Celebrating the Nations Favourite Beverage with an Alcohol Twist! Canada Loves Coffee According to the Coffee Association of Canada, the Canadian coffee industry is worth a staggering $6.2 billion, supports over a huge 170,000 jobs and imports from over 30 developing countries. Additionally, two thirds of adult Canadians enjoy at least one cup of … Read more
Vancouver-based Milano Roasters bring their award-winning coffee innovation to the province’s capital with the opening of Milano Roasters on Government Street. This bright and beautifully designed corner cafe boasts comfortable seating and a spacious outdoor patio for sunny Victoria days. Milano’s Victoria cafe also offers daily sandwiches and serves baked goods from local artisan suppliers. The opening … Read more
Immerse in Victoria’s boutique tea culture with this tea-lightful package From a Chinatown boutique owned by one of Canada’s only Tea Masters to delicious vegetarian delights, explore some quirkier additions to Victoria’s quintessential afternoon tea scene, with the Magnolia Hotel & Spa‘s Victoria-to-a-TEA package. Starting from $359, guests can enjoy a one-night stay in an … Read more
The Great Canadian Beer Festival returns to Victoria, B.C. September 7 & 8, 2018 The 26th annual Great Canadian Beer Festival returns to Victoria on September 7 & 8, 2018. Tickets are on sale now. The GCBF is a non-profit society created for the purpose of introducing consumers to new beers and raising awareness of craft brewing … Read more
The Magnolia Hotel & Spa unveils a modern, classic dining room The Courtney Room, Victoria’s newest dining destination, opens this week in the lobby of the Magnolia Hotel & Spa following a four-month restaurant renovation. With Executive Chef Sam Harris at the helm, guiding a menu that honours the very best of land and … Read more
Discover a different Victoria with adventurous hikes, wine tours and more Spring brings new adventures to Magnolia Hotel & Spa with a collection of Curated Journeys that help guests discover the Victoria beyond the beautiful blooms of downtown’s streets. From whale watching to wine tasting, the carefully curated tours offer guests the chance to experience … Read more
Chef Sam Harris brings a classic French twist to Canadian ingredients in an elegant, new space An exciting addition to Victoria’s dynamic dining scene is on the horizon with the opening of Magnolia Hotel & Spa’s new restaurant, The Courtney Room, later this spring. “Old world meets the new world in The Courtney Room, … Read more
Hotel Zed is once again offering guests a chance to get sexy this Valentine’s Day. We’re well-known for our “Nooner” promotion, but this year we’re taking it one step sexier with our new “Quickie” special: 3-hour booking windows for a short & sassy Valentine’s date! Guests can book a room from 11 a.m. to … Read more
Festive walking tours and seasonal extras showcase BC’s most festive city It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Magnolia Hotel & Spa, with the Ultimate Victorian Christmas package heralding in the season at Victoria’s leading boutique hotel. “The holiday season is a special time for many of our guests and it’s a … Read more
Explore the Victoria you wouldn’t expect with salmon run hikes, wine tours and much more As the leaves change colour and the mornings grow cooler, autumn is the perfect time to explore. Magnolia Hotel & Spa’s new Curated Journeys help guests dive deeper into the scenic beauty of Vancouver Island via partnerships with … Read more