Salt Spring Island Ales and LURE Restaurant are inviting all craft beer and local seafood lovers out for an evening of sipping and savouring flavours unique to Salt Spring and Vancouver Island on Saturday, January 23. The evening’s menu, prepared by LURE Chef Mike Weaver, will feature an abundance of local, seasonal ingredients including,…
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Victoria’s Art of the Cocktail
A two day festival celebrating the art, craft, and tradition of the cocktail. Saturday November 7 – Sunday November 8 Victoria Arts Connection – 2750 Quadra Street The Art of the Cocktail opens the door to a world of elegant spirits: great classics, the fresh trend, the established players, niche bitters and the artisan, small,…
Getaway to Victoria and Sooke in style
From Tourism Victoria Visitors to Victoria, BC can experience the best of downtown city life and the tranquility of an ocean retreat in one trip with a new package offered by Victoria’s Abigail’s Hotel and world renowned Sooke Harbour House. Valid until December 15, 2009, the two-night Island retreat package, called “Vancouver Island at its…
The Oyster Bar in Victoria
From Tourism Victoria The Oyster Bar is a new restaurant in Victoria, BC opening its doors to both oyster connoisseurs and even those not so fond of the little sea delicacies. Believed to have aphrodisiacal powers, the history of harvesting and consuming oysters goes back to Roman Times and whether you like your oysters raw,…
Discovery Coffee comes to Oak Bay in Victoria
From Tourism Victoria DisThe coffee culture in Victoria, BC has just expanded by one. Based on the belief that great coffee is for everyone, Discovery Coffee who came onto the scene in 2006 opened the doors to their second location in Oak Bay in September 2009. The family run business stands on a core set…
ADVENTURE TO BE FOUND AT VILLA MARCO POLO
Villa Marco Polo Inn located in Victoria, BC is offering Pedal or Paddle packages to those looking for a getaway that offers luxury with a side of adventure. The Butchart and Biking in Victoria package includes a two-night stay at the tranquil Inn, bike and helmet rental, transport and admission to The Butchart Gardens and…
The Flying Otter Grill Victoria
TABLE ON THE PATIO, PLEASE Summer is the time for sitting on the patio, eating great food and enjoying a cool beverage. Just in time for season the patio scene in Victoria, BC has expanded bringing more seaside tables and chairs to one of Canada’s busiest working harbours. Opened at the end of June 2009,…
Downtown Victoria’s newest boutique hotel
Located in the heart of Victoria, BC, The Hotel Rialto is Victoria’s newest boutique style hotel. Opened in June 2009, the hotel is only a few of blocks away from Victoria’s Inner Harbour and popular shopping areas such as LoJo and the Design District. Housed in a beautifully restored 1912 heritage building the décor is…
