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
Ross Bay Cemetery is located at 1516 Fairfield Road. Many historical figures from the early days of the province and colony of British Columbia are buried at Ross Bay. It's a beautiful setting and a great place to wander around and look at all the headstones and see if you can find some of the
Of course you can purchase pet food at any grocery store. But if you need a specific brand, or if you want premium types of food ... or even raw food ... you'll need to find a dedicated pet store. Here are some options of pet food stores in Victoria, BC: A Pet's Life -
If you're looking for cheap entertainment, something to consider is used DVD's or used CD's. When we travel for extended periods in our RV, we always have a big stack of DVD's as we don't have satellite for movie watching. Here's some options with large selections of DVD's and CD's here in Victoria. Lyle's Place
Cocktails ... from Martini's to Manhattens ... we've got some superior 'Mix-ologists' here in Victoria! Here's a sampling of places that just might 'wow' you! Listed in alphabetical order. Click on each link for hours, menus etc. Cenote Restaurant & Lounge Where: 786 Yates St. Victoria, BC Ph# (778) 433-4848 Clarke & Co. (Closed) Clives
If you love flowers & gardens of all types ... you've come to the right place! No one loves their flowers more than the people of Victoria, BC. Due to it's mild climate you can usually find something in bloom all year long! And if we don't have enough growing in our gardens ... we
Victoria, BC is a walking paradise. There are so many great walks and so many interesting things to see, but here are my picks for the 5 best walks in downtown Victoria. There are many more walks and hikes in Victoria - see the posts under 'Hiking/Biking/Walking Trails'. West Song/West Bay Walkway By FAR my
MILL BAY - BRENTWOOD BAY FERRY As of August 24, masks are required to be worn at all times at terminals and on board vessels. Driving 'up-island' on the Malahat is one of the most scenic drives on the island. I would certainly recommend driving north from Victoria up the Malahat to whatever destination you
If you're traveling with your dog, chances are you'd like to give them room to run and/or play with other dogs. Here are some dog-friendly walks and parks any furry 'kid' would love: Dallas Road - A very popular off-leash area for walking your dog. Chances are you'll meet every breed of dog under the
The Harling Point Chinese cemetery is a beautiful, serene bit of history tucked away in Oak Bay. Mass graves, a brooding figure of native legend and a misfit of a neighbourhood make the Chinese Cemetery a place of eerie, isolated repose. Tucked into Oak Bay at Harling Point, below the point where Crescent Road becomes
