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Our front desk staff know this city inside and out and love giving insider tips on everything it has to offer! We love this city so much, in fact, we even wrote Victoria’s most complete online guide; covering everything from hidden beaches, hole in the wall coffee shops, to tour companies you’ll want to know about if you’re interested in activities like sailing, whale watching, or even skydiving.
As an Ocean Island guest, you’ll get rad VIP discounts from all sorts of Victoria businesses when you book through our front desk! Check ’em out: www.oceanisland.com/guest-discounts
Vancouver Island has everything that’s needed for great road trips, hikes and much more. But have you ever discovered Vancouver Island off the beaten track? Adventure is out there, so read on to know more about ghost towns, abandoned places and abandoned plane crash sites on the island. Leechtown Close to the Sooke Potholes you’ll find Leechtown, an abandoned mining spot. This once-thriving town was founded in 1864 after explorers discovered gold in the Leech […]
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Traveling is expensive enough – which is why we have dedicated this blog post to all things thrifty. Victoria is a great spot for the frugal, especially around the downtown core with its many thrift stores and second-hand shops. Win (Women In Need) Next door to Ocean Island Inn, you’ll find one of the Win thrift stores. Win stocks a lot of good quality vintage clothing for a cheaper price. Furthermore, you’ll be able to […]
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Ever wondered what to do in Victoria? Fear not, as we have compiled a list of our favourite things to do in Victoria, BC. Our friendly front desk team can give you all the information you need to enjoy Victoria to the fullest. Our staff is from all over the world, so expect a variety of tips for sightseeing, eateries, things to do and much more. Things to do in Victoria, BC Moss Street Market […]
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Grab the sunscreen, water and your favourite snacks and hit the beach! Here’s a list of our favourite beaches in and outta town.
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Summer is the best time to go outside and explore. As it almost never rains in July & August, there’s many outdoor events going on in Victoria. To help separate the wheat from the chaff – here are our top favourite events to brighten up your summer. Free B-Film Festival in Beacon Hill Park Have you ever been to a big city park and watched movies there? It’s as much fun as it sounds. The […]
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Known as a friendly and laidback city, it may come as no surprise that Victoria is very LGBTQ+ friendly. Moreover, Victoria has a surprisingly big LGBTQ+ community which “outs” itself in many queer events across town. Best LGBTQ+ Clubs & Dance Parties in Victoria Paparazzi Nightclub Victoria’s largest gay club hosts gag worthy drag nights (more on that later) and regular club nights with the queerest selection of techno and disco ever. They also hold […]
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Victoria is known as a touristy town, with lots of fun things to do. Still, that doesn’t mean you have to spend every last penny to have a fun time. In fact, there are many free things you can do in and around downtown Victoria, when you want to get the most of Victoria on a budget! Read down below on how you can have a fun-fueled trip in one of Canada’s most picturesque cities. […]
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We’ve compiled a list of the most notable dining spots in town. Our Favourites: Foo Asian Street Food 769 Yates St. Foo offers its customers the best Asian street food in town. Although their main dishes will certainly satisfy your cravings, you can always order some fry bread with chutney on the side. Or their black bean broccoli… Or..everything? www.victoria.foofood.ca Relish Cafe 920 Pandora Ave Just 2 blocks up the street from us, this pretty […]
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Check out Habit Coffee on Blanshard and Johnson or Serious Coffee on Blanshard and Fisgard.
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Is it hard to get a job in Victoria? No, not particularly.
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Put on your rain boots and go out to explore beautiful Vancouver Island.
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Park your car at the entrance and take one of the many beautiful trails to the top.
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We’ve compiled a list of the most noteable dining spots
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Victoria’s a small city that’s got it all: historic architecture, oceanside charm, nightlife, great dining, shopping, and beautiful natural surroundings.
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As an Ocean Island guest, you’ll get rad VIP discounts from all sorts of Victoria businesses when you book through our front desk!
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