There鈥檚 a plethora of swanky cocktail bars in Victoria BC worthy of their elegant hometown. Whether you鈥檙e celebrating the New Year or just raising a toast to another day, these sip-worthy destinations don鈥檛 disappoint.
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Their work has been called 鈥榩etable鈥 art. While the initial base of island wood tends to be rough and splintered, the finished products are buttery smooth. They can be found in kitchens, offices, and wardrobes. Made by San Juan Island artists, River and Luna Wylde, these colorful pieces are as intriguing as they are functional.
The pieces range from charcuterie boards to tables and earrings. They make coasters, which are always a crowd-pleaser, and stunning sushi trays. Their Pride charcuterie boards are rainbow masterpieces, and their keychains are elegant and distinctive.
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From aromatic steam rooms and rejuvenating body scrubs to massaging waterfalls and breathtaking views, let your body relax and be restored at these premier resort and day spas in Victoria BC and Vancouver Island.
Want to unwind during the busy holiday season? Are you looking for a romantic Valentine鈥檚 Day getaway? Do you want to soak and massage away the winter blues? Whether you鈥檙e looking to give your healthcare regime a spruce, your mind and body a dose of TLC, or all the above, a spa-focused getaway is just the thing.
The following selection features the best spa resorts and day spas in Victoria and Vancouver Island. Because you deserve a getaway that lets you rest, rejuvenate and return home ready for whatever life holds.
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Though Victoria offers all kinds of big city perks like high-tech WiFi and a thriving food scene, this quaint capital has maintained its small-town charm 鈥 which makes it an ideal destination for stress-free holiday shopping. With an impressively high walkability score and a collection of eateries perfect to take a rest, you鈥檒l have as much finding gifts this season as giving them.聽
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Surrounded by 12,000-foot mountains, the sleepy town of Ketchum, Idaho, is the birthplace of American ski resorts 鈥 Sun Valley.
The quaint destination has yet to be taken over by skyscrapers. The world-renowned ski slopes and fresh, dry powder are the main draws. And while luxury touches can be found in farm-to-table restaurants and high-end accommodations, echos of the mining-turned-farming town remain.
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History, elegance, and kindness: a timeless recipe, readily available in British Columbia鈥檚 quaint capital. Nestled at the southern tip of Vancouver Island, Victoria, BC is closer to America than its own mainland. But don’t let its proximity to the USA fool you 鈥 it鈥檚 rife with old-world charm and cultural diversity. Comfort abounds in this urban jewel, where a temperate climate offers strollable streets and a seasonal bounty that spans all four seasons.聽
Maximize your time by catching a direct flight to Victoria’s Inner Harbor or Victoria International Airport.
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The Butchart Gardens didn鈥檛 earn its rank among the top display gardens in the world during the cool months of winter. But should you happen to be in Victoria, the quaint British Columbia capital at the southern tip of Vancouver Island during the dormant 鈥榦ff-season,鈥 The Gardens are well worth a visit.
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Some might ask, 鈥淲hy visit Victoria this winter?鈥 But don鈥檛 let this northern gem fool you into thinking it has closed up shop. While the hanging baskets are stored for the season, there are still a plethora of fun things to do in Victoria this winter.
Sure, you鈥檒l want to pack a good jacket. But don鈥檛 worry that exploring will put you at risk of frostbite, as it will throughout much of North America. The BC Capital is tucked at the edge of the Olympic Rain Shadow, making winters relatively mild and an early spring a common occurrence. And with the Victoria Inner Harbour and Victoria International Airport being just a short flight from the Emerald City, this is arguably the easiest Seattle weekend getaway around.
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Thanks to its old-world elegance, walkable streets, and temperate weather 鈥 Victoria oozes romance. Here, mundane tasks, like grocery shopping, can feel like a date. But it鈥檚 not just the city鈥檚 day-to-day living that鈥檚 filled with couple-worthy activities. There鈥檚 an impressive selection of romantic things to do in Victoria, BC.
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Standing 38 feet tall and spanning a full city street, the Gates of Harmonious Interest is an eye-catching red and gold beauty. Featuring three arches, each of the pedestrian pathways is guarded by a stone lion. It was erected in 1981 and marks the entrance to Victoria, B.C.鈥檚 Chinatown.
However, the historic destination wasn鈥檛 always so ornately decorated and lovingly maintained. Chinatown was founded in 1859 by Chinese merchants from San Francisco. They鈥檇 come north for the Fraser River Gold Rush, building simple wood shacks that served as homes and businesses. Initially, the new settlers were connected to the city center by three narrow footbridges that spanned the Johnson Street Ravine 鈥 a natural waterway that was used for waste disposal.
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