Joyas ocultas en la isla de Vancouver

Local Hidden Gems

Explore Vancouver Island's unconventional landmarks, ranging from Nanaimo’s seismic fissure known as The Abyss to the man-made waterfall at Port Alberni's Hole-in-the-Wall. This collection features the historic afternoon tea tradition at Victoria's Fairmont Empress and the indigenous totem poles of Thunderbird Park. In Coombs, the Old Country Market displays a living sod roof grazed by goats, while Qualicum Beach hosts spherical treehouses suspended within a coastal rainforest.

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Tea at the Empress

Located in the Fairmont Empress hotel, this traditional afternoon tea service has operated since 1908. The menu features house-made scones with clotted cream, signature pastries, and loose-leaf teas served in the historic Lobby Lounge overlooking Victoria’s Inner Harbour.