A couple more....
Depending on when, and your interest, you could do some of the southern Vancouver Island winery cidery stops, both near Victoria and the Cowichan Valley (Duncan) area. If you like the west coast First Nations stuff, there is a cultural centre in Duncan. I did mention the Royal BC Museum, located right next to the Empress Hotel and Legislature on the harbour. Its well worth the time and the harbour area is a pleasant area to stroll. Tourist accommodation is plentiful and that part of the city. If you like something different for accomodation, check out Abigail's, although I haven't been there for years it was a nice treat. Lots of quality B&Bs in Vicotria and up and down the Island. Consider a side trip to Saltspring Island, a short ferry ride from Sidney for a glimpse of one version of Gulf Islands lifestyle. Ganges has a market and other interesting stuff.
If you are heading up toward Nanaimo, and decide to stop for lunch, check out the Crow and Gate in Cedar, just south of Nanaimo or head down to the Nanaimo Harbour and take the foot passenger ferry over to the Dinghy Dock floating Pub and Restaurant.
That's it for now, will see what everyone else posts or warns to steer clear of...
Jes
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