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Victoria Butterfly Gardens
1461 Benvenuto Ave., Brentwood Bay, B.C. Map
Tel: (250) 652-3822; Toll Free: 1-877-722-0272 Fax: (250) 652-4683 Email: info@butterflygardens.com
www.butterflygardens.com
Victoria Butterfly Gardens showcases the life cycle and free flight of tropical butterflies and moths in a 12,000 sq ft enclosure – 3,000 of them fluttering among the impressive display of tropical plants, tropical ducks, flamingos, other rare tropical birds and Koi swimming in the stream and pond. Experience this living, breathing visual feast and enjoy a voyage of discovery into the life of the inhabitants and the tropical habitat.
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Great Pacific Adventures (whale watching)
1000 Wharf Street (in the West Coast Air seaplane terminal) Victoria, BC Map
Tel: 250-386-2277; Toll free 1-877-733-6722
www.greatpacificadventures.com
Great Pacific Adventures operates from a home base in the Inner Harbour of Victoria, serving visitors to Vancouver Island and Victoria year-round. It leads the industry in innovation and customer service in outdoor eco-tour adventures. It is locally owned and operated. Certified outdoor adventure experts provide informative insight and in-depth knowledge of our unique habitat. An unsurpassed nature-viewing experience.
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Blue's Bayou Café
899 Marchant Road, Brentwood Bay, BC, V8M 1B5 Map
Tel. (250) 544 1194
www.bluesbayoucafe.com
Just minutes from Butchart Gardens on the waterfront in scenic Brentwood Bay, a little taste of New Orleans awaits you at Blues Bayou Cafe. From the large sunny outdoor heated deck, you can enjoy marina views, wildlife, fireworks and spectacular sunsets. The Cajun/Creole style menu features southern favorites as well as mouth-watering in-house creations, home-made soups, garden fresh salads, enticing appetizers, and
'to-die-for' desserts. Reservations recommended.
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Starling Lane Winery
5271 Old West Saanich Rd., Victoria BC Map
Tel: 250- 881-7422 Email: info@starlinglanewinery.com
www.starlinglanewinery.com
Quality wines begin with a commitment to produce high quality grapes in small vineyards and in small lots of wine. That's the belief of this partnership of three families. Each and every bottle is literally handcrafted. It's the result of a lot of experimentation with different grape varieties and wine styles best suited to the Saanich Peninsula. The result is unique wines that reflect the soils and micro climates of our region. And there's a tasting room.
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The Tapa Bar
620 Trounce Alley, Victoria BC, V8W 1K3 Map
Tel: 250.383.0013
www.tapabar.ca
Tucked away in quaint Trounce Alley in downtown Victoria, the Tapa Bar serves up tapas, small, flavourful dishes that can be appetizers or together make a meal. Tapas is more about the spirit of the eater, not the food itself. One often lingers, unhurried, over tapas. Each dish offers unique flavors that will make your tongue and taste buds come alive. Meat and vegetarian dishes are equally tasty.
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Pacifica Paddle Sports
789 Saunders Lane, Brentwood Bay, BC Map
Tel: 250.665.7411; Toll free 1.877.921.9365: Fax 250.665-7412
www.pacificapaddle.com
A convenient location on Saanich Inlet and sheltered waterways offer great daily paddles without the hassle of the downtown hustle and bustle. Daily tours, lessons and rentals. You'll find a small retail store to furnish the basics to outfit your kayak or canoe. Open daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Church and State Winery
1445 Benvenuto Avenue, Victoria BC Map
Tel: 250- 652-2671 Email: info@churchandstateswines.com
www.churchandstatewines.com
The perfect spot for almost any occasion, join in for wine tasting, browse the gift shop for great wine accessories, cheese plates and logo wear, or enjoy a fabulous lunch on the patio prepared from fresh local ingredients by gourmet chefs. It's 20 minutes from downtown Victoria, 20 minutes from BC Ferries, and only 2 minutes from the renowned Butchart Gardens, this winery must be seen to fully appreciate. At the "Raptors at Church & State," you’ll get close to some truly impressive birds of prey, including eagles, hawks, owls, falcons, and vultures as they demonstrate their natural flying and hunting abilities.
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