Out-of-Towner Events and Information
Out-of-Towner Events and Information
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Friday Night, June 12
Friday Night, June 12
Out-of-towners are invited to join us for a celebratory Friday night Shabbat dinner on June 12. We will gather at 6:00 PM the Inn at Laurel Point, Rogers Suite, 680 Montreal St., along the southern side of the Inner Harbour. Shabbat kiddush will begin at 6:30 PM sharp, followed by dinner.
Saturday Night, June 13
Saturday Night, June 13
On Saturday, June 13, out-of-towners who wish to share dinner together are welcome to join us for a no-host ramen dinner at Taoisis Ramen (see the menu), 800 Yates St., in the atrium, at 7:00 PM. Please send us your orders at least one week in advance.
Sunday Afternoon, June 14
Sunday Afternoon, June 14
Out-of-towners are cordially invited to Talia's Festive Flower Luncheon on Sunday, June 14 starting at 1:00 PM at Couvelier Pavilion, the Gardens at the Horticultural Centre of the Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd, Victoria, BC V9E 2J7. The Horticultural Centre is located about 30 minutes outside downtown by car (see the map above right).
Enjoy ramen and dessert at Taoisis Ramen on Saturday night
Talia LOVES flowers — as well as crochet, strawberries, and performance!
Exploring Victoria
Exploring Victoria
For those visiting from out of town, Victoria and the surrounding region offer many beautiful places to explore before or after the bat mitzvah weekend.
In Victoria
In Victoria
Government House — Historic grounds and some of the city’s most beautiful public gardens, with excellent walking paths and ocean views.
Butchart Gardens — One of Victoria’s best-known attractions, featuring spectacular floral displays and landscaped gardens.
Songhees Walkway — A scenic waterfront walk along the Inner Harbour and West Bay, with views of downtown Victoria and the Olympic Mountains.
Inner Harbour — The heart of downtown Victoria, surrounded by historic architecture, restaurants, and waterfront activity.
Beacon Hill Park — A large and beautiful urban park with gardens, ponds, walking trails, and oceanfront viewpoints.
Dallas Road — A dramatic waterfront drive and walking route overlooking the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
Royal BC Museum — a gem of a museum, one of the oldest in Canada, for contemporary, Indigenous, and historical art and natural history.
Beyond the City
Beyond the City
East Sooke Regional Park — Rugged coastal hiking trails, forested paths, and striking ocean scenery.
Sooke Potholes Regional Park — A popular natural swimming and hiking area with river-carved rock formations.
Gowlland Tod Provincial Park — Excellent hiking with sweeping views of forests, inlets, and surrounding mountains.
Victoria offers an unusual and beautiful combination of ocean, forest, gardens, and walkable urban spaces, and we hope family visiting from afar will have a chance to enjoy some of what our region has to offer.
Recommended accommodations for out-of-town visitors:
If you are planning to attend from out of town, please note that during the high summer season, hotel reservations can be difficult to obtain; we recommend booking early. And don't forget your passport!
Some hotels we recommend:
Laurel Point Inn, 680 Montreal St. Highlights: on the water, walking distance to downtown.
Parkside Spa, 810 Humboldt St. Highlights: walking distance to downtown, nice rooms and café.
Delta Hotel, Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort, 100 Harbour Rd. Highlights: on the water, walking distance across the Gorge from downtown.
Magnolia Hotel & Spa, 623 Courtney St. Highlights: in the heart of downtown.
Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour, 728 Humboldt St. Highlights: comfortable, downtown.
Hotel Grand Pacific, 463 Belleville St. Highlights: on the water, walking distance to downtown.
Fairmont Empress, 721 Government St. Highlights: historic hotel, luxurious.
There are many other hotels in Victoria that receive good reviews online.
Some B&Bs we recommend (note: these tend to be farther from downtown but they have unique character):
Abbeymoore Manor, 1470 Rockland Ave. Highlights: quaint and well-run, charming neighbourhood.
Fairholme Manor, 638 Rockland Place. Highlights. Excellent reviews, charming neighbourhood.
Prior Castle Inn, 620 St. Charles Street. Highlights: Beautiful grounds, charming neighbourhood.
Need help or have questions? Please contact Lincoln and Caren.
We look forward to celebrating with you!
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