Victoria
Located at the southern-most tip of Vancouver Island, the city of Victoria and surrounding area is a delicious vacation destination. Victoria is highly regarded by Conde Nast Traveler magazine who has named Vancouver Island “2nd Best Island in North America” and Victoria “4th Best City in the Americas”. With the mildest weather of any city in Canada, Victoria is called The Garden City and the neighbouring Cowichan Valley is often referred to as the Provence of North America. This lends to a long growing season and exceptional food products produced by none other than exceptional farmers and producers. Great chefs are also attracted to the area making Victoria home with the second highest number of restaurants per capita in North America (second only to San Francisco). Vancouver Island is also home to a burgeoning wine industry with traditional cideries and many artisan brewmasters. There are more the 40 licensed wineries on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands with over 200 wineries across British Columbia.
For further information, see Tourism Victoria
Accommodation during Taste 2011
INN AT LAUREL POINT 680 Montreal Street Victoria, BC V8V 1Z8 250.386.8721 1.800.663.7667
http://www.laurelpoint.com
Special “TASTE” rates:
Guestroom King or Double $169.00 These classic harbourview guestrooms are perfect for a couple or family where comfort and function are paramount. All guestrooms have balconies, great views, complimentary internet and Aveda bath products.
Studio Suite $249.00 These Erickson Wing suites boast glass terraces that overlook unhindered views of the Inn's gardens, reflecting pond and stunning Victoria harbour.
HOTEL GRAND PACIFIC 463 Belleville Street Victoria, BC V8V 1X3 250.386.0450 800.663.7550
reserve@hotelgrandpacific.com http://www.hotelgrandpacific.com
The Hotel Grand Pacific, downtown Victoria's only five star Canada Select luxury hotel, is located in the most gorgeous setting imaginable on Victoria's Inner Harbour, adjacent to the Parliament Buildings and within strolling distance of museums, galleries, cafes, historic Olde Town and Antique Row. All guest rooms and suites have private balconies, air conditioning, and high-speed Internet access.
Special “JUL11TFPUBLIC” rate: $145
CHATEAU VICTORIA 740 Burdett Avenue Victoria, BC V8W 1B2 1.800.663.5891 or book online http://www.chateauvictoria.com
Special “FOOD” rates:
$139.00 Single/Double - Standard or $189.00 Single/Double - one bedroom suite
Further accommodation options through Tourism Victoria
Proceeds from Taste go to a wonderful organization with great vision for our future local food scene:
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Taste: Victoria's Festival of Food and Wine is produced by Travel With Taste Tours Ltd.
