Macaulay Point Park - Esquimalt's Hidden Gem Macaulay Point Park is located in Esquimalt just a short distance from downtown Victoria. It is a hidden gem of a park that even most locals don't know about. Indeed, it is so close that it's only about a 10 - 15 minute drive, a 1 hour walk or a
The Maritime Museum of BC When I first came to the Victoria, the Maritime Museum of BC was located in the former Supreme Court building in Bastion Square − the oldest surviving courthouse in the province. It was an amazing museum with lots of exhibits and artifacts and all housed in this amazing old courthouse!
For a more personal experience ... you might enjoy one of these beautiful heritage-style B & B's in Victoria. Each has a unique feel which will definitely appeal to anyone looking for something other than traditional hotels or motels. This listing is not meant to be recommendations ... please check each individual website and possibly
There are actually a LOT of sushi restaurants in Victoria! Here's a listing of some of the most popular - in alphabetical order - with links to their sites if available: (See map below for locations) Azuma Sushi - 615 Yates St. Ebizo Japanese Restaurant - 604 Broughton St. Fujiya - 3624 Shelbourne St. Futaba
Victoria is a wonderful place to shop and explore! Here's some ideas for a unique shopping experience: CHINATOWN - The oldest Chinatown in Canada and the 2nd oldest in North America. Lots of unique restaurants and shops to wander through. MARKET SQUARE - A beautiful heritage setting with tons of shops to explore. CAPITAL IRON
Sightseeing is great ... but not the best thing when it's raining out. I've listed our top picks for indoor activities to give you some ideas: IMAX - Always something good to watch for the whole family. Each film is approximately 45 minutes and run consecutively, so you can watch one, two ... or spend
Along with the Empress Hotel, the Parliament Buildings dominate the scenery in downtown Victoria. Victoria is the capital of the Province of British Columbia and is home to the Legislative Legislative Chamber Assembly of British Columbia. The Neo-baroque buildings face north on Belleville street facing the Inner Harbour and diagonally across from
If you love to while away the time knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching or embroidering ... here are some places you might find more/new/unique yarns or threads: (Also check out our post on Fabric Stores ... some of them also carry specialized yarns/threads) Beehive Wool Shop - 1700 Douglas St., Ph. #250-385-2727 Button & Needlework - 614
If you like to sew ... or simply need to replace a zipper or repair a rip in your shirt, here's some places that supply all the necessary items you might need: Bib N' Tucker Quilting - 1006 Craigflower (at Tillicum Mall) Ph. #250-386-6512 Buttons-N-Bows - 2867 Foul Bay Rd. Ph. #250-592-7924 Calico Cupboard -
In addition to many world-class wineries ... Victoria and Vancouver Island has some amazing cideries & a wonderful meadery. CIDERIES SEA CIDER FARM AND CIDERHOUSE- 2487 Mt. St. Michael Rd., Saanichton, BC MERRIDALE ESTATE CIDERY- 1230 Merridale Rd., Cobble Hill, BC VICTORIA CIDER COMPANY - 9635 W. SAANICH RD. MEADERY Tugwell Creek Honey Farm &
