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Victoria B.C. Information for out of town real estate buyersHere are a few suggestions to help you enjoy your visit to our beautiful garden city: Places to stay:Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Restaurant and Spa - This four-diamond resort & spa is ideally located in the heart of the city, on the waterfront of Victoria's charming Inner Harbor. Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa is close to many unique attractions including the Parliament Buildings, the Royal BC Museum, popular restaurants and entertainment venues. This resort in the city features unobstructed views of the spectacular waterfront and city lights. The Fairmont Empress - Rising regally on Victoria's spectacular Inner Harbor, The Fairmont Empress showcases the spirit and energy of Vancouver Island in grand style. With her turn-of-the-century beauty, The Fairmont Empress captures the grandeur and elegance of a bygone era, while her facilities and services meet the needs of today's traveler. Best Western Inner Harbour - Located downtown it is perfect for seniors, the business traveler or people relocating to Victoria as they have extended stay rates while shopping for Real Estate. All rates include a deluxe free continental breakfast. Seasonal outdoor pool, sauna, jacuzzi, steam bath, and in-room tea & coffee service.
Hotel Grand Pacific - Set in the inspiring, relaxing surroundings of Victoria's Inner Harbor, we are adjacent to the Parliament Buildings and within strolling distance of the myriad of boutiques, museums, galleries and cafes of historic Old Town and Antique Row, as well as all the amenities in downtown Victoria. Sooke Harbour House - Nestled in the corner of a scenic Sooke Harbour 45 minutes outside of Victoria and overlooking the Olympic Mountains across the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Property is the hotel, award winning restaurant, art gallery, and spa. Premier Executive Suites - Premiere Executive Suites offers first-rate furnished corporate apartments for your home away from home. Great for extended stays. There are many B&B’s as well as other boutique hotels. For more information, please visit the Tourism Victoria Website at www.tourismvictoria.com. Places to eat:The Brasserie “L’École” – 1715 Government Street. Brasserie is defined as "an unpretentious restaurant that serves drinks, esp. beer, and simple or hearty food". This definition parallels the restaurant design and menu. The name "l'école" (French for The Schoolhouse) is a nod to the history of the building, which once was a Chinese Schoolhouse. Il Terrazzo – 555 Johnson Street. Fine Italian dining in an old time courtyard setting. Northern Italian cuisine featuring wood-oven roasted meats and pizzas, homemade pastas and fresh west coast seafood. Extensive and multiple award-winning wine list as well as dining by candlelight on the enclosed, heated patio. Phone: (250) 361-0028. The Canoe Brewpub Marina and Restaurant – 450 Swift Street. Located in an 1894 landmark heritage building on Victoria’s downtown waterfront. The Brewmaster’s award winning handcrafted beers are renown in the Pacific Northwest. Our chefs showcase local farmers and the changing menu stresses seasonal organics, the finest cuts of meat and wild seafood. Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub – 308 Catherine Street. This waterfront restaurant and brewpub features artisan real ales, fresh local seasonal fare, and unforgettable romantic heritage or contemporary luxury accommodations. Azuma Sushi – 615 Yates Street. A newly opened and renovated Japanese restaurant located in the heart of downtown Victoria. Ingredients are hand-picked fresh daily and they offer a variety of food from convenient Bento Boxes, Lunch and Dinner Combos and Sushi dishes. Ferris’s Oyster Bar and Grill – 536 Yates Street. Featuring the freshest local and east coast raw oysters, and the finest ingredients in pastas, steaks, and seafood dishes. Phone: (250) 360-1824. Niche restaurant – 225 Quebec Street. Niche was renovated in 2007, opening with a modern progressive feel, and an informal approach. Leizert's cooking shows off the best of the season, devising ways of using familiar products. His cuisine is inspired by the seasons. Natural ingredients & a warm environment. Coffee:Café Mela – 784 Humboldt Street (downtown). Cozy Venetian-style café with perfectly crafted cappuccinos and delicious goodies to go along with it. Buon Amici’s – 110-645 Tyee Road in Vic West. Buon Amici's Coffee buys only the best premium, organic, shade grown coffee. It's locally custom roasted & delivered fresh every week. Ottavios Italian Bakery and Deli – 2272 Oak Bay Avenue in Oak Bay. Ottavio was born of a family tradition of Italian food since the 1920's. Ottavio's Nonno & Nonna owned a pasticceria, bar & gelateria in Torino, Italy, for over 40 years. Things to do in between looking at properties:Visit one of our many lovely gardens: Butchart Gardens, Abkhazi Garden, Beacon Hill Park and Gardens, Government House Grounds and Gardens, Hatley Park, Horticulture Centre of The Pacific or one of the many other gardens found further up Island. Visit www.tourismvictoria.com for more information. Hiking in East Sooke Park: East Sooke Regional Park, located 30 minutes west of Victoria, is one of the most spectacular parks in the region, attracting those looking for challenging hikes in a wilderness setting. A favourite among novice and experienced hikers, East Sooke Park encompasses 1,436 hectares of natural and protected coastal landscape. The ten-kilometre Coast Trail takes hikers through lush rain forest, along windswept bluffs and down to the ocean's edge. Visit some of our historical monuments: We have some great historical monuments within minutes of downtown. Wander through Canada’s oldest Chinatown, visit Craigdarroch Castle or tour through the Legislative Buildings (aka Parliament Buildings). Royal BC Museum - Discover the Royal British Columbia Museum and its famous First Peoples, Natural History and Modern History Galleries. Three-dimensional displays offer the senses a feast of the sights, smells and sounds of British Columbia. Walk through a rainforest, sit among aboriginal poles and stroll down the street to window-shop in Old Town. Saunter along Dallas Road: The walkway along Dallas Road affords great costal views and beach access. Bill Ethier - Real Estate Agents in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty - 1075 Pandora Ave, BC. V8V 3P7 Canada
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