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Victorias old world charm blends well with the latest trends in design and comfort with its extensive collection of boutique Victoria hotels. The posh interiors of Victorias art hotel, the Swans Suite Hotel, are worth looking into. Located right in the heart of Old Town, this hotel offers just 29 suites with a spectacular penthouse that boasts of a roof terrace overlooking the Inner Harbour. Within the property are the Swans famous brewpub that serves award winning beers, a bistro that features nightly live music, and some of the finest pieces of original local art. The Brentwood Bay Lodge & Spa is another showcase of design and elegance. Recognized as Victoria's only five star oceanfront resort; it features posh interiors, contemporary coastal cuisine, and a full-service spa. This resort is also a few yards away from must-see Butchart Gardens. Another great option is Abigails Hotel, just a few blocks away from downtown Victoria's main attractions, Inner Harbour, parks and museums. This top-class property features Jacuzzi soaker baths and wood-burning fireplaces. A stay in this hotel includes a three course gourmet breakfast, personally presented by the Executive Chef, and evening hors d'oeuvres. Also worth looking into are The Bedford Regency and The Magnolia Hotel & Spa.
Romantic Getaways and Victoria Hotels
Romance wafts in the air in the beautiful city of Victoria. Blessed with the mildest climate in Canada and the most annual sunshine in British Columbia, the "Garden City" is in bloom for most of the year. Youre never far from the ocean when youre in Victoria, and the city offers great opportunities for long afternoon walks by the beach and romantic sunsets. Victoria hotels are also full of romance and charm, such as the Misty Meadows B&B & Norwegian Fjord Horses Bed and Breakfast. Located on an active Norwegian Fjord horse farm and surrounded by rural forested grounds, this is the perfect escape for couples. The Gazebo Bed and Breakfast is another option; a country manor house a few yards away from world-famous Butchart Gardens, Victoria. The Albion Manor Bed & Breakfast is just a short walk away from the Clipper, Victoria Express and Port Angeles Ferries, the ocean, and downtown Victoria's major attractions. Youre also a few yards away from all the great attractions in Victoria when you stay at the Albion. Indulge in a full English breakfast served on antique crystal and china at the Amethyst Inn at Regents Park, an expertly-restored 1890s mansion.
Victoria Hotels for Golf Getaways
Looking for a good round of gold?Choose Victoria; the city has been selected by Cond Nast Traveler Magazine as the #2 Top City in the Americas by its readers. Another reason is the Arbutus Ridge Golf Club, voted the 2006 Best Destination Golf Course in British Columbia by Golf Nerve Magazine readers. Set amidst the seaside community of Cobble Hill and some of Vancouver Islands finest wineries, Arbutus Ridge is also a mere 10 minutes from the cultural city of Duncan. Also consider Bear Mountain Resort Mountain Course, a golf course co-designed by Jack and Steve Nicklaus. Opening its gates in the summer of 2003, Bear Mountain Resort was immediately rated the number 1 new course in Western Canada. Just a couple years later it was rated the top golf course in the country. Opened in the summer of 2003, the course was then immediately rated the number 1 new course in Western Canada and just two years later, the foremost golf course in all of Canada. You ought to also consider the Highland Pacific Golf and the Olympic View Golf Club. The Olympic View Golf Club plays host the award winning GBC Golf Academy. These golf destinations feature some of the best Victoria hotels around, perfect for relaxing and rejuvenating after a days hard work in the greens.
Victoria Hotels with Nearby Heritage Attractions
Western Canada's oldest city, Victoria was named in honor of Queen Victoria and established in 1843. The citys extensive history offers dozens of possibilities for historic tours, starting with the Fort Rodd Hill & Fisgard Lighthouse, national historic sites that are excellent representatives of Canada's military and maritime heritage. You can find these adjacent sites at the western entrance to Esquimalt Harbour; just 10 kilometers by road from the downtown area. Fort Rodd Hill is home to three 1890s coast artillery gun batteries, barracks and searchlight emplacements. Canadas oldest west coast light house, Fisgard Lighthouse was built in 1860. Hatley Park is Canada's largest and most diverse National Historic Site. Hatley features a magnificent castle built in 1908, the site also has museums, Japanese, Italian and Rose Gardens for you to explore. Another must for your itinerary is the Emily Carr House, birthplace of one of Canada's famous landscape painters and writers. Other great heritage sites that must be included in your itinerary are the Abkhazi Garden, Craigdarroch Castle, and the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory.
