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Chinatown |
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Fisgard St, Victoria
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Distance:
~1.070 km * |
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CHINATOWN. This 6-block area is the oldest Chinatown settlement in North America, having been founded in 1858. Narrow Fan Tan Alley (just four feet wide at each end), is historically important as the center of 19th century Chinatown's legal opium industry. Now it is a great place to pick up exotic herbs and vegetables, luxurious silks and delicate paper lanterns. Be sure to view the beautiful Gate of Harmonious Interest, composed of Taiwanese tiles and decorative panels. |
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Government Street / Trounce Alley / Bastion Square |
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Government St, Victoria
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Distance:
~1.826 km * |
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DOWNTOWN. Souvenirs and imported British goods, specialty gourmet food shops, art galleries and cafes line Government Street in downtown Victoria. Trounce Alley has its own personality, with small fashion boutiques and trendy cafes. Bastion Square is always bustling with activity. Lined with old houses that have been restored into shops and restaurants, the square is a good place to find local arts and crafts. |
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Oak Bay Village |
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Oak Bay Ave, Victoria
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Distance:
~2.400 km * |
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OAK BAY. Located a quick 10-minute drive from downtown Victoria, Oak Bay's distinctly English character is carefully perpetuated by its small town atmosphere and charming tea rooms like Blethering Place and White Heather. "Oak Bay Village," the five-block stretch of Oak Bay Avenue from Monterrey Avenue to Foul Bay Road, is jam-packed with unique shops and high-end boutiques offering everything from regional art and European antiques to designer clothing and clever garden accessories. There are also a number of highly-rated restaurants and cafes in Oak Bay, such as Paprika Bistro and Marina. For even more eclectic shops, stroll along Estevan Avenue. |
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Fort Street |
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(Shopping - Shopping Districts) |
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Fort St, Victoria V8S
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Distance:
~2.401 km * |
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Description:
FERNWOOD / HILLSIDE. Also known as Antique Row, the section of Fort Street between Blanshard and Linden Avenue is home to a number of antique shops and malls, collectibles dealers, art galleries, and specialty home and garden stores. You can find British antique furniture, military memorabilia, rare prints, fine china and silver, Victorian knickknacks. There are also a number of auction houses to investigate. |
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Sidney |
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2372 Beacon Ave, Sidney
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Distance:
~25.406 km * |
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Description:
SIDNEY. The little town of Sidney is charming, with its seaside ambience and friendly residents. Its nickname is "Booktown," and there's a very good reason for that: ten independently owned book stores, each with its own character and specialty. You can find book stores devoted to certain subjects: nautical history, military, gardening and crafting, even books for children. There are antiquarian book shops and gently used book shops and a full-service new book shop. Start on Beacon Avenue at Third Street, and work your way east – all the shops are either right on Beacon or just off it. Individual shops hours vary. |
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* All distances are
approximate "straight-line" distances.
See Directions for actual "travel distances."
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