Victoria Real Estate Blog - Stefan Krenz

Why Move to Victoria, BC?

Victoria, British Columbia is known as one of the most beautiful cities in Canada. This naturally beautiful provides a number of outdoor activities ranging from hiking to water activities and so much more. MoneySense provided a list of the Best Places to Live in Canada and Victoria ranked high in the Walk/Bike to Work, Culture and Weather categories.

This part of Canada has all types of parks, plenty of museums, a number of great restaurants and so much more. With the water close by, plenty of fishing, cruising and water activities are found throughout the area. Victoria is also home to floating houses, which are very unique.

Since the city is close to Vancouver, residents enjoy even more recreational opportunities, along with professional sports…

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Discover Christmas in Victoria with this Weekend Itinerary

Christmas is huge across the globe, but especially in Victoria. This area loves Christmas with all the lights and all the decorations. The Parliament Buildings and many other historic buildings will be decorated for the season. Here is a short weekend itinerary to help you enjoy Christmas in Victoria.

Day 1

Start with a walking tour of the Fairmont Empress Hotel. This part of the city will be decorated perfectly for the season. With the Festival of Trees in this area, you can enjoy all types of Christmas decorations.

After touring the hotel, you may want to stop at the Empress Dining Room for afternoon tea. This is a great place for a break with plenty of small treats to go along with the excellent tea.

Next, head over to the Royal BC Museum and…

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Enjoy the Best Fish & Chips in Victoria

Sometimes a craving just hits you and it's necessary to find the right place to fulfill that craving. Fish & Chips is a very popular dish and when you crave that delicious, flaky white fish with perfect crispy chips, you need to know where to find it in Victoria. Here are the three best places for the perfect plate of Fish & Chips.

Barb's Fish & Chips

Even though Barb's closes for the winter, this is by far the best fish and chips you will find in the city. This restaurant is a floating restaurant found in the Inner harbour and provides many great choices. They have been voted as the best Fish & Chips in the city for 29 years in a row.

Along with recognition for excellent Fish & Chips, Barbs, was also named to Sunset Magazine's list of Top 10…

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Finding all the Best Christmas Crafts in Victoria

It's that time of year again and if you love Christmas Crafts, you're in luck. Victoria is home to many Christmas Craft Fairs and events you can enjoy throughout the holiday season. Here are some of the best choices coming up in the next few weeks.

Out of Hand Christmas Craft Fair

Another great choice is found at Crystal Gardens at the end of November. This fair has been held for 25 years now and will provide all types of crafts. They also feature cocktails and a DJ on Friday night, a fashion show and so much more. Some of the newest and oldest artisans will be on hand with all types of food, fashion, accessories, pottery, glass and more.

This fair will be held on November 29th from 10am to 9pm, November 30th from 10am to 6pm and December 1st from…

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The City of Gardens

Victoria has been called the "City of Gardens" for many years because of the mild climate and the many great parks and gardens throughout the area. This is a beautiful part of the country and provides some of the best gardens throughout the entire world.

Starting at the beginning of March, the city becomes home to over two billion blooms and they even count the flowers every year to prove it. The hanging basket tradition has been going for over 75 years, which provides a spruce of beauty throughout the downtown area. Baskets of flowers are hung on the lampposts in June as a sign of summer starting.

The main urban green space is Beacon Hill Park with 75 hectares for residents to enjoy. It's found on the southern shore of Victoria and includes beautiful…

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Neighbourhood Spotlight: James Bay

Found just south of downtown Victoria, James Bay is a vibrant neighbourhood with plenty to offer. New residents love this area of the city because it's close to the Victoria Harbour, Beacon Hill Park and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. These borders provide some of the best of the city and some of the top attractions including:

• Royal BC Museum
• Fisherman's Wharf
• Parliament Buildings
• Beacon Hill Park
• Fairmont Empress Hotel
• And More!

These attractions provide some of the best in dining and shopping throughout the area. Whether you're looking for the best horse-drawn carriages or you want to walk along the beautiful waterways, you can find it all here.

This is a very active community with plenty of housing options including multi-family homes,…

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A Top Downtown for Relocation

Victoria Downtown was named to the list of the top twenty downtowns in all of North America. This area of the city provides plenty of great shops, restaurants, hotels, bars and so much more. The historic buildings make the downtown desirable for those relocating to the area. With beautiful streetscapes and an excellent Inner Harbour, everything you need is found here.

Many downtown attractions provide fun for everybody year-round. The buildings make Victoria unique from other downtowns and provide a touch of romance to the city. Spend time visiting the historic buildings, such as the BC provincial Legislative Buildings, art galleries or the many museums.

According to Travel Magazine, Victoria is one of the top ten cities to visit in the entire world.…

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The Best Places to Get Your Hair Done in Victoria

Whether you're a guy or a gal, your hair is important. You have to get it cut, curled or colored. Finding a new place to trust with your hair isn't always easy when you're new to the city. Here are some of the best choices in Victoria for your hair care needs.

The Top Barbershops

For the guys, if you prefer an old-style place with barbers ready to give you a trim and a shave, you probably want to find a barbershop. This will allow you to get the most out of your experience and most of these places cater to the men.

Barbershops are found all throughout the Victoria area, but three are known for providing a better experience than all of the other choices. Victory Barbershop is one of the best choices for your trim and shave. Victory is found at 1315…

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Enjoying a Rainy Day in Victoria

When it rains in Victoria, you don't have to end your day or stay in all day long. There are a number of great activities to enjoy throughout the city when the rain starts coming down. Here are some of the top choices.

IMAX Theatre

The 406-seat IMAX theatre provides a huge screen and a great activity during a rainy day. It's found within the Royal BC Museum, which stands six storeys tall. They feature many Hollywood blockbusters and many documentary films, as well.

Craigdarroch Castle

If you love Victorian architecture, beautiful craftsmanship and a tour of a huge mansion, this is the right place for you. It was built between 1887 and 1890 by Robert Dunsmuir. The castle has 39 rooms and upstairs tower and plenty of beauty found throughout.

Art…

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Announcing the 25th Annual Out of Hand Artisan Fair

As the most prestigious artisan fair throughout the city and the year, the 25th Annual Out of Hand Artisan Fair will provide plenty of crafts, food and more. The backdrop will be provided by the Crystal Garden, which used to be a salt water pool. This will be the site of the show and many special events will be provided throughout the weekend.

The event will start on November 29th and will run until December 1st. Exhibitors will include:

• Wesley Clark
• Amu Designs
• Barry Tate Gallery
• Rolando Lamitoe
• Soulful Sister Aromatherapy
• Flying Colors - Natural Perfumes
• Jordan River Soapworks
• Studio 10 Arts
• Sophie's Choice Creative Organics
• Ynomi Studio + Gallery
• Dirty Dragon Studio
• Living Earth Pottery
• My Cloud Creations
• Cherry Blossom
…

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