A grand tradition for over a century, the world renowned Fairmont Empress has served England’s most beloved ritual of afternoon tea to famed royalty, celebrities and dignitaries alike. Join us here for High Tea on Saturday afternoon!
Just around the corner from Victoria's Inner Harbour, and across the street from the Empress, Fisherman's Wharf is a hidden treasure waiting to be discovered. This unique marine destination offers food kiosks, unique shops and eco-tour adventures in the heart of the working harbour. Wander down the docks with your lunch, buy seafood fresh off the boat, see moored pleasure vessels and float homes, and watch as fishing vessels unload their wares.
A short drive from the Empress, the Butchart Gardens is one of the top tourist attractions in Victoria, British Columbia and ranked by USA Today, CNN and National Geographic as one of the top display gardens in the World.
The largest park in the Saanich area, Mount Douglas offers a spectacular 360-degree view of the area around Victoria, including east to Haro Strait, north and west through Saanich, and south towards downtown Victoria. Mount Douglas is a 25 minute drive from downtown Victoria.
Let a ferry captain be your designated driver as you experience Victoria’s best pubs! The pub crawl is designed for groups of four people. Choose your pub crawl start time and then catch a ferry from one stop to the next. Your ticket/wristband includes 4 hops on a water taxi and the bonus of a free appetizer plate at some of Victoria's finest establishments.
A short walk from the Empress, this place is great for breakfast and lunch, has kefir and bone broth, great organic food and ambience for a casual meal.