Perhaps you’ll want to treat to yourself to one of the elaborate Victoria afternoon teas offered at different inns and restaurants in the city. Victoria’s best known (and most expensive) afternoon tea is served in the tea lobby of the Fairmont Empress Hotel.

This tradition has been continuing since 1908 and you’ll sit at antique tables, eat from fine bone china, and enjoy your time in a ornately decorated tea room. Served in the relaxing atmosphere of the elegantly restored Tea Lobby, overlooking Victoria's sparkling Inner Harbor in the stately Harborside Room or under the hand-painted ceiling of the Library, Victoria Afternoon Tea is an absolute "must do" for all who visit Victoria.

Afternoon Tea Victoria Seatings:
Afternoon Tea: Daily seatings starting from 12:00 p.m.

Afternoon Tea Victoria Dress Code:
Smart casual (no torn jeans, short shorts, beach wear or flip-flops, jogging pants or tank tops).

Afternoon Tea Victoria Reservations:
Reservations are required and should be made direct with the hotel, one to two weeks in advance to avoid disappointment. Tables are held for ten minutes after reservation time.

Please contact Afternoon Tea Victoria Resort Reservations at (250) 389-2727 or book on-line with a room reservation.

Please note:
For the comfort of those around you, it is requested that cell phones be turned off during Afternoon Tea Victoria.

The Fairmont Empress Hotel is located at 721 Government Street, downtown. Reservations are recommended.