The Fairmont Empress Hotel
Victoria's pre-eminent hotel, now restored to its original, turn-of-the-century elegance, has been serving afternoon tea since 1908.
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Enjoy tea in the Tea Lobby overlooking Victoria's Inner Harbour while sipping the hotel's own famed blend, Tea at the Empress. Indulge in a traditional afternoon tea featuring an assortment of exquisite pastries created by the hotel's award-winning dessert chef
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Book in advance - this is one of Victoria's most popular activities.
White Heather Tea Room
This intimate, local Victoria favourite is celebrated for its afternoon tea.
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Choose from a variety of high tea options including everything from a smaller tea with delicate sandwiches and scones to a hearty spread with nourishing savouries and delectable sweets
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White Heather offers dozens of tea varieties; reservations are highly recommended.
Point Ellice House
Take tea in this picture-perfect Victorian home, fully restored to its original turn-of-the-century glory, overlooking the scenic Gorge Waterway. Just 15 minutes from downtown Victoria.
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While you can drive there, the journey by water adds to the experience immeasurably. Take the Harbour Ferry from the Inner Harbour to the dock at the foot of the property
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Sit down to afternoon tea in the lovely Victorian garden (weather permitting; Fridays and Saturdays only)
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Open from May to September; reservations are strongly recommended.
James Bay Tea Room and Restaurant
This historic 1907 home in the heart of Victoria is now a cozy tea house filled with British memorabilia and serving up hearty English fare.
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Enjoy afternoon tea while admiring the many different tributes to British Royalty featured on the walls of the tiny room
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No time for tea? Bring an appetite for breakfast: the restaurant serves such hearty British fare as kippers, bangers as well as steak and kidney pie.
The Blethering Place
This authentic British tearoom in Victoria takes you back to 1930s and 40s England thanks to fascinating memorabilia.
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Choose from a long list of teas with your light meal, or indulge in the bona fide English trifle.
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Visit for lunch or dinner; the menu is loaded with British favourites.
Oak Bay Tea Party
Tea is such a tradition in Victoria that it warrants an annual tea party.
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This two-day event, held annually since 1963, has it all: lively parade, mouthwatering food, entertainment, an airshow and the world-famous Sunday bathtub race
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And, of course, pots and pots of exquisite tea to sample and savour
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The Tea Party takes place in early June.
Filberg Tea House
Idyllically situated at Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park near Comox in northern Vancouver Island, the tea house is an open-air, covered structure, with tables set up on the lawn during pleasant weather.
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Filberg serves a luscious afternoon tea using loose-leaf teas and fresh, local ingredients
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It is open through the summer, with live music in July and August.
Camellia Tea Room
Located in the historic 1931 Milner House in the exquisite Milner Gardens & Woodland just outside Qualicum Beach. Enjoy preserves made from fruit grown on the property while you admire the views of the gardens, the ocean and distant mountains.
Tour the house and gardens before or after tea; many rooms are open to the public, with fascinating artifacts and historic photographs on display (including mementos from visits by Queen Elizabeth, Prince Phillip, Prince Charles and Princess Diana).
Camellia is open through the spring and summer months.