Victoria is home to a number of Migratory Bird Sanctuaries. Be sure to check them out - especially during the spring and fall migration! 1. Shoal Harbour Migratory Bird Sanctuary Shoal Harbour Migratory Bird Sanctuary (MBS) is situated 30 km north of Victoria, British Columbia, in a protected bay near the eastern tip of Saanich
Victoria has an abundance of Chinese restaurants. Here are some suggestions for you: Chinatown (Fisgard St.) There is approximately a dozen Chinese restaurants on Fisgard Street between Store St. & Government Street. A number of them offer Dim Sum during lunchtime, some are noodle houses, some seafood ... some bakeries ... and very few have
If you prefer to buy your meats from dedicated butcher/meat shops, here are the options for Victoria. Alia Halal Meat & Deli - 2618 Quadra St. Bold Butchery & Grill - 1420 Quadra St. Carnivore Meats - #6 - 7103 W. Saanich Rd., Brentwood Bay Farm & Field Butchers - 1003 Blanshard St. Glenwood Meats
Mexican Restaurants in Victoria Victoria has some very good Mexican Restaurants. Here are a few that you might consider checking out: (In alphabetical order.) Please click on links provided for menus, hours etc. Please check Trip Advisor for reviews. Cafe Mexico - 1425 Store St. (Market Square) Cafe Mexigo - 777 Royal Oak Dr. (In
Baked Goods in Victoria Whether you're looking for pastries, bread, cakes or other specialty items, here's a list of places to check out! Please click on links to each bakery for more details such as hours,menus etc. See map below for locations! 6 Mile Bakery - 3950 Carey Rd. Bond Bond's Bakery - 1010 Blanshard
The Fairmont Empress (most commonly known as The Empress) is one of the oldest and most famous hotels in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Located on Government Street facing the Inner Harbour, the Empress has become an iconic symbol for the city itself. It has been designated a National Historic Site of Canada due to its
Carnavon Park A developed sports park (3.97 hectares), surrounded by residential housing, with playing fields for rugby, soccer, ball diamonds with score/concession building, tennis courts, tennis backboard, and lacrosse box, with washrooms and change rooms. There is a children's rotary water park with assorted climbing structures and a municipally operated licensed daycare centre ("Paddington Station").
This spray park in downtown Victoria contains a huge watering can, and standing under it is the equivalent to standing under a huge shower! Since it's located in Beacon Hill Park, there are many other activities to keep you busy while you're there - from feeding the ducks to visiting the petting zoo or playground.
While in Victoria, does your child require a car seat? Check your childs' weight to ensure that they are in the right car seat. In B.C., children must be in a rear-facing car seat until they are one year old and at least 20 lbs (9kg). After their first birthday, toddlers weighing 20-40 lbs (9kg
Beacon Hill Park - Childrens' Farm is an inexpensive and fun way to spend an afternoon outdoors with the kids. The farms' goats, sheep, bunnies, peacocks, potbellied pigs, miniature horses and other animals are perennial family favorites. Visit the goat petting area and take part in the renowned goat stampedes at 10:10 am and 5:10
