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The terrific spots to eat that we found in Victoria. We walked to all of these (except Breakwater since we were in a rush afterwards to get to Beacon Hill and the "running of the goats").  Rebar (fantastic restaurant with a LOT of vegetarian options, set right off the main street in Victoria). We didn't get a picture but they have terrific outdoor and indoor seating. Fisherman’s Wharf (lots of fun options and even we vegetarians found some great stuff - Mexican food!). A fun, colorful spot on docks. We took a water taxi back because we wanted to experience one. Jam (get there early! It opens at 8 and if it's high season, there is a full line there by 7:45 and if you arrive at 8, you'll be waiting an hour for a table): Cafe Milano (our favorite for coffee and they have yummy snacks too): Blue Fox (same as Jam - arrive early!): High Tea at the Fairmount Empress (amazing but also expensive): Breakwater Cafe (set right on the water - lovely pier to walk down and views...

We spent a glorious 4 days in August in Victoria, BC, exploring, eating, relaxing, playing and learning. Victoria is absolutely stunning, and the city definitely put itself on display for the tourist season. Seasonal flowers everywhere, street musicians playing, and a general post-COVID vibe that the world is in fact ok. We started and ended our days there in Victoria's China Town, the oldest China Town in Canada. It was simply gorgeous. The cross walks were artistic, the alleys were wonderful. We wandered around quite a bit, taking it in. China Town sits right near the harbor so it was an easy stroll, even with little kids. Some great eateries were located in China Town (see the post on places to eat). Next stop was the Royal BC Museum. The museum was under renovation, so the entry fee was only CA$5 per person. There was still TONS to see. We explored the prehistoric exhibit and watched a terrific IMAX movie on the Hidden Pacific. Ida even lost a tooth from eating some popcor...