It’s often said that Victoria is more British than Canadian.  With this strong sense of British Heritage, it’s no wonder that one of the most favorite activities in Victoria is to partake of afternoon ‘High Tea’.

There are a number of places that offer this genteel meal … here are some suggestions:

The Butchart Gardens

800 Benvenuto Ave, Brentwood Bay

The Empress (of course!)

721 Government St.

STEEPED IN TRADITION SINCE 1908

Hotel Grand Pacific

**TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED**

463 Belleville St.

The Oaks Restaurant & Tea Room

206, 2250 Oak Bay Ave.

Pendray Inn & Tea House

309 Belleville St.

The Teahouse at Abkhazi Gardens

1964 Fairfield Rd., Victoria

White Heather Tea Room

1885 Oak Bay Ave.,