Experience Victoria Like a Local at The Magnolia Hotel & Spa
Victoria, BC (April 8, 2025): The Magnolia Hotel & Spa, Victoria’s award-winning boutique hotel, is inviting guests to explore the city like never before.
Proudly 100% Vancouver Island-owned, this independent, locally-operated hotel is deeply committed to celebrating the region’s vibrant artisan culture. The hotel’s newly launched Locals Know package and expansive series of Curated Trail maps offer a unique opportunity to discover the best locally-owned businesses, handpicked by the hotel team, to showcase Victoria’s vibrant entrepreneurial spirit.
“As a truly local hotel, we take pride in our connection to the community,” says Bill Lewis, General Manager of the Magnolia Hotel & Spa. “Our ownership, staff, and partners all have deep ties to Vancouver Island, and we love sharing insider recommendations and local secrets with our guests to enhance their Victoria stay.”
A Legacy of Local Hospitality
Nestled near Victoria’s Inner Harbour, the Magnolia Hotel & Spa was born from the shared vision of two local families with a deep passion for travel. Founded in 1998 by Victoria entrepreneurs Jim Duncan and Anthony Young, the hotel was created to offer guests a welcoming, luxurious experience that reflected their love for exploring the world. Today, Jim’s daughter, Nicole Roberts, proudly carries on this legacy together with the Young family, ensuring the hotel remains a haven of exceptional hospitality, authentic experiences, and a true reflection of Victoria’s unique culture and local values.
Celebrating Vancouver Island’s local producers
Passion for local artisans extends to the hotel’s signature restaurant, The Courtney Room, where Chef Brian Tesolin and the team display their love for Vancouver Island produce on the menu. Celebrating the farmers, foragers, bakeries and producers that call the region home, The Courtney Room lists culinary partners within the menu, including Littlest Acre Organics; Square Root Organic Farm; Lance Staples – wild food forager; West Pacific Seafoods; and Working Culture Bread. On the cocktail menu, An Exploration of the Pacific Northwest, listed partners include Dakini Tidal Wilds, Stillhead Distillery, Sheringham Distillery and Bilston Creek Farm.
The Locals Know Package: a Gateway to Victoria’s Independent Treasures
The Magnolia Hotel & Spa’s newly announced Locals Know package includes a $50 per night dining credit to spend at The Courtney Room, as well as a $50 per night Downtown Victoria Gift Card, valid at over 200 local shops and businesses. The package also includes the hotel’s Beautiful Boutiques Shopping Trail to help guests find the city’s best locally-owned retail gems. A two-night minimum stay is required, valid for stays until June 26, 2025.
Curated Trails connect visitors with the best of Vancouver Island
The hotel’s thoughtfully designed Curated Trails and Flavour Trails maps offer guests an immersive way to explore local, Vancouver Island-owned businesses. These elegant, hand-held maps feature self-guided routes through the city and beyond, highlighting everything from craft breweries to wellness experiences. Whether you’re following the Craft Brewery Trail—featuring local favourites like Herald Street Brew Works, Whistle Buoy Brewing Company and Île Sauvage Brewing—or unwinding on the Wellness Trail with stops at HAVN Saunas and Ritual Nordic Spa, there’s a curated experience for every interest.
Located just steps from Victoria’s picturesque Inner Harbour, the Magnolia Hotel & Spa blends luxury with highly personalized levels of experience. Guests can indulge in conscious wellness treatments at The Spa Magnolia, savour farm-to-table dining at The Courtney Room, and enjoy elegantly appointed rooms with stunning views of the city and harbour.
By embracing its Vancouver Island heritage and fostering strong relationships with local artisans and businesses, Magnolia Hotel & Spa continues to offer guests an authentic taste of Victoria’s charm and craftsmanship.
To book, visit www.magnoliahotel.com/specials or call 1.877.624.6654 to find out more.
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About The Magnolia Hotel & Spa
Just steps from Victoria’s picturesque Inner Harbour, the Magnolia Hotel & Spa wins over guests with its unbeatable location and service. This boutique property is a MICHELIN 1 Key Hotel (2024), has been named to Travel + Leisure’s T+L500 list (2024), and recognized as a leading hotel in Canada in the Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards (2024 – #8), Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards (2023 – #7) and TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best (2024 – #3). The Magnolia Hotel & Spa is one block from the Inner Harbour and moments from the city’s best restaurants, shops and entertainment – exactly where you want to be during a stay in Victoria. Home to conscious wellness spa, The Spa Magnolia, and The Courtney Room, voted #10 in Air Canada’s Best New Restaurant Awards (2018), Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards Regional Nominee (2023) and Platinum Wine Program Excellence Award recipient at the Vancouver International Wine Festival (2024,2025) – the first restaurant in Victoria to achieve the distinction.
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