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Looking for fun activities, food, accommodations or attractions? Included a couple of Sidney, BC reviews (20 km north of Victoria!) Check these out for size!

 1. Victoria Clipper

2701 Alaskan Way
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 448-5000

Categories: Tours, Transportation, Travel Services

Neighbourhood: Belltown

4.0 star rating
  3/26/2010

After reading some of the reviews and horror stories, I am glad I didn't get any of that!  My wife and I took the trip after booking with Clipper Vacations and it did cost us about $260 or so for both of us for an overnighter at Queen Victoria Hotel.…More »

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 2. Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa

810 Humboldt St
Victoria, BC V8V 5B1
Canada
(866) 941-4175

Categories: Hotels, Day Spas

5.0 star rating
  4/22/2011

Parkside is Victoria's newest resort hotel, located in the absolute best area in the Inner Harbour.  Parkside consists of two towers connected via a 3 story atrium complete with gardens and a patio lounge.

Reasons why Parkside rocks my socks:

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 3. Rosewood Victoria Inn

595 Michigan St
Victoria, BC V8V 1S7
Canada
(250) 384-6644

Category: Hotels

4.0 star rating
  4/22/2011 First to Review

Rosewood is a convenient location a couple of blocks away from the Inner Harbor.  While visiting the Victoria area, I spent several nights here and enjoyed my stay.  The average prices, depending on your suite, is approximately $125 to $250 depending…More »

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 4. Bistro Bon Rouge

611 Courtney St
Victoria, BC V8W 1B7
Canada
(250) 220-8008

Category: French

4.0 star rating
  Update - 4/20/2011

My return visit to Bon Rouge didn't go as well as I hoped.  The blackened ribeye and the escargot are no longer items on their new* menu.  I had the $32 Prix Fixe plus an entree.  

Appetizer: sauteed prawns instead of the side house salad.  Four large…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    4/9/2010

    Taking the Victoria Clipper trip, we looked for a place to eat and boy did we find a place to eat!… Read more »

 5. Pho Vy Vietnamese Restaurant

772 Fort St
Victoria, BC V8W 1H2
Canada
(250) 385-5516

Category: Vietnamese

3.0 star rating
  4/20/2011

Quick summary here:

Pho:  broth tasted fine but the noodles were the WRONG kind.  Real pho uses the thinner rice noodles and not the thick, wide ones.  The ones used by Pho Vy were a cross between Pad Thai noodles and Pho noodles.  A let down to me…More »

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 6. The Butchart Gardens

800 Benvenuto Ave
Brentwood Bay, BC V8M 1J8
Canada
(250) 652-4422
5.0 star rating
  3/24/2010

The biggest and best botanical gardens I have seen in my life.  Be sure to go during the summer and late spring for the best experience.  Much recommended when you go to Victoria!  Wow.

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 7. Purdy's Chocolates

3147 Douglas St
Victoria, BC V8Z 6E3
Canada
(250) 385-5032
5.0 star rating
  4/20/2011 First to Review

BEST FRIGGIN' ICE CREAM BAR IN THE WORLD:

Imagine:

First, start with a real vanilla ice creambar on a stick.  

Second you can either have it dipped in Purdy's own rich chocolate.  Choose from regular dark or white chocolate.  SINGLE dip, DOUBLE dip, or…More »

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 8. Tim Hortons

3253 Douglas St
Victoria, BC V8Z 3K8
Canada
(250) 381-8331

Category: Cafes

4.0 star rating
  4/20/2011 First to Review

I can always depend on Tim Hortons when it comes to delicious food fast.  Tim Hortons is the largest fast food chain in Canada and offers breakfast items like muffins, biscuits, donuts, sandwiches and soups.  I wish there was one in WA as there are…More »

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 9. Craigdarroch Castle Historical Museum Society

1050 Joan Cres
Victoria, BC V8S 3L5
Canada
(250) 592-5323
4.0 star rating
  4/19/2011

The history of this 5 story Castle/mansion is just one big mess.  Mr. Dunsmuir passed away before the construction was completed; this led to the inconsistent construction materials used in building the mansion.  The Craigdarooch Castle passed…More »

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 10. Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

501 Belleville St
Victoria, BC V8V 1X4
Canada
(250) 387-3046
5.0 star rating
  4/19/2011

The architectural marvel that is the historic Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, was officially opened in 1898.

The Parliament Buildings offer free of charge, 30 min guided tours or do your own self guided tour!  No public parking available,…More »

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 11. Hatley Castle

Victoria, BC
Canada
(250) 391-2666
4.0 star rating
  4/19/2011

When I visited the site during the weekend, the castle was closed to public due to a private event.  I was a ninja, snuck in and snapped up photos of the interior.  

According to their website:

Hatley Castle Museum

The museum houses artifacts and…More »

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 12. Fish On Fifth

9812 Fifth St
Sidney, BC V8L 2X3
Canada
(250) 656-4022

Category: Seafood

4.0 star rating
  4/21/2011

Lunch stop in Sidney.  4 stars as long as you:

-Stick with the fish and chips or the fish burger.  Fish has a crispy, crunchy coating and the yam fries are great with the honey mustard(?) dip.  Halibut burger had fresh fish and a variety of veggie…More »

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 13. Beacon Park

2540 Beacon Ave
Sidney, BC V8L 1Y2
Canada

Category: Parks

5.0 star rating
  4/19/2011 First to Review

Beacon Park in Sidney, BC, (not to be confused with Beacon Hill Park in Victoria, BC)  is located at the end of Beacon Ave.  After walking down the avenue visiting the various touristy shops and boutiques, you will be mesmerized by the striking views…More »

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