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We loved the Q at the Empress. Great drinks, good breakfast, fantastic ambiance, and more.
We loved our castles, hoods and legends bike tour at the Pedaler, as well as renting a scooter and driving over to Hatley castle.
You can stay at the empress and do SO much within walking distance.
Visited Victoria in September
Photo Shoot Location: Parliament, Empress & Inner Harbour
Miniature world and the butterfly garden are fantastic for kids!
Visited Victoria in September
Photo Shoot Location: Parliament, Empress & Inner Harbour
Beacon Hill Petting Zoo
Finns great seafood and atmosphere
A must is high tea at the empress!
Habit Coffee (coffee shop) made me feel very welcome, I enjoyed their service and loved the look of the whole establishment!
My photo shoots and having some of the history of the buildings and Victoria B.C., Canada explained by Aly were cool highlights.
I planned and only had about 2 hiccups due to the weather and no fault of my own. I always pay in advance for everything so that is a stress reliever and 1 less thing I have to be concerned about.
Empress Q was the best restaurant to me as it had a decent continental bread and breakfast special.
Taking professional photographs!
None, I did have a great time though!
Visited Victoria in April
Photo Shoot Location: Parliament, Empress & Inner Harbour
Coco grill @ fisherman's Warf was good! the coco prawns were really good with the chili sauce !!
Hatley Castle, wale watching was so fun! we saw a family of 6 killer wales! The Butchart gardens are beautiful!! a lot of walking, if you have little ones make sure to take a stroller or wagon! it will make your visit soo much more enjoyable !
Victoria is beautiful but you will most likely be walking a lot. Bring a stroller or wagon! it will make your time so much more enjoyable. pack lots of snacks to have with you. we carried a back pack with waters and snack and it was perfect for in between times when we ate. We came at the end of summer and needed rain jackets! check the weather before traveling to make sure you pack correctly!
Walking around the Harbour
End Dive for a fun dinner and Hey Happy for morning coffee!
Gonzales Beach and Banfield Park for the best swimming
Blue Nile African Restaurant is one of our favorite places to eat. Everything we have ordered there has been amazing and I would highly recommend if you're after something a bit different.
Tea at the Empress was a MUST, also check out the Superflux rooftop bar for great vibes!
The butterfly gardens -- It is NOT just butterfly's, they have SO many exotic animals you will have the best time!
Visited Victoria in April
Photo Shoot Location: Dallas Road Beach
Moon Under Water - go for music bingo and great appies!
Kayaking in the gorge and running along the Galloping Goose trail
Hometown Shoot in March
Photo Shoot Location: Parliament, Empress & Inner Harbour
Tapa Bar The interior of the shop is cute and the food is delicious.
Camping
Hometown Shoot in June
Photo Shoot Location: Parliament, Empress & Inner Harbour
Joey & Bear La Taqueria Mosi
Willows Beach
Blue Crab Seafood Restaurant and Q Bar/ dining at the Empress
Hanging out in our hotel - Empress Hotel. The Royal Museum, The Bug Zoo
Hotel with a pool :)
Visited Victoria in March
Photo Shoot Location: Parliament, Empress & Inner Harbour
We went to a fish and chip shop on fisherman’s ward that served gluten free fist and chips - it was amazing
Walking and seeing the ocean
If you can stay at the fairmont - do it - yes it’s expensive but they treat the kids like kings and queens and really cater - we saved by not renting cara
Visited Victoria in October
Photo Shoot Location: Dallas Road Beach
Stopping in to Township every day was a nice ritual. Great coffee and friendly staff who draw the best cup doodles
Loved Gyro/Cadboro and Willows beach!
Take advantage of all the great playgrounds and parks! So many have washrooms which makes outings so much easier. Also, mornings spent exploring the beaches were our favorite!
Visited Victoria in September
Photo Shoot Location: Dallas Road Beach
10 Acres was fabulous! Fresh, locally grown food, unique flavours and amazingly personable staff!
A Taste of Victoria walking tour was a huge highlight. We also loved the Bug Zoo and Beadworks shop where our whole family created our own jewelry!
Beadworks! Stop in here to make your own wearable creations. The staff were so amazing and helpful and everyone in our family - kids, mom, dad, grandma - all thoroughly enjoyed making a souvenir piece of jewelry to take home!
Visited Victoria in July
Photo Shoot Location: Fisherman's Wharf
Blue Fox on Fort Street is the absolute best breakfast place in the city, by far! Yes, there will probably be a line up to get in. Yes, it is worth waiting in the line. Yes, I do tell people waiting in the line that it's worth the wait if I hear them asking that question out loud while I walk by. The hollandaise sauce in particular is the best I have ever had in my life and I would drink it if I could do so without fielding concerned looks from strangers. For lunch or dinner, hit up Pink Bike for delicious artisanal burgers made from locally sourced ingredients, or Foo Asian Street Food for street food classics with a twist!
I love the petting zoo at Beacon Hill park, especially in the spring when all the kids are born and frolicking around! Other can't-miss places are the Royal BC Museum and IMAX (the biggest screen in BC at over 6 storeys tall), Fisherman's Wharf (cute float houses and great food options) and a walk along the Breakwater for ocean and mountain views. Also be sure to check out Ghostly Walks (if you're feeling spooky) or Discover the Past (if you want some plain old fashioned historical fun) walking tours, both by the same company. The guides are wonderful, enthusiastic, and so much fun. They share fascinating facts and stories about downtown Victoria on hour long walking tours, which are my favourite way to experience new cities. You get to see a bunch of cool places you might otherwise have missed, and get to learn the historical context of what you're seeing. Can't recommend it enough!
Definitely walk along Dallas Road at sunset. You get fabulous waterfront views and there are plenty of benches along the way to sit, cuddle, and watch the light fade. Candle-lit dinner at the Tapas Bar or Perro Negro won't go amiss either :D
Visited Victoria in January
Photo Shoot Location: Dallas Road Beach
I recommend Boom + Batten for a great view of the city, and a nice walking path for an after dinner, ocean-side stroll Have cocktails at Q Bar inside the Empress Hotel Try the incredible dumplings at Dumpling Drop on Pandora Street
Indulge in a spa day and lay by the pool outside at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel Rent kayaks at nearby Oak Bay Marina and explore the coastline Explore the eclectic shops inside Fan Tan Alley - Canada's narrowest alley! Also, there is great shopping on Johnson Street, just a block away from Fan Tan Alley. My favourites are Citizen, Still Life and Bernstein & Gold
Cafe Brio
Walking tour, whale watching
Nourish or Ola
Kyaking
Eat at Nourish and Get some yoga in at The LAB!
Rolling pub tour!
Visited Victoria in August
Photo Shoot Location: Fisherman's Wharf
Beacon Hill Park was amazing and we loved walking around downtown by the water. Grabbing a drink at the Empress hotel is a must!
I would say a must-see is definitely the Empress hotel, it's totally stunning and the food at the Q restaurant is really great.
Visited Victoria in November
Photo Shoot Location: Parliament, Empress & Inner Harbour
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