Victoria Real Estate Blog - Stefan Krenz

Where are the Victoria Public Washrooms Found?

In Victoria you can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that there are public washrooms all over the place. While you may not be a fan of a public washroom, sometimes you can’t go without. Whether you need one for a day out of the home or if you have kids that may need to use it often, you need to know where they are located.

In addition, the elderly and those with urinary problems have no choice but to be in reach of a washroom. Instead of wondering where you can find them when you are ready to use them, use this guide to be prepared for the day in Victoria and have an idea of where they already are.

List of public washrooms

To be prepared, take note these public washrooms in downtown Victoria:

• On Broughton Street you can use the washroom at the…

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Which Hotels Near Victoria are the Most Luxurious?

If you’re planning to relocate to Victoria, BC, you can live in comfort at one of the luxurious hotels near Victoria while you search for a more permanent home. You will find that each of the hotels listed below will provide you with a home-like feel to make your stay as pleasant as possible.

Magnolia Hotel and Spa - 623 Courtney Street, Victoria

Conveniently located in the downtown area of Victoria, you will have easy access to a variety of restaurants, stores, and other businesses. There are also several restaurants located within the hotel for added convenience. Each of the hotel rooms are fully furnished and include comfortable beds, feather pillows, high quality linens, bathrobes, and toiletries. If you need a bit of relaxation, you can head…

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Upcoming Event: The Great Canadian Beer Fest 2014

Canada has plenty of great beer events throughout the year. However, some are certainly better than others. Here’s a quick look at one of the best beer festivals of the year.

What is the Great Canadian Beer Fest?

The Great Canadian Beer Fest is located at Royal Athletic Park at 1014 Caledonia Ave, Victoria British Columbia. This beer festival focuses on a variety of tastes, and brings satisfaction to nearly all beer lovers palettes.

When is this festival happening?

Friday Sept. 5th from 3 – 8 pm and continues on Sept. 6th from Noon – 5 pm.

How to get tickets?

• Tickets for either day are $40 with a four ticket limit.
• Beer tokens are $1.50 each.
• Buy your tickets online; they go on sale at 9 am PST July 19, 2014.

What brewers are going…

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Where are the Top Landmarks and Statues found in Victoria?

If there is one thing Victoria is known for it's the very unique and significant statues and landmarks it is home to. These statues and landmarks will give you a very personal look into the culture and history of this amazing city. If you take a tour of the city you will get the opportunity to see many of these wonderful landmarks. Here are just a few you should see the next time you go to Victoria.

Confederation Garden Court

The Confederation Garden Court is located right across from the Legislative building. It sits between Menzies Street and Belleville Street. The space is quite unusual and it is the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia that is responsible for maintaining it. This landmark sits in a large concrete plaza with a waterfall. The…

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Where are the Victoria Public Markets?

Public Markets in Victoria are a great way to experience local goods in one place. It’s a chance to get away from grocery stores and chain restaurants and experience authentic, local, home-grown food and goods. Public markets are a fun way to socialize and bring home food for your family. Try these public markets for specialty food from farmers, bakers, butchers, and much more.

Victoria Public Market at the Hudson

The Hudson, 6 – 1701 Douglas Street
Victoria, BC

Head to the well-known Hudson Building and you’ll find the Victoria Public Market on the ground floor. It’s 18,000 square-feet in size and sits where the oldest department store chain and founding frontier business in Canada once was, The Hudson Bay Co. The market is located between Fisgard…

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What are some of the Best Ways to See the Victoria?

Victoria is the name of the capital city of the province on the western coast of Canada called British Columbia (BC for short). It is one of the largest and most well-known cities in British Columbia. It is no surprise that so many people have an interest in exploring and possibly moving to this city.

The question is: What are the best ways to explore this city?

Use Your Feet

It might sound kind of cheesy, but Victoria is a very walkable city. You can get anywhere you need to go, just by using those feet. The best part of walking and exploring is that you have the opportunity to stop and look at anything for as long as you want. The people of Victoria are so friendly, that you should feel no shame about asking for help if you get lost.

Take a…

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What are a Few Good Reasons to Buy a Home?

People buy homes for all sorts of reasons. It is safe to assume there are both good and bad reasons for buying a home. Here are some of the better reasons why a person decides it is time to buy a home.

Becoming a Homeowner

There are a lot of great feelings that come attached to becoming a homeowner. You earn this level of respect from people. You get to call yourself a homeowner. Most importantly, the freedom associated with being a homeowner. You don't have to call someone every time you want to make changes to your home. You can just paint those walls or change that flooring any time you want.

A New Job

What better time or reason to purchase a home than because you get a new job? People move all the time because they were offered a much better…

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Where are some Places you can Enjoy Cycling in Victoria?

Victoria, Canada has hundreds of kilometers of bike paths, which cause it to be called the cycling capital of Canada. Not only does Victoria have bicycling paths but you can also find here BMX tracks and mountain biking trails. Victoria even hosts the annual Victoria International Cycling Festival. BikeSense, BC Cycling Rules, and Capital Bike and Walk Society are all interested in educating the public on the bicycling life in Victoria, and recognize these places as some of the best bike rentals and biking areas in the region.

CycleBC.ca Rentals

This popular shop offers bike rentals to visitors in order to enjoy the beauty of Victoria by bike. They are the oldest bike rental in the city and recommend riding through…

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Is Victoria Home to any Unique Lodging Options?

Victoria in Canada has some great and unique lodging options for your next getaway. For locals looking to explore their city to visitors to the area, try one of these great lodging options for a memorable experience in Victoria.

Hostelling International Victoria

To stay near some excellent restaurants, night life and shopping, check out Hostelling International Victoria. They offer a game room with a pool table, TV room, fully equipped kitchen in the hotel, and organized events for guests like city tours and pub nights. What a great way to check out local attractions like the beautiful inner harbour or the Royal BC Museum.

Turtle Hostel

For a location by the beach, try this funky,…

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Discovering The Aboriginal Culture In Victoria

The legacy and heritage of the First Nations people lives on in Victoria. They honor the legacy and heritage by having a number of different dances, ceremonies and pottlatches. This type of experience is unlike any other experience you have ever had. It will add a ton of value to your visit.

This year the city welcomed the Aboriginal Cultural Festival to town for the first time. It took place from June 19th to June 21st. The Aboriginal Tourism Association of BC and the Esquimalt and Songhees First Nations partnered together to host this amazing event.

This, like all other annual events in the area, will help increase engagement in the community. There will be singing, dancing, storytelling and great food. These three days will be full of fun and…

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