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Quality Inn Downtown 850 Blanshard Street Victoria
BC,
V8W 2H2
Phone:
(250) 385-6787
Reservations:
1-800-661-4115 (North America only)
Email:
info@victoriaqualityinn.com
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Located in
the heart of Victoria, British Columbia the
Quality Inn Downtown is within two easy
blocks walk to several Victoria attractions,
including the famous Inner Harbour,
fantastic dining, and quaint shops.
Visitors will be entertained by performers
and musicians along the Inner Harbour
causeway, and will enjoy the short walk to
the city's main attractions, such as the
Royal BC Museum, IMAX Theatre, Royal
Victoria London Wax Museum, whale watching
tour departures and more.
For the shopping lovers, walk from our hotel
to the Bay Shopping Centre, Antique Rowe
shops and to the boutiques on Government
Street, a Victoria must see. For those
travelling to Victoria on business we are
ideally located within short walking
distance to the Victoria Conference Centre,
government offices and the business
district.
The Quality Inn Downtown is located at 850
Blanshard Street, at the corner of Blanshard
& Courtney Streets ( see map ). |
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| About Victoria |
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Located at the southern tip
of Vancouver Island & boasting a mild
climate year-round, Victoria, British
Columbia is always in bloom! Canada's "City
of Gardens" is abundant with breathtaking
scenery, British character, world-class
attractions, festivals and more.
Whether you choose to see our city by
horse-drawn carriage ride among the many
Victorian heritage homes in historic James
Bay or tour the city on a Double Decker bus,
you are sure to enjoy the many gardens
seaside trails and beaches that Victoria has
to offer. For a more relaxed pace be sure to
sample the tradition of afternoon high tea
held at The Blethering Place Tearoom.
For those who like a more active sightseeing
adventure you can cycle the Galloping Goose
Trail, get close & personal with whales on
eco-tours, kayak the Gorge Waterway and
that's just to start.
Victoria is also home to many museums,
galleries, spas and the world-renowned
Butchart Gardens. Be sure to check with our
front desk staff as several festivals are
held throughout the year, such as the
Victoria Day Parade, the international
Swiftsure Yacht Race and the Dragonboat
Festival which are sure to please. |
| Getting to Victoria |
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The journey to
Victoria, British Columbia is just the
beginning…
Choose from several routes and modes of
transportation to get to Vancouver Island
and Victoria , whether you are coming from
coastal BC, Washington State or beyond.
The most popular travel route also offering
endless photo opportunities is aboard the BC
Ferries, connecting the British Columbia
Mainland to Victoria and the rest of
Vancouver Island. The 1 ½ hour ferry ride
travels through the majestic islands of the
Juan De Fuca Straight.
Other ferry options to consider are:
Washington State ferries, the
Co-Ho from Port Angeles or the passenger
only ferries such as
the Clipper from Seattle, the
Victoria Express Cruise Ship and the
Victoria/San Juan Cruise Ship.
Breathtaking views await those who like to
travel in style, such as on a
harbour plane or with
Helijet. These convenient flight options
will have you arriving in downtown Victoria,
direct from downtown Vancouver, in
approximately 30 minutes. Air travelers can
also fly into
Victoria International Airport, a half
hour drive north of the “Garden City”. The
Airporter Shuttles to hotels, car rentals
services and taxi's are available at the
Airport.
Another option we recommend you consider for
getting from Vancouver or from Northern
points of Vancouver Island to Victoria is
abroad
Pacific Coach Lines. They offer
reasonable rates and frequent service to
Victoria with several pick-up locations. The
coaches from Vancouver travel abroad on the
BC ferries giving you the added pleasure of
the “cruise” experience. |
| Leisure Activities |
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Experience the
many leisure activities Victoria, British
Columbia has to offer, whether you are
looking to explore the natural beauty of the
Pacific Ocean or to take in a round of golf
with friends. And of course, shops galore!
Plan to visit Victoria's famous offshore
residents as one of your activities while
visiting; some of these seasonally include
the orca whales, minkes, humpbacks,
porpoises, sea lions and more. Spectacular
whale-watching tours are offered April
to October, and
marine wildlife tours are available from
October to April . Move at your own pace,
and rent a canoe or kayak and explore the
calm Gorge Waterway. Cycle the
Galloping Goose Regional Trail, spanning
over 100 kilometers from Sidney to Sooke.
Victoria's mild climate also allows for
year-round golfing with many golf courses to
choose from.
Olympic View,
Arbutus Ridge,
Cordova Bay and the Jack Nicklaus
designed
Bear Mountain to name a few, each
beckons with challenging courses and
spectacular views. The Quality Inn Downtown
would be pleased to customize your golf
package upon request.
And what would a vacation be without a
little shopping? Government Street offers a
collection of art galleries, jewelers,
souvenir shops, cafes, and other casual or
formal retail shops. You will find nostalgic
“treasures” on Antique Rowe, only steps from
the Inner Harbour. A short drive from
downtown Victoria is quaint Oak Bay Village,
filled with British Imports, The
Blethering Place Tearoom and many other
shops. |
| Climate |
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Located in a
sub-Mediterranean climate zone, Victoria,
British Columbia boasts the mildest weather
in Canada. While Victoria's winters are mild
and rarely include snow, some warmer
clothing is recommended between November &
March. This mild pleasant winter climate
attracts many visitors to Victoria, escaping
the winter in other parts of the country.
Sheltered by the coastal mountains of the
Pacific Northwest, the average amount of
rainfall in the summer months is 2.5 cm (1
inch) and only 5 cm (2 inches) in the winter
months. Ocean breezes keep the summer
temperatures pleasant and the humidity low.
Average Monthly Temperatures *
Source: Tourism Victoria.
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12.9 C |
16.3 C |
19.3 C |
21.8 C |
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19.1 C |
14.1 C |
9.4 C |
6.8 C |
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