Fisher House Bed and Breakfast

This was an amazing experience. Jennifer made my wife and I feel like family, the house was great and the food was spectacular. Additionally Jennifer has suggestions for activities and was in the know on the local restaurant scene. Overall woudl recommend Fisher House to anyone who is going to Victoria.

Welcoming, warm, and clean..... Our hostess was cut out to be a B and B owner!

My husband and I had a wonderful time staying at the Fisher House in Victoria at the beginning of May 2012. Located in the James Bay district, it is within walking distance to all of the fun to be had in the Downtown district without the noise. There were walkers on the street at every hour and we felt very safe making the 15 minute walk to the harbor area day and night (we had our car safely parked off street the whole stay). Jen, the innkeeper, makes you feel welcomed from the start and is a remarkable chef- our breakfasts were delightful and delicious every morning. We also loved the garden view from the Eleanor En-suite. Stay at the Fisher House and you will not be disappointed.

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Thank you! You made my day!

- Jen (Innkeeper)

Great breakfast! Quiet location. Would love to come back.

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Thank you! You are more than welcome to come back and see us. It was a pleasure meeting you!

- Jen (Innkeeper)

Everything was lovely at Fisher House B&B. The breakfasts were superb and substantial. The bed was super comfortable and I slep well even on our first night there. Also a very quiet neighbourhood and handy to the waterfront or you can walk to local restaurants. I would certainly stay here again.

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So glad you enjoyed your stay. It was lovely having you here.

- Jen (Innkeeper)

We had a lovely time at Fisher House, it was like coming to stay with friends. The breakfast was outstanding, we appreciated the attention that was taken to ensure that my husband had something gluten free to eat.

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We love gluten-free cooking so thanks for the opportunity to expand my cooking skills! I'm happy you appreciated the laid-back relax at a friends atmosphere here. That's what we try for. Have a great day!

- Jen (Innkeeper)

It was awesome place I ever have been. Breakfast was also great! Everything was great. Bathroom was so clean and bedroom was perfect for 2 persons. I want to visit again

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We'd love to host you again! Thank you!

- Jen (Innkeeper)

Super flexible with checking in/out, so willing to accommodate. Great job on the room decor. It was modern, but classic. Breakfast was DELICIOUS. Thanks, I will definitely be back to enjoy another stay!

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Much appreciated! Another smiley face for my day!

- Jen (Innkeeper)

Great location close to downtown, quiet and comfortable. Recommended

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Thank you!

- Jen (Innkeeper)

Very quiet, comfortable and convenient location to downtown. Recommended. Warning: the prices are quoted in Canadian dollars, but if you book thru bedandbreakfast.com you will be charged the same amount in US dollars

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Thanks for coming to Fisher House B&B. It was great to meet you two!

- Jen (Innkeeper)

Our host, Jen, provides great service. She provides a warm and very hospitable home away from home. Great location, just minutes from downtown Victoria.

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Wow! Thank you for the super review. We're so glad you enjoyed your visit. Until next time!

- Jen (Innkeeper)

We popped in for a quick weekend during the slow season. Wish we could have enjoyed the full breakfasts (the pictures sure look good!) but were content with the continental breakfast available at the time. Everything was very clean and inviting, and our hosts were very kind. Great location if you're staying for a longer amount of time (close proximity to grocery and wine shops, a coffee shop, and only 15-20 walk to downtown), but we'll probably stay in a hotel closer to downtown if we only visit for a weekend again.

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Thank you for your review. We always appreciate the feedback. We'd love to serve you one of our formal "high season" breakfasts on your next visit! They're much more fun to make and I always love the "oohs" and "aahs" when I bring them out. Our $89 rate for off-season that includes a deluxe continental breakfast is meant to capture the interest of those looking for a good value and clean comfortable place to stay without the formal breakfast. Of course, the breakfasts are what I enjoy the most (just look at my waistline!), so the website offers this for just $10 more. See you next time! Warmest, Jen

- Jennifer (Innkeeper)

We didn't dine at Fisher house, but you cannot skip this question. Welcoming people and great value!

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Oh no! You missed out on my breakfast? You'll just have to come for another visit, and let us take care of you! Warmest, Jen

- Jennifer (Innkeeper)

We just returned from our trip to Victoria and wanted to share our pleasant experience at the Fisher House. The house is beautiful, and the room was clean and very comfortable. The owners were exceptionally accommodating, especially considering we were staying with our 10 month old daughter, and our 5 night stay was practically flawless. We loved the neighborhood of James Bay very much, even though it's some blocks from the main downtown it's an easy and very pleasant 10 minute walk. Also there are many stores, a bank, restaurant, wine bar, and four coffee shops just down the block from the Fisher House which made getting anything we needed very easy. We want to thank the owners for their hospitality, and also wish to extend our gratitude to Christa, a friend of the Smith family who was helping out and who made sure we had everything we needed during our stay.

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It's wonderful to hear from you! I'm so pleased you enjoyed your stay. Best wishes to you and your little family! Warmest, Jen

- Jennifer (Innkeeper)

My wife and I stayed at this B&B for our last day in Vancouver Island. Overall it was fine. We have no complains. Jen was amiable and helpful. Would I consider this B&B outstanding? Not really. It was just a good deal for the money. The building is an old house, which was nice to see. Decoration is so-so I would say. Breakfast was good (pumpkin pancakes). Next time I would just try some other place knowing that I would have to pay maybe 50% more...

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Thank you for your review. Of course we desire to be outstanding in everyone's eyes, so the feedback is appreciated. Best wishes to you, Jennifer

- Jennifer (Innkeeper)

The Fisher House is conveniently located in a quiet residential neighborhood, within easy walking distance to downtown restaurants, shopping and attractions. A very nice grocery store, wine store / bar, Starbucks and cafes are situated within a few blocks of Fisher House. Jennifer and Cal are most gracious hosts and made us feel very welcome in their beautiful home. Jennifer was quite helpful in providing recommendations and maps of restaurants and local attractions. (She even made a reservation for us at one of her favorite restaurants, which is not easy to locate, so we likely wouldn't have happened upon it ourselves.) Our accomodations were very comfortable and clean. The neighborhood is so quiet, we were able to sleep with our windows open to enjoy the fresh air. Breakfasts are simply amazing - ample and delicious. We highly recommend Fisher House for a quiet, relaxing retreat.

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I'm so grateful for your kindness! You seem to have captured the essence of James Bay and Fisher House, and we're so glad! Warmest, Jen

- Jennifer (Innkeeper)

The location is great as we were able to walk to the inner harbour and all the attractions nearby like the museum. Jennifer and her husband were very friendly and helpful.

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Thanks for the review! Hope to see you again!

- Jennifer (Innkeeper)

We loved our two-night stay at Fisher House. Our hosts were welcoming and helpful, and our rooms, and the house itself, were delightfully furnished, comfortable, and spotlessly clean. Breakfasts were excellent. Another unexpected "plus" was the locality of Fisher House - a quiet, charming, residential area, within easy walking distance of downtown. Helen and Ian, Melbourne, Australia

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Helen and Ian, Thank you so much for your kind review! We love that you had a wonderful stay with us, and we certainly enjoyed you as well! Warmest, Jen

- Jennifer (Innkeeper)

We were sorry we could only stay 2 nights as we had so little time. If/when we go back to Victoria, BC we'll remember this B&B. Food excellent and the hosts so friendly and helpful.

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Wonderful! Thanks so much for your kind words. See you next time! Jen

- Jennifer (Innkeeper)

We enjoyed this B&B tremendously. Everything was excellent - the room, the bed, the food, the location. Jen is incredibly accommodating and very friendly. I highly recommend the Fisher House B & B.

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Thank you! All the best to you and yours! Jen

- Jennifer (Innkeeper)

A wonderful Bed and Breakfast. We stayed two days. It is walking distance to downtown and wonderful resturants. Jennifer is a wonderful host and a wonderful cook. The breakfasts each morning were awesome. Would highly recommend. Cynthia, California

The Fisher House offers great value. The breakfasts were very good, innkeeper helpful and friendly. The room was very comfortable, clean. We have stayed at many B & B's and for value Fisher House rates very high. Would definitely do it again. Terry

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Outstanding! So happy you enjoyed your visit!

- Jennifer (Innkeeper)

this place is great. It is in a wonderful location in Victoria you can walk to downtown in minutes. The food was great too. It was filling which was good we did a lot for walking while we were sight seeing. The house was great to very cozy and inviting. The rooms are small but we were expecting that because it is and older house but we were very comfortable and had room for all of our things. Very happy with our stay at the Fisher House.

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We think so too! So glad you enjoyed your visit to our beautiful little city! Warmest, Jen

- Jennifer (Innkeeper)

My husband and I took the Clipper from Seattle and brought our bikes with us. The B&B was a very short bike ride or an easy walk from the ferry dock. The location is on a quiet side street but was very close to the harbor and downtown attractions. Jennifer was a wonderful host! Her breakfasts were delicious! She served something different every morning of our five mornings there. Rooms were comfortable and clean. We had a bathroom across the hall from the room but didn't have to share.

My husband and I visited Victoria for our anniversary and thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Fisher House B & B. The location is convenient for walking to downtown in about 10-15 minutes, but in a quiet neighborhood for a great night's sleep. We awoke with sun pouring through the window the clip-clop of horse-drawn carriages passing by. Jen Smith, the owner, is extremely helpful and welcoming. She went above and beyond to make sure we had a wonderful stay. This B & B is more reasonably priced than similar establishments in the area, but offers everything you need for a carefree vacation in Victoria. We would absolutely recommend this B & B to others. Have a fabulous trip to Victoria!

We stayed here for 2 nights in late May. I was impressed with the amount of historic furnishings and the care taken to maintain the historic floors, while everything feeling very comfortable and laid back. The bed was a very comfy pillow-top; breakfast was really great, as mentioned by other reviews. Owners were willing to give guests space, but also make knowledgeable recommendations on attractions in Victoria and around Vancouver Island when asked. Within walking distance of downtown. Would definitely stay here again.

If you are looking for the comforts of home, and the best country style breakfast, Fisher House Bed Breakfast is the place to stay why vacationing in Victoria. Starbucks, pharmacy, local market all within walking distance of this beautiful old neighborhood. You won't be disappointed!

Exceeded my expectations and well worth your choice to stay at the Fisher House Bed and Breakfast in Victoria, BC.

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Super! I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Have a great summer. Jen

- Jen Smith (Innkeeper)

Thanks so much to the staff at Fisher House for making our stay so relaxing. Our room was beautiful, the bed was PERFECT (and we're fussy sleepers), breakfast was wonderful and the location was so convenient. We will definately recommend your beautiful bed and breakfast. Thanks so much!

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Wow! You are truly kind to us. We're so happy you enjoyed yourselves. The beds ARE great aren't they? We hear that a lot. See you next time! Warmest, Jen

- Jen Smith (Innkeeper)

Great room! Very cosy feeling and great hospitality! Breakfast was awesome extremely delicious! Will definitely return if ever in Victoria again.

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Thank you so much for your review. We look forward to your next visit, and I'm glad you made it home safely. Have a super summer! Jen

- Jen Smith (Innkeeper)

A charming inn with excellent food. The innkeeper was very helpful and provided great recommendations on places and pubs to visit.

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Thank you for your generous review! I'm so pleased you enjoyed yourselves here and in the city. It was a pleasure having you here! Warmest, Jen

- Jen Smith (Innkeeper)

Jennifer was a gracious hostess and served the most amazing breakfast. Location was walking distance to all the sights we wanted to see.

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Thank you! It was our pleasure to have you here! Jen

- Jen Smith (Innkeeper)

We were heartfully welcome and got several very good tips and informations about Victoria (dining, whale watching, beaches,....)

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Thank you! We'll see you next time! Warmest, Jen

- Jen Smith (Innkeeper)

The Fisher House was lovely. Jennifer was very welcoming and helpful. She was able to accommodate my daughter's gluten intolerance with adjustments to the breakfast menu. The rooms were very comfortable and pleasant. We would not hesitate to stay there again.

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Thank you all! We loved having you here!

- Jennifer Smith (Innkeeper)

My husband and I felt welcomed from the first. The food was done to perfection and the room was a haven away from home. Our hostess, Jennifer was knowlegable about local information. We would stay here again.

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Thank you! I'm so happy you enjoyed yourselves!

- Jen (innkeeper)

Great location, plus a knowledgeable & friendly host. Almost froze on my first night as the thermostat was turned off/to the lowest setting, but after I discovered that and fixed the heat it was otherwise was a wonderful stay.

We delighted in the amenities and hospitality of the Fisher House. Being near James Bay shops allowed us to augment our Valentine's Day holiday with tub bubble bath, fragrant flowers... Comfy bed made for relaxing sleep, classic furnishings in parlor & dining room very attractive. Hosts were most knowledgeable about Victoria and breakfast was very flavorful. We'll recommend to our friends & family.

We were very happy at Fisher House B&B. It was in a great location, just a few blocks from the Victoria Clipper and an easy walk to Government Street. As we were the only ones staying we had the entire place to ourselves, so we even got to leave out luggage after check out and before catching the Clipper home. The bed was so comfortable that we slept for almost 12 hours the first night, which is a really good sign. The food was good, with lots of options. We especially enjoyed the Silk soy milk creamer as we use it at home so our coffee tasted just right. If we stay in another B&B in Victoria Fisher House will be the top of our list.

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Thanks!!! See you next time!

- Jennifer (Innkeeper)

Beautiful old house, close to the harbour, kept very original and decorated for Christmas in an appropriate old fashioned way. The room was nice but small, one chair, and somehow unfinished, though clean comfy and quiet. There was a mirror on the floor that should have been on the wall above. The bathroom was weird, across the hall, a bare toilet stall room and a sink/tub room, so it was two rooms to do business, then wash hands. Breakfast was OK, continental, but we were told in advance about that. The price was right.

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Thank you for your review. Sorry about the mirror on the floor, I must have been working on that room and got distracted. I love re-doing the rooms during the off-season, adding nice little touches here and there. Transitions and renovations happen during off-season, so I keep the price low to make up for it. I'm glad you thought it was a good value. Come see us again, I'd love to show you what I've done lately, and I'll even make you breakfast. Warmest, Jen

- Jen (Innkeeper)

I was in Victoria for work and stayed at Fisher House B&B. Beautiful heritage home. The room was so beautiful and comfortable, and the brunch every morning was superb. It's located in a very central part of town, walking distance to everything

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Thank you for your kind words. I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay. It was a delight hosting you! Warmest, Jen

- Jen (Innkeeper)

Our recent stay at the Fisher House B and B was perfect! Jen was so helpful and accommodating! Our room was bright and cheery, clean and quiet. It was just what we were looking for.

Had to go to Victoria for a conference, found Fisher House on line. Very much enjoyed staying there. Rooms weren't huge, but everything was very clean. Jennifer, the woman who runs it, is one of the nicest people you'll meet, and she goes out of her way to make you comfortable. It's about a 10 minute walk to downtown Victoria, but there are also restaurants that are more close by. Honestly, I'd recommend it to anyone!

A very comfortable 2 nights here. rooms small but cozy and comfortable. Delicious breakfast!

We were so thankful to find a B&B in Victoria that offered a small bedroom with a twin bed for our teenager (difficult to find) and one that allowed us to stay for only 1 night. The decor and antiques were wonderful. One improvement would make me come back...replacement of the old doorknobs and some sort of soundproofing with regards to the doors to all the rooms. Opening and closing doors woke us up at night. We had to be at the ferry early in the morning and Jennifer accomodated us by serving us breakfast early.

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Thank you so much for your kind review. We are looking for ways to dampen the sounds of the doors; the rugs in the hall helped, and showing people the softer way to open and close the doors has helped as well (when I remember to demonstrate). I will certainly make this more a priority in the future. I do appreciate your comments. Warmest, Jen

- Jennifer (Innkeeper)

I took my mother here for a day at Butchart gardens. We appreciated the quality breakfast, the private bath, and the proximity to downtown. The owner also gave us a really good recommendation for a pizza place nearby for dinner. A lovely stay, at an affordable price.

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So glad you enjoyed your stay. If you'd like to email me some recommendations, I'd love to know how to serve you better in the future. Warmest, Jen

- Jennifer (Innkeeper)

It was like visiting an old friend's house, the hospitality and food were amazing. A King-sized bed was a real treat after long days of touring. Fisher House was so easy to find and so easy to use as a home base for sightseeing-we couldn't ask for a better place! Thanks, Jennifer! We'll be back!

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Wow! This is exactly the experience we're hoping everyone has at Fisher House. Thank you! Warmest, Jen

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