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Arts and Culture with Victoria Hotels

Arts and Culture with Victoria Hotels

The city of Victoria pulses with arts and entertainment attractions that every visitor will appreciate. Victorias calendar is packed with cultural events, live theater, art exhibits, music concerts, festivals and films all featuring local artists. Proud home of the world-renowned Pacific Opera Victoria, the city of Victoria is also home to a host of art galleries, exhibits and studios. Traditional, indigenous art is also alive and well in Victoria, with paintings, prints, sculpture, glass, wood and pottery available throughout the city. There are also creative centers in Salt Spring Island and the Gulf Islands. As for music, The Victoria Symphony has a hectic performance year, but you should definitely come around for its Bayview Residences Victoria Symphony Splash a by-donation concert performed from a barge in the Inner Harbor. If you can, time your vacation with these events in mind and look for Victoria hotels that put you close to the action. The Inn at Laurel Point is an excellent option; this waterfront property gives you easy access to downtown attractions as well. Other great Victoria hotels that place you near all the action include Embassy Inn, Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites, Helms Inn, James Bay Inn, and Victoria Regent Hotel.

Victoria Hotels and Scenic Attractions

Victoria is Western Canada's oldest city, founded in 1843 as a Hudson Bay Company trading post and named in honor of Queen Victoria. Its moderate climate and scenic setting has earn it the moniker Garden State, and its British heritage is proudly showcased in the elegant homes, neighborhoods, and architecture as seen in the famous Empress Hotel and the Parliament Buildings. Stay in Victoria hotels that put you within yards of these architectural gems or stay in one of them for the experience. After a $45 million restoration, you get to enjoy the grandeur and elegance of a bygone age with 4 diamond hotel service. These scenic destinations should be part of your itinerary: Beacon Hill Park, with its formal rose gardens, a band shell for outdoor summer concerts, and a petting zoo; Butchart Gardens, a National Historic Site of Canada spanning 55 acres of breathtaking floral collections. The spectacular City Hall is another must-see, designed in 1875 in distinct "Second Empire" design.

Victoria Hotels for Winter

Victorias temperate climate runs all year round but its still a great destination if youre looking for some fine powder to play in. There are several Victoria hotels that have the best slopes for skiing and snowboarding. You have Vancouver Islands largest skiing and snowboarding site in Mount Washington. Accessed from both Courtenay and Campbell River, Mount Washington has some of the best alpine adventures waiting for you. Theres still much fun to be had even after the snow melts, go hiking across breathtaking trails, hop on to a mountain bike, or simply breathe in the great outdoors. Another great winter destination is Apex, Canada's Top Small Destination Resort. Offering a range of activities for families, this resort boasts of 2000 vertical feet of dry Okanagan powder that youll definitely have a blast in. Theres also Big White Ski Resort, the countrys largest exclusively ski-in/ski-out resort village. Nestled in British Columbia's Okanagan Valley near Kelowna, Big White offers skiers and boarders 15 lifts to access 2,765 acres of 100% natural champagne powder. Excellent winter fun can also be had at these Victoria hotels: Sun Peaks, an award-winning year-round destination mountain resort; and Fernie Alpine Resort, with its legendary powder.

Relaxing Victoria Hotels

Victoria is a city meant to be explored by walking, and with its plethora of beautiful gardens, museums, parks, landmarks, restaurants, and shops youll find yourself utterly spent after a days excursion. To keep yourself energized, stay in Victoria hotels that feature relaxing vistas and rejuvenating surrounds. With luxuriously appointed rooms, spectacular views, top-class fitness facilities, European-inspired spa, and splendid restaurants, youll find yourself ready and recharged for more adventures. Another great option is The Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa which offers the flexibility and service of a luxury hotel while providing the feeling of security and comfort that comes with owning your own vacation home in Victoria. Also worth considering are the Sidney Waterfront Inn & Spa, Aerie Resort, and Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour, which offers spectacular views of the Olympic Mountain range, Pacific Ocean and Legislative building. For an off-the-beaten-path spa experience, try the Merridale Spas Antioxidant Hut, one great way to energize yourself while in the city.

by: Daniel Cradock

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