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Shopping Places in Victoria
Downtown VictoriaDowntown Victoria is full of shops of every kind. With the British and First Nations heritage that influences the surroundings of Victoria there are lots of shops with a British or First Nations theme and products. Downtown Victoria is from the Victoria Conference Centre to Yates Street and includes Old Town. Within the downtown area you will find chain stores like Roots and Benetton, also the Bay Centre. Roger's Chocolates913 Government StreetVictoria V5W 1X5 Established in 1885, Roger's Chocolates has become a must see for visitors from around the world. Roger's Chocolates has been located in it's heritage building since 1903. The chocolates are made from time honoured recipes of the past. http://www.rogerschocolates.com/ Government StreetGovernment Street for five blocks from Victoria's Inner Harbour to Old Town has a selection of souvenirs such as Haida carvings, Cowichan sweaters and British knits. Many unique shops are on this section of Government Street. Victoria's Eaton's Centre is along this street. Trounce AlleyTrounce Alley is between Government Street and the waterfront. Along this street you will find fine ladies fashions. Old TownHumboldt Street to Bastion SquareOld Town, as the name implies, is the old section of Victoria. The historic buildings have bee restored and include many one of a kind shops and restaurants. Antique ShoppingFort StreetIf you are looking for antiques there are three blocks of Fort Street where the antique shops are. Along this part of Fort Street you will find British antiques and other types of antiques. ChinatownBetween Fisgard and Herald StreetsYou are welcomed to Canada's oldest Chinatown by a 11 metre tall Gate of Harmonious Interest. The area has Fan Tan Alley, Canada's narrowest street, interesting restaurants and shopping. Hillside Shopping Centre1644 Hillside AvenueVictoria V8T 2C5 Hillside Centre has over 100 services and shops including major store such as Zellers, Sears, Thrifty Foods. http://www.hillsidecentre.com/ Market Square560 Johnson StreetVictoria V8W 3C6 Market Square is one of Victoria's most popular shopping experiences. Over 35 restaurants, shops and a nightclub are within Market Square. The shops have various treasures, including Canadian arts. While at the Square you can also enjoy different events such as festivals and concerts. http://www.marketsquare.ca/ Mayfair Shopping Centre3147 Douglas Street, VictoriaMayfair Shopping Centre has been a part of Victoria for over 38 years. With over 120 stores including unique one of a kind shops, Mayfair Shopping Centre has something for every visitor. http://mayfair.shopping.ca/cambridge/jsp/index_flash.jsp?mallid=may The Bay Centre1150 Douglas StreetVictoria V8W 3M9 Located in the heart of Victoria, The Bay Centre fills 2 city blocks and has 4 floors with over 80 services and shops. |
