G’Day. This is a joint report on Victoria in August by a visitor and a resident. We hope we can pique your interest in visiting this wonderful city sometime. The Waterfront It will become evident, along the water, that this is truly a tourist mecca. Especially for older folks…or can we say that is is [...]
There’s no doubt about it – Victoria is definitely a tourist town with more than 6,500 rooms to rent. From plush places to budget beds and everything in-between (a mix of 1960′s motels, chain spots and plain unvarnished hotels.) For more accommodation info and reservations, contact Victoria Tourism’s toll-free line, 1-800-663-3883. Plush Places Plush places [...]
So, it’s September and summer’s ending, sorry. To this point we’ve had around 9 sunny days compared to the norm of around 30 so it has really sucked. Okay, I’ll shut up, it’s still summery, and is likely to stay that way for a little longer yet, but we have started losing about 4 minutes [...]
Victoria, British Columbia Victoria, Vancouver and Vancouver Island Top Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards Condé Nast Traveler magazine has voted Victoria best city in the Americas, and Vancouver Island top North American Island at an awards ceremony held in New York City. Victoria was awarded the top position for the Americas, followed by Vancouver [...]
Victoria, British Columbia Victoria’s Coming EventsSept-Nov 2003 Sunday September 21: The Feast of Fields, one of Vancouver island’s food and wine events, happens on Sunday September 21 from 2-6pm. The Feast of Fields is a gastronomic picnic. Featuring over fifty of Vancouver Island’s restaurants, inns and resorts paired with British Columbia’s wineries and microbreweries, it’s [...]
Victoria, British Columbia The Feast of Fields One of Vancouver Island’s food and wine events happens on Sunday, September 19 from 2-6pm. The Feast of Fields is a gastronomic picnic. Featuring over fifty of Vancouver Island’s restaurants, inns and resorts paired with British Columbia’s wineries and microbreweries, it’s a celebratory tribute to local food producers. [...]
This unique wine festival offers couples more than just beverage to stimulate the senses. There are multiple locations, times and prices for 15 events featuring 100 wineries from BC, Washington State and Australia held over a four-day weekend. Highlights of the festival include: a glass blowing demonstration of handmade decanters and exhibit of eight different [...]
The 12 Days and Nights of Christmas is the theme of a new seasonal festival incorporating many attractions and venues. From December 1st. to December 31st. 2003, lights, music and special events will fill the streets and venues of Victoria bringing the city to life with the festive spirit. Some of the event highlights include: [...]
Victoria, British Columbia September/October 2002 Royalty Lovers Take Note Queen Elizabeth II is coming to Victoria as part of the Golden Jubilee year celebrations. The Queen and Prince Philip arrive at Victoria’s airport on Friday, Oct. 4 and will be whisked down the Pat Bay highway to the city and onward to Government House (home [...]
Victoria, British Columbia – August 2002 The Abkhazi Garden When I moved to Victoria from the cold and colourless Yukon, I could hardly contain my excitement for the riot of blooms staring me in the face everywhere I looked. Only those who have shared my frozen northern exile can appreciate the deliriums of delight that [...]
