
Be a Tourist - The Bay Centre Shopping Spree Winner!
Congratulations to Gay Chiasson, winner of the $1,000 shopping spree at The Bay Centre Victoria!
A big thanks to all who participated and entered the contest.
Check out the deals from last year!
*Attractions Victoria is not responsible for changes to individual participant's coupon offer or if demand exceeds space available. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable, have no cash value and cannot be used with any other promotional offer.
Participating Businesses
(Click on the business to see individual offering)Attractions
Free
- Black Ball Ferry Line - MV Coho
- The Butchart Gardens
- Butterfly Gardens
- CVS Sightseeing
- Market Square
- Miniature World
- Pacific Undersea Gardens
- Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre
- Abkhazi Garden
- CFB Esquimalt Naval & Military Museum
- Centre of the Universe
- 5th (BC) Field Regiment RCA Museum and Canadian Scottish Regiment Museum Bay Street Armoury
- Gardens at HCP (Glendale Gardens)
- Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- Ocean River Adventures
- Parks Canada - Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sites
- Sidney Museum and Archives
- Sooke Region Museum
- View Royal Casino
Discount
Restaurants & Retail
- The Beach House
- The Soda Shoppe
- Sam's Deli & Bistro
- Swans Brewpub
- Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa
- The Fairmont Empress
- Murray's Trick & Joke Shop
- The Bay Centre
- Spirit of Victoria
- Oceanside Gifts
- The Original Christmas Village
- Rogers' Chocolates
- GoodLife Fitness
- Willow Stream Spa
Transportation
Accommodation
Attractions
Black Ball Ferry Line - MV Coho430 Belleville Street www.cohoferry.com (250) 386-2202 Free Ship Tour |
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The Butchart Gardens800 Benvenuto Ave. www.butchartgardens.com (250) 652-4422 One Complimentary Admission to The Butchart Gardens Enjoy the flowers and scents of spring in the Spring Prelude indoor garden, explore the Historical Display and the gardens too. Rose Carousel is open - $2 p.p. per ride. Valid 9am - 4pm Saturday, March 2nd & Sunday, March 3rd, 2013 |
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Butterfly Gardens1461 Benvenuto Avenue www.butterflygardens.com (250) 652-3822 Valid for one complimentary admission to Victoria Butterfly Gardens Valid 10:00a.m. – 5:00p.m. (last admission 4:00p.m.) |
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CVS SightseeingDeparts in front of the Empress Hotel (look for the CVS sales kiosk). Free Shuttle to The Butchart Gardens, AND Victoria Butterfly Gardens Space based on availability Departure Times: 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. 10:45 a.m., 11:15 a.m. 1:15 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 3:05 p.m. Coach returns from Gardens at 10:40 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:15 p.m., 4:15 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. Limit One Coupon Per Person. Valid Sat. March 2nd and Sun. March 3rd 2013. |
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Market Square560 Johnson Street www.marketsquare.ca (250) 386-2441 "Gold Miners, Gamblers & Ghosts Tour" Free Historical tours led by local Historian, John Adams Tours on the hour, Noon to 3:00 pm. Limit 40 First come, first serve. |
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Miniature World649 Humboldt St. www.miniatureworld.com (250) 385-9731 Good for One Free Admission Accompanied Children 4 and under free. Maximum 2 (children) per adult. |
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Pacific Undersea Gardens490 Belleville St. www.pacificunderseagardens.com (250) 382-5717 Good for One Free Admission Accompanied Children 4 and under free. Maximum 2 (children) per adult. |
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Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre9811 Seaport Place, Sidney www.oceandiscovery.ca (250) 665-7511 One Free Admission Valid 10:00a.m. – 4:00p.m. (Last admission 4:00p.m.) |
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Abkhazi Garden (TLC)1964 Fairfield Road, Victoria (250) 598-8096 Free Admission Enter Draw to win - FREE ADMISSION for 4 during regular season. (Children under 12 free; one child per adult). Valid 11:00a.m.- 5:00p.m. February 28th - March 3rd, 2013 only. |
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CFB Esquimalt Naval & Military MuseumLocated in NADEN, off of Esquimalt Rd. in Building 37 and 39 (250) 363-5655 Free Admission Gift shop with something for everyone. |
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Centre of the Universe5071 West Saanich Rd. www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca (250) 363-8262 Free Admission Valid 10:00a.m. – 4:00p.m. Thurs. Feb 28th – Saturday, March 2nd, only. |
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5th (BC) Field Regiment RCA Museum and Canadian Scottish Regiment Museum Bay Street Armoury715 Bay Street Free Admission Our Museums are Canadian Forces Accredited Museums. |
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Gardens at HCP (Glendale Gardens)505 Quayle Rd. (follow signs on West Saanich Rd.) www.hcp.ca (250) 479-6162 FREE ADMISSION WITH THIS COUPON Valid 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, February 28th - March 3rd, 2013 only. |
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Legislative Assembly of British Columbia501 Belleville Street www.leg.bc.ca Free Guided Tours of the Parliament Buildings & 10% discount in the Legislative Gift Shop Thursday and Friday: Public tours offered at 9:00am, 11:00am, 2:00pm, 3:00pm and 4:00pm. |
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Ocean River Adventures1824 Store St. Victoria, www.oceanriver.com (250) 381-4233 Free Kayak or Stand Up Paddleboard Trials Valid Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Mar 2nd & 3rd, 2013 only. |
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Parks Canada - Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sites603 Fort Rodd Hill Rd. (250) 478-5849 Free Admission Come stroll along the ramparts of coast artillery gun batteries built over 100 years. Then step inside Canada's first lighthouse on the west coast. |
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Sidney Museum and Archives2423 Beacon Avenue, L3 www.sidneymuseum.ca (250) 655-6355 Free Admission HUGE Lego Exhibit – bigger and better than ever! |
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Sooke Region Museum2070 Phillips Rd. Sooke, B.C. www.sookeregionmuseum.com (250) 642-6351 Free Moss Cottage Tour or Free Triangle Island Lighthouse Tour with Museum Visit Valid 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, February 28th - March 3rd, 2013 only. |
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View Royal Casino1708 Island Highway, View Royal www.viewroyalcasino.com (250) 391-0311 Free $5.00 Slot Play - Plus, sign up for Encore Rewards and receive additional $5.00 FREE SLOT PLAY plus a FREE GIFT. Redeem at Guest Services. One coupon per person. May not be combined with any other promotional offer. Know your limit, play within it. Must be 19+ and present valid photo ID. |
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Adrena LINE Zipline Adventure Tours5128C Sooke Rd. Reservations required: www.adrenalinezip.com (250) 642-1933 ZIp for $40! Rate is per person and each individual wanting this rate must have a Be A Tourist coupon. |
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Craigdarroch Castle1050 Joan Crescent. www.thecastle.ca (250) 592-5323 Special admission rates: 40-65% off! Special Admission Rates $5.00 Adult/Senior, $4.00 Student (13+ with ID) $3.00 Child (6 – 12yrs) Self Guided Tours. Valid 10:00a.m. – 4:30p.m., February 28th - March 3rd, 2013 only. |
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IMAX® VictoriaIn the Royal BC Museum, 675 Belleville Street www.imaxvictoria.com 50% Off Regular Admission Valid for one standard 45 minute IMAX® feature only... Not valid with any other offer. |
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Prince of Whales Whale WatchingDeparts from Prince of Whales Office on the Lower Causeway of the Inner Harbour, 812 Wharf Street. $50 + HST per person for our 2 – 2.5 hour Marine Wildlife Cruise Join us for an exciting adventure on our open zodiac style boats, as we search for whales and other wildlife native to Haro and Juan de Fuca Strait. Cosy cruiser suits will be provided, as well as hot chocolate upon your return. Tours depart 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., February 28th – March 3rd, 2013 only. |
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Royal BC Museum675 Belleville St., Inner Harbour www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca (250) 356-7226 25% OFF REGULAR MUSEUM ADMISSION Redeem this coupon for 25% off one museum admission (Adult/Senior/Student/Youth). Not valid on family admission. Must present this barcode coupon at the box office at the time of purchase to redeem offer. Limit 1 coupon per customer and not valid with any other offer. Offer available in-person only. Not valid for IMAX Theatre. Valid 10:00am – 5:00pm, February 28th – March 3rd, 2013 only.
Special Annual Membership Offer – 25% Off Make the most of your museum all year with a Royal BC Museum Membership. Redeem this coupon for 25% off one Individual Membership (Adult/Senior/Student/Youth only.) Not valid for Family Memberships. Must present this barcode coupon at box office at time of purchase to redeem offer. Limit 1 coupon per customer and not valid with any other offer. Offer available in-person only. Not valid for IMAX Theatre. Valid 10:00am – 5:00pm, February 28th – March 3rd, 2013 only. |
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Victoria Hippo Tours"City Tours with a Splash!" 50% discount off the regular tour ticket price for you and a guest. Tickets must be purchased in person at the Tourism Victoria Visitor Centre from February 28th to March 3rd, 2013 only. Hippo Tours will be reserved at time of purchase to take place between April 4th to April 14th, 2013. Terms and conditions apply. Promo Code BAT2013 |
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Art Gallery of Greater Victoria1040 Moss Street www.aggv.ca (250) 384-4171 ext. 0 50% OFF Admission Valid February 28th – March 3rd, 2013 only: Thursday - Saturday 10a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (open 'til 9 on Thursday) and Sunday 12:00 p.m. – 5:00p.m. |
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The Maritime Museum of BC28 Bastion Square www.mmbc.bc.ca (250) 385-4222 $2.00 ADMISSION (Adult, Senior, Youth, Child) ADDITIONAL SPECIAL OFFER ANNUAL FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $25.00 Presenting and celebrating our maritime heritage. Limit one coupon per person. |
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The Scratch Patch at Mineral World and Pebbles Jewellery9808 Seaport Place, Sidney www.mineralworld.ca and www.pebblesjewelery.com 2 FOR 1 Scratch Patch Bag Valid February 28th – March 3rd, 2013 only. |
Restaurants & Retail
The Beach House5109 Cordova Bay Road www.thebeachhousevictoria.com (250) 658-5224 Free Order of fresh hand cut fries with any takeout order purchase of $5 or more Valid 11:00a.m. – 10:00p.m. February 28th – March 3rd, 2013 only. |
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The Soda Shoppe801 Government Street (250) 382-4249 50% Off Ice Cream Cone Valid 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, February 28th - March 3rd, 2013 only. |
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Sam's Deli & Bistro805 Government Street www.samsdeli.com (250) 382-8424 get a free cup of soup with any full sized sandwich purchase Valid 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, February 28th - March 3rd, 2013 only. |
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Swans Brewpub506 Pandora Street www.swanshotel.com (250) 361-3310 2 for 1 "Swans Burger", served with choice of golden French fries, house greens, or a cup of daily soup. Valid 11:30a.m.–9:00p.m. Valid February 28th - March 3rd, 2013 only. |
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Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa45 Songhees Rd. www.deltavictoria.com (250) 360-2999 One Complimentary LUNCH or DINNER ENTRÉE when a second lunch or dinner entrée of equal or greater value is purchased up to a $25.00 value. Offer Valid 11:00a.m. – 2:00p.m. (Lunch); and 5:00p.m. – 9:00p.m. (Dinner). February 28th - March 3rd, 2013 only. (open 'til 9 on Thursday) and Sunday 12:00 p.m. – 5:00p.m.
15% OFF SPA TREATMENTS IN THE SPA AT THE DELTA VICTORIA OCEAN POINTE Cannot be combined with any other offer, subject to availability. Offer valid 9:00a.m. – 9:00p.m., February 28th and March 1st; and 9:00a.m. – 7:00p.m. March 2nd & 3rd, 2013 only. |
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The Fairmont Empress721 Government St. www.fairmont.com/empress (250) 389-2727 50% Off Afternoon Tea Limit one coupon per person. Not valid on Alcoholic Beverages. Taxes and gratuities not included. Reservations Required (250) 389-2727, subject to space availability. Coupon must be redeemed to receive discount. Valid February 28th - March 3rd, 2013 only. |
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Murray's Trick & Joke Shop688 Broughton Street www.magictrick.com (250) 385-6807 FREE MAGIC TRICK/NOVELTY (of our choice) - FREE MAGIC DEMONSTRATIONS & 15% OFF PURCHASES WITH COUPON Valid 10:00 am - 5:30 pm, February 28th - March 2nd & Noon – 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 3rd, 2013 only. |
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The Bay Centre1150 Douglas Street www.thebaycentre.ca (250) 952-5687 Get amazing discounts at The Bay Centre! Present this voucher at The Bay Centre's Guest Services desk and pick up a list of participating retailers to receive your exclusive discounts! Offer one per person. No cash value. Offer valid February 28th – March 3rd, 2013 only. |
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Spirit of Victoria811 Government Street 10% OFF ALL PURCHASES Present this voucher at The Bay Centre's Guest Services desk and pick up a list of participating retailers to receive your exclusive discounts! Offer one per person. No cash value. Present coupon at time of purchase. Limit 1 coupon per customer. |
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Oceanside GiftsNestled in the Inner Harbour below the Tourist Information Center 15% off regular price items excluding postcards, books & snacks. Bring your kids in to enter our "Name Our Mascot" contest. A plush Sergeant Moose will be won daily. Valid Feb 28th to March 3rd, 2013 only. |
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The Original Christmas Village1323 Government St. (next to The GAP) GIANT "Beanie Babies" SALE – Just $1.00 Each Valid February 28th - March 3rd, 2013 only. |
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Rogers' Chocolates913 Government Street www.rogerschocolates.com (250) 881-8771 Buy an individual Rogers' Chocolates VICTOR IA CREAM and receive 50% off a second individual Victoria Cream (Limited to a purchase of 2 only.) Valid 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, February 28th - March 3rd, 2013 only. |
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GoodLife FitnessThe Good Life. Made Easy. Victoria Bay Centre 4th Floor, 1150 Douglas Street, (250) 381-9444. Victoria West, 100-655 Tyee Road, (250) 475-3716 One Month Free! Redeem this coupon at a GoodLife Fitness location in Victoria prior to March 31st, 2013 and receive ONE MONTH FREE TRIAL PASS. Trial pass will expire one month from date of issue. Not valid with any other promotional program. |
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Willow Stream Spa633 Humboldt Street www.willowstream.com/empress (250) 995-4650 30% off any 60 OR 90 minute Massage, Body Treatment oR Facial. Reservations Required. Cannot be combined with any other offer or discount. Subject to Availability. Please mention offer at the time of booking. Must have voucher present for offer to be valid. Valid February 28th – March 3rd, 2013 only. |
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Transportation
CVS SightseeingPick up in front of Fairmont Empress Hotel at the CVS sales kiosk. $2.00 CITY Tour - 45-minute tour including the Songhees, Old Town Victoria, Chinatown, Antique Row and Beacon Hill Park. Space based on availability. Valid hourly at: 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm & 2pm, February 28th – March 3rd only. |
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Pacific Coach LinesReservations 1-800-661-1725 BOGO – Buy 1 Adult Fare and the 2nd fare is 50% Off Reservations required a minimum of 48 hours prior to departure. Valid for travel between February 28th – March 3rd, 2013. |
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BC Transitwww.bctransit.com Present this ticket to TOURISM VICTORIA, 812 Wharf Street and get your BC Transit SUPER DAY PASS or DISCOUNT DAY PASS 1/2 Price Day Pass Offer Valid February 28 - March 3, 2013 Only |
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City of Victoria Broughton Street Parkade745 Broughton Street (underneath Central Library) Up to three, free hours of parking at Broughton Street Parkade Thursday, February 28th to Saturday, March 2nd, 2013. Coupon is to be handed to the attendant upon exiting the parkade by 6 p.m. Parking is free at City parkades on Sundays. |
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Accommodation
Executive House Hotel777 Douglas Street www.executivehouse.com (250) 388-5111 $39.50 per person, per night, based on double occ. ($79.00 for room) + taxes. Includes $15.00 credit for Belmiro's Restaurant. Reservations required (250) 388-5111 Valid February 28th - March 3rd, 2013 only. |
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James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites270 Government Street, Victoria, B.C. (250) 384-7151 $30 per person, per night, based on double occupancy ($60.00 per room). Includes $15.00 (per room booking) Gift Certificate in Restaurant. |
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Swans Suite Hotel506 Pandora Street www.swanshotel.com (250) 361-3310 $40.00 per person/per night, based on double occ. ($80.00 per room) in one bedroom suite OR $55.00 per person/per night, based on double occ. ($110.00 per room) in two-bedroom suite Reservations Required: (250) 361-3310 Subject to availability. |
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Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour728 Humboldt St.
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1-877-515-2148 $42.50 per person, per night, based on double occupancy ($85.00 per room) plus taxes Reservations:
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Delta Victoria Ocean Point Resort and Spa45 Songhees Rd. www.deltavictoria.com (250) 360-2999 $49.00 per person, per night, based on double occ. ($98.00 Per room) + taxes Offer based on availability at the time of booking. Reservations required (250) 360-5880 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Valid February 28th - March 3rd, 2013 only. |
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Embassy Inn520 Menzies Street, Victoria, B.C. www.embassyinn.ca (250) 382-8161 "Victoria's most affordable Inner Harbour Hotel" $34.50 per person, per night, based on double occ. ($69.00 Per room) + taxes Reservations required: (250) 382-8161. Valid February 28th - March 3rd, 2013 only. |
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The Fairmont Empress Hotel721 Government Street www.farimont.com/empress 1-800-441-1414 $75.00 per person, per night, based on double occupancy ($150.00 per room) + taxes. Reservations Required: 1-800-441-1414 Cannot be combined with any other offer. |
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Hotel Grand Pacific463 Belleville Street www.hotelgrandpacific.com 1 800-663-7550 $45.00 per person, per night, based on double occupancy ($90.00 per room) + taxes Special rate also includes Punch Card for 3 complimentary visits to the Victoria Athletic Club given at Check in. Reservations required: 1 800-663-7550 or
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Coupon must be presented at check-in to qualify for rate. |
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Thank you for being A Tourist in your own Hometown and for supporting this great event!
Thank you to our media and community partners. CTV Vancouver Island, CHEK, The Times Colonist and Black Ball Ferry Line
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