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[Victoria Watcher]

You should get everyone some of those claw tools to get things off high shelves and make it a crab catching fest as well! Add in some Roc Vodka and let the good times roll.

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That’s not a bad idea. Especially during the breaks between the seaplanes vs. harbour ferries water polo matches.

[Mike K.]

What does Europe do in its harbours, aside from building BC Ferries?

[aastra]

 

Are you thinking a little sprinkle of bigotry, a dash of ethnic tension and a tablespoon of war?

Or the more refined European tendencies, like selling liquor to minors and smoking in restaurants?

 

You're trying to put words in my mouth. Obviously we would all prefer to have the bigotry, ethnic tensions, warfare, and smoking policies of the other continents, if only we had the choice. Maybe one day. We can dream.

[todd]

[Mike K.]

$2,300 US, original poster from 1950.

https://www.abebooks...up=on&sortby=17

[Victoria Watcher]

Fairmont Empress urged to stop fur sales on its premises

 

The Victoria chapter of an animal-welfare group has started an online petition against the sale of clothing and accessories made from fur and exotic skins at the hotel

 

https://www.timescol...remises-9302325

[Nparker]

I hope they double down on fur sales.

[Victoria Watcher]

I think the stores are independantly owned, not sure if that makes any difference.

 

Rick Arora owns a few.

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 05 August 2024 - 01:55 PM.

[Victoria Watcher]

New gallery for Empress

 

Mountain Galleries is opening at the Fairmont Empress Hotel.

 

It is the fifth location for the gallery in Canada, and features original fine art in a variety of mediums by renowned artists, including Paul Nicklen, Hunt Slonem, Dylan Martinez and many more.

 

A grand opening is being held June 26, from 4 to 6 p.m.

 

Mountain Galleries also has locations in Fairmont hotels in Banff, Whistler, Jasper and Mont-Tremblant.

 

 

https://www.timescol...mpress-10842813

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 21 June 2025 - 09:23 AM.

[Victoria Watcher]

Fairmont Empress in Victoria ascends the throne as best hotel in Canada

Travel + Leisure readers reference location while singing the Empress's praises


https://www.vicnews....-canada-8118083

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 08 July 2025 - 10:36 AM.