Chateau Victoria, Co-Host of the Victoria Tea Festival, February 9, 2013

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Accommodation Sponsor for 2013 Victoria Tea Festival

Tea and Victoria have been associated for over a century. Today Tea is experiencing a wonderful resurgence as a whole new generation discovers the complexity of taste and the health benefits associated with many varieties.    What better reason to visit Victoria and have a great time doing what Victorian’s have always done.  Click her for more information.

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We welcome the following tournaments to town in January

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* Jan 3 – 5 – St. Michaels University School Invitational Basketball Tournament

 

*Jan 4 – 6 -2013 Investors Group Canadian Team Women’s Team Championship Squash

 

* Jan 10 -12 – Victoria City Police High School Basketball Tournament

 

* Jan 18 -20 – CARHA Pacific Cup Hockey Tournament

 

* Jan 25- 27 – Canada West University Swimming Championships

 

* Jan 26 – McKechnie Cup Rugby, Crimson Tide vs. Vancouver

 

* Jan 28-29 – Independent Schools Swimming Championships

Thank you for choosing Victoria to host these events.  May good sportsmanship prevail.


Our last special moment in our lobby to complete 2012

Today we witnessed a wonderful union of two lovely visitors from Seattle who picked Victoria as the best place in the world to unite their commitment to one another. We are flattered to accept the role of most romantic venue to Erica and Clifford Daprix who married at 5:15pm in our lobby.  Hotel staff were called upon and graciously accepted to witness the milestone event.  On January 3rd, our lobby will begin its renovation. What a nice way to end the year and the function of our current lobby. Love is everywhere isn’t it.

 


Possible New Years Resolution: See our Opera in 2013

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Our Pacific Opera performs most of their operas just around the corner from us at the Royal Theatre.   Make a night of it by parking at the Chateau Victoria and joining us in Vista 18 for a great dinner prior to the performance.   The parking will be on us when you enjoy our Clive’s Classic Lounge, Vista 18 or stay the night in our hotel.

For complete information about our Pacific Opera and to buy tickets, please click here.

 


What are you doing New Years Eve?

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Now that you can relax knowing Christmas was a big success in your home, it is time to focus on your own fun.  No need to stress about the next big event as there is still space open at the top of Victoria, Vista 18.  Please have a look at our menu,

December 31, 2012

First Course

Three Onion Soup ~ brioche crouton, melted local raclette cheese

House Organic Greens ~ roasted delicata squash, honey thyme vinaigrette

Pear & Frisee Salad ~ shaved parmesan cheese, mulled wine vinaigrette

Second Course

West Coast Seafood Sampler ~ spot prawn terrine, chilled dungeness crab, avocado purée, wasabi crackers

Roasted Dragonfly Farms Garlic Bulb ~ country style chicken pate, toasted french baguette

Leek & Mushroom Ravioli ~ butternut squash purée, sage and goat cheese sauce

Third Course

Long Line Caught Pacific Sablefish ~ smoked sable potato purée, asian bbq braised pork belly, fried brussels sprouts

Grilled Angus Beef Tenderloin ~ bacon and blue cheese potato pave, wilted organic spinach, crispy shallots

Seared Muscovy Duck Breast ~ yam and duck confit potato pancake, roasted cherry reduction

Creamed Winter Vegetable Vol au Vont ~ tarragon and roasted tomato sauce, jerusalem artichoke chips

Third Course

Local Blueberry Crème Brulee ~ orange brandy snap

Chocolate Truffle Sampler

Warm Apple Tart ~ elephant island crab apple wine sabayon, spiced local hazelnuts

Canadian Cheese Plate ~ whiskey soaked fruit, walnut crackers

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First Seating

2 Course Menu ~ $40.00

Choice of First Course and Third Course or Third Course and Fourth Course

Seating Times  5pm

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Second Seating

4 Course Menu ~ $95.00

One choice from each course and includes a glass of sparkling wine in a keepsake sparkling wine flute

Seating Times 6pm and 6:30pm

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New Year’s Gala

4 Course Menu~ $120.00

One choice from each course

includes Live Music by Washington & Cook with Like Minded People from 9pm-12:30am
and a glass of sparkling wine in a keepsake sparkling wine flute

Seating Times 8:30pm and 9pm

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Reservations Required Please call Yvonne at 250-361-5660  (Yvonne will confirm Dec 27 & 28)

gratuity & taxes not included

Vista 18 Lounge will be on a first come first serve basis