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 Empress Hotel - Victoria by JanPeter74
The Inner Harbour is dominated by two large buildings. One are the Parliament buildings, which you can see in the picture of my Victoria intro. The other is the Empress hotel, an Edwardian style hotel that is said to be the most photographed attraction of Vancouver Island. The hotel is world famous for its afternoon tea in the main lobby. (Which we did not experience, but must be quite something. Reservations are required for this)
All in all a very nice area, that you surely will not miss when going to Victoria. Leave a Comment
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 by devmicha
Government Street is made up of old old renovated buildings that are mostly coffee shops and tourist shops now. The Causway Takes you around Our Inner Harbour where you can see the Empress Hotel and The lights on the Legislature.
Both of these areas are great places to see our many Street Performers.
Happy Summers!! Leave a Comment Directions: Downtown Victoria
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This is the Heart of the City really....its central and most "tourists" venture here likely because its the main tie up area for private boats,yachts,as well as the wharf area for the ferries that run between Victoria and Seattle and Victoria and Port Angeles which is also also in Washington State[see transportation tips].Its not strictly an area enjoyed by tourists because it really is a fun place to hang out and watch the comings and goings of the masses...
The Inner Harbor is also a terminus or stop for a "Harbor Ferry" that will drop you off for a small charge at any point on its route..
Most of the "special" celebrations happen here as well...Civic and National celebrations..fireworks and parties...The Victoria Symphony Splash is an annual event that happens here..in case you might be wondering what Spalsh is...Victoria Symphony Splash is the largest annual outdoor symphony event in Canada often attracting up to 40,000 people...
The "Classic Boat Festival" operates from here...a collection of "classic" boats often of cedar strip construction that participants agree to display and "race"...generally this is a fun event with boats gathering in a "sail past"...or parade if you like...
The Empress hotel is across the street,The Royal British Columbia Museum is here,The Provincial Legislature is also across another street that fronts the Inner Harbor...This is also a center for whale watching tours...both the ticket offices and tie up and loading area for different companies that offer this service is also located here..
Its lined in certain areas with food vendors and on the South West corner there's even a Night Market happening now which wasn't operating the last time I was visiting...Buskers offer up some really interesting entertainment normally...
Its essentially a GREAT people place...and its central to some of Victoria's most noted attractions..if you're into people watching or you're hiring onto a whale watching tour the this is likely the place for you!
Its busy during Tourist Season...so if you don't like crowds....you better TRY to avoid this area...otherwise...maybe Ill see you down there the next time I'm in town... Directions: Downtown Victoria
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The Inner Harbour really is the heart of Victoria. To get around, you can travel by foot (follow the coast line all the way from Clover Point in Beacon Hill Park to the Westsong Walk in Esquimalt) or try one of the miniature harbour ferries that will take you around the Harbour and up the Gorge Waterway. Those miniature ferries perform a choreographed water ballet on Sunday mornings in the summer! Tours are offered by Kabuki Cab (bicycle carriages peddled by strong locals) or in horse-drawn carriages.
Around the Inner Harbour there are many attractions: The Royal BC Museum, The Wax Museum, BC Experience, Minature World, the Undersea Gardents, and the Bug Zoo, to name a few. Architectural standouts include the Parliament Buildings and the Empress Hotel. There is great shopping on and around Government Street.
If you're hungry, try Rebar in Bastion Square for a sit-down meal, or Sam's Deli for sandwiches and soup. Murchie's is famous for its tea (and deeelicious cakes), while Roger's is famous for chocolate. Leave a Comment
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The most familiar image that comes to mind when thinking about Victoria probably is the Legislature buildings overlooking Inner Harbour. The scenery around the harbour is so nice, you won't be able to put your camera back in your bag! Once you're done taking pictures, you can go for a short walk around the harbour which is always filled with tourists, street performers and street artists. Nothing left to do but enjoy the atmosphere of the place!
The Victoria visitor information centre is also located right next to Inner Harbour, at 812 Wharf Street (250-953-2033). Leave a Comment Directions: Downtown Victoria
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The Inner Harbour of Victoria is really beautiful. You can stroll around and enjoy the views that you get along the way. The Legislative Building and The Empress Hotel are one of the landmarks you'll see.
In the summer there are many street performers, some just to entertain you, some create some wonderful paintings, others are carving little totem poles and so much more. Leave a Comment Directions: From the Swarz Bay Ferry Terminal follow Highway 17 and you will end up in downtown Victoria. Just follow the signs.
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After our High Tea at the Fairmont Empress, Sue and I walked around a bit right at the Inner Harbour and some of the streets nearby. We experienced our first taste of Bubble Tea which is a sweet tea type drink with tapioca pearls at the bottom which you suck up with a huge straw. We have had Bubble Tea several times since in Chinatown in our home area of Chicago.
The Sunday evening we walked around there was a juggler performing along with a number of different artists selling their wares. We ended up purchasing a tile painted with a scene from the Inner Harbour.
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It's impossible to not go by the inner harbour as it's pretty much the center of Victoria. If you haven't already decided what to do with your time in Victoria, you can start your visit with a stop at the art deco inspired Tourist Information Centre at 812 Wharf Street and from there you'll find many of Victoria's top sights within a short distance as well as the ferry docks for Washington State, the float plane terminals, whale watching cruises, the Royal London Wax Museum and the Pacific Undersea Gardens. Leave a Comment
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 Inner Harbour by mht_in_la
The harbour itself can be bustling and hustling. There are whale-watching boats, Seattle ferries, harbour sightseeing ferries, water taxi, and float planes. At sunset, street entertainers gather here to make a living at the bottom of the steps behind the statue of James Cook, the English Captain who first landed on British Columbia. That's when it all started. Leave a Comment
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 by Sharrie
Very refreshing & enjoyable day-outing for those tired of city life... Quiet & nice place to take a weekend break... Leave a Comment
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