# Victoria Day Dopefest in Victoria, anyone? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [May 2, 2007, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/victoria-day-dopefest-in-victoria-anyone/402501 "2007-05-02T18:23:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2007, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/victoria-day-dopefest-in-victoria-anyone/402501/1 "2007-05-02T18:23:44Z")
As I mentioned in this thread, we’re doing a Pacific Northwest tour this May, and we’ll (appropriately) be in Victoria for Victoria Day (May 21). Anyone interested in getting together for a Vancouver/Victoria/Southern BC Dopefest that day? (I know you had already expressed interest, **Quiddity** ). ---
**Author:** ![Larry\_Mudd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f14d63/32.png) [@Larry\_Mudd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Mudd)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2007, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/victoria-day-dopefest-in-victoria-anyone/402501/2 "2007-05-02T18:43:04Z")
Hell, yeah. ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2007, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/victoria-day-dopefest-in-victoria-anyone/402501/3 "2007-05-02T18:57:44Z")
Oops - as I mentioned in [this](http://208.100.26.199/sdmb/showthread.php?p=8526117#post8526117) thread, I mean. 😃 \<—sheepish grin. ---
**Author:** ![Ms\_Macphisto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b487fb/32.png) [@Ms\_Macphisto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ms_Macphisto)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2007, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/victoria-day-dopefest-in-victoria-anyone/402501/4 "2007-05-02T23:09:05Z")
I can’t guarantee I’ll be in town that weekend, but if I am, I’d love to meet the Victoria Dopers! ---
**Author:** ![Savannah](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b3f665/32.png) [@Savannah](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Savannah)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2007, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/victoria-day-dopefest-in-victoria-anyone/402501/5 "2007-05-03T02:52:23Z")
I will. I mean, I’m all shy and stuff in real life, kinda chubby and wear glasses, but I’ll blow my mysterious, glamorous internet persona… Besides, my husband will likely be working all weekend, leaving me at loose ends with time for mischief. ---
**Author:** ![Quiddity\_Glomfuster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/c4cdca/32.png) [@Quiddity\_Glomfuster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quiddity_Glomfuster)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2007, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/victoria-day-dopefest-in-victoria-anyone/402501/6 "2007-05-03T03:01:47Z")
Mais certainement! 😃 Have you been to Victoria before? Anything you particularly wish to do or see? ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2007, 4:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/victoria-day-dopefest-in-victoria-anyone/402501/7 "2007-05-03T04:11:06Z")
I have lived in Calgary for 17 years, and always meant to get out to Vancouver/Victoria, and somehow it has never happened until now. I have no idea what is out there to do and see. If someone wants to suggest a restaurant/pub/patio, that would be supercool. ---
**Author:** ![GuanoLad](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guanolad/32/42_2.png) [@GuanoLad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GuanoLad)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2007, 4:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/victoria-day-dopefest-in-victoria-anyone/402501/8 "2007-05-03T04:20:44Z")
Oh, _that_ Victoria. **GuanoLad** Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ---
**Author:** ![Quiddity\_Glomfuster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/c4cdca/32.png) [@Quiddity\_Glomfuster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quiddity_Glomfuster)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2007, 4:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/victoria-day-dopefest-in-victoria-anyone/402501/9 "2007-05-03T04:56:33Z")
> **[Attractions](https://vancouverisland.com/things-to-do-and-see/attractions/)** > > From a rich heritage of native culture preserved for eternity in museums, to the contemporary bustle of festivals and local events, Vancouver Island British Columbia offers a year-round pageant of history, arts and lively entertainment in Victoria,... > **[Attractions Victoria - A Guide to Activities, Lodging, Restaurants, Shopping...](https://www.attractionsvictoria.com/)** > > Attractions Victoria is your best website to start planing that Victoria, BC Weekend Getaway or discover Food and Drinks, Tours, Hotels & a lot more. The Titanic exhibit is on at the [Royal British Columbia Museum](http://www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/MainSite/default.aspx) Also, all weekend bands that are in town for the parade will be playing on the grounds at the [Legislature](http://www.leg.bc.ca/) As for patios, people rave about [Canoe](http://www.canoebrewpub.com/content/overview/outdoor_patios.html) Brewpub and there’s several spots in [Bastion Square](http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2705838400046209414rNoHFy) or there’s [Swans](http://www.swanshotel.com/gallery/images/large/Hotel02.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Ms\_Macphisto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b487fb/32.png) [@Ms\_Macphisto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ms_Macphisto)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2007, 6:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/victoria-day-dopefest-in-victoria-anyone/402501/10 "2007-05-03T06:05:02Z")
I’ll certainly leave the choice up to **Featherlou** , but I’m personally quite fond of Swans. Plus if we meet up on Victoria Day itself, there’s a really good band that plays there Monday nights and I go dancing there with all my friends, so it’s free entertainment. ---
**Author:** ![Seven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Seven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seven)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2007, 6:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/victoria-day-dopefest-in-victoria-anyone/402501/11 "2007-05-03T06:11:03Z")
If I can swing it, I’ll zip over to Victoria May 21. I might have to work that day though. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Quiddity\_Glomfuster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/c4cdca/32.png) [@Quiddity\_Glomfuster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quiddity_Glomfuster)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2007, 6:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/victoria-day-dopefest-in-victoria-anyone/402501/12 "2007-05-03T06:58:10Z")
Hey, yeah - wonder if any Seattle dopers want to pay a visit… ---
**Author:** ![Seven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Seven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seven)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2007, 7:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/victoria-day-dopefest-in-victoria-anyone/402501/13 "2007-05-03T07:12:14Z")
Does the Princess still make the Seattle to Victoria run? ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2007, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/victoria-day-dopefest-in-victoria-anyone/402501/14 "2007-05-03T16:58:48Z")
[QUOTE=Ms Macphisto] I’ll certainly leave the choice up to **Featherlou** , but I’m personally quite fond of Swans. Plus if we meet up on Victoria Day itself, there’s a really good band that plays there Monday nights and I go dancing there with all my friends, so it’s free entertainment. [/QUOTE] That sounds fine, as long as it’s not too loud to be able to talk. ---
**Author:** ![Quiddity\_Glomfuster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/c4cdca/32.png) [@Quiddity\_Glomfuster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quiddity_Glomfuster)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2007, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/victoria-day-dopefest-in-victoria-anyone/402501/15 "2007-05-04T03:29:41Z")
[QUOTE=Seven] Does the Princess still make the Seattle to Victoria run? [/QUOTE] You mean the [Clipper?](http://www.seattleattractions.com/clipper.html) Yes indeedy. ---
**Author:** ![Quiddity\_Glomfuster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/c4cdca/32.png) [@Quiddity\_Glomfuster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quiddity_Glomfuster)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2007, 3:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/victoria-day-dopefest-in-victoria-anyone/402501/16 "2007-05-04T03:45:46Z")
[QUOTE=featherlou] That sounds fine, as long as it’s not too loud to be able to talk. [/QUOTE] It can actually be pretty loud when there’s a band. I had another thought - place is very popular, food’s not bad, two big patios, and it’s big enough that you can sit where you can talk even if there’s a band playing - the [Swiftsure](http://www.clippervacations.com/xml/hotels/images/restaurant/hotel_VICDIHAR_resturantSwiftsure.jpg) Restaurant and Lounge. ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2007, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/victoria-day-dopefest-in-victoria-anyone/402501/17 "2007-05-04T15:52:48Z")
[QUOTE=Quiddity Glomfuster] \I had another thought - place is very popular, food’s not bad, two big patios, and it’s big enough that you can sit where you can talk even if there’s a band playing - the [Swiftsure](http://www.clippervacations.com/xml/hotels/images/restaurant/hotel_VICDIHAR_resturantSwiftsure.jpg) Restaurant and Lounge. [/QUOTE] That looks lovely. So, Swiftsure Restaurant and Lounge, say 6:00 pm, Monday, May 21? We’ll be the touristy-looking people. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Savannah](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b3f665/32.png) [@Savannah](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Savannah)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2007, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/victoria-day-dopefest-in-victoria-anyone/402501/18 "2007-05-06T00:19:22Z")
Is that the place that’s just across from the US ferry and Wax Museum? What will you all be wearing? I can’t walk up to everyone and ask “are you a Doper?” 🙂 I’ll either get arrested or the chance to try BC bud for the first time in nigh on fifteen years… ---
**Author:** ![Quiddity\_Glomfuster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/c4cdca/32.png) [@Quiddity\_Glomfuster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quiddity_Glomfuster)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2007, 12:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/victoria-day-dopefest-in-victoria-anyone/402501/19 "2007-05-06T00:54:56Z")
[QUOTE=Savannah] Is that the place that’s just across from the US ferry and Wax Museum? [/quote] Yep. That’s always busy. It’s actually part of the Days Inn hotel. > [@](#): > > What will you all be wearing? I can’t walk up to everyone and ask “are you a Doper?” 🙂 Depends on the weather. We’ll have to bump this 'till then. And I’ll take out my summer stuff 🙂 > [@](#): > > I’ll either get arrested or the chance to try BC bud for the first time in nigh on fifteen years… It’s a pub, you know 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2007, 5:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/victoria-day-dopefest-in-victoria-anyone/402501/20 "2007-05-06T05:17:07Z")
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