{"id":8797,"date":"2023-02-19T08:34:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-19T08:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/?p=8797"},"modified":"2023-02-20T17:30:35","modified_gmt":"2023-02-20T17:30:35","slug":"plan-a-spring-girls-getaway-victoria-bc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/plan-a-spring-girls-getaway-victoria-bc\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Plan a Spring Girls Getaway to Victoria, BC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Luxury hotels decked out in opulent decor, incredible restaurants featuring delectable cuisine, boutique shopping, and award-winning spa services; it&#8217;s no surprise this charming city is at the top of our list for some much-needed girl&#8217;s time. Set out on a fun-filled adventure and check out our insider guide on how to plan the perfect spring girls getaway to Victoria BC.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Stay<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8800\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8800\" style=\"width: 840px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8800 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2016\/04\/Photos-013-1024x951.jpg\" alt=\"Sparkling waters span out in front of the Pacific-Rim inspired Inn at Laurel Point. \" width=\"840\" height=\"780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2016\/04\/Photos-013-1024x951.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2016\/04\/Photos-013-300x279.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2016\/04\/Photos-013-768x713.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2016\/04\/Photos-013-200x186.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2016\/04\/Photos-013.jpg 1650w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8800\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sparkling waters span out in front of the Pacific-Rim inspired Inn at Laurel Point.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Perched on the edge of Victoria\u2019s Inner Harbour, the luxurious <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/victoria-hotels\/inn-at-laurel-point\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Inn at Laurel Point<\/a> offers a serene escape from everyday life. Airy rooms give you space to breathe, while glass walls welcome the sun\u2019s warm rays. Relax and enjoy a soak in your marble-ensconced bathroom or simply enjoy the spectacular harbor views from your private patio.<\/p>\n<p>Once you pull yourself away from your room, go for a swim in the glass-encased indoor pool or lounge on the nearby sundeck in the hotel\u2019s Japanese gardens. Furthermore, the award-winning <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aurarestaurant.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">AURA Waterfront Restaurant + Patio<\/a> is the perfect setting for dinner with a view. Fresh local fish, produce and herbs are served up daily along with vintage wines and stellar beers sourced locally from the neighborhood. In addition, AURA does a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/activities\/victoria\/\">fantastic Tea option<\/a> with a modern twist that makes for a perfect lazy afternoon paired with views into the shimmering Inner Harbour.<\/p>\n<p>The elegant <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/victoria-hotels\/the-fairmont-empress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fairmont Empress<\/a> is another favorite hotel of ours. A renowned local landmark, the grand and historic hotel has hosted celebrities, royalty and guests from around the world and sits steps away from Victoria\u2019s city center along with a slew of cultural attractions.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16497\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16497\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-16497 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2016\/04\/Lobby-Lounge_MAG_BODY.jpg\" alt=\"Step into the elegant lobby lounge at the Fairmont Empress. Credit: Fairmont Empress\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2016\/04\/Lobby-Lounge_MAG_BODY.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2016\/04\/Lobby-Lounge_MAG_BODY-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2016\/04\/Lobby-Lounge_MAG_BODY-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2016\/04\/Lobby-Lounge_MAG_BODY-136x102.jpg 136w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2016\/04\/Lobby-Lounge_MAG_BODY-445x334.jpg 445w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16497\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Step into the elegant lobby lounge at the Fairmont Empress. Credit: Fairmont Empress<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The hotel\u2019s redecorated rooms use a warm, rich color palette of brown, taupe, gray and cream to create a classic look with a modern touch inspired by Vancouver Island\u2019s gardens and sea. Combined with a restaurant featuring delightful local cuisine and carefully curated libations, an elegant tea room and a well-appointed 8,000 square foot spa, and you may have a hard time finding a reason to venture off the property grounds.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Taste<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8806\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8806\" style=\"width: 975px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8806 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/IMG_2252a-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"With a focus on simplifying healthy eating, you find Nourish's menu is packed with dishes brimming with seasonal ingredients and flavors. Credit: Scott Meis \" width=\"975\" height=\"731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2016\/04\/IMG_2252a-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2016\/04\/IMG_2252a-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2016\/04\/IMG_2252a-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2016\/04\/IMG_2252a-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2016\/04\/IMG_2252a.jpg 1632w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 975px) 100vw, 975px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8806\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">With a focus on simplifying healthy eating, you find Nourish&#8217;s menu is packed with dishes brimming with seasonal ingredients and flavors. Credit: Scott Meis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A short two minute walk from FRS Clipper\u2019s Victoria terminal, the hidden culinary gem <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/nourish-victorias-hidden-gem-healthy-eating\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nourish Kitchen and Caf\u00e9<\/a> is the perfect spot to grab a late brunch once you have arrived in the city. Feast on the spiced \u201cSleeping Beauty\u201d oatmeal pancakes, topped with a sweet vanilla bean organic whipped cream and bee pollen sprinkles or the flavorful \u201cGolden benny,\u201d with roasted summer veggies and turmeric cashew hollandaise. (<em>Insider tip: Cap off your meal with a boozy brunch staple, the &#8220;Oui! Mimosa&#8221;<\/em>)<\/p>\n<p>Classic French country-style fare meets seasonal, local ingredients to result in sumptuous dishes well worth the wait at the popular bistro <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lecole.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brasserie L\u2019ecole<\/a>. The restaurant is famed for their mussels and frites\u2026shellfish fans, this is a must-try. If you feel like spending the night on the town, head to the unique, unassuming gastro-speakeasy <a href=\"http:\/\/littlejumbo.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Little Jumbo<\/a> for a late night cocktail. The bar\u2019s extensive 15-page drink menu is carefully crafted, and the skilled mixologists will be more than happy to whip up specialty drinks for you.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16498\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16498\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-16498 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2016\/04\/160628-HighTea-8_MAG_BODY.jpg\" alt=\"Choose from a selection of 21 of the finest loose-leaf teas at the Fairmont Empress.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2016\/04\/160628-HighTea-8_MAG_BODY.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2016\/04\/160628-HighTea-8_MAG_BODY-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2016\/04\/160628-HighTea-8_MAG_BODY-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2016\/04\/160628-HighTea-8_MAG_BODY-136x102.jpg 136w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2016\/04\/160628-HighTea-8_MAG_BODY-445x334.jpg 445w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16498\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Choose from a selection of 21 of the finest loose-leaf teas at the Fairmont Empress.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>And of course, a visit to Victoria is not complete without giving yourself the royal treatment and experiencing the famous the Fairmont Empress\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/victoria-activities\/afternoon-tea-at-the-fairmont-empress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Afternoon Tea<\/a>. More luxurious than presumptuous, the rich, vintage furnishings and delicate William Edwards china filling the Tea Lobby creates a cozy retreat where you can cuddle up with a warm cuppa.<\/p>\n<p>Sip on the Empress\u2019 special blend of full-bodied floral black tea while you snack on a three-tiered plate of dainty tea sandwiches and decadent desserts ranging from savory salmon pinwheels to sweet chocolate d\u00e9lice. In addition, the fresh-from-the-oven scones slathered with sweet strawberry preserves and thick Jersey cream are sure to make your mouth water.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Sip and Soak<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16499\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16499\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-16499 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2016\/04\/CE9841E5-E57C-42BB-A16E-481E39B49EDC_MAG_BODY.jpg\" alt=\"Spend the day with the girl's wine tasting in the valley. Credit: Island Time Tours\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2016\/04\/CE9841E5-E57C-42BB-A16E-481E39B49EDC_MAG_BODY.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2016\/04\/CE9841E5-E57C-42BB-A16E-481E39B49EDC_MAG_BODY-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2016\/04\/CE9841E5-E57C-42BB-A16E-481E39B49EDC_MAG_BODY-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2016\/04\/CE9841E5-E57C-42BB-A16E-481E39B49EDC_MAG_BODY-136x102.jpg 136w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2016\/04\/CE9841E5-E57C-42BB-A16E-481E39B49EDC_MAG_BODY-445x334.jpg 445w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16499\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Spend the day with the girl&#8217;s wine tasting in the valley. Credit: Island Time Tours<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Journey past magnificent mountains, coastal villages, towering old-growth rainforests and sprawling farmlands as you travel 40 minutes outside of Victoria to the heart of Vancouver Island\u2019s wine country on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/victoria-activities\/cowichan-wine-country-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cowichan Valley Wine Tour<\/a>. Sip on generous samples of the region\u2019s award-winning Pinot Gris and medium-bodied reds at three small, family-owned wineries where you will have the opportunity to enjoy a tasty snack of local artisanal cheese and chat with the winemakers.<\/p>\n<p>If you are looking for something a little more exhilarating, zip through pristine evergreen trees high above the Sooke rainforest on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/activities\/victoria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">AdrenaLINE Zipline Adventure Tour<\/a>. Eight zip lines ranging from 150-1,000 feet long and up to 150 feet high allow you to experience another side of the region with a bird\u2019s eye view of the forest canopy and spectacular mountain and ocean vistas.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16500\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16500\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-16500 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2016\/04\/eucalyptus-steam-room-1_RitualNordicSpa.jpg\" alt=\"Steam and soak your way into relaxation at the Ritual Nordic Spa. Credit: The Ritual Nordic Spa\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2016\/04\/eucalyptus-steam-room-1_RitualNordicSpa.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2016\/04\/eucalyptus-steam-room-1_RitualNordicSpa-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2016\/04\/eucalyptus-steam-room-1_RitualNordicSpa-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2016\/04\/eucalyptus-steam-room-1_RitualNordicSpa-136x102.jpg 136w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2016\/04\/eucalyptus-steam-room-1_RitualNordicSpa-445x334.jpg 445w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16500\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Steam and soak your way into relaxation at the Ritual Nordic Spa. Credit: The Ritual Nordic Spa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>After a day of exploring, your gal pals can find calm at the new <a href=\"https:\/\/ritualnordicspa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ritual Nordic Spa<\/a> in downtown Victoria. The spa brings a contemporary take on an ancient Finnish tradition with an urban wellness center that offers seemingly endless ways to pamper yourself. The perfect place to rest and cleanse your body and mind, the spa features four saunas, a warm Himalayan salt lounge, an indoor cold plunge pool, Nordic showers and outdoor patios. Enhanced wellness offerings include massage treatments as well as a caf\u00e9 bar featuring non-alcoholic artisanal beverages as well as local craft beer and snacks.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Shop<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8807\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8807\" style=\"width: 975px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8807 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/04\/Old-Towne-by-Deanne-Gillespiea-1024x673.jpg\" alt=\"Explore an array of shops in Victoria's vibrant Old Towne. Photo Courtesy of Deanne Gillespie at Tourism Victoria\" width=\"975\" height=\"641\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2016\/04\/Old-Towne-by-Deanne-Gillespiea-1024x673.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2016\/04\/Old-Towne-by-Deanne-Gillespiea-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2016\/04\/Old-Towne-by-Deanne-Gillespiea-768x505.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2016\/04\/Old-Towne-by-Deanne-Gillespiea-200x131.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 975px) 100vw, 975px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8807\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Explore an array of shops in Victoria&#8217;s vibrant Old Towne. Photo Courtesy of Deanne Gillespie at Tourism Victoria<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Of course, a little retail therapy is an essential part of any girl&#8217;s weekend. Known for its array of local and independent boutiques, colorful public markets full of locally produced goods and lively shopping centers, Victoria is one of our favorite places find new threads. Fashionistas should be sure to check out the trendy Johnson Street, a hotspot for locals that houses everything from vintage clothing to custom-made bags in restored heritage buildings.<\/p>\n<p>If the imaginative displays gracing the windows of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.violetteboutique.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Violette<\/a> do not catch your eye, the delicate handmade gold and silver baubles inside this adorable little jewelry store certainly will. Snag a trio of stackable rings or opal adorned studs that appear to be lit from within.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to home enhancements and self-care, <a href=\"https:\/\/shoppublicmercantile.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Public Mercantile<\/a> is the place to check out locally-sourced curated goods. Or, if you need a gift for your bibliophile friend, stop by the stylishly low-tech <a href=\"https:\/\/www.assemblyoftext.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Regional Assembly of Text<\/a> to craft your own custom-made button or browse through metal filing cabinets chalk full of handmade cards, books, journals and lettered goods.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8804\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8804\" style=\"width: 840px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8804 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2016\/04\/photo-1454372087329-9c0c35936854-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Unique boutiques, art galleries and cafes line the famously narrow Fan Tan Alley. \" width=\"840\" height=\"561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2016\/04\/photo-1454372087329-9c0c35936854-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2016\/04\/photo-1454372087329-9c0c35936854-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2016\/04\/photo-1454372087329-9c0c35936854-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2016\/04\/photo-1454372087329-9c0c35936854-200x134.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8804\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Unique boutiques, art galleries and cafes line the famously narrow Fan Tan Alley.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Brimming with an abundance of unique shops, Victoria\u2019s thriving and vibrant Chinatown also offers a treasure trove of trinkets. Once a noodle factory, the airy <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fantanvictoria.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fan Tan Home and Style<\/a> has been in Victoria for more than 40 years and has become a staple for superb home d\u00e9cor and furniture.<\/p>\n<p>Look for exotic fair trade rugs and baskets from overseas, locally crafted wood furniture, colorful plates, funky socks, cozy throws and gifts made out of recycled materials, like cans and tin. Before you leave, be sure to say \u201chi\u201d to the very big black cat who guards the shop. If you need to refuel after all your shopping, take a breather at the minimalistic <a href=\"http:\/\/silkroadteastore.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Silk Road Tea<\/a> and sip your way from everything from green to black tea at the shop\u2019s tasting bar before selecting the perfect blend to take home with you.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you want to sample local wines or dine on incredible cuisine, Victoria offers an endless array of captivating activities. 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