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James Bay Inn Hotel 270 Government Street, Victoria, British Columbia 9.0/10 - 2 reviews Hotel Class 100 Rooms
Quality Inn Waddling Dog Hotel 2476 Mount Newton Cross Roads, Saanichton, British Columbia 8.5/10 - 2 reviews Hotel Class 30 Rooms
Executive House Hotel 777 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia 6.5/10 - 2 reviews Hotel Class 181 Rooms
Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa Hotel 45 Songhees Road, Victoria, British Columbia 10/10 - 1 review Hotel Class 239 Rooms
Accent Inn Victoria Hotel 3233 Maple Street, Victoria, British Columbia 10/10 - 1 review Hotel Class 118 Rooms
Shamrock Suites on the Park Hotel 675 Superior Street, Victoria, British Columbia 10/10 - 1 review Hotel Class 16 Rooms
Best Western Inner Harbour Hotel 412 Quebec Street, Victoria, British Columbia 9.0/10 - 1 review Hotel Class 74 Rooms
The English Inn and Resort Hotel 429 Lampson Street, Victoria, British Columbia 9.0/10 - 1 review Hotel Class 49 Rooms
Pauls Motor Inn Hotel 1900 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia 8.0/10 - 1 review Hotel Class 78 Rooms
Bedford Regency Hotel 1140 Government Street, Victoria, British Columbia 8.0/10 - 1 review Hotel Class 40 Rooms
The Days Inn Victoria On The Harbour Hotel 427 Belleville Street, Victoria, British Columbia 7.0/10 - 1 review Hotel Class 71 Rooms
Inn at Laurel Point Hotel 680 Montreal Street, Victoria, British Columbia 6.0/10 - 1 review Hotel Class 200 Rooms
Gatsby Mansion Inn Hotel 309 Belleville Street, Victoria, British Columbia 5.0/10 - 1 review Hotel Class 20 Rooms
Ramada - Victoria Hotel 123 Gorge Road East, Victoria, British Columbia 2.0/10 - 1 review Hotel Class 94 Rooms

Victoria Travel Guide

Victoria Local History

Victoria is Western Canada's oldest city. It began in 1848 as a Hudson Bay Company trading post named after Queen Victoria. It grew rapidly after the gold rush in 1858 and although that soon waned, the city had by then been firmly rooted. Now, the city survives on tourism and some 4 million tourists visit annually.

Victoria Attractions

Victoria Shopping

Fort Street - This is known as antique row and there are loads of rare china, silver, and other treasures.

Eaton Centre - this is a three story shopping mall with everything from fashion to gourmet food.

Victoria Activities

Beacon Hill Children's Farm - This is a locality where you can feed and pet animals- all to do with encouraging respect between children and animals. Its on Beacon Hill Park.

Miniature World - Whatever is displayed here, events, places and themes, is in miniature form. The world's largest doll house, with 50 rooms, is one of the popular attractions.

Victoria Parks & Gardens

Crystal Gardens - Modeled on London's Crystal Palace, it is on 713 Douglas Street.

Victoria Restaurants and Bars

Victoria Restaurants

Barb's Fish and Chips - If you have never tasted oyster burgers, then this is the place in which to try. It is a typical fish and chips venue except that not every establishment can boast of cooking the fish straight off the boat. The restaurant is located on a wharf, in fact it is a floating shack, where fishermen simply offload their fresh produce. It is on 310 St Lawrence Street.

Blethering Place - British habits are alive and well in this city where everyone stops for their afternoon tea. This restaurant, on 2250 Oak Bay Avenue, is a good place to indulge in this custom. You can expect the usual "high tea" fare of scones, dainty sandwiches and cake and this is served against royal family memorabilia.

Roman's Macaroni Grill - This is a popular chain of Italian restaurants where you have choice from the a la carte menu or can simply select your own unique mix of pasta and sauces. The restaurant is on 3195 Douglas Street.

Victoria Bars & Clubs

Charles Dickens Pub - A typical British club as the name suggests. It is on 633 Humboldt Street.

Big Bad John's - For country music lovers as the bands and singers are usually of that persuasion. It has a rustic charm to it like bare boards on the floor perhaps in imitation of the Wild West era. It is on 919 Douglas Street.

Victoria Weekend Breaks

Top 10 things to do in Victoria for a weekend.

The Royal Scot Suite Hotel 425 Quebec Street Victoria 176 Rooms
6.0/10 1 review
Inn at Laurel Point Hotel 680 Montreal Street Victoria 200 Rooms
Abigails Hotel 906 McClure Street Victoria 23 Rooms
Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour Hotel 728 Humboldt Street Victoria 236 Rooms
9.0/10 1 review
Best Western Inner Harbour Hotel 412 Quebec Street Victoria 74 Rooms
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