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Top Five High Tea restaurants

Victoria is the "High Tea capital of Canada", courtesy of the city's British immigrants and visitors. Reservations are highly recommended for all of these. Here are the best places we can recommend:

1. Empress Room, The at the Fairmont Empress (721 Government Stree, 389-2727, 1-800-441-1414) For over 95 years, the majestic lobby of this landmark hotel has played host to England's most beloved ritual, the taking of Afternoon Tea. "Tourist central" [MORE]
   
   
2. James Bay Tearoom & Restaurant (332 Menzies Street, 382-8282) In a quaint 1907 heritage home, right behind the Parliament Buildings [MORE]
   
   
3. Abkhazi Garden Afternoon Tea (1964 Fairfield Road, 598-8096) The tearoom is the Abkhazi's former sitting room, with a pretty garden and heritage site. [MORE]
   
   
4. Otter Point Bakery, Tea Room & Gift Shoppe (6716 Sooke Road, Sooke, 642-1825) Brunch and High Tea, round out a delightful trip to scenic Sooke. [MORE]
   
   
5. Murchie's Tea Salon (1110 Government Street, 381-5451) World famous for its selection of teas. [MORE]