Victoria Express

Victoria has more restaurants per capita than any other city on the west coast of North America (with the possible exception of San Francisco). That's as good a reason as any to visit this charming, historic town, and to do it before Victoria Express wraps up its 2010 passenger ferry to Victoria on September 19.

While visiting Victoria, you'll be delighted by the numerous dining options. You are sure to find a restaurant that serves your favorite foods, no matter what kind of cuisine you most enjoy. Vancouver Island enjoys a bounty of fresh foods, from local seafood to locally grown fruits, vegetables and wine.

Go with a British theme, and hop from one pub to the next. Eat bangers and mash, drink cider, and pretend you've crossed the Atlantic Ocean instead of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The Sticky Wicket Pub & Restaurant offers great food and a fun atmosphere - and besides - how many restaurants offer not one two rooftop volleyball courts? The Sticky Wicket is more than just a restaurant and pub, it is a collection of 7 memorial rooms. Each room is adorned with memorabila and sports collections. You can plan your next international party at The Sticky Wicket with two stages and seating from 12 to 1,200.

Located in the Strathcona Hotel, Sticky Wicket Pub is one of the many attractions available in "Victoria's Main Attraction. You can also check out their other restaurants: Big Bad John's, The Clubhouse, The Games Room and their Rooftop Surf Club.

Victoria's impressive Chinatown is rich in Dim Sum, fresh Vietnamese wraps, and hot beef Thai salads. In addition, it is set in a magical environment. Summer evenings are lit by colorful lanterns, and small, winding streets lead to gustatory delights.

Numerous restaurants in Victoria focus on the abundant seafood of the Pacific Northwest. Chandler's Seafood Restaurant has some of the finest local red Coho salmon on the coast. The Gatsby Mansion Restaurant, overlooking the waterfront, includes fresh seafood in their West Coast Fusion cuisine.

Travel to Victoria and celebrate with our 2010 20th Anniversary $20 Round Trip Special. That means you travel round trip between Port Angeles, WA and Victoria BC for $20.00. Now that's a great end of summer deal!

Let Victoria Express make all your travel arrangements, including your Victoria accommodations. That way, you may focus your attention on the tastes and smells of Victoria. Be sure to bring proper ID. Call Today - 360-452-8088 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

If you have ever been to Victoria, BC, you know that it is a city that loves to eat. Only one city in North America has more restaurants per capita than Victoria (San Francisco). A small city that can be easily explored by foot, Victoria is the ideal destination for a gustatory getaway.

The Seventh Annual Dine Around and Stay in Town event will take place from February 18 to March 7, 2010, in Victoria.

57 restaurants are participating in this year's event. They will offer three-course menus for $20, $30 or $40 CDN. To help make your meal complete, restaurants will suggest British Columbia Wines for each dish.

Here is an example of what you can expect for $20: Sips Artisan Bistro on Simcoe St. offers a choice of seafood chowder, organic greens or a spinach and blue cheese salad for an appetizer; and a local cheese plate, a charcuterie and cheese plate, or a local fish plate for an entree (suggested pairing: a 2007 Tinhorn Merlot). For dessert, enjoy Spinnakers truffles (paired with Quail's Gate L.H. Foch). Prices do not include beverages.

A complete list of participating restaurants and their menus is available at Dine Around and Stay in Town.

In order to encourage travelers to Victoria to stay longer and eat more, several excellent hotels are offering special pricing during this event: $69, $79, $99 and $129 per night. A complete list of accommodations is available at Dine Around and Stay in Town.

Travel to Victoria is easy when you entrust yourself to Victoria Express. Cross the Salish Sea in style, whether your point of departure is Seattle or Port Angeles. Please call 360.452.8088 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

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Visit Victoria and enjoy a night out at the theatre. The Langham Court Theatre is running a production of The History of Boys through January 23, 2010. Written by Alan Bennett and directed by Roger Carr, the play closely follows a class of English schoolboys who are studying for their University entrance exams. The two teachers helping them to prepare have very different philosophies about learning and, it turns out, life.

Since The Langham Court Theatre is in downtown Victoria, there are several fantastic options nearby for dining before or after the show.

Hermann's Jazz Club is a good place to wind down the evening listening to jazz. Luciano's Restaurant and Lounge offers classic Italian bistro fare in a modern, chic setting. Bundle up and eat pizza on the heated covered deck before the show,  or enjoy drinks and desert inside after the show.

The Temple is a sleek contemporary restaurant/bar set in an 1890's building. The atmosphere is cosmopolitan and hip, and the rotating menu is out of this world. Eat a full meal before the show: start with edamame beans flavored with mint, lime and rock salt, sink into a rack of lamb with fig thyme polenta, and finish off with a wonton wrapped banana split. Or visit the Lounge after the show, where you can dip szechuan pepper pomme frites into roasted garlic mayo and slurp raw oysters on the half shell.

Contact Victoria Express today to learn about our exciting 2010 winter packages to Victoria. We can take care of all your travel arrangements. Call (360) 452-8088 OR email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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