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STOP #101. White Heather Tea Room Take a little trip back in time and discover where locals go for a full traditional afternoon tea. 2. Hide and Seek Café Tucked in among the shops of Oak Bay Village, this family run café features locally roasted coffee and notable homemade treats.

3. Penny Farthing Pub Victoria’s most traditional English Pub — try a Robert Service Pint and ask for the intriguing story behind this one-of-a-kind brew!

4. Ottavio Italian Bakery and Deli Have lunch in the café, explore the wide selection of rare foodstuffs or check out the cheese and deli case. No question too big or small for the cheesy experts behind the 200+ varieties!

5. Oak Bay Village Embark on a treasure hunt in the village centre of Oak Bay Avenue! Cool fashions, gifts and curiosities are yours to find.6. Gallery Row Victoria’s highest concentration of galleries is situated among the boutique shops on Oak Bay Avenue! Each gallery is unique from the other and where you’ll find notable arts and crafts and unique souvenirs by local artists. 7. Rebirth – A sculpture by David Hunwick Art enthusiasts will enjoy this sculpture sitting among the garden at the entrance of Oak Bay. A favourite “selfie” backdrop for locals and visitors alike.STOP #118. Dockside Eatery Situated directly above the dock at the Oak Bay Marina and featuring quick meals of local seafood and charcuterie, pastries and great coffee. Relax on the sunny patio and take in a view like no other.

9. Visit the Seals Come meet the friendly seals that make the Oak Bay Marina’s dock their home.

10. Salish Sea Sculpture – A sculpture by Chris Paul Stroll scenic Turkey Head Walk (home of the Oak Bay Marina) to find Oak Bay’s iconic sculpture. A favourite of professional and novice photographers with Mount Baker and the Songhees Islands as its backdrop (view weather dependent).

Locals love Oak Bay for its spectacular beach-lined shores, village centers, boutique shopping and abundant trail of great eats! Explore the art galleries, visit the Oak Bay Marina’s friendly resident seals or grab a picnic to take to a sandy beach. Or do it all! Whatever you decide, our bus and trail map will help you find your way!

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See our agent under the red umbrella in front of the Empress Hotel (721 Government St.) or the Coho Ferry / Steamship Teminal (470 Belleville St.)

HOP-ON HOP-OFF CitySightsVictoria’s Original

Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off TourNarrated 90-minute loop with stops at Victoria’s major points of interest!

Welcome Aboard!Soak in the the views and enjoy our informative narration during an outing on Victoria’s vibrant Harbour!

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427 Belleville Street

4x5 oz Beer Flights199 Dallas Road

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Original BurgerBay Centre (Fort Street Location)

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15% off

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See our agent in front of theEmpress Hotel, 721 Government St. or

the Coho Ferry/Steamship Teminal, 470 Belleville St.

OFFERS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. *Applies to food only: not to be combined with any other offers **Limit 1 per customer; with purchase of food only; no cash value.

Ask your ticket agent for your Reasons to Go Package:

City Tours! Victoria’s Best

Find your ‘Reasons to Go’

with Gray Line’s Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

Show your Valid Gray Line Ticket Stub …

to receive the following deals from our partners!

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> Explorer Maps for 5 distinctive Victoria neighbourhoods

> More than 50 things to see and do like a local! All within walking distance of Gray Line’s Hop-On Hop-Off bus stops.

> “How To” guide for building your own TASTE, SHOPPING, HERITAGE &

CULTURE, URBAN NATURE or FAMILY FUN themed trail!

CRAIGDARROCH CASTLE

Upgrade your CitySights Tour experience with a

Craigdarroch Castle visit!

CitySightsHOP-ON HOP-OFF

Call or click 1.855.385.6553sightseeingvictoria.com

Victoria’s Only Double Decker

Hop-On Hop-Off TourNarrated 90-minute loop with stops at Victoria’s

major points of interest!

CitySightsHOP-ON HOP-OFF

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1. EMPRESS HOTEL (721 Government Street) Victoria’s famous landmark hotel — tour the picturesque pathways and gardens or enjoy a full English afternoon tea (not included).

2. OLD TOWN (1415 Government Street) Brightly-painted Victorian-era shopfronts flank both sides of busy Lower Johnson and Yates Streets. Once home to hotels and stores during the Gold Rushes (1850s & 1890s), today the area is known for its funky local boutiques and restaurants. See Canada’s oldest Chinatown - visit its lively markets and Fan Tan Alley.

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waters and bustling marina, Fisherman’s Wharf — this unique marine destination offers food kiosks, unique shops and eco-tour adventures in the heart of the working harbour.

6. CRUISE SHIP TERMINAL/OGDEN POINT/BREAKWATER (Dallas Road and Montreal St at transit stop 100116). Ogden Point offers a variety of experiences with its popular 762-metre breakwater seawall, with the longest depicted First Nations art mural in Canada. Another local favourite is the Breakwater Café. Enjoy a coffee and brunch or west coast comfort fare with stunning Juan de Fuca and Olympic Mountain views. Check out the new Breakwater Tasting Room below the café for a local beer & farm to table adventure.

7. BEACON HILL PARK (Douglas Street at the Petting Zoo) Look up at the 126 ft. totem pole, which is often the perch for a magnificent bald eagle! Watch some cricket, visit the children’s petting farm and enjoy the peacocks in this wonderful 154 acre park.

8. MILE 0 (Dallas Road and Douglas Street) The start of Canada’s Highway No.1, which stretches through all 10 provinces of Canada between our Pacific and Atlantic coasts, is one of the longest national highways, spanning 8,030 kms (4990 miles). The Terry Fox monument marks the spot where his original Marathon of Hope was to end.

9. CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL (Quadra at Rockland Street) One of Victoria’s historical landmarks built in 1896, Christ Church Cathedral is the episcopal seat of the Bishop of the Diocese of British Columbia. It is built in the Gothic style of the 13th century to the design of J.C.M. Keith, who won an international competition in 1896 to obtain this commission.

10. CRAIGDARROCH CASTLE/ ART GALLERY OF GREATER VICTORIA (Fort Street, at the passenger loading zone) Take a glimpse into the opulent lifestyle of Scottish coal baron Robert Dunsmuir who built this castle in 1898.

11. OAK BAY VILLAGE (Municipal Hall, 2167 Oak Bay Avenue) Join hundreds of visitors who enjoy this

quaint English outpost for coffee, lunch or afternoon tea every day!

12. OAK BAY MARINA (Beach Drive) Enjoy a panoramic view of the US San Juan Islands and distant Cascade Mountains or stroll north to sandy Willows Beach.

13. OAK BAY BEACH HOTEL The legendary and redefined Oak Bay Beach Hotel is a beautiful new Tudor-inspired, luxury oceanfront boutique hotel and spa. Featuring world-class hot mineral pools, a seaside spa, The Snug Pub, live dinner theatre performances, fine dining and more!

14. COOK STREET VILLAGE (313 Cook Street) The pedestrian-friendly streets and small town atmosphere of Cook Street Village make it one of Victoria’s most popular destinations.

15. CHATEAU VICTORIA HOTEL & SUITES (ALSO SERVICE FOR THE MARRIOTT AND DOUBLE TREE HOTELS)Moments away from Victoria’s popular sites and attractions, conveniently located close to the historic Royal Theatre. Take a short walk and enjoy the grounds of St. Ann’s Academy.

3. VICTORIA REGENT HOTEL / BASTION SQUARE (1234 Wharf Street) Only a short distance from the Regent Hotel, you will discover a great variety of popular attractions. Historic Bastion Square, whale watching excursions and some of the best waterfront dining Victoria has to offer.

4. COHO FERRY (430 Belleville Street) The M.V. Coho provides a classic ship experience linking Victoria with Port Angeles, Washington. This is also the first stop in the James Bay community — home to many of Victoria’s key attractions.

5. FISHERMAN’S WHARF/COAST HOTEL (146 Kingston Street) Its waterfront location captivates guests with fantastic views of the calm

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