Hidden Gems

This collection highlights unique cultural and historical sites across Victoria and Vancouver. In Victoria, explore the 1908 traditional tea service at the Fairmont Empress and the collection of indigenous totem poles at Thunderbird Park. Vancouver’s contributions include the Nitobe Memorial Garden, a traditional Japanese stroll garden at UBC, and the 'Girl in a Wetsuit' bronze sculpture in Stanley Park. Urban exploration continues at The Pink Alley, a vibrant public space created through metropolitan revitalization.

Tea at the Empress

Traditional British afternoon tea service at the Fairmont Empress Hotel since 1908. The Lobby Lounge serves house-made scones, pastries, and sandwiches alongside a selection of exclusive tea blends.

Girl in a Wetsuit

Girl in a Wetsuit is a life-size 1972 bronze sculpture by Elek Imredy of a woman in a wetsuit, located on a rock in the water along the…

Nitobe Memorial Garden

The Nitobe Memorial Garden is a 2+1⁄2-acre traditional Japanese garden located at the University of British Columbia, just outside the city…

Thunderbird Park

Thunderbird Park is a park in Victoria, British Columbia next to the Royal British Columbia Museum.

The Pink Alley

Formally known as Alley Oop, this downtown Vancouver laneway features vibrant pink and yellow floor paintings. The space was transformed through a 2016 urban revitalization project to create a public area for basketball and photography.