Victoria Real Estate Blog - September, 2015

What will you Find for Halloween in Victoria?

Be ready to act like a child again because your imagination will be push to its limits during this major holiday. Victoria is a spooky destination with a haunted building right in the oldest Chinatown in Canada. Get in a costume and come join in with the fun; whether it is a journey swashbuckling with pirates or taking a ghostly tour. The action is here and you and your family have got to come check out all the commotion.

What you Should Know

• Victoria celebrates the event annually because it is in honour of All Hallows Eve.
• The town has a Discover the Past Ghostly Walk at the Bedford Regency Hotel begins on October 21-31.
• The Cruise Victoria: Haunted Victoria Bus Tours are scheduled to begin on October 21 (various days) thru October…

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Restaurant Spotlight: Veneto Tapa Lounge

Veneto Tapa Lounge is a sophisticated resto-lounge with small plate offerings and a huge cocktail list. You can come in dressed up or you can enjoy the restaurant casually. Either way, it's a great place to dine and socialize.

Veneto is found in a beautiful boutique style hotel called The Hotel Rialto. The property has been completely renovated to fit the needs of travellers and locals. If you're not familiar with the resto-lounge, this hybrid nightlife experience should be high on your list.

The Menu

Plenty of tapas, sharing tapas, sharing boards and other items are found on the menu with all kinds of favourites including:

• West Coast Hand-Peeled Shrimp & Mahi Mahi Risotto
• Secret Burger
• Thai Coconut Mussels & Frites
• Tempura…

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Which Victoria Craft Breweries Should You Visit?

Victoria, British Columbia is home to the oldest brewpub in Canada.  Victoria’s breweries are unique in that they respect the tradition of brewing, but they also provide a somewhat modern twist which makes each one an experience to remember.

Visitor Centre

Your first stop should be at the visitor centre to pick up your brewery map. You can choose to go in a set guided tour, or, if you are more adventurous, follow the detailed map, and you can stroll at your leisure.

Beer Pub Visit

Spinnakers offers 11 year-round brews. They also serve a farm to table menu and patrons have a breath-taking view of the water.

Swans is another recommendation. Swans serves brew without added syrup or sugar. Don’t let that deter you. The taste is amazing.

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Restaurant Spotlight: Confit Food & Wine

Located on Oak Bay Avenue in Victoria, British Columbia is a fabulous place called Confit Food & Wine. Operating hours are Tuesday through Friday 11:30am to 2pm and Tuesday through Saturday 5:30pm to closing.

Fresh and Fabulous

Chef Dwane is passionate about creating a culinary experience for the customer. He will accept no less than perfection, so he shops for only the freshest ingredients. His style of rustic French cooking uses only the best ingredients such as meats from the local butcher, greens from farmers on the Saanich Peninsula and seafood from the nearby waters.

Call for reservations for their warm, friendly dining room or the exclusive secret patio.

Rustic French Menu

Come in for a lunch with friends and try the House…

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