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Silk Splendour: Textiles of Late Imperial China (1644–1911) showcases the pomp and ceremony of Manchu court life and the Chinese aristocracy during China’s last imperial dynasty. The textile collection includes a large donation of Chinese costumes from an American donor, Helen Jahnke, as well as an informal robe once worn by the Last Empress of China.

The Moss Street Market officially opens this Saturday! Now in its 20th year, the market is the go-to place in Victoria for local and organic farm-fresh produce, local foods, artisan clothing, handmade crafts, inspiring services and community education.

The market is open from 10am to 2pm every Saturday, May through October, rain or shine. It’s located at the corner of Moss Street and Fairfield Road, just a short walk from Fairholme Manor.

It’s officially spring at The Butchart Gardens! Hundreds and thousands of bulbs are in bloom, joined by a host of flowering trees and shrubs. And what better way to celebrate the warm weather than with a $5-off coupon? Until mid-May, save $5 when you spend $25 on a single purchase of food in the Dining Room Restaurant or the Blue Poppy Restaurant.

The dinosaurs are back at the Royal BC Museum! From May 17‒Sept 16, Dinosaurs: Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries will shed new light on what these living, breathing dinosaurs were really like. Perfect for all ages, this exhibit is organized by the American Museum of Natural History in New York and is making its only Canadian appearance in Victoria.

Ever wonder what Victoria looked like 90 years ago? Check out this vintage travelogue video featuring Empress, the Inner Harbour, the Butchart Gardens and more. Love the 1930s version of traffic lights!

We’re delighted to announce that our 2nd book went to the printer today! Easy Elegance from Fabulous Fairholme: Breakfast-Brunch-Lunch, published by Whitecap Books, will be out June 2012.

Wondering what to do while you’re in Victoria? Or want to relive the good memories? Check out this video from Tourism BC, featuring the best of the best in our beautiful city. The Butchart Gardens, the Royal BC Museum, tea at the Empress, Fan Tan Alley, the picturesque Inner Harbour and more—all just a short walk from Fairholme Manor.

Relive the magic of Grease—on ice.

This weekend, over 60 ice skaters will be recreating the classic musical at the Archie Browning Sports Centre. Some of the cast have skated at the professional level, touring with groups including Disney on Ice and Holiday on Ice, so expect a show stopping performance with overhead lifts, pair spins and double flips.

Where Magazine recently named Fairholme Manor as one “10 Hotels Worth Booking Just for the Breakfast.” The list featured the best and most “drool-inducing” hotel breakfasts across Canada, and included Fairholme Manor among the likes of the famous Drake Hotel in Toronto and the award-winning Westin Calgary.

The article also gave mention to our cookbook, Fabulous Fairholme: Breakfasts & Brunches, saying “It’s a good sign when a kitchen has a bestselling cookbook dedicated just to its breakfasts and brunches.” Fabulous Fairholme, published by Whitecap Books, is available on our website, on Amazon and at many bookstore and kitchen stores.

Our second book, Easy Elegance from Fabulous Fairholme: Breakfasts, Brunches and Lunches be out in June.

This recipe is from Sylvia Main’s Fabulous Fairholme: Breakfasts and Brunches, a beautiful 142-page collection of recipes and photographs from our award-winning bed and breakfast. Fabulous Fairholme is published by Whitecap Books and is available on our website, on Amazon and at many bookstore and kitchen stores.