Victoria is known for its great antique shops and range of curios. If you think a day browsing through items of the past is ideal, then this is the itinerary for you.
As this day is spent walking through the downtown area, it’s best enjoyed on a dry day. However if rain is threatening, bring an umbrella and you won’t miss a beat of the fun.
10:00 a.m.
Murchie’s 1110 Government St.
Walk down Government Street to Murchie’s.
This 100-year old company provides the Empress with tea. Have your own cup of tea to put you in the mood for the day’s exploration.
10:30 a.m.
Walk half a block back along Government Street to Fort Street. Turn left.Wander along Fort Street. You’ll come to Antique Row, a collection of shops that are filled with treasures of yesteryear. Pick up a copy of Victoria’s Antique Shops, available in any of the shops along Fort Street.
Some of the shops you’ll discover include:
Pacific Antiques 805 Fort Street (250) 388-5311
Recollection Antique and Collectibles Mall
817A Fort Street (250) 385-1902
Represents 60 antique dealers
Fred Newberry Antiques 835 Fort Street (250) 388-7732
Romanoff & Co. Antiques 837 Fort Street (250) 480-1543
Vintage Books 839 Fort Street (250) 382-4414
Victoria Limited Editions 919 Fort Street (250) 386-5155
Brittania & Co. Antiques 828 Fort Street (250) 480-1954
1:30 p.m.
Stop for lunch at
Blue Fox Café 919 Fort Street (250) 380-1683.
3:00 p.m.
Continue working your way through the shops...
Lund’s Auctioneers & Appraisers 926 Fort Street (250) 386-3308
Auctions take place Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
David Robinson 1023 Fort Street (250) 384-6425
Voss Art & Antiques 1025 Fort Street (250) 386-1850
Jefferies & Co. Silver Smiths Silver treasures
1026 Fort Street (250) 383-8315
Classic Silverware 1033 Fort Street (250) 383-6860
Charles Baird Antiques 1055A Fort Street (250) 384-8809
Vanity Fair Antique Mall 1044 Fort Street (250) 380-7274
6:00 p.m.
Temple Restaurant 525 Fort Street
250-383-2313
Follow Fort Street back to Government Street. Walk one block west to 525 Fort Street.
This new restaurant, set in a heritage building, offers delicious west coast cuisine.
Start with a drink at the bar.
Then move to enjoy a delectable meal.
You can also text message your reservation request to (250) 882-525.
9:00 p.m.
Walk back along Government Street to the Inner Harbour and your hotel.
Recommended Hotel
Best Western Carlton Plaza Hotel
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Rain
Good weather
Snow
Cloud
Public transit
Taxi suggested
Can walk there
Car needed
Very strenuous
Strenuous
Active
Relaxed
Expensive
Moderate
Economical ){kind=link}