tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8202953651702064872024-03-05T02:11:33.091-08:00Vancouver Island Travel & TourismInformation for travellers and tourists coming to Vancouver Island. Entries include information about Victoria, the Gulf Islands, and communities all over Vancouver Island. Tips, current events, activities, special happenings, and news. Everything you wanted to know about Vancouver Island but were afraid to ask.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger642125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820295365170206487.post-76206340418498758612014-12-02T20:16:00.002-08:002014-12-02T20:16:47.338-08:00Craigdarroch Castle at Christmas-A Must See During the Holidays<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Craigdarroch Castle provides visitors with more to see and hear on a
self-guided tour. Decorating the Castle for the Christmas season takes
many hours and involves a number of staff and volunteers. Local businesses and
individuals financially assist the Society with this endeavor and with their
support we’re able to bring the many wonderful room displays you’ll see on your
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short 3 minute tour of the Castle and wet your appetite for a real visit. Be sure to spend time reading the self-guided
signage so you can learn how they lived when the castle was lived in. If you run into staff, be sure to ask all
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820295365170206487.post-40358928727182457642014-11-29T10:50:00.000-08:002014-11-29T10:50:14.946-08:00UGLY STORM BLASTS VICTORIA!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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the Victoria restaurant and night life scene, "mai mai's
downtown". Located at 525 Fort
Street in the iconic Temple Building, mai mai's offers up sushi and west coast
fusion cuisine in a newly renovated space with a contemporary coastal/surf
theme. The room features a bright
turquoise back-lit glass bar where bar manager Megan serves up special house
cocktails, including our favorite, the Raspberry Herb. Open just three weeks, mai mai's serves food
and beverages until 2 am, Wednesday through Sunday. Plans include an open concept sushi bar, and
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and taste buds. You won't find a speck
of cumin in his kitchen (overused in so many Victoria eateries), instead he
uses fresh seasonings to highlight the local ingredients he so lovingly creates
with. We sampled several menu items,
including his Signature Sushi Roll with local crab, Pepper Crusted Tuna Tataki
(the tuna is fished in Sooke waters), Pork Belly Skewers, both Beef and Salmon Tacos
folded in corn tortillas, Kimchi and Edamame pizzas, Three Little Pigs (ground
pork sliders) and Fanny Bay Oysters, smoked in-house. Dishes were accompanied by a mild mango
papaya slaw and fresh lime wedges for squeezing. For a finale, Jo Jo brought out samples of
his delicious and unique house made desserts, a rarity in restaurants these
days. Food and beverage prices are
extremely reasonable, especially given the downtown location on the corner of
Fort and Langley Streets. Whether you
are looking for a unique menu for dinner, a late night snack or dessert with a
night-cap, mai mai's can provide. Reservations at 250 590-8848. The original mai mai's is located at 6676
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820295365170206487.post-19318239464403715642014-08-29T23:28:00.001-07:002014-08-29T23:28:42.982-07:00We've Got Whales<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820295365170206487.post-91696370364150951062014-08-28T16:15:00.001-07:002014-08-28T16:15:08.440-07:00See Victoria with CVS Tours<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820295365170206487.post-67560380646453434382014-08-13T19:35:00.002-07:002014-08-13T19:36:45.537-07:00Pet-A-Palooza<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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of attending a familiarization event at Il Covo Trattoria, newly opened
at the end of Superior and Kingston Streets. The menu specializes in
Tuscan and Northern Italian food created from family recipes handed down
over the years. Simple fresh food is served Italiano style, prepared
by Chef Caesar and delivered by a competent team of servers. We sampled
something delicious from each section of the menu, starting with warm
fresh and tasty focaccia bread served with olive oil and balsamic
vinegar. Antipasto Misto Della Casa followed, a delicious plate of
cured meats, cheese, bruschetta, artichokes, baby shrimp salad &
pickles. A salad formed the third course - Finocchi E Arance Alla
Veneziana. Now that’s a mouthful and indeed it was, with mixed greens,
orange segments, shaved fennel, red onions and black olives tossed with
lemon basil dressing and pecorino cheese. Primi Piatti is the 'first
plate' and our fourth course (!), we were served Penne Alla Puttanesca, a
traditional and legendary pasta. This dish has an interesting history,
it was originally served by poor Italian prostitutes to their families .
Lucky families! The penne was tossed with black olives, capers,
garlic and anchovies in a fresh roma tomato sauce. Our 'Secondi
Piatti', Risotto Ai Funghi Porcini, was a creamy aborio rice with
prosecco, porcini mushrooms & asparagus, finished with parmigiano
cheese. By now, we are loosening our belt buckles! Dessert was an
array of fresh fruit and custard on pastry. Il Covo has a fine looking
wine list, and one of the best house wines we have ever tasted.
Everyone enjoyed the meal in beautiful surroundings, with friendly,
helpful staff. There is an inviting garden patio for outdoor eating in
an al fresco Italian style. Il Covo is an authentic family-run Italian
dining experience with a warm, old world Tuscan ambiance. There is
nothing else quite like it in Victoria! For more pictures visit or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StayAndPlayVancouverIsland?sk=wall" target="_blank">Facebook sit</a>e.</span></span></div>
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Players Presents - "Cirque du Chablis"</span></strong></span><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /><br /><strong>Opening Night - Saturday July 19th
</strong><br />The curtain goes up at 7:30 pm to reveal another fantastic
production by The Peninsula Players for the outdoor summer theatre at Muse
Winery. <br /><br />A ragtag band of circus freaks hankers for something more than
cleaning up after elephants and biting heads off of chickens. When former
starlet Serafina offers them their own vaudeville show, they leap at the chance!
But between a scheming ringmaster, a secretive starlet, and a lovesick cheese
mogul, the freaks soon learn that life's not always a barrel of
monkeys. <br /><br />There will be a total of 7 performances, so make sure to plan
ahead. For the evening performances Bistro Muse will be offering a special
Harvest Table buffet for $29 plus GST <br />Reservations will be
required.<br /><br /><strong>Mark
your calendars - performance dates are:</strong><b><br /><strong>Evening Performances - Saturdays -
July 19th & 26th and August 9th & 16th 7:30 pm
curtain</strong><br /><strong>Matinee Performances - Sundays -
July 27th and August 10th & 17th - 3 pm
curtain</strong></b><br /><br />Tickets for all performances are $25 per
person. Add Harvest Table Buffet for an additional $29 per person, plus
GST<br />Bistro Muse is open for lunch before the Matinees - reservations
required.<br /><br />These plays are exceptional and a whole lot of fun. Be sure to get your tickets early as they sell out!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Rodger is a yellow-bellied Marmot that likely came with a load of fill from Southern Alberta and he is proud to live on the grounds of the Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria on the Inner Harbour. Nice digs Roger. </span></div>
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<span class="userContent"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The Delta Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa has
recently undergone extensive renovations and Friday night 300 of their
favourite guests had the opportunity to have the Delta experience. The
Delta really knows how to throw a party! The restaura</span><span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">nt
and bar are beautifully decorated and with many different spaces to
accommodate guest needs. Chef Dan Bain created an array of amazing
local bites that provided guests with a taste of most of their menu
items. Guests also had the opportunity to try some of Vancouver
Island's best cocktails and some tastey wines and local brews. As you
will see from the attached pictures, the restaurant and bar has
extensive patio space and from everywhere in the bar and restaurant you
can enjoy Victoria’s best views! The Delta is a class hotel, with very
classy surroundings and a staff that provides great friendly service.
This party was intended to show case the restaurant and bar… job very
well done! Everyone had a blast. Near the exit, there was a photo booth
with appropriate disguises. It was a real hoot to see party guests
posing for photos. The final touch was that everyone took home a jar
of dirty almonds (sweet & spicy, served warm). If you are looking
for a great place to unwind, with great food and drinks, and incredible
views, the Delta is the place to go. For more pictures of this event, please go to our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.722999141090049.1073741937.152079471515355&type=1" target="_blank">Facebook site</a>.</span></span></span></div>
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certainly wasn't a distress call, but an invitation from Orca Spirit Adventures
to check out their whale watching business.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Oriana Smy, Sales Manager, organized a wonderful day for us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Paul, our driver for the event, shuttled us
over to the Canoe Brewpub where we enjoyed food and drinks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">The <span class="yellowhighlight">CANOE BREWPUB</span>, Restaurant and Marina located at
450 Swift Street features waterfront patios and the best western exposure along
Victoria's Inner Harbour. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They offer
some of the best handcrafted beers in Victoria, a diverse award-winning wine
list, a pub, lounge, dining room, patios and friendly, knowledgeable staff. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The soaring timber frame and rustic brick
architecture creates a vibrant atmosphere, the perfect setting for our group of
twenty where we sat upstairs. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Canoe Brewpub
provides comfort food, showcasing local farmers and products. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The menu is always changing and highlights
seasonal organics, local quality meat and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Oceanwise</i>
sustainable seafood.<br />
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Our meals were delicious and the staff served our large group with ease.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thanks to Amanda our host and Pam our server
for a great lunch and brunch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Part one
of our Mayday Adventure was over and Paul shuttled us back to the docks behind
the Coast Harbourside Hotel.</span><br />
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Whale watching was offered as Part Two of our adventure.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The “wild at heart” half of our group chose
to go out in a zodiac, with Captain Tristan and Naturalist Alex.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Obviously they needed their souls
stirred!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The zodiac ride was reported as
being exhilarating and a tiche wet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
zodiacs are fast and fun and certainly an adventure to remember. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is a fully enclosed washroom on the
zodiac… so no worries on that account.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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The “softer seat” half of our group chose to go for a little more luxury on one
of Orca Spirit's covered vessels with Captain Christian and Naturalist Rachel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Built specifically for whale watching and
wildlife viewing, these vessels offer comfortable seating, washroom
facilities and elevated outdoor viewing decks for excellent photo opportunities
with uninterrupted 360 degree panoramic views. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many of the Orca Sprit fleet vessels are
equipped with hydrophones, allowing guests to hear whale vocalizations
in the wild.<br />
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Our captains took us to the north end of San Juan Island where a small group of
Orcas were swimming at high speed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Unfortunately the whales are not trained to be where you want them and
do what you want them to do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On
occasion, they are just not available but the percentage of views in the waters
surrounding Victoria is very high.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You
may see only one whale or you may be lucky and see a super pod (all three
resident pods together), or something in between.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We enjoyed watching a group of three
transient Orcas, with a mom and a young one in the group.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After some time with the whales, we headed
for Sidney by the Sea, where Paul was waiting to transport us onward to Muse
Winery.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Part Three was a private wine
tasting while enjoying scrumptious appetizers, and a tour of the vineyard.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Muse Winery is a delightful stop on the north
end of the Saanich Peninsula,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>just off
Deep Cove.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is owned and operated by Jane
and Peter Ellmann. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Jane & Peter bought Chalet
Estate Winery in 2008. With years of hospitality, food & beverage
savvy betwixt them, the dynamic duo has found their dream lifestyle. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Peter’s homage to Jane, his life’s
inspiration, was to rename the winery <strong><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">MUSE</span></strong>.<br />
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Muse grows grapes under the warm sun of the Saanich Peninsula. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With grapes from notable vineyards in other
regions of Vancouver Island, the Southern Gulf Islands and the Okanagan Valley,
they use this fine collection of high quality BC grapes to create exceptional
award winning wines, with their signature Mermaid labels.<br />
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We were greeted in style as we arrived, being offered a glass of their Ortega
wine as soon as we stepped from Paul’s chariot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We were led to the spacious Bacchus Room, which is set up beautifully
for art, music, brunches, luncheons, dinners, and receptions. Doug Stewart from
Stone Street Catering prepares all the food for Muse and we were treated to
some of his excellent appetizers and more tastings of Muse wines.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was a happy crowd for sure.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After our tasting, Peter toured us through
the vineyard and showed us how the wine is processed. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At Muse you can purchase their award winning wines,
taste a few samples or just try a glass.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The gift shop has an eclectic choice of items to choose from.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of life’s great experiences is dining al
fresco on the Bistro Muse terrace and watching the resident eagles soar above
while bees buzz in the vineyard.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Muse
produces excellent and entertaining plays in partnership with the Peninsula
Players during the summer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Muse Winery
is a gem, well worth the short drive out from Victoria.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thanks to Peter, Jane, Doug and their attentive
staff for this part of our adventure.<br />
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Ever ready, Paul drove us back to the Orca Spirit office where they hosted an
after-party.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Held aboard their newest
vessel, the Orca Spirit II is a 29 metre (95 foot) fibreglass catamaran built
by the prestigious Yamaha Corporation, known for its state-of-the-art
technology, construction and design. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
vessel has a capacity of 168, a cruising speed of 20-25 knots and offers two
levels of spacious, heated cabin area with large outdoor viewing decks and all
the amenities.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What a boat for a
party!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Great food catered by the Blue
Crab Grill of Coast Harbourside Hotel, gracious hosts, the company of good
friends and colleagues, and a nice evening made for a wonderful way to end the
day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thanks to Orca Spirit for the adventure,
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="fbPhotoCaptionText">Tonight we had the privilege of
attending a VGSN FAM (familiarization tour) of the Chateau Victoria
Hotel. Located near the Inner Harbour, this is one of the better hotels
in Victoria. The staff ise exceptionally friendly and the hotel has
been recently renovated. It has always been kept in prime condition.
The lobby is comfortable and appealing and there are lots of places
where guests can lounge and enjoy the surroundings. Just off the Lobby
is the world famous Clive’s Classic Lounge, undoubtedly the best
cocktail lounge in Victoria. They have an extensive cocktail menu and a
staff that can meet the needs of every lounge guest. We enjoyed some
of their signature cocktails, then toured some of the rooms and suites.
The room updates provide major improvements in comfort and amenities.
Upstairs at Vista 18, Victoria’s only roof-top dining facility, we
enjoyed unparalleled scenic views of Victoria’s busy Inner Harbour, the
snow-capped Olympic Mountain range, impressive Mount Baker, the Strait
of Georgia and beautiful downtown Victoria. The view is truly
spectacular. The modern, comfortable décor allows you to enjoy a menu
focusing on free range, organic and local products. The emphasis is on
local food and a West Coast eating experience. We sampled items from
their new menu and all were delicious. We encourage other VGSN members
to check out this hotel and certainly recommend it to visitors who are
looking for an authentic West Coast cuisine experience. Thanks to
Chateau Victoria from VGSN. For more pictures visit our<a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.709744632415500.1073741925.152079471515355&type=1" target="_blank"> facebook page</a>. </span></span></div>
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Pink Snow Hits Victoria....you must be 18 and over to view this video. For maximum scary effect, go to full screen if you can handle it! <br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820295365170206487.post-56292295335403878122014-04-09T19:06:00.000-07:002014-04-09T19:06:25.191-07:00Middle Earth Victoria Style<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /><br />Yesterday our curiosity got the better of us, so we set out to find Greater </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Victoria's version of the Hobbit living in Middle Earth, which just happens </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">to be off Metchosin Road in Colwood. Middle Earth Victoria style is the</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">dream of Joe Thompson. His imagination and hard work have produced </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">something very unusual and certainly worth seeing. Joe does tours of his Hobbit home on Sundays from 3-5 pm and serendipity had us there at 2:50 pm on Sunday. We were content to take a picture or two of the home from the road until Barbara, Joe's wife came out and told us about the tour. Joe showed up shortly and our journey through time began. The home is visual overload both inside and out. His eclectic collections of rocks and wood are interesting in and of themselves. There are faces watching you wherever you go, some carved in wood, others created of rock. Some are subtle and many are not. It is easy to believe you are in Middle Earth. The Hobbit home is a labor of love in progress and Joe is very protective of it, being careful about who he takes on tour, so trust that your vibes are good. Although Joe and his creation have been featured on TV and in the newspaper, his address is not public, but a little creative sleuthing will help you find it. Please, if you go, respect their property and do not show yourself </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">around. For more photos, please go to our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.691052994284664.1073741920.152079471515355&type=1&l=fc1c7ccd16" target="_blank">Facebook Page</a>.</span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820295365170206487.post-8849821621996035832014-03-02T14:26:00.000-08:002014-03-02T14:29:12.107-08:00Inside JAM Restaurant Victoria BC - Great Breakfast Location<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Victoria's busiest and popular places to grab a great breakfast. The
restaurant is small so when you show up with 7 people it gets tricky.
After a short wait, we managed to get our group seate<span class="text_exposed_show">d
at the bar which was perfect. The food was plentiful and very
delicious. The ambiance and decor unique and the staff accommodating
and very friendly. The JAM is homemade by the mother of the owner and
man, it is really good. For a unique experience give JAM a try. You
won't be disappointed. They also serve lunch.</span></span></span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820295365170206487.post-17357667828042056442014-03-01T22:07:00.000-08:002014-03-01T22:07:10.801-08:00A Day On Victoria's Waterfront<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> <span class="userContent">Today I had a couple of hours to kill between
appointments so I went down to the waterfront on Dallas Road where there
is always something to watch. The cool little birds with great
haircuts were first. Then one of the many planes flying <span class="text_exposed_show">from
the Inner Harbour to Vancouver and Seattle passed by. The a small
group of Mergansers huddled together. The breakwater is also the
location of the Pilot Boats.</span></span></span><br />
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Fuca Strait that is headed for Vancouver must pick up a Canadian pilot
to guide the ship to and from Vancouver. Every time I go to the
breakwater there seems to be something new. The art has progressed
along the sides and the handrails look great. I then followed the
scenic tour into Oak Bay and passed the Victoria Golf Course. Along the
way I discovered a daffodil display. The recent cold spell has made
their spring appearance a bit behind the normal schedule. All this only
killed one hour, but a very enjoyable hour indeed. For more pictures go to our<a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.672611732795457.1073741916.152079471515355&type=1&l=4543b59160" target="_blank"> Facebook page</a>.</span></span></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820295365170206487.post-82577277264754402832014-02-20T20:03:00.002-08:002014-02-20T20:12:04.894-08:00Wolf with Seal Pup for Lunch near Victoria<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Today <a href="http://bcwhalewatchingtours.com/" target="_blank">BC Whale Tours</a> sent me this picture that was taken from their boat while out on an excursion. The cool thing is that it was on Discovery Island which is just off the shores of Eastern Victoria (Oak Bay). The Wolf was dining on a Seal pup. Life goes on in the wild. Enjoy the photo and thanks to BC Whale Tours for circulating it.</span></div>
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and eclectic use of the world's spice rack to enhance the fresh west coast
seafood and local products that are the mainstay of the menu. Chef Jim Romer's
approach emphasizes organic, local and sustainable products — featuring British
Columbia, and in particular Vancouver Island ranchers, micro-brewers, vintners
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The menu is varied with plenty of seafood choices.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The liquor menu is extensive as well with interesting
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were delicious.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Monterey Bay Calamari
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unique.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Voodoo Meatballs were to die
for and the incredible Mini-donuts were warm and came with a chocolate dipping
sauce.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Flatbreads were full of fresh
flavors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Check out their menu at <a href="http://www.steamshipgrill.com/#!menu/c24tf">http://www.steamshipgrill.com/#!menu/c24tf</a></span></div>
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on the restaurant scene in Victoria and we will soon be back for dinner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Members of the Victoria Guest Services
Network who attended the Steamship’s Meet and Greet were truly impressed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Visit their web site at <a href="http://www.steamshipgrill.com/">http://www.steamshipgrill.com/</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Steamship Grill is participating in Dine
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Be sure to put Butterfly Gardens on
your to do list as it is a world class attraction you just don't want
to miss. Take our advice and you will be glad you did. We are the
tourist experts and send you to only the best places. Enjoy. </span><br />
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