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Bengal Lounge |
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(Nightlife - Live Music) |
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721 Government St The Fairmont Empress, Victoria V8W 1W5 • 250-384-8111
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INNER HARBOUR. Inspired by Colonial India, the Bengal combines the best of British and Indian décor with a satisfactorily relaxing and atmospheric result. With its views of the Inner Harbour and the rose gardens, it's ideal whether you're looking for a full meal or just a cocktail. An a la carte menu is available, but their curry buffet is especially popular at both lunch and dinner – you'll find a variety of traditional meat and vegetable based dishes complete with all the condiments. Friday and Saturday nights the Bengal features live jazz (8:30pm-11:30pm) and an incredible chocolate dessert buffet (6pm-11pm). |
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Empress Room |
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(Restaurants - Canadian) |
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721 Government St The Fairmont Empress, Victoria V8W 1W5 • 250-389-2727
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INNER HARBOUR. Reservations are strongly recommended at Victoria's most elegant restaurant, located in The Empress Hotel. A mahogany ceiling, tapestry-covered walls and candlelight set the mood for a fine-dining experience. The seasonal dinner menu showcases the culinary team's skill with fresh local ingredients, and might include dishes such as long pepper berry rubbed lamb loin with green olive & goat cheese risotto. During the warmer months, try to get a table on the veranda, which offers absolutely lovely views of the Inner Harbour. |
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User Rating: 8.7308
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Fairmont Empress Lobby |
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(Restaurants - Tearoom) |
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721 Government St Fairmont Empress, Victoria V8W 1W5 • 250-389-2727
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~62 m * |
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INNER HARBOUR. Afternoon tea at the Empress is the epitome of Victorian class. The turn-of-the-century hotel has been fully restored to its original beauty and elegance, and lustrous wood floors and soft piano music further enhance the mood. Fresh seasonal berries and cream begin the elegant feast, followed by dainty finger sandwiches and a tempting array of house-made pastries. The tea itself is the Empress' own special blend. Be sure to reserve space a week or two in advance, especially during the summer. |
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Pescatore's Seafood + Grill |
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(Restaurants - Seafood) |
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614 Humboldt St, Victoria V8W 1A4 • 250-385-4512
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~151 m * |
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DOWNTOWN. High ceilings and wall murals painted by a local artist set the mood at this cozy, upscale seafood stop. For lunch, try crispy crab cakes or luscious seafood bisque. Dinner features all of your fresh favorites, including scallops, trout and salmon. Locals come here to enjoy the oyster bar – one of the best stocked in Victoria. Burgers and steaks will please any non-seafood eaters in your party, and a trio of Belgian chocolate fondues will satisfy dessert lovers. Smart casual. Reservations accepted. |
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User Rating: 6.1666
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Miniature World |
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(Attractions & Activities - Art Museums) |
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649 Humboldt St The Fairmont Empress Hotel, Victoria V8W 1A7 • 250-385-9731
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~151 m * |
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INNER HARBOUR. If you happen to be in Victoria during one of its rainy spells, this is the ideal attraction to visit. Spend a couple of hours examining dozens of tiny exhibits depicting scenes from all over the globe. You'll visit the Great Canadian Railway, European castles, Olde London Towne of 1670, outer space, the Canadian frontier, and the Swiss Family Robinson tree house. There's also an array of intricately decorated dollhouses, and the world's smallest operational sawmill. Imagine how much space these exhibits would require if they were life-size! |
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Milestone's |
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(Restaurants - Canadian) |
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812 Wharf St, Victoria V8W • 250-381-2244
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~153 m * |
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INNER HARBOUR. Casually elegant and trendy, Milestone's appeals to folks who enjoy their comfort food on the "slightly adventurous" side. Although it's part of a small chain, the restaurant successfully avoids the cookie-cutter approach to atmosphere and decor, so each location has its own personality. The menu includes traditional favorites as well as more modern interpretations of classics. Start with spinach-artichoke dip or popcorn shrimp, or sample a steamy bowl of corn and potato chowder. Mains include everything from grilled steaks and seafood to Asian-style noodle bowls and smoked baby back ribs with cranberry corn relish. There's also a solid wine list and a bevy of tasty choices for vegetarians, carb-avoiders and other health-conscious types. |
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Royal British Columbia Museum |
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(Attractions & Activities - History Museums) |
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675 Belleville St, Victoria V8W 9W2 • 250-356-7226 • 888-447-7977
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~222 m * |
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DOWNTOWN. This is one of Victoria's premier attractions, and Canada's most visited museum, dedicated to teaching about the land and people of coastal British Columbia. The Natural History gallery presents BC's coastal and rainforest ecosystems from the ice age to the present, the Modern History gallery features a real frontier town and the excellent First People's gallery houses native art and artifacts including an authentic longhouse. The IMAX theatre shows National Geographic films. |
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User Rating: 7.6666
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Fire & Water Fish and Chophouse |
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(Restaurants - Regional) |
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728 Humboldt St Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour, Victoria V8W • 250-480-3828
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~233 m * |
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DOWNTOWN. Stylish and appealing, Fire & Water offers a fine Pacific Northwest meal in particularly comfortable surroundings. Although the specialty of the house is Prime Rib' à la Plaque (tender beef cured with brandy, pan-seared with a unique spice rub and served with cognac demi glace), seafood really shines here. Try the Digby scallops with wilted spinach and caramelized shallots, or a steaming bowl of cioppino brimming with crab, local fresh fish and veggies. The adjacent lounge, a great place to relax by the fireplace with a cocktail, serves more casual fare such as burgers topped with smoked bacon, aged cheddar and house made barbecue sauce, and fish and chips (salmon or halibut with hand cut smoked paprika fries). |
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Thunderbird Park |
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(Attractions & Activities - Sightseeing) |
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Belleville & Douglas Streets, Victoria
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~245 m * |
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DOWNTOWN. According to Native legend, lightening flashed from the thunderbird's eyes, and thunder rolled when he flapped his wings. Many totem poles are decorated with the thunderbird, and you can view a good selection of old and contemporary poles at Thunderbird Park. Located next to the Royal British Columbia Museum, this park also features gardens of native plants. |
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User Rating: 6
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The Pacific Restaurant |
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(Restaurants - Regional) |
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463 Belleville St Hotel Grand Pacific, Victoria V8V 1X3 • 250-380-4458
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~252 m * |
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JAMES BAY. Casually elegant in the best West Coast fashion, The Pacific is an ideal choice if you're looking for fine Canadian dining. They specialize in line-caught fish and wild and locally harvested ingredients. Seafood lovers should start with steamed mussels or clams or smoked salmon bisque, and follow with miso-marinated rockfish or hazelnut-buttered Queen Charlotte halibut. If you prefer land-based foods, try the incredibly inventive house salad tossed with blueberry-maple vinaigrette, then opt for cumin-scented lamb t-bones or lemon-salted Fraser Valley duck breast. A West Coast tapas style menu is served in the lounge, and a jazz pianist plays weekend evenings. |
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