Monday, September 2, 2019

Afternoon Tea at the Empress, Victoria, BC

One of the highlights of a recent trip to Victoria, British Columbia, was afternoon tea at the Empress Hotel. Here are a few photos of that elegant experience.
(Click on photos to enlarge for a closer look.)

Opened in 1908, the Empress overlooks Victoria's Inner Harbor.

Just a few of the items included
in the tea service
My granddaughter was delighted with the selection of goodies
on the children's menu. Hourglasses let us know when our
tea had steeped to perfection.

Beautiful presentation and delicious, too.


Afternoon tea at the Empress was a delightful experience, especially fun since I shared it with my granddaughter and daughter-in-law.
For more information about tea at the Empress (history, menus, etc.) look HERE.
For a look at a similar feast much closer to my home, check out tea service at the Secret Garden Tea Room and Gift Shop in Sumner, WA, HERE.



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18 comments:

  1. Dace PedecisSeptember 2, 2019 at 5:47 PM

    Very elegant indeed! Perfect for such a delightful young lady. Looks like a fun time was had by all.

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  2. Sandra NachlingerSeptember 2, 2019 at 6:13 PM

    Yes, it was a special (and delicious!) occasion.

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  3. restlessjoSeptember 3, 2019 at 12:20 AM

    Way too many calories, Sandra :) :) Hope you walked it all off afterwards.

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  4. Phil SladeSeptember 3, 2019 at 12:48 AM

    A Grand Afternoon Tea will be very exciting for your granddaughter. She looks to be loving it. So would I.

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  5. Hootin AnniSeptember 3, 2019 at 2:37 AM

    Simply wonderful!

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  6. Carol @Comfort Spring StationSeptember 3, 2019 at 4:14 AM

    A tasty tea indeed!

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  7. Laurel-Rain SnowSeptember 3, 2019 at 4:53 AM

    I have enjoyed afternoon tea in an elegant place on occasion...and nothing says serenity like such a treat.

    Great photos and story. Thanks for sharing.

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  8. Colleen LooseleafSeptember 3, 2019 at 5:39 AM

    I love a high tea! Tea rooms and botanical gardens are a must.

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  9. Billy Blue EyesSeptember 3, 2019 at 7:00 AM

    What you need is a proper english afternoon tea. Nothing like it

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  10. Colleen L. ReeceSeptember 3, 2019 at 9:44 AM

    This brings back memories! Victoria is such a special place and how great that you could go with family.

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  11. carol l mckennaSeptember 3, 2019 at 10:21 AM

    Oh how elegant and divine ~ especially with your sweet looking granddaughter ~ lovely photos too. ^_^

    Happy Day to You,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  12. Junieper/JeshSeptember 4, 2019 at 10:33 AM

    Every girl needs an elegant time at some point:) Happy you enjoyed it!

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  13. Yogi♪♪♪September 4, 2019 at 7:13 PM

    There's a new place here that is having afternoon tea once or twice a month and it sounds very nice. I love stuff like that.

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  14. David M. Gascoigne,September 5, 2019 at 3:34 AM

    One of my wife's sisters lives in Victoria so we visit from time to time. Great city and the Empress Hotel is legendary.

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  15. Sharon WagnerSeptember 5, 2019 at 1:15 PM

    I'm drooling. I love afternoon teas.

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  16. Sallie (FullTime-Life)September 8, 2019 at 11:10 PM

    High tea in this elegant hotel is a wonderful experience ... and sharing with your granddaughter and DIL would make it even more special. How lovely for all of you!

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  17. Kelly MarshallSeptember 28, 2019 at 8:57 PM

    I visited there last year. Very elegant. Very special. I'll bet you ladies really loved it.

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  18. Jackie McGuinnessNovember 25, 2019 at 7:04 AM

    I think Victoria is a lovely city. I love afternoon tea.

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