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From majestic waterfront hotels to romantic historic inns to luxurious boutique properties, Victoria, B.C. offers a wide selection of accommodation for every taste. Visitors looking for a uniquely West Coast adventure will love two local spots offering once-in-a-lifetime accommodation experiences. Located 20 minutes from downtown Victoria, Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse - a coast artillery fort built in the late 1890s and a lighthouse built in 1860 - are both National Historic Sites of Canada. New this summer, Parks Canada presents oTENTik tents, a unique opportunity for visitors to step back in time and camp within the fort, while enjoying the comfort of a bed already set up and ready to go. Available from May 17 to September 2, 2013, these five tents can each accommodate up to six people and cost $120 CDN per night. There is also a $13.50 CDN reservation fee to help with operating costs and a Historic Site entry fee starting at $3.50 CDN per day. Located 40 minutes from downtown Victoria, Merridale Ciderworks offers a calm and relaxing accommodation setting in their two yurts overlooking their beautiful orchard. These one room cabins come complete with everything a visitor would need and include breakfast with fresh baked goods from Merridale's fire brick oven. The yurts are available from mid-April until mid-October, ranging in price from $115 CDN to $150 CDN per night. For more information, visit 
Shopping in Victoria, B.C. is fabulous! Whether visitors are just window shopping or on a major shopping spree, in Victoria they can browse quaint shops, local markets and one-of-a-kind retailers to find their heart's desire. From June 3 to June 9, 2013, visitors will enjoy Shop Local Week, a movement to promote the concept of shopping locally and how it impacts the economy. Organized by Shop Local Victoria, a group founded in 2012 with the goal of creating awareness about local entrepreneurs in the community, the week will shine a spotlight on locally owned businesses, their stories and how they contribute to keeping the city vibrant, dynamic and unique. With more than 115 members, Shop Local Victoria includes everything from funky clothing boutique Not Just Pretty to outdoor adventure shop Robinson's Outdoor Store to tea favourite Silk Road Aromatherapy and Tea Company. The city's layout encourages strolling and exploring the many side streets at an easy pace. Visitors shouldn't miss Canada's oldest Chinatown to shop for art, curios, home furnishings and Asian wares, and a walk down Fan Tan Alley, Canada's narrowest street. Peruse the colourful heritage buildings of Lower Johnson (LoJo) for locally designed fashions, naturally-made products and cosmetics, to name a few. Stroll the Design District featuring more than 25 businesses focused on design and home décor and don't forget fashionable Upper Fort, where Antique Row mingles with new fresh fashions. Visitors looking to stay and shop downtown will enjoy the Hotel Rialto, a member of the Shop Local Victoria group. Room rates start at $129 CDN per night. For more information, visit 
Victoria, B.C. is a city rich with attractions and this summer visitors will have the opportunity to take a shuttle between all of the Saanich Peninsula's finest attractions. Located 20 minutes from downtown Victoria, the Saanich Peninsula is rich in agricultural land and home to many farms. Running daily from June 29 until September 2, 2013, the Peninsula Attractions Shuttle offers a convenient and complimentary hop-on/hop-off shuttle between The Butchart Gardens, Victoria Butterfly Gardens, Sea Cider Farm and Ciderhouse, Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre and Church and State Winery. Pick up locations for the shuttle include B.C. Ferries on select schedules and Washington State Ferries. Visitors staying in downtown Victoria looking to explore the peninsula can hop on the shuttle at most hotels and simply add $10 CDN to their ticket for return transportation. The shuttle also offers three passes that include admission to The Butchart Gardens and either one, two or all of the other attractions. Price varies from $64.95 CDN to $139.95 CDN and includes shuttle service to downtown Victoria. The shuttles are environmentally-friendly and operate using a bio-diesel fuel blend. For more information, visit 
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