The Gold level luxury rooms and suites include continental ... tradition of afternoon tea at the hotel. For other eats on-site, head to Q at the Empress, which serves locally sourced Pacific ...

By Heidi Gollub This trip was hosted. All opinions expressed are entirely my own. Vancouver Island is an explorer’s dream.

Built in the early 20th century, the Empress is one of the region's oldest hotels. But while the interior ... Although most Victoria visitors pass on high tea at the Empress due to its high ...