-7758 www.oakbaybeachhotel.com
Greater Victoria – Saanich & the Peninsula
CAMPGROUNDS/RV PARKSBeachcomber RV Park, 3290 Campion Road, Victoria, BC V8M 1W7, 250-652-3800 www.beachcomberrv.com
Island View Beach Regional Park Campground, North Homathko Drive, Central Saanich, BC V8M 1W4, 250-478-3344 www.crd.bc.ca/parks/islandview/campground.htm
Oceanside RV Resort, 3000 Stautw Road, Victoria, BC V8M 2K5, 250-544-0508 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.
The Fairmont Empress in temperate Victoria, British Columbia is one of the world’s
iconic hotels. With turn-of-the-century architecture and timeless beauty, this luxury
hotel showcases the spirit and energy of Vancouver Island in grand style.
From renowned Afternoon Tea and exquisite dining to Willow Stream Spa and
impeccable service, we will make your stay one to remember.Call 1 888 270 2252 or visit www.fairmont.com/empress
Sometimes the place you stay is as breathtaking as the place you go.
The Fairmont Empress in temperate Victoria, British Columbia is one of the world’s
grand hotels. With a setting to rival any, The Fairmont Empress combines the elegance
and tradition of an era with the amenities of modern civilization.
From our renowned Afternoon Tea, to exquisite dining and wine lists, to the sheer
pleasure of our Willow Stream Spa, we will make your stay here one to remember.
Call 1 888 270 2252 or visit www.fairmont.com/empress
Sometimes the place you stay is as breathtaking as the place you go.
The Fairmont Empress in temperate Victoria, British Columbia is one of the world’s
grand hotels. With a setting to rival any, The Fairmont Empress combines the elegance
and tradition of an era with the amenities of modern civilization.
From our renowned Afternoon Tea, to exquisite dining and wine lists, to the sheer
pleasure of our Willow Stream Spa, we will make your stay here one to remember.
Call 1-800-441-1414 or visit www.fairmont.com/empress
James Bay InnHOTEL & SUITES & COTTAGE
250-384-7151 • 1-800-836-2649270 Government St., Victoria, BC • www.jamesbayinn.com
Quaint... Quiet... Affordable... 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
James Bay InnHOTEL & SUITES & COTTAGE
250-384-7151 • 1-800-836-2649270 Government St., Victoria, BC • www.jamesbayinn.com
Quaint... Quiet... Affordable... 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
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HOSTEL/DORMUniversity of Victoria Housing, Parking Lot #5 off of Sinclair Road, Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2, 250-721-8395 http://housing.uvic.ca
HOTEL/MOTEL/RESORTBrentwood Bay Resort, 849 Verdier Avenue, Brentwood Bay, BC V8M 1C5, 250-544-2079, (888) 544-2079 www.brentwoodbayresort.com Victoria’s only five-star oceanfront resort. Award-winning coastal cuisine and wine cellar. Tranquil spa with outdoor pool. Marine Adventure Centre close to Butchart Gardens.
Howard Johnson Hotel & Suites, 4670 Elk Lake Drive, Victoria, BC V8Z 5M2, 250-704-4656, (866) 300-4656 www.hojovictoria.ca
Quality Inn Waddling Dog, 2476 Mt. Newton X Road, Saanichton, BC V8M 2B8, 250-652-1146 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.
Western 66 Motel, 2401 Mt. Newton X Road, Saanichton, BC V8M 2B7, 250-652-4464, (800) 463-4464 www.western66motel.com
Greater Victoria – Sidney
BED & BREAKFAST/INNSBeacon Inn at Sidney, 9724 Third Street, Sidney, BC V8L 3A2, 250-655-3288, (877) 420-5499 www.beaconinns.com
HOTEL/MOTEL/RESORTAirport Travelodge Victoria, 2280 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, BC V8L 1X1, 250-656-1176, (866) 656-1176 www.airporttravelodge.com
Best Western Emerald Isle Victoria Airport Hotel, 2306 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, BC V8L 1X2, 250-656-4441, (800) 315-3377 www.bwemeraldisle.com
Cedarwood Inn & Suites, 9522 Lochside Drive, Sidney, BC V8L 1N8, 250-656-5551, (877) 656-5551 www.thecedarwood.ca
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The Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa, 9805 Seaport Place, Sidney, BC V8L 4X3, 250-655-9445, (866) 659-9445 www.sidneypier.com Anchoring the charming seaside town of Sidney on Vancouver Island is a welcoming eco-conscious boutique hotel just five minutes from Victoria Airport and BC Ferries.
Sidney Waterfront Inn & Spa, 9775 First Street, Sidney, BC V8L 3E1, 250-656-1131, (888) 656-1131 www.sidneywaterfrontinn.com
Greater Victoria – West Shore
BED & BREAKFASTS/INNSCougar’s Crag Extreme Bed & Breakfast, PO Box 93649, RPO Nelson Park, Vancouver, BC V6E 4L7, 250-478-8993, (888) 808-2724 www.cougarscrag.com
Misty Meadows, 2627 Bukin Drive East, Victoria, BC V9E 1H4, 250-727-6405 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.
CAMPGROUNDS/RV PARKSFort Victoria RV Park, 340 Island Highway, Victoria, BC V9B 1H1, 250-479-8112 www.fortvictoria.ca
Pedder Bay RV Resort, 925 Pedder Bay Drive, Victoria, BC V9C 4H1, 250-478-1771, (877) 478-1771 www.pedderbay.com
Thetis Lake Campground, 1-1938 West Park Lane, Victoria, BC V9B 5Z6, 250-478-3845
Weirs Beach RV Resort, 5191 William Head Road, Victoria, BC V9C 4H5, 250-478-3323 www.weirsbeachrvresort.bc.ca
HOTEL/MOTEL/RESORTFour Points by Sheraton Victoria Gateway, 829 McCallum Road, Victoria, BC V9B 6W6, 250-474-6063, (877) 474-6063 www.sheratonvictoria.com
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Victoria, 1999 Country Club Way, Victoria, BC V9B 6R3, 250-391-7160, (888) 533-2327 www.bearmountain.ca
VACATION PROPERTIES/RENTALSAccess Vacation Group/EMR Vacation Rentals,106-2728 Spencer Road, Victoria, BC V9B 4C6, 250-483-6790, (866) 800-8880 www.emrvacationrentals.com
Lodge at Weir’s Beach, 5195 William Head Road, Victoria, BC V9C 4H5, 250-478-5000, (877) 478-4761 www.thelodgeatweirsbeach.com
Greater Victoria – Sooke
CAMPGROUNDS/RV PARKSSooke Potholes Campground, Sooke Potholes Provincial Park, Sooke, BC V0S 1N0, 250-383-4627, (888) 738-0533 www.conservancy.bc.ca
HOTEL/MOTEL/RESORTPrestige Oceanfront Resort & Convention Centre Sooke, 6936 West Coast Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 0V1, 250-860-5858, (877) 737-8443 www.prestigehotelsandresorts.com
Sooke Harbour House, Coastal Retreat, 1528 Whiffen Spit Road, Sooke, BC V0S 1N0, 250-642-3421, (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.
Sunny Shores Resort & Marina, 5621 Sooke Road, Sooke, BC V0S 1N0, 250-642-5731 www.sunnyshoresresort.com
VACATION PROPERTIES/RENTALSAmazing Vacation Homes, 2629 Otter Point Road, Sooke, BC V9Z 0J1, 250-642-7034, (877) 374-8944 www.amazingvacationhomes.com
Black Otter Cove Vacation Rental, 1515 Woodcock Road, East Sooke, BC V0S 1N0, 250-415-6354, (800) 251-0695 www.blackottercove.com
South Island
BED & BREAKFASTS/INNSPrancing Horse Retreat, 573 Ebedora Lane, Malahat, BC V0R 2L0, 250-743-9378, (877) 887-8834 www.prancinghorse.com
Hawley Place Bed & Breakfast, 302 Hawley Place, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1X9, 250-245-4431, (877) 244-4431 www.hawleyplacebandb.com
South Central Island
HOTEL/MOTEL/RESORTBest Western Chemainus Festival Inn, 9573 Chemainus Road, Chemainus, BC V0R 1K0, 250-246-4181, (877) 246-4181 www.festivalinn.ca Elegant all suite-style hotel. Located in Chemainus across from golf course. Perfect location to explore central Vancouver Island. Complimentary indoor pool, fitness centre, and continental breakfast.
Wessex Inn by the Sea, 1846 Cowichan Bay Road, Cowichan Bay, BC V0R 1N0, 250-748-4214 www.wessexinn.com
VACATION PROPERTIES/RENTALSHillcrest, 2889 Whiskey Point Road, Mill Bay, BC V0R 2P2, 250-885-9178 www.executivevillas.ca
Docket Number: 7340Client: The Beach Club Resort
Publication: TVIC Vacation Guide 2011Insertion: 2011
Dimensions: 2.25” x 4.875”Prepared by: Primal Communications Ltd.,
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Where luxury meets the beach.
Luxury puddle stomping.
Centrally located downtown,Victoria’s chic boutique hotel offers80 suites with full kitchens and all
the comforts of home.
Tempt your taste buds or sip a cocktail at O Bistro with its locally
inspired cuisine.
You will be dazzled by thesophisticated elegance of The Oswego.
500 Oswego Street, Victoria, BC V8V 5C1Tel: 250-294-7500
Toll Free: 1-877-767-9346Email: [email protected]
www.oswegovictoria.com
The OswegoTourism Victoria Vacation Guide 2011
Size: 2.25” (w) x 4.875” (h) • REV1 • Nov 02/10
“In the Shadow of the Giants”
Robin Hood Motel
Robin Hood Motel
“One of Victoria’s Best Budget Accommodations”
136 Gorge Road East, Victoria, B.C. V9A 1L4 Telephone: 250-388-4302
Fax: 250-383-4399 Website: www.robinhoodmotel.com Email: [email protected]
1-800-434-8835
“One of Victoria’s Best Budget Accommodations”
Our family-owned business takes pride in offering:
Quiet location minutes from Inner Harbour & attractions • Impeccably clean rooms
with in-room coffee • Kitchen suites • FREE wireless internet available
• AAA special value rates • FREE parking
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HOTEL/MOTEL/RESORTBeach Acres Resort, 25-1051 Resort Drive, Parksville, BC V9P 2E4, 250-248-3424, (800) 663-7309 www.beachacresresort.com
Beach Club Resort, 181 Beach Drive, Parksville, BC V9P 2H5, 250-248-8999, (888) 760-2008 www.beachclubbc.com The Beach Club Resort offers every guest an unparalleled vacation experience. Featuring the finest waterfront accommodations, luxuriously appointed west coast décor and every imaginable amenity.
Best Western Northgate Inn, 6450 Metral Drive, Nanaimo, BC V9T 2L8, 250-390-2222, (800) 661-0061 www.bestwesternnorthgate.com
Buena Vista By The Sea, 3285 West Island Highway, Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 2C6, 250-752-6661 www.buenavistabythesea.com
Coast Bastion Inn, 11 Bastion Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6E4, 250-753-6601, (800) 663-1144 www.coasthotels.com
Inn on Long Lake, 4700 North Island Highway, Nanaimo, BC V9T 1W6, 250-758-1144, (800) 565-1144 www.innonlonglake.com
Madrona Beach Resort, 1145 Resort Drive, Parksville, BC V9P 2E3, 250-248-5503 www.madrona-resort.com
Ocean Trails Resort, 1135 Resort Drive, Parksville, BC V9P 2T6, 250-248-3636, (888) 248-6212 www.ocean-trails.com
Pacific Shores Resort & Spa, 1-1600 Stoulger Road, Nanoose Bay, BC V9P 9B7, 250-468-7121, (866) 468-7121 www.pacific-shores.com
Quality Resort Bayside, 240 Dogwood Street, Parksville, BC V9P 2H5, 250-248-8333, (800) 663-4232 www.qualityresortparksville.com At the Quality Resort Bayside the perfect getaway is a point of view. The Bayside offers ocean view accommodations and great food all in one location.
Sunrise Ridge Waterfront Resort, 1175 Resort Drive, Parksville, BC V9P 2E3, 250-248-4674, (877) 977-8669 www.sunriseridge.ca
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort, 1155 Resort Drive, Parksville, BC V9P 2E5, 250-248-2072, (800) 663-7373 www.tigh-na-mara.com
Pacific Rim
CAMPGROUNDS/RV PARKSBella Pacifica Campground, 400 MacKenzie Beach Road, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0, 250-725-3400 www.bellapacifica.com
HOTEL/MOTEL/RESORTBest Western Barclay Hotel, 4277 Stamp Avenue, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 7X8, 250-724-7171, (800) 563-6590 www.bestwesternbarclay.com
Black Rock Oceanfront Resort, 596 Marine Drive, ucluelet, BC V0R 1A0, 250-726-4800, (877) 762-5011 www.blackrockresort.com
Canadian Princess Resort, 1943 Peninsula Road, PO Box 939, ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0, 250-726-7771, (800) 663-7090 www.obmg.com
Cox Bay Beach Resort, 1431 Pacific Rim Highway, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0, 250-725-2600 www.coxbaybeachresort.com
Long Beach Lodge Resort, 1441 Pacific Rim Highway, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0, 250-725-2442, (877) 844-7873 www.longbeachlodgeresort.com
Middle Beach Lodge, 400 MacKenzie Beach Road, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0, 250-725-2900 www.middlebeach.com
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BEST WESTERN PLUS Emerald Isle 2306 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, BC 250-656-4441 | 1-800-315-3377
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• Closest Best Western to Butchart Gardens• Five-minute drive to BC Ferries,
Anacortes, Wash. ferry terminal and Victoria International Airport
• Air conditioned/climate controlled rooms; king and queen beds
• Suites with whirlpool bath tubs; deluxe bathroom amenity package
• • Restaurant, hair salon, and retail store
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Toll-Free: 1-800-667-4677 Direct: 250-360-2999 www.deltavictoria.com
45 Songhees Road, Victoria, BC
This four diamond resort and spa is ideally located in theheart of the city, on the waterfront of Victoria's charmingInner Harbour. Featuring amenities such as an awardwinning European Spa, LURE Restaurant and Loungeand a 24 hour fitness centre with an indoor solariumstyle swimming pool. The Delta Victoria Ocean PointeResort and Spa – spectacular in every sense.
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Ocean Village Resort, 555 Hellesen Drive, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0, 250-725-3755, (866) 725-3755 www.oceanvillageresort.com
Pacific Sands Beach Resort, 1421 Pacific Rim Highway, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0, 250-725-3322 www.pacificsands.com
Terrace Beach Resort, 1002 Peninsula Road, PO Box 96, ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0, 250-726-2901, (866) 726-2901 www.terracebeachresort.ca
Water’s Edge Resort at Pacific Rim, 1971 Harbour Crescent, ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0, 250-726-2672, (866) 986-2222 www.aviawest.com
Weigh West Marine Resort, 634 Campbell Street, PO Box 69, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0, 250-725-3277, (800) 665-8922 www.weighwest.com
West Coast Motel on the Harbour, 279 Hemlock Street, ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0, 250-726-7732 www.westcoastmotel.com
Wickaninnish Inn, 500 Osprey Lane, PO Box 250, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0, 250-725-3100 www.wickinn.com Superb cuisine, Ancient Cedars Spa and spectacular winter storm watching overlooking the Pacific Ocean. All accommodations feature ocean or beach views, fireplaces, and private balconies.
VACATION PROPERTIES/RENTALSCh-ahayis, Chesterman Beach, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0, 250-537-9681 www.chahayis.com
North Central Island
HOTEL/MOTEL/RESORTApril Point Resort & Spa, 900 April Point Road, Quadra Island, BC V0P 1N0, 250-285-2222, (800) 663-7090 www.obmg.com
Best Western Austrian Chalet Village, 462 South Island Highway, Campbell River, BC V9W 1A5, 250-923-4231, (800) 667-7207 www.vquest.com/austrian/
The Best Western Westerly Hotel, 1590 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay, BC V9N 2K4, 250-338-5442, (800) 668-7797 www.thewesterlyhotel.com
Victoria’s Most Affordable Inner Harbour Hotel
Phone Toll Free Today 1-800-268-8161 www.embassyinn.ca
520 Menzies Street, Victoria BC Canada
• 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 internetaccess.
• 24-hour front desk for your convenience.
• Senior, business & auto club discounts.
• Special rates & packagesavailable.
The Embassy InnTourism Victoria Vacation Guide 20091/3 square (4.667 x 4.875)December 9th, 2008
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The best of Victoria at our doorstep...
Located in the heart of Victoria, just a block from the magni�cent Inner Harbour, Royal BC Museum, shopping and attractions.
Renew, Refresh and Rejuvenate in our new Urban Oasis Day Spa. Traditional spa treatments available as well as medical treatments such as Botox and �llers.Also enjoy a dining experience at any one of our four restaurants.
Everything’s here...
Come and enjoy!
Complimentary wireless high-speed internet.
1-800-663-7001
Executive House Hotel777 Douglas St., Victoria, BC, Canada
www.executivehouse.com
The best of Victoria at
our doorstep...
Located in the heart of Victoria, just a block from the magni�cent Inner Harbour, Royal BC Museum, shopping and attractions.
Renew, Refresh and Rejuvenate in our new Urban Oasis Day Spa. Traditional spa treatments available as well as medical treatments such as Botox and �llers.
Also enjoy a dining experience at any one of our four restaurants.
Everything’s here...
Come and enjoy!
Complimentary wireless high-speed internet.
1-800-663-7001
Executive House Hotel777 Douglas St., Victoria, BC, Canada
www.executivehouse.com
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Crown Isle Resort, 399 Clubhouse Drive, Courtenay, BC V9N 9G3, 250-703-5050, (888) 338-8439 www.crownisle.com
Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa, 4330 Island Highway South, Courtenay, BC V9N 9R9, 250-338-1323, (800) 663-7929 www.kingfisherspa.com
Painters Lodge & Holiday Fishing Resort, 1625 MacDonald Road, Campbell River, BC V9W 5C1, 250-386-1102, (800) 663-7090 www.painterslodge.com
Tsa-Kwa-Luten Lodge, 1 Lighthouse Road, Quadra Island, BC V0P 1N0, 250-285-2042, (800) 665-7745 www.capemudgeresort.bc.ca unique oceanfront resort designed to renew your soul. Spectacular ocean and mountain views from all accommodation. Dining room specializing in sumptuous West Coast seafood cuisine.
RETREAT CENTRE Hollyhock, 445 Highfield Road, Mansons Landing, BC V0P 1K0, 250-935-6576, (800) 933-6339 www.hollyhock.ca
North Island
HOSTEL/DORMNorth Coast Trail Backpackers Hostel, 101-8635 Granville Street, Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0, 250-949-9441, (866) 448-6303 www.northcoasthostel.com
Gulf Islands
BED & BREAKFASTS/INNSHastings House, 160 upper Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2S2, 250-537-2362, (800) 661-9255 www.hastingshouse.com
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Quarrystone House Bed & Breakfast, 1340 Sunset Drive, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1E2, 250-537-5980 www.quarrystone.com Stunning ocean and sunset views. All rooms include private: balcony, entrance, ensuite, fireplace, jacuzzi, TV/DVD, fridge, microwave, etc. Children, pets welcome! Full three-course breakfast.
Sahhali Luxury Oceanfront Bed & Breakfast Inn, 5915 Pirates Road, Pender Island, BC V0N 2M2, 250-629-3756, (888) 724-4254 www.sahhali.ca
HOTEL/MOTEL/RESORTBlue Vista Resort, 536 Arbutus Drive, RR1, C-19, Mayne Island, BC V0N 2J0, 250-539-2463, (877) 535-2424 www.bluevistaresort.com
Poets Cove Resort & Spa, 9801 Spalding Road, South Pender Island, BC V0N 2M3, 250-629-2100, (888) 512-7638 www.poetscove.com
Vancouver/Mainland BC
BED & BREAKFASTS/INNSShaughnessy Village, 1125 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6H 3Z3, 604-736-5511 www.shaughnessyvillage.com
HOTEL/MOTEL/RESORTBlue Horizon Hotel, 1225 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 1C3, 604-688-1411, (800) 663-1333 www.bluehorizonhotel.com
Coast Tsawwassen Inn, 1665 56th Street, Tsawwassen, BC V4L 2B2, 604-943-8221, (800) 663-1144 www.tsawwassen.coasthotels.com
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1041 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC V6P 6L6, 604-263-1555, (800) 663-1144 www.coasthotels.com
Comfort Inn Vancouver Airport Hotel, 3031 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC V6X 2B6, 604-278-5161, (800) 663-0974 www.comfortinnvancouver.com
Days Inn Vancouver Downtown, 921 Pender Street West, Vancouver, BC V6C 1M2, 604-681-4335, (877) 681-4335 www.daysinnvancouver.com
Empire Landmark Hotel & Conference Centre, 1400 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 1B9, 604-687-0511, (800) 830-6144 www.empirelandmarkhotel.com
The Granville Island Hotel, 1253 Johnston Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9, 604-683-7373, (800) 663-1840 www.granvilleislandhotel.com
Harrison Hotel Springs, 160 Esplanade Avenue, Harrison Hot Springs, BC V0M 1K0, 604-796-1111, (866) 338-8111 www.harrisonbeachhotel.com
Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre, 711 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5Z 3Y2, 604-879-0511, (877) 660-8550 www.hivancouver.com
North Vancouver Hotel, 1800 Capilano Road, North Vancouver, BC V7P 3B6, 604-987-4461, (800) 663-4055 www.northvancouverhotel.ca
Park Inn & Suites Vancouver Broadway, 898 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1J8, 604-872-8661, (800) 670-7275 www.parkinn.com/vancouverca
Ramada Inn & Suites Downtown Vancouver, 1221 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1M6, 604-685-1111, (888) 835-0078 www.ramadavancouver.com
The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, 1601 Bayshore Drive, Vancouver, BC V6G 2V4, 604-682-3377, (866) 716-8101 www.westinbayshore.com
YWCA Hotel in Vancouver, 733 Beatty Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2M4, 604-895-5830, (800) 663-1424 www.ywcahotel.com
VACATION PROPERTIES/RENTALSTimes Square Suites, 200-1821 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 1E4, 604-684-2223, (877) 684-2223 www.timessquaresuites.com
Other Canada
HOTEL/MOTEL/RESORTDays Inn Canada, 2000-77 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON M5S 1M2, 416-966-8378, (800) 329-7466 www.daysinn.ca
USA
HOTEL/MOTEL/RESORTClam Cannery Hotel, 111 Quincy Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368, 206-718-5401 www.clamcannery.com
Red Lion Hotel, 221 North Lincoln Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362, 360-452-9215, (800) 733-5466 www.redlion.com Our unique location is one of the most scenic the Northwest has to offer. Nearby you’ll find many natural attractions of the Olympic National Park.
ROYAL SCOTHOTEL & SUITES
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• Inner harbour location
• Free Wi-Fi
• Restaurant & Lounge
• Indoor pool & hot tub
• LCD TVs with DVD players
• Suites with full kitchens
• 100% non smoking
• Downtown courtesy shuttle
425 Quebec St., Victoria, BC • 1-800-663-7515 • www.royalscot.com
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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 BC 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/gettinghere.
Air TransportationAir Canada, 6th Floor, 7272 Cote Vertu West, Zip 1266, Saint-Laurent, QC H4Y 1H4, (514) 393-3333, (888) 247-2262 www.aircanada.ca
Harbour Air Seaplanes, 950 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1T3, 250-384-2215, (800) 665-0212 www.harbourair.ca Harbour Air has frequent scheduled flights between Victoria, downtown Vancouver, Richmond, and Langley. Scenic tours and charters also available. All flights are carbon neutral.
Helijet International Incorporated, 79 Dallas Road, Victoria, BC V8V 1A1, (800) 665-4354, (800) 665-4354 www.helijet.com
Hyack Air (1981) Ltd., 1234 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3H9, 250-384-2499 www.hyackair.com Daily schedule seaplane flights between Victoria and Seattle. We also offer seaplane tours and custom charters to Whistler, Tofino, and the Gulf Islands.
Kenmore Air, 1234 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3H9, (425) 486-1257, (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.
Orca Airways Ltd., 311-AVITAT Vancouver, 5360 Airport Road South, Richmond, BC V7B 1B4, 604-270-6722, (888) 359-6722 www.flyorcaair.com
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Pacific Coastal Airlines, 204-4440 Cowley Crescent, Richmond, BC V7B 1B8, (800) 668-2872 www.pacificcoastal.com
Salt Spring Air, 1190 Beddis Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2C8, 250-537-9880, (877) 537-9880 www.saltspringair.com
Victoria Airport Authority, 201-1640 Electra Boulevard, Sidney, BC V8L 5V4, 250-953-7500 www.victoriaairport.com
Westcoast Air, 950 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1T4, 250-384-2215, (800) 665-0212 www.westcoastair.com Westcoast Air offers scheduled flights connecting Vancouver, Victoria, Comox, and Sechelt. Seasonal flights to Whistler and scenic tours also available. All flights are carbon neutral.
AirporterAkal Airport Shuttle, 767 Audley Street, Victoria, BC V8X 2V4, 250-386-2525 www.victoriaairporter.com
Bus CompaniesCVS Cruise Victoria Ltd., PO Box 1442, 185 Dallas Road, Victoria, BC V8W 2X2, 250-386-8652 www.cvscruisevictoria.com
Go West Coach Lines, 8131 Marcott Close, Saanichton, BC V8M 1T6, 250-652-6699, (866) 656-1176 www.gowestcoach.com
Gray Line West, Victoria, 4196 Glanford Avenue, Victoria, BC V8Z 4B6, 250-744-3566, (800) 663-8390 www.graylinewest.com
Greyhound Vancouver Island Coach, 700 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2B3, 250-388-5248, (800) 318-0818 www.greyhound.ca
Pacific Coach Lines Ltd., 210-1150 Station Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 4C7, 250-385-4411, (800) 661-1725 www.pacificcoach.com
Tofino Bus, PO Box 207, 346D Campbell Street, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0, 250-725-2871, (866) 986-3466 www.tofinobus.com
Vancouver Trolley Company & VTC Coach Services, 875 Terminal Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6A 2M9, 604-801-5515, (888) 451-5581 www.vancouvertrolley.com
West Coast Trail Express Bus Inc., 4884 Lochside Drive, Victoria, BC V8Y 2E4, 250-477-8700, (888) 999-2288 www.trailbus.com
Wilson’s Transportation, 580 Ardersier Road, Victoria, BC V8Z 1C7, 250-475-3235, (800) 567-3288 www.wilsonstransportation.com
Ferry ServiceBlack Ball Ferry Line, 430 Belleville Street, Victoria BC V8V 1W9, 250-386-2202 www.cohoferry.com
British Columbia Ferry Services Inc., 500-1321 Blanshard Street, Victoria, BC V8W 0B7, 250-386-3431, (888) 223-3779 www.bcferries.com
Prince of Whales, 812 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1T3, 250-383-4884, (888) 383-4884 www.princeofwhales.com Whale watch to Butchart Gardens or make your way to Vancouver aboard a picnic cruise. Either way it is only available through Prince of Whales.
Victoria Clipper, 254 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1W9, 250-382-8100, (800) 888-2535 www.victoriaclipper.com
Victoria Express, 254 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1W9, 250-361-9144, (360) 452-8088 www.victoriaexpress.com
Limousine ToursL.A. Limousine Tours, 750 Goldstream Avenue, Victoria, BC V9B 2X3, 250-391-9000, (888) 933-5466 www.lalimo.ca We provide comprehensive tours of the City, Butchart Gardens, and local wineries. Start your holiday when you land with professional car service and a smile.
Regent Limousine Service, 4226 Rossiter Drive, Victoria, BC V8N 4S7, 250-380-1911, (877) 778-4777 www.regentlimousine.bc.ca
Rail/TrainVia Rail Canada Inc., 450 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, BC V8W 3L5, (888) 842-7245, (888) 842-7245 www.viarail.ca
Scooters/MotorcyclesCycle BC Rentals, 685 Humboldt Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1A6, 250-380-2453, (866) 380-2453 www.cyclebc.ca
TaxiBlueBird Cabs Ltd., 2nd Floor, 2612 Quadra Street, Victoria, BC V8T 4E4, 250-384-1155, (800) 665-7055 www.taxicab.com 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.
TransitBC Transit, PO Box 520, Gorge Road East, Victoria, BC V8W 2P3, 250-385-2551 www.bctransit.com
Vehicle RentalsBudget Car & Truck Rental of Victoria, 757 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2B4, 250-953-5300, (800) 668-9833 www.budgetvictoria.com
Island Rent A Car, 850 Johnson Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2L1, 250-384-4881 www.islandcar.ca
National Car and Truck Rentals, 767 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2B4, 250-386-1213 www.nationalvictoria.com
GeneRal InfORMaTIOnPopulation Victoria (municipality): 78,057
Greater Victoria (Capital Regional District): 330,088
Vancouver Island: 699,645
PASSPORTS AND VISASThe 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.
CUSTOMSAll 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 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:
Revenue Canada, Customs and ExciseVictoria Downtown Branch, Room 107, 816 Government Street Victoria, BC V8W 1X1 250-363-3531 or 1-800-461-9999
Victoria International Airport101-1640 Electra Boulevard, Sidney, BC V8L 5V4Canada Customs Airport office 250-363-6644
TAxESBritish 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.
FIREARMSVisitors who wish to import firearms (or other controlled items) must contact Canada Customs and Revenue Agency prior to entering Canada. All firearms
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CELL PhONES AND DRIVINGTalking, 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/whAT TO wEARVictoria has moderate temperatures year-round. 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.
Victoria boasts an average of 2,183 hours of sunshine yearly and an eight-month frost-free season. Although winters are mild, warmer clothing is recommended from November through March.
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January ................... 6.5 ......................44February ................. 8.4 ......................47March ................... 10.2 ......................50April ....................... 12.9 ......................55May ...................... 16.3 ......................61June ...................... 19.3 ......................67July ....................... 21.8 ......................71August .................. 21.8 ......................71September ............ 19.1 ......................67October ................ 14.1 ......................57November .............. 9.4 ......................49December ............... 6.8 ......................44
TOURISM VICTORIA VISITOR CENTREThe 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, and more.
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Acupressure/Acupuncture/Massage TherapyChiangmai Traditional Thai Massage, 230-733 Johnson Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7, 250-216-8295 http://members.shaw.ca/thaimassage
AssociationsBetter Business Bureau of Vancouver Island, 220-1175 Cook Street, Victoria, BC V8W 4A1, 250-386-6348 www.bbbvanisland.org
British Columbia Restaurant & Foodservices Association, 439 Helmcken Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2E6, (877) 669-2239 www.bcrfa.com
Downtown Victoria Business Association, 20 Centennial Square, Victoria, BC V8W 1P7, 250-386-2238 www.downtownvictoria.ca
Duncan Business Improvement Area Society, 111 Station Street, Duncan, BC V9L 1M8, 250-715-1700 www.downtownduncan.ca
Fisherman’s Wharf Community Association, Docks 1-2-3, Fisherman’s Wharf, Victoria, BC, 250-858-0052 http://floathomesvictoria.com
go2 – The resource for people in Tourism, 450-505 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V7X 1M3, (604) 633-9787 www.go2hr.ca
Victoria AM Association, PO Box 1442 – 189 Dallas Road, Victoria, BC V8V 2X2, 250-381-1611 www.victoriaam.com
Victoria Heritage Foundation, 1 Centennial Square, Victoria, BC V8W 1P6, 250-383-4546 www.victoriaheritagefoundation.ca
Victoria Heritage Tourism Alliance, 1050 Joan Crescent, Victoria, BC V8S 3L5, 250-478-6481 www.victoriaheritage.ca
Child ServicesNannies on Call, 302-788 Beatty Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2M1, 250-410-0159, (877) 214-2828 www.nanniesoncall.com
ChurchesChrist Church Cathedral, 930 Burdett Avenue, Victoria, BC V8V 3G8, 250-383-2714 www.christchurchcathedral.bc.ca
Christian Info Society, 200-20316 56th Avenue, Langley, BC V3A 3Y7, (604) 534-1444, (888) 899-3777 www.canadianchristianity.com
St. John The Divine, 1611 Quadra Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2L5, 250-383-7169 www.stjohnthedivine.bc.ca
Employment ServicesBusiness Co-op & Career Centre, PO Box 1700 STN CSC, Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2, 250-721-6054 http://mycoop.coop.uvic.ca/buscoop
ESL/Learning Classes/Schools/UniversitiesCamosun College Department of Tourism, 4461 Interurban Road, Victoria, BC V9C 2E1, 250-370-4565 www.camosun.bc.ca
Continuing Studies, PO Box 3030 STN CSC, Victoria, BC V8W 3N6, 250-472-4747 www.uvcs.uvic.ca
Faculty of Business, PO Box 1700 STN CSC, Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2, 250-721-6112 www.business.uvic.ca
GEOS Language Academy, 225-1207 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2E7, 250-382-1196 www.geosvictoria.com
Royal Roads University, 2005 Sooke Road, Victoria, BC V9B 5Y2, 250-391-2528, (877) 778-6227 www.royalroads.ca/mba
St. Margaret’s School, 1080 Lucas Avenue, Victoria, BC V8X 3P7, 250-479-7171 www.stmarg.ca
University of Victoria, PO Box 3025 STN CSC, Victoria, BC V8W 3P2, 250-721-6567 www.uvic.ca
University of Victoria English Language Centre, PO Box 3030 STN CSC, Victoria, BC V8W 3N6, 250-721-8469 www.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc
Victoria International High School Programs, 2nd Floor, 923 Topaz Avenue, Victoria, BC V8T 2M2, 250-592-6871 www.studyinvictoria.com
Financial ServicesCustom House Currency Exchange – A Western Union Company, 815 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1T2, 250-389-6007, (800) 960-8593 www.customhouse.com
EVO Canada, 505 De Maisonneuve Blvd. West, Montréal, QC H3A 3C2, 250-882-2765 www.evocanada.com
HSBC Bank Canada, Gateway Branch, 100-771 Vernon Avenue, Victoria, BC V8X 5A7, 250-405-7180, (888) 310-4722 www.hsbc.com
Island Savings Credit Union, 189-3147 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8Z 6E3, 250-385-4476 www.iscu.com
Scotiabank, 702 Yates Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2T2, 250-953-5400 www.scotiabank.ca
Vancity Capital, 530-815 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 1B4, (604) 877-6565 www.vancitycapital.com
Online ListingsVirtualVacationGuide.com, 1567 Fremont Place, Victoria, BC V8N 4R4, 250-472-1231 www.virtualvacationguide.com
Personal Beauty/HealthDeco De Mode 3D Nail Salon, 1014 Broad Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1Z9, 250-380-6533 www.decodemode.com
Friends & Company Hairworks, 690 Broughton Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1C9, 250-382-5444
MokSana Yoga Center, 500-3 Fan Tan Alley, Victoria, BC V8W 3G9, 250-385-2105 www.moksanayoga.com
Pet ServicesNirvana Pet Resort, 2000 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8T 4P1, 250-380-7795 www.nirvanapetresort.weebly.com
PhotographerHeath Moffatt Photography, 301-3980 Shelbourne Street, Box 31011, Victoria, BC V8N 6J3, 250-884-0262 www.heathmoffattphoto.com
PublicationsBlack Press Vancouver Island, 818 Broughton Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1E4, 250-480-0755 www.blackpress.ca
Get Packin Magazine, PO Box 2717, Sidney, BC V8L 5Y9, 250-415-6482 www.getpackin.ca [email protected]
Island Parent Magazine, 830A-10 Pembroke Street, Victoria, BC V8T 1H9, 250-388-6905 www.islandparent.ca
Island Visitor Magazine, 818 Broughton Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1E4, 250-383-3633 www.islandvisitor.ca
MobiMaps, 302 Fraser Street, Victoria, BC V9A 6G5, (866) 280-6277 www.3Dmobimaps.com
Monday Magazine, 818 Broughton Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1E4, 250-382-6188 www.mondaymag.com
Times Colonist, 2621 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8T 4M2, 250-380-5211 www.timescolonist.com
Victoria International Guide, 2392 Mt. St. Michael Road, Saanichton, BC V8M 1T7, 250-727-1098 www.victoriavisitorschoice.com
Western Living Magazine, 208-560 Johnson Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3C6, 250-382-2712 www.westernlivingmagazine.com
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Radio/Television Stations100.3 the Q and The Zone 91.3, Top Floor, 2750 Quadra Street, Victoria, BC V8T 4E8, 250-475-0100 www.theQ.fm
CHEK Media Group, 780 Kings Road, Victoria, BC V8T 5A2, 250-383-2435 www.cheknews.ca
Real Estate SalesGeoff McLean & Associates, 4440 Chatterton Way, Victoria, BC V8X 5J2, 250-744-3301, (800) 663-2121 www.geoffmclean.com
Spas/Wellness CentresDelta Victoria Spa, 45 Songhees Road, Victoria, BC V9A 6T3, 250-360-5858, (800) 575-8882 www.thespaatdeltavictoria.com
Equilibrium Massage Therapy, 101-1121 Yates Street, Victoria, BC V8V 3N1, 250-388-7888 www.equilibriummassagetherapy.com
Grotto Spa, 1155 Resort Drive, Parksville, BC V9P 2E5, 250-248-1838, (800) 663-7373 www.grottospa.com
Haven Spa, 9805 Seaport Place, Sidney, BC V8L 4X3, 250-655-9770 www.sidneypier.com/haven
Kingfisher Oceanside Spa, 4330 Island Highway South, Courtenay, BC V9N 9R9, 250-338-1323, (800) 663-7929 www.kingfisherspa.com
Le Spa Sereine, 1411 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1Z1, 250-388-4419, (866) 388-4419 www.lespasereine.com
Sante Spa at Bear Mountain, 1999 Country Club Way, Victoria, BC V9B 6R3, 250-391-3772, (866) 550-0772 www.santespa.com
Silk Road Spa, 1624 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1Z3, 250-704-2688 www.silkroadtea.com
Spa at the Grand, 463 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1X3, 250-380-7862, (800) 663-7550 www.hotelgrandpacific.com
Spa Essence of Life, 849 Verdier Avenue, Brentwood Bay, BC V8M 1C5, 250-544-5111, (888) 544-2079 www.brentwoodbayresort.com
Urban Oasis Spa, 777 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2B5, 250-388-5111, (800) 663-7001 www.executivehouse.com
Travel Agents/Tour Operators JTB International Ltd., 8899 Odlin Crescent, Richmond, BC V6X 3Z7, (604) 276-0300 www.jtbi.ca
Western Vacations, 301-818 Broughton Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1E4, 250-382-6160 www.westernvacations.com
Travel InformationAnacortes Visitor Information Centre, Suite F, 819 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221, (360) 293-3832 www.anacortes.org
Chemainus Chamber of Commerce & BIA, PO Box 575, 9796 Willow Street, Chemainus, BC V0R 1K0, 250-246-3944 www.chemainus.bc.ca
City of Port Townsend, 440 12th Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368, (360) 385-2722, (888) 365-6978 www.EnjoyPT.com
Cowlitz County Tourism Bureau, Gateway to Mount St. Helens, 1563 Olympia Way, Longview, WA 98632, (360) 577-3137 www.visitmtsthelens.com
Discover Comox Valley, 2040 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay, BC V9N 2L4, 250-334-3234, (888) 357-4471 www.discovercomoxvalley.com
Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Centre, 381 Trans Canada Highway, Duncan, BC V9L 3R5, 250-746-4636, (888) 303-3337 www.duncancc.bc.ca
Gabriola Island Chamber of Commerce, 5-377 Berry Point Road, Gabriola Island, BC V0R 1X0, 250-247-9332, (888) 284-9332 www.gabriolaisland.org
German Business Network, 201-3185 Tillicum Road, Victoria, BC V9A 2B4, 250-370-7765 www.gbn.ca
Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce, 100-852 Fort Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1H8, 250-383-7191 www.victoriachamber.ca
Ministry of Tourism, Trade and Investment, 300-1810 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8T 5C3, 250-356-6363, (800) 435-5622 www.hellobc.com
Oak Bay Tourism, 2167 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, BC V8R 1G2, 250-598-3369 www.oakbaytourism.com
Oceanside Tourism Association, PO Box 239, Parksville, BC V9P 2G4, 250-248-6300, (888) 799-3222 www.visitparksvillequalicumbeach.com
Olympic Peninsula Tourism Commission, 104-338 West First Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362, (360) 452-8552, (800) 942-4042 www.olympicpeninsula.org
Port Alberni Chamber of Commerce, 2533 Port Alberni Highway, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 8P2, 250-724-6535 www.avcoc.com
Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce, 121 East Railroad, Port Angeles, WA 98362, (360) 452-2363 www.portangeles.org
Port Hardy & District Chamber of Commerce, 7250 Market Street, PO Box 249, Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0, 250-949-7622, (866) 427-3901 www.ph-chamber.bc.ca
Port Renfrew Chamber of Commerce, General Delivery, Port Renfrew, BC V0S 1K0, 250-647-0009 www.portrenfrewcommunity.com
Preview: The Gallery Guide, PO Box 549 Station A, Vancouver, BC V6C 2N3, (604) 254-1405, (877) 254-1405 www.preview-art.com
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Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, 203-2453 Beacon Avenue, PO Box 2014, Sidney, BC V8L 3S3, 250-656-3616 www.peninsulachamber.ca
San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau, PO Box 1330, Friday Harbor, WA 98250, (360) 378-9551, (888) 468-3701 www.visitsanjuans.com Washington’s San Juan Islands are only a ferry ride away! Take the Victoria Express from the Inner Harbour or a Washington State Ferry from Sidney.
Seattle Convention & Visitors Bureau, 701 Pike Street, Suite 800, Seattle, WA 98101, (206) 461-5840, (800) 535-7071 www.visitseattle.org
Sidney Visitor Information Centre, 7-9843 Second Street, Sidney, BC V8L 3C7, 250-655-6417 www.sidneybusiness.com
Sooke Regional Tourism Association, 2070 Philips Road, PO Box 18, Sooke, BC V9Z 0E4, 250-642-6112, (866) 888-4748 www.sooke-portrenfrew.com
Tourism Campbell River & Region, 900 Alder Street, Campbell River, BC V9W 2P6, 250-830-1115, (866) 846-1963 www.campbellriver.travel
Tourism Cowichan, 135 Third Street, Duncan, BC V9L 1R9, 250-746-1099, (888) 303-3337 www.tourismcowichan.com
Tourism Ladysmith, 411B First Avenue, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A4, 250-245-2112 www.tourismladysmith.ca
Tourism Mount Washington, 1 Strathcona Way, Mount Washington, BC V9J 1L0, (250) 590-1771, (877) 754-4661 www.discovermountwashington.com
Tourism Nanaimo, 2290 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC V9T 3K7, 250-756-0106, (800) 663-7337 www.tourismnanaimo.com
Tourism Powell River, 111-4871 Joyce Avenue, Powell River, BC V8A 5P4, (604) 485-4701, (877) 817-8669 www.discoverpowellriver.com
Tourism Richmond, NE Plaza George Massey Tunnel, Highway #99, Richmond, BC, (604) 271-8280, (877) 247-0777 www.tourismrichmond.com Home to the Vancouver International Airport, Richmond Olympic Oval, 26 brand-name hotels, attractions, authentic Asian dining, and West Coast heritage. Richmond. It’s all here!
Tourism Tofino, 455 Campbell Street, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0, 250-725-3414, (888) 720-3414 www.tourismtofino.com
Tourism Vancouver, 200 Burrard Street, Plaza Level, Vancouver, BC V6C 3L6, (604) 683-2000 www.tourismvancouver.com
Tourism Vancouver Island, 501-65 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5H9, 250-754-3500 www.tourismvi.ca
Tourism Victoria Visitor Centre, 812 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1T3, 250-953-2033, (800) 663-3883 www.tourismvictoria.com
Village of Gold River, PO Box 610, Gold River, BC V0P 1G0, 250-283-2202 www.goldriver.ca
Westshore Chamber of Commerce, 2830 Aldwynd Avenue, Victoria, BC V9B 3S7, 250-478-1130, (877) 912-1780 www.westshore.bc.ca
World Web Technologies, 301-1000 9th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2P 2Y6, (877) 616-2210, (800) 221-3429 www.worldwebtechnologies.com
Wedding Consultants/ServicesCamosun College Special Event Venue, 3100 Foul Bay Road, Victoria, BC V8P 5J2, 250-370-3543 www.camosun.ca/facility-rentals
Delta Victoria Weddings, 45 Songhees Road, Victoria, BC V9A 6T3, 250-360-5803 www.deltavictoriaweddings.com
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esHatley Park National Historic Site, Home of Royal Roads university, 2005 Sooke Road, Victoria, BC V9B 5Y2, 250-391-2666, (866) 241-0674 www.hatleypark.ca
Huff ‘n’ Puff Party Stuff, F-480 Tennyson Place, Victoria, BC V8Z 6S8, 250-382-4833 www.decoratevictoria.com
Sooke Harbour House, 1528 Whiffen Spit Road, Sooke, BC V0S 1N0, 250-642-3421, (800) 889-9688 www.sookeharbourhouse.com
Weddings & Dreams, 5-1025 Carberry Gardens, Victoria, BC V8S 3R8, (778) 430-6550 www.weddingsanddreams.com
CONFERENCE SERVICES
AssociationsAboriginal Tourism Association of BC, 600-100 Park Royal South, West Vancouver, BC V7T 1A2, 604-921-1070, (877) 266-2822 www.aboriginalbc.com
Island Professional Event Network, 706 Yates Street, PO Box 8655, Victoria, BC V8W 3S2, 250-361-1068 www.vimps.ca
SportHost, 100-4636 Elk Lake Drive, Victoria, BC V8Z 5M1, 250-744-5528 www.sporthostvictoria.com
Audio Visual/Display/Exhibits/LightingIsland Tents & Exposition Services Inc., 4211 Commerce Circle, Victoria, BC V8Z 6N6, 250-385-3541, (800) 375-3541 www.islandtentsandevents.com
Sharps Audio Visual, 12-1950 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8T 4N8, 250-385-3458 www.sharpsav.com
Showtime Display Services, 1925 Blanshard Street, Victoria, BC V8T 4J2, 250-220-2609 www.showtimedisplay.com
SW Audio Visual, 1925 Blanshard Street, Victoria, BC V8T 4J2, 250-220-2609, (800) 909-7918 www.sw-online.com
Corporate Gifts/Customization Island Business Print Group, 3286 Oak Street, Victoria, BC V8X 1P7, 250-386-2522, (800) 665-4322 www.islandprintgroup.com
Island Seed Company, PO Box 4278, Depot #3, Victoria, BC V8X 3X8, 250-744-3677
Maple Leaf Gifts, 702 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1A6, 250-383-8186 www.mapleleafgifts.ca
Custom Brokers/Transportation ServicesEvents on the Move Customs & Freight, 605-1125 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2K8, 604-647-0130, (877) 355-1116 www.eventsonthemove.com
LA Limousines & Transportation Services, 750 Goldstream Avenue, Victoria, BC V9B 2X3, 250-391-9000, (888) 933-5466 www.lalimo.ca
Western Stevedoring Company Limited, PO Box 1442, 189 Dallas Road, Victoria, BC V8W 2X2, 250-386-1321 www.westcan.ws
Décor/Design/Entertainment/Theme EventsApex Tents & Events Inc., 104-506 John Street, Victoria, BC V8T 1T6, 250-383-8368 www.apextents.com
The Michael Harrison Comedy Show, 6254 Ambelside Place, Duncan, BC V9L 5R2, 250-514-2392 www.funnyguy.ca
Destination Management/Special Event ManagementCantrav Services Inc., 200-68 East 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5T 1B1, 604-708-2500, (800) 226-8728 www.cantrav.com
De Armond Management Ltd., 2661 Queenswood Drive, Victoria, BC V8N 1X6, 250-472-7644 www.dearmondmanagement.com
MacGillivray & Associates Destination and Event Management, 645 185-911 Yates Street, Victoria, BC V8V 4Y9, 250-386-1344 www.macgillivray-associates.com
Pacific Destination Services, 100-1450 Creekside Drive, Vancouver, BC V6J 5B3, 604-685-2205 www.pacificdestinations.com
Rare Indigo Ventures Inc., 201-788 Beatty Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2M1, 604-732-6644 www.rareindigo.com
Sea to Sky Meeting Management Inc., 206-201 Bewicke Avenue, North Vancouver, BC V7M 3M7, 604-984-6455 www.seatoskymeetings.com
Special Event Off-Site VenuesArchie Browning Sports Centre, 1151 Esquimalt Road, Victoria, BC V9A 3N6, 250-412-8510 www.esquimalt.ca/parksrecreation
Camosun College Facility Rentals, 3100 Foul Bay Road, Victoria, BC V8P 5J2, 250-370-3543 www.camosun.ca/facility-rentals
Coast Bastion Inn Conference Facility, 11 Bastion Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6E4, 250-753-6601, (800) 663-1144 www.coasthotels.com
Comfort Hotel & Conference Centre Facilities, 3020 Blanshard Street, Victoria, BC V8T 5C7, 250-382-4400, (866) 754-4040 www.choicehotels.ca/cn904
Comfort Inn & Suites Conference Services, 101 Island Highway, Victoria, BC V9B 1E8, 250-388-7861, (800) 661-4043 www.comfortinnvictoria.com
Inn at Laurel Point Conference Service, 680 Montreal Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1Z8, 250-386-8721, (800) 663-7667 www.laurelpoint.com
The Kingston Room, 500 Oswego Street, Victoria, BC V8V 5C1, 250-294-7603 www.oswegovictoria.com/meetings
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es Maritime Museum of British Columbia, 28 Bastion Square, Victoria, BC V8W 1H9, 250-385-4222 www.mmbc.bc.ca
The Marquee Room, 506 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, BC V8W 1N6, 250-361-3310 www.swanshotel.com
Mary Winspear Centre at Sanscha, 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, BC V8L 1W9, 250-656-0275 www.marywinspearcentre.ca
Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence, 4371 Interurban Road, Victoria, BC V9E 2C5, 250-220-2500 www.piseworld.com
Queenswood, 2494 Arbutus Road, Victoria, BC V8N 1V8, 250-477-3822, (888) 407-3822 www.queenswoodcentre.com
Rosemeade Bistro, 429 Lampson Street, Victoria, BC V9A 5Y9, 250-412-7673 www.englishinn.ca
Royal Roads University Meeting Space, 2005 Sooke Road, Victoria, BC V9B 5Y2, 250-391-2666, (866) 241-0674 www.hatleypark.ca
Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, 1925 Blanshard Street, Victoria, BC V8T 4J2, 250-220-2600 www.saveonfoodsmemorialcentre.com
The Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa, 9805 Seaport Place, Sidney, BC V8L 4X3, 250-655-9760, (866) 659-9445 www.sidneypier.com
Sooke Harbour House, 1528 Whiffen Spit Road, Sooke, BC V0S 1N0, 250-642-3421, (800) 889-9688 www.sookeharbourhouse.com
St. Ann’s Academy National Historic Site, 835 Humboldt Street, Victoria, BC V8V 4W8, 250-953-8829 www.stannsacademy.com
Strathcona Off-Site Venue, 919 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2C2, 250-383-7137, (800) 663-7476 www.strathconahotel.com
The Union Club of British Columbia, 805 Gordon Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1Z6, 250-384-1151, (800) 808-2218 www.unionclub.com
Vancouver Island Technology Park, 4464 Markham Street, Victoria, BC V8Z 7X8, 250-483-3200 www.vitp.ca
Victoria Conference Centre, 720 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3M7, 250-361-1000 www.victoriaconference.com
Victoria Curling Club, 1952 Quadra Street, Victoria, BC V8T 4C2, 250-386-6396 www.victoriacurlingclub.com
Victoria Edelweiss Club, 108 Niagara Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1E9, 250-592-0546 www.victoriaedelweiss.ca
Victoria Executive Centre, 915 Fort Street, 3rd Floor, Victoria, BC V8V 3K3, 250-383-6338 www.vecmeetingspaces.ca
Team BuildingCanadian Outback Adventure Company, 200-332 East Esplanade, North Vancouver, BC V7L 1A4, 604-924-4500 www.canadianoutback.com
Hatley Park National Historic Site, Home of Royal Roads university, 2005 Sooke Road, Victoria, BC V9B 5Y2, 250-391-2666, (866) 241-0674 www.hatleypark.ca
Temporary Staffing ServicesBBW International Inc., 404-999 Canada Place, WTC, Vancouver, BC V6C 3E2, 604-984-0352, (866) 984-0352 www.bbwinternational.com
MEMBER AND COMPANY SERVICESAccountantsKPMG, 800-730 View Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3Y7,250-480-3500 www.kpmg.ca
McCreadie & Tait, 300-818 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2B6, 250-388-7043 [email protected]
Advertising Agencies/PublishersCertified Folder Display Service Canada, 225 Russell Street, Victoria, BC V9A 3X1, 250-382-4207 www.certifiedfolder.com
Eclipse Creative Inc., 200-388 Harbour Road, Victoria, BC V9A 3S1, 250-382-1103 www.eclipsecreative.ca
Hot House Marketing, 957 Alston Street, Victoria BC V9A 3S5, 250-385-3244 www.hothousemarketing.com
Immediate Images, 16028 Delsey Place, Surrey, BC V3S 0J1, 250-818-8225 www.immediateimages.com
Page One Publishing Inc., 2nd Floor, 1322 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1Y8, 250-595-7243 www.pageonepublishing.ca
Tartan Public Relations, 3rd Floor, 536 Broughton Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1C6, 250-592-3838 www.tartanpr.com
Computer/Digital/Internet/WebCaorda Web Solutions, 108-3550 Saanich Road, Victoria, BC V8X 1X2, 250-598-6772 www.caorda.com
Clover Point Cartographics Ltd., 152 Dallas Road, Victoria, BC V8V 1A3, 250-384-3537, (888) 457-2724 www.cloverpoint.com
Plus ROI Online Marketing Inc., 4663 Lochwood Crescent, Victoria, BC V8Y 1A9, 250-294-0915 www.jumpstartweb.com
Consultant/Freelance WriterAON Reed Stenhouse Inc., 6th Floor, 1803 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8T 5C3, 250-388-7577, (877) 388-7577 www.aon.ca
Chemistry Consulting Group, 400-1207 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2E7, 250-382-3303 www.chemistryconsulting.ca
Danda Humphreys, 903-435 Michigan Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1R9, 250-382-8029 www.dandahumphreys.com
Starrboard Enterprises Inc., 5519 Parker Avenue, Victoria, BC V8Y 2N2, 250-812-9561 [email protected]
Courier/Mail ServicesSPRING Global Mail, 15-2015 32 Avenue NE, Calgary, AB T2E 6Z3, (888) 624-5327 www.springglobalmail.com
Custom Brokers/Moving/StorageKing Bros Limited, 401-1208 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3B9, 250-384-1174, (800) 538-0626 www.kibro.com
Government AgenciesCity of Langford, 2nd Floor, 877 Goldstream Avenue, Victoria, BC V9B 2X8, 250-478-7882 www.cityoflangford.ca
City of Victoria, 1 Centennial Square, Victoria, BC V8W 1P6, 250-385-5711 www.victoria.ca
Corporation of the District of Oak Bay, 2167 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, BC V8R 1G2, 250-598-3311 www.oakbaybc.org
Corporation of the District of Saanich, 770 Vernon Avenue, Victoria, BC V8X 2W7, 250-475-1775 www.saanich.ca
Corporation of the Township of Esquimalt, 1229 Esquimalt Road, Esquimalt, BC V9A 3P1, 250-414-7100 www.esquimalt.ca
District of Sooke, 2070 Philips Road, PO Box 18, Sooke, BC V9Z 0E4, 250-642-1634 www.sooke.ca
Greater Victoria Economic Development Commission, Suite G7, 1001 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2C5, 250-384-2432 www.businessvictoria.net
Provincial Capital Commission, 613 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, BC V8W 1N8, 250-953-8800 www.bcpcc.com
Provincial Capital Commission Programs, 613 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, BC V8W 1N8, 250-953-8800 www.bcpcc.com
Retail Cop, 850 Caledonia Avenue, Victoria, BC V8T 5J8, 250-361-4188 www.retailcop.ca
Town of Sidney, 2440 Sidney Avenue, Sidney, BC V8L 1Y7, 250-656-1139 www.town.sidney.bc.ca
Town of View Royal, 45 View Royal Avenue, Victoria, BC V9B 1A6, 250-479-6800 www.town.viewroyal.bc.ca
WorldHost Training Services, 300-1803 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8T 5C3, 250-356-2868 www.tcs.gov.bc.ca/worldhost
InsurancePacific Blue Cross/BC Life, 4250 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC V5G 4W6, 604-419-2000, (888) 275-4672 www.pac.bluecross.ca
Interior Design/PlanningJC Scott Design Associates, 17 1/2 Fan Tan Alley, Victoria, BC V8W 3G9, 250-385-9545 www.jcscott.com
LawyersStewart Johnston Law Corporation, 1521 Amelia Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2K1, 250-385-2975, (866) 385-2976 www.sjlaw.ca
Printer/Photocopy ServicesDigital Direct Printing, 564 Hillside Avenue, Victoria, BC V8T 1Y9, 250-388-7082, (877) 389-7082 www.digitaldirectprinting.com
Hemlock Printers, 302-1070 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 2C4, 250-388-7801, (800) 663-9633 www.hemlock.com
Hillside Printing, 3050 Nanaimo Street, Victoria, BC V8T 4Z1, 250-386-5542, (866) 342-7885 www.hillsideprinting.com
Rack Printing Services, 307-537 Heatherdale Lane, Victoria, BC V8Z 0A4, (877) 544-0181 www.rackprinting.com
Teldon Print Media, Victoria, BC, 250-220-4592, (866) 478-2445 www.teldonprintmedia.com
Real Estate Design/DevelopmentBayview Residences, 80 Saghalie Road, Victoria, BC V9A 0A1, 250-388-9924 www.bayviewvictoria.com
Properties in Victoria Professionals, 1075 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, BC V8V 3P7, 250-920-7000, (866) 806-0982 www.propertiesinvictoria.com
SuppliersAcme Supplies Ltd., 2311 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8T4P4, 250-383-8822, (800) 667-2263 www.acmesuppliesltd.com
Coca-Cola Enterprises, 105-765 Vanalman Avenue, Victoria, BC V8Z 3B8, (800) 218-2653 www.cokecce.com
Oughtred Coffee & Tea, 723B Vanalman Avenue, Victoria, BC V8Z 3B6, 250-384-7444, (877) 384-7444 www.oughtred.com
Penny King, PO Box 36129, 10991 No. 1 Road, Richmond, BC V7E 3E6, 604-970-5400 www.pennyking.ca
Telephone Company/ServicesBell Canada, 210-1150 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3M9, (800) 667-0123 www.bell.ca
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