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Restaurant Spotlight: Blue Fox Cafe

The Blue Fox Café is decked out in funky décor, which includes brick walls, large glass windows, and cathedral ceilings. You will also see Modernicas’ Big Bubble lamps, which set the mood for a hip hop party.

Located on Antique Row, right in the centre of the Harris Green community.  Since 1991, the Blue Fox Café has been offering amazing dishes filled with fresh ingredients that are bought locally. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 4pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 3pm. Reservations can be made for parties of six or more. This is only offered Monday through Friday at 12pm to 1pm.

Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 10am you can enjoy the Early Bird Breakfast Special.  This special includes:

• 2 Farm Fresh…

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Upcoming Event: Creatively United for the Planet Earth Week Festival

The Creatively United for the Planet Earth Week Festival will be held on April 25th through April 26th at the English Inn. You can come enjoy all the events offerings on Saturday from 12pm to 9pm, and Sunday from 12pm to 4pm. Admission is free and the street address to English Inn is 429 Lampson Street Victoria.

Residence look forward to this Eco friendly celebration. This is the fourth year for the festival, and it continues to grow in offerings. This event is completely free, and great for all ages. Public transportation is available and are wheelchair accessible. Parking is close by, and there are some events that require tickets or a donation.

There will be over 35 local musical acts, 60 displays, electric assist bicycle test rides, electric…

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Restaurant Spotlight: Ithaka Greek Restaurant

The winner of the Trip Advisor Award for Excellence, Ithaka Greek Restaurant is one of the finest Greek restaurants in all of Victoria. The restaurant isn't huge, but provides huge flavours within the many authentic Greek dishes service. With an emphasis on fresh ingredients and traditional Greek cuisine, you will find everything from amazing main courses to incredible desserts here.

The Menu

The menu starts with plenty of authentic appetizers, such as:

• Tzatziki and pita
• Houmos and pita
• Saganaki opa!
• Kalamari
• Dolmades
• And more!

They also offer both fassolada and avgolemono soup by the cup or bowl. The selection of salads is quite generous, as well with a Greek salad, Maria's house salad, Caesar salad, Kalamari salad…

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Upcoming Event: Active Pass Nature and Arts Festival 2015

With something for everybody to do including excursions and free events, the Active Pass Nature and Arts Festival will be a fun event for festival goers to enjoy. It will take them to special places in the Southern Gulf Islands, include plenty of great food and introduce them to all kinds of entertainment.

This is a "must attend" event for anybody that enjoys visual art, nature, birds, photography and other activities. It's perfect for families, children, couple and individuals. Some of the things you will enjoy at this year's festival include:

• Plenty of local artists showing off their works
• Expeditions on both boat and land
• Incredible Island food
• Excellent live theatre and musical entertainment
• Family-oriented activities
• Tours…

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Where will you Find the Best Views on the Saanich Peninsula?

Found not far from Victoria, the Saanich Peninsula is a popular spot to go for a great view. This spot provides some of the most amazing views and pictures you will find. Here are some of the top spots to enjoy if you want to look out at an incredible view.

Sidney

This beautiful town sits on the sea and provides amazing walkways. The views form the walkways are quite incredible and you will also find stunning views form the main pier. Whether you love the ocean or just want to feel one with nature, this area will take your breath away.

Island View Beach

A long, sandy beach with some of the finest view in the area, Island View Beach provides great landscape. This is also one of the top spots for birdwatching because of the many seabirds…

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Restaurant Spotlight: Matisse

An award-winning restaurant where food is art, Matisse is one of the top choices in the Victoria area. This restaurant has been highly rated by Zagat the Mobil Travel guide and many local publications. Here's what you will find at Matisse.

The Menu

When you receive your menu, you will find soups, salads, appetizers, entrees, desserts and a prix fix menu. Some of the favourites include:

• Baby Bib and Blue Cheese Salad
• Hearts of Palm
• Escargots
• Filet of Beef
• Rabbit du Jour
• Venison Noisette
• Flourless Chocolate Cake
• Grand Marnier Bread Pudding
• And More!

The Prix Fix Menu includes the following:

• Soup du Jour
• Choice of Seasonal Salad, Crepe of the Day or Pate Maison
• Catch of the Day, Rabbit du Jour,…

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What Type of Fishing can You Enjoy Throughout Victoria?

Fishing is such a relaxing past time. There is nothing like spending the day on the lake. Fishing brings serenity and peace that you do not experience with other activities. Plus, the excitement of catching something brings tons of enjoyment.

Victoria has some great fishing spots. Not only is the fishing great, the landscape is stunning. It only takes about 15 minutes to reach the ocean once you leave the harbour. There are a variety of fish, and you will have to use different tactics to catch them.

If you wish to catch salmon you will have to attract them by using trolling lures and bait. Halibut depend more on scent, and are not as easy to hook. Every march the spawning of the Herring occurs, and the Victoria harbour turns into a feeding…

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Upcoming Event: 25th Annual Victoria Young Life Home Design and Renovation Tour

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Young Life Home Design and Renovation Tour. This event takes place each year during the spring in Victoria. You will see a variety of developments from all parts of Victoria, including Saanich Pennisula to the downtown area.

The features this year include a few waterfront homes, and a variety of newly constructed homes. This is a great time to gain some inspiration for your own home. There will be changes that are minute but make a large impact, as well as big changes such as complete kitchen makeovers.

In addition, you will be given the opportunity to engage with the designers. This will allow you to get connections that could be useful when wanting to take on some home make over projects of your…

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Three Upcoming Events in Victoria for Easter

Easter provides a time of the year for plenty of events. Some of the Victoria events happen every year during the Easter Holiday. Here's a look a three upcoming events you can enjoy if you will be celebrating Easter in Victoria.

16th Annual South Pender Island Easter Sunday Art Walk - April 5th from 12pm to 5pm

This is a free art walk for all to enjoy and a great way to spend Easter Sunday. You can visit up to a dozen studios on South Pender Island with jewellers, printers, painters, woodworkers, glass artists and more. Enter to win a basket of gifts form the artists and look for the yellow balloon marking the participating studios.

If you want to bring the entire family out, you can catch the morning ferry at 9:35am and the return ferry at…

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Victoria Beer Week is Here!

Victoria is the home of the first ever microbrewery in Canada, known as Horseshoe Bay Brewing. The city is also home to the first Canadian brewpub called Spinnakers. However, this is just the start of the growing craft beer scene in Victoria.

With Victoria Beer Week underway, the city gets to see even more craft breweries and brewpubs contributing to the scene. Eleven different brewpubs and breweries are on hand to show off their beers from Victoria. Over 40 local breweries from the extended area are also here for the event. Some of the things you may still be able to enjoy include:

• Cask Nights with 20 casks from Vancouver Island breweries
• Beer School - Learn all about beer and become more of an expert with craft beer from the area.
• …

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