Victoria Travel Forum

At the end of May an old friend from Japan is arriving for a conference in Vancouver and popping down to visit us with his family in tow for 2 days. They will be catching the ferry across and have a rental car.

They have asked me about accommodation and As a new arrival to Victoria, I have no idea about the hotels here. They have a 2 year old and a 5 year old.

Can anyone recommend a nice clean and not shabby (Japanese people are very particular about that) but also child-friendly hotel or motel? I don't think it has to be in the center as they will have a car. Just something nice and not extravagantly expensive.

Thank you in advance,

Jitka

Hello!
I am looking for somebody to do the photographing for my wedding ceremony in April.
Maybe there is someone who does it as a hobby and wont charge so much as other private studios.
We are planning a big wedding in a year or so and now it is only a small ceremony outside.
If you are local in Victoria and have a good professional camera and enjoy taking picture, would be great to talk the deal!
Thank you, Olga

We spent March/06 in Victoria;back for March /07. We have a rental car.This year my DH would love to go visit areas out of town;we are seniors Any suggestions? I'm not interested in Tofino; too far.
We also want to take a bus package to Vancouver for a day or 2.Any suggestions of which hotel is more central.
Thank you.

Hi,

I am staying in Port McNeill for a few days this summer as I couldn't get accommodation in Telegraph Cove. However I am doing a couple of bear trips from there that start early in the day. I was initially told they would do a pick up from P M but have now been told I have to get down to T.C. Does anyone know a way other than by Taxi as I am on a Budget. Would renting a bike or scooter work out cheaper and can I actually do that from Port Mcneill?

Thanks

what date do the bulbs begin to bloom in buchard gardens?

Hi,

I'm thinking of taking seaplane from Victoria to Vancouver in April and it seems that there are only 2 seaplane companies (Harbour Air & West Coast Air).

I have emailed these companies about the schedule and reservation but there is no reply. Hope someone can help me with the following questions. Thank you.

- Is there any difference in which company I take the seaplane from?
- Do we need to reserve beforehand?
- Can we just purchase the ticket the day before departure? Will the ticket be sold out for a Sunday afternoon departure if we do that?

Thanks in advance!

hi can anyone help,,i wanted to take the kids and missus to tocumwal with our camper for the first time and wanted to take the boat,,how much open area for camping is there,when i was there 3 years ago it was chok a block but would i be able to get a spot on the river to launch the boat and just keep it tethered there,,please any help would be great,,cheers

Hello, I have just moved to Victoria and have a wad of Euros I'd like to exchange (since I won't be making any European trips for a while and could do with the money.) Does anyone know the best place to change it? The banks? I got robbed blind changing money in Toronto and don't want to repeat that...

Thank you for any suggestions!

Jitka

You state that flash photography is not allowed in Craigdarroch Castle; yet I was just over there, (Oct. 2006) I asked, and they informed me that it was okay. I was using 2 different camera's, a tri-pod, and a mono-pod with no problem at all. I've got a Travelogue about Craigdarroch on my Victoria page.

My husband has a meeting in early April in Seattle. We wanted to visit Victoria Island but are wondering if this is totally the wrong time of year for this trip. Please advise us about weather and available beauty to appreciate at this time of year. Thank you

Hi there,

I left France two weeks ago to settle here. I'm 20 and would like to meet people in Victoria. Do you know any places where I could go?

Thanks

Hi all and thanks for reading.

The reviews of Butchart Gardens make it sound like the best spot in Victoria and to absolutely not miss it. I'd certainly like to see it, but I'm only there for one day (ferry from PA about 10am, out at 4pm). I could certainly take the bus, but it appears that it requires a transfer at off-peak hours which means that the trip would realistically be 1 hour one-way.
I'm not a gardner in any way, but certainly appreciate flora and fauna and typically enjoy botanical gardens.
Should I go for this, or just bide my time in the city with the other things to do Downtown?

Can anyone tell me the tatical signs for 5th (BC) Coast Regiment, RCA, durining WWII. Also do you know the tatical sign for Fortess Victoria?Esquimaltt?

Thank you

R.A. (Bob) Campell, CD

Does anyone know if there are any places to tent camping near Victoria? Any idea how much they cost per night, if there are any?

I have approximately 17" long hair that I've highlighted last year, dont think that matters but it might, and I really want to get them straightened! I don't really want to pay over $250 for it though either. Can anyone reccomand me any places to go to? My hair is slightly wavy and not curly at all so I don't tihnk the salon will need to be extremely skilled.

Some Questions: How long would it take? Would it make me lose a lot of hair? Is it good or bad for your hair's health (i've heard both versions)? How long would it last for my type of hair?

We will only be able to spend one day in Victoria. We will come up on the Seattle ferry in the morning and leave that same evening. Will all of the shops be open on a Sunday or would it be better to go on a Friday or Saterday?

What are the transportation options to and from Butchart Gardens from the Victoria Clipper dock? How much time is "enough" to enjoy the Gardens?

Hi I'm visiting Victoria to complete a Study program and I will be there for 7 weeks starting mid-August 06. Looking for Student/budget accomodation anywhere around James Bay/Cook Street Village/Oak Bay or thereabouts. Any help would be appreciated. Non-smoker.

Hey all....

Can anyone suggest a campground near or in Victoria?? Thanks!

L

Okay - who is excited about the BC Experience? It opens this week! Frankly, I'm going to miss the "finger monkeys", but according to recent advertising material, when people view the giant 3D map of BC "their first response is emotional". As people are joking, that emotion is ANGER when they realize, "I PAID $14.95 FOR THIS?!?!?"

I would go if I could get in for free. :)

Is there a car ferry service between Victoria and Seattle?

Thanks

Hey every one, need some help on what to do in Victoria. Me and my cousin are planning on goin for saturday and sunday to Victoria from Seattle, and i've been there :) when i was in 6th grade, but that was a while ago so i was wondering any ideas or what can we do in these to days? erm.. i like culture, history, etc. Is there a shopping mall? Any italian resturants? About how much money should we bring? light, middle, or allot? I remember there was like a scooter rental... any ideas on fee's and the requierments? We are not taking a car... or should we? We are not planning to go out of the city.

Oh.. last thing are the museums open on saturdays and sundays?

Sorry for bad English, i am Ukrainian. :)

Thank you for your help.

Is there a specific area or bad part of town a person should avoid?

What is the best Indian restaurant in Victoria? I generally hear about 50-50 between Da Tandoor and Sabris, but I'm wondering if there's another local favorite.

My boyfriend and I are planning a romantic getaway to Victoria. How many days are neccessary in order to see all major attractions in the area?

Hello folks,

Needed suggestions for things to do in Victoria, BC for one day -one night on May 15. We are three friends who will arrive at the Swartz Bay ferry terminal around noon and would like to spend the day outdoors only. We are not too keen on visiting museums.

Any kind of help would be greatly appreciated

Many thanks in advance
Amit

Hi,

I was reading the last readers question on Fable cottage and realize it has closed. My husband and 2 sons and my daughter. We were there in Victoria island in 1978. I loved the Butchart Gardens and Fable Cottage. I bought a gold frame plate of the Cottage. I just broke it yesterday and just fixed it.
I have always loved having it and remembering our visit. My children will always remember it. My daughter and myself wanted to go to the tea house to gether, but my husband was Running out of money and we had other places to go and then back to home to Southern California at that time. Do you have pictures of the area or Butchart Gardens. My daughter and I want to return to go to Butchart Gardens and have our tea, and of course sight seeing. We loved Victoria. Thank you, Jane Osborne

1) I booked a Penthouse Suite at the Laurel Point Inn. Could someone please tell me if that hotel does have the best view? That is what I am looking for...the best view. I was deciding between Laurel Point Inn and the Delta Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa. Or are there any other hotels anyone could recommend with better views? Price not an issue.

2). Could someone please recommend a fancy romantic restaurant by the harbour for a romantic dinner? Prefer Seafood or Steak restaurant...but my main priority must have romantic ambience. Price not an issue.

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Hey who are you? I am from the Caribbean but living in Europe and i lan to come to Victoria very soon to live, but i would like to know if you can advice me on the best clubs and pubs or bars in Victoria where as a young man you can also meet open relaxed, young people like yourself? In other words where can you make friends in this city? Jammeing.

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thanks for your reply, yes BMX is dirt track biking.
Is it possible to hire cars on arrival in Victoria?