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HI-Victoria is in the heart of downtown.
$100-150
Inaquietresidentialareaimmediatelyeastofdowntown,
The Craigmyle
(1037Craigdar-
roch Rd., Rockland, 250/595-5411 or 888/595-5411,
www.victoriahomestay.ca
,
from $90
s, $100-165 d) has been converted from part of the original Craigdarroch Estate (it stands
directly in front of the famous castle). This rambling 1913 home is full of character, com-
fortable furnishings, and lots of original stained-glass windows. Rooms include singles,
doubles, and family suites; some share bathrooms while others are en suite. An inviting
livingroomwithaTV,abrightsunnydiningarea,andfriendlylongtime ownersmakethis
a real “home away from home.” Check-in is 2pm-6pm.
In the heart of the city center, the six-story 1913
Strathcona Hotel
(919 Douglas St.,
250/383-7137 or 800/663-7476,
www.strathconahotel.com
, $105-155 s or d) holds a vari-
