From The Fairmont Empress Best Nearby Shopping (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Victoria, BC Edinburgh Tartan Shop (Shopping - Specialty Shops) 921 Government St, Victoria  BC  V8W 1X5 • 250-953-7790 Distance: ~259 m User Rating: 10 / 10         Description: DOWNTOWN. Need a custom-fitted kilt in your family's plaid? Edinburgh Tartan Shop is the place for you! Other Highland treasures include scarves, sweaters, blankets and a huge collection of kilt pins. The tartans are also available for sale by the yard. Rogers' Chocolates (Shopping - Specialty Shops) 913 Government St, Victoria  BC  V5W 1X5 • 250-384-7021 • 800-663-2220 Distance: ~259 m User Rating: 9.25 / 10         Description: DOWNTOWN. Rogers' is sweet in more ways than one. The beautiful store is outfitted with Tiffany glass and old-fashioned counters, just like when Charles Rogers first opened the doors in 1900. Then there's the candy itself! Even Buckingham Palace has indulged in the chocolate nut clusters, hard candies, and famous chocolate-covered Victorian creams. And world-wide shipping is available if you can't visit in person. Irish Linen Stores (Shopping - Specialty Shops) 1019 Government St, Victoria  BC  V8W 1X6 • 250-383-6812 • 877-966-6868 Distance: ~337 m User Rating: 8.6 / 10         Description: DOWNTOWN. Lace and linen are the specialties of the day at Irish Linen. The store has been at its present location since 1917 and the light fixtures and glass cases are all original. This is the place to stock up on beautiful handmade treasures like doilies, placemats, tablecloths, napkins, scarves and a variety of embroidered items. Open Space (Shopping - Art Galleries) 510 Fort St, Victoria  BC  V8W 1E6 • 250-383-8833 Distance: ~404 m User Rating: 10 / 10         Description: DOWNTOWN. Since it opened in 1972, this gallery has kept people talking. Located right in downtown Victoria, the center is run by artists dedicated to presenting contemporary Canadian culture in new and unusual ways. The gallery features exhibitions of avant-garde music, literary readings, and performance art, as well as displays of visual and media arts. There is an admission charge for some events and performances, but gallery admission is free. Murchie's Tea and Coffee (Shopping - Specialty Shops) 1110 Government St, Victoria  BC  V8W 1Y2 • 250-383-3112 • 250-381-5451 Distance: ~424 m User Rating: 9.25 / 10         Description: DOWNTOWN. This BC chain has its largest retail space in Victoria. This location also boasts outdoor dining and a 110-seat bar, and is ideal for afternoon tea which includes a tempting array of finger sandwiches, miniature tarts, scones, cookies and pastries. Established in 1894, Murchie's has built its reputation on having the finest teas and coffees available. Be sure to pick up some tea or coffee to enjoy at home. The Bay Centre (Shopping - Shopping Centers) 1150 Douglas St, Victoria  BC  V8W 3M9 • 250-952-5680 Distance: ~454 m         Description: DOWNTOWN. This modern shopping mall has been built to mimic Victoria's other historic buildings. The shops and boutiques are spread over three floors, and a central fountain inside a glass atrium makes a nice resting place when your feet can't take any more walking. Copy Plus (Shopping - Business Services) 777 Fort St, Victoria  BC • 250-386-3333 Distance: ~499 m         Description: DOWNTOWN. A full range of services is available here, including copying, printing and faxing. Computer rentals and desktop publishing are also offered. Monk Office Supply Ltd. (Shopping - Business Services) 794 Fort St, Victoria  BC  V8W 1H2 • 250-386-1214 Distance: ~0.527 km         Description: DOWNTOWN. Locally owned and operated, Monk has a reputation for fast, knowledgeable, friendly service that's unsurpassed. And if it's office-related, they have it, from paper clips to executive desk chairs. Plus, they offer free delivery in greater Victoria for orders over $45. Market Square (Shopping - Shopping Centers) 560 Johnson St, Victoria  BC  V8W 3C6 • 250-386-2441 Distance: ~0.690 km         Description: DOWNTOWN. One of Victoria's best shopping spots has a history of its own. Built during the late 19th century, this three-level building was where sailors, lumberjacks and whalers went looking for fun on their days off. Now you will find more than 45 shops specializing in everything from exotic teas, to camping goods, to souvenir t-shirts. The non-shoppers in your group will be happy to participate in Market Square's frequent live festivals, held in the central courtyard. Fran Willis Gallery (Shopping - Art Galleries) 200-1619 Store St, Victoria  BC  V8W 3K3 • 250-381-3422 Distance: ~0.801 km         Description: DOWNTOWN. This private gallery features works by regional Canadian artists. The bright, airy spaces display the contemporary oil paintings, mixed media and bronze sculptures to their best effect. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.