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An Affair Steeped in History
| At The Empress |HISTORY OF AFTERNOON TEA The storied tradition of afternoon tea began in 1840 in England when the seventh Duchess of Bedford found herself peckish around 4pm. Dinner was served fashionably…
Read moreTop 5: Family Fun in Victoria, BC
| Visit Victoria |Family Fun in Victoria Victoria, BC enjoys the mildest weather in all of Canada; this makes it arguably the most ‘spring-like’ destination for your family’s Spring Break. Not sure what…
Read moreLive Colourfully. Empress 1908 Gin.
| At The Empress |The Fairmont Empress has been delighting guests with beautifully crafted cocktails since opening its doors in 1908. In celebration of a complete restoration of the hotel, Fairmont Empress has partnered…
Read moreCaffeine Scene: Teas (and Coffees) From Around the World
| At The Empress |The world consumes 2.25 billion cups of coffee and 8,000 tons of tea every day—and each cup is a cultural journey unto itself. Roam a downtown street in almost any major…
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