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Market Square的点评
点评：I think Market Square is one of those places locals tend to take for granted because it’s always been there. I’m guilty of that. Despite passing by this place countless times over the years, I didn’t take the time to actively patronize it until this past August. What I found was a nice blend of eclectic boutique shops and eateries housed within a historic setting perfectly fitting of Victoria’s Old Town (see my earlier review of “Old Town” on this site).
The impetus for my visit to Market Square was Wannawafel. Specializing in Belgian liege waffles, Wannawafel gained a modicum of fame following their successful appearance on Dragons’ Den (2010). I found the dining experience disappointing (see my review), but, after I was finished, took this as a golden opportunity to fully explore Market Square.
The sky was clear of clouds, but smoke from the BC wildfires obstructed the blue sky. I moved gingerly throughout the Square thanks to a foot issue I was dealing with at the time. Nevertheless, smoke and discomfort didn’t detract from the overall experience. When I visited in late August, Market Square was surprisingly quiet; however, I didn’t complain because it made for a peaceful stroll through this historic part of town. I checked out a couple boutique shops – Little Shop of Strange and Oscar & Libby’s – before taking a moment to sit and people-watch for a while. And that’s when it struck me: Market Square reminded me, in many ways, of Vancouver’s Yaletown in microcosm. Like Yaletown, Market Square is a former shipping and trading hub that’s been converted into a successful commercial center. The brick and beam heritage buildings further entrench the comparison, in my mind.
A historic part of town – Market Square – re-purposed and contemporized for modern tastes. It’s a great use of heritage buildings and keeps this part of Victoria lively and colourful. If you’re in the area, do take some time and check out the unique shops and eateries in this attractive space.
The impetus for my visit to Market Square was Wannawafel. Specializing in Belgian liege waffles, Wannawafel gained a modicum of fame following their successful appearance on Dragons’ Den (2010). I found the dining experience disappointing (see my review), but, after I was finished, took this as a golden opportunity to fully explore Market Square.
The sky was clear of clouds, but smoke from the BC wildfires obstructed the blue sky. I moved gingerly throughout the Square thanks to a foot issue I was dealing with at the time. Nevertheless, smoke and discomfort didn’t detract from the overall experience. When I visited in late August, Market Square was surprisingly quiet; however, I didn’t complain because it made for a peaceful stroll through this historic part of town. I checked out a couple boutique shops – Little Shop of Strange and Oscar & Libby’s – before taking a moment to sit and people-watch for a while. And that’s when it struck me: Market Square reminded me, in many ways, of Vancouver’s Yaletown in microcosm. Like Yaletown, Market Square is a former shipping and trading hub that’s been converted into a successful commercial center. The brick and beam heritage buildings further entrench the comparison, in my mind.
A historic part of town – Market Square – re-purposed and contemporized for modern tastes. It’s a great use of heritage buildings and keeps this part of Victoria lively and colourful. If you’re in the area, do take some time and check out the unique shops and eateries in this attractive space.
翻译：我认为集市广场是当地人认为理所当然的地方之一，因为它一直都在那里。我对此感到内疚。尽管多年来我无数次路过这个地方，但直到今年八月我才花时间积极光顾它。我发现这里是不拘一格的精品店和餐馆的完美融合，坐落在历史悠久的环境中，与维多利亚老城区完美契合（请参阅我之前在此网站上对“老城区”的评论）。
我去集市广场的动力是 Wannawafel。 Wannawafel 专营比利时列日华夫饼，在《龙穴》(Dragons’ Den)（2010 年）中成功亮相后，获得了一点名气。我发现用餐体验令人失望（请参阅我的评论），但是，在用餐完毕后，我将此视为充分探索集市广场的绝佳机会。
天空万里无云，但BC省野火产生的烟雾遮挡了蓝天。由于当时我正在处理脚部问题，我在广场上小心翼翼地走动。尽管如此，烟雾和不适并没有影响整体体验。当我八月下旬访问时，集市广场出奇的安静。然而，我并没有抱怨，因为它让我可以在这座历史悠久的城镇中安静地漫步。我逛了几家精品店——Little Shop of Strange 和 Oscar & Libby’s——然后坐下来观察了一会儿人来人往。就在那时，我突然想到：集市广场在很多方面让我想起了温哥华耶鲁镇的缩影。与耶鲁镇一样，集市广场曾经是一个航运和贸易中心，现已转变为一个成功的商业中心。在我看来，砖梁传统建筑进一步加深了这种比较。
城镇的历史部分——集市广场——经过重新设计和现代化改造，以适应现代品味。这是对遗产建筑的充分利用，让维多利亚的这一地区充满活力和色彩。如果您在该地区，请花一些时间去看看这个迷人空间中独特的商店和餐馆。
我去集市广场的动力是 Wannawafel。 Wannawafel 专营比利时列日华夫饼，在《龙穴》(Dragons’ Den)（2010 年）中成功亮相后，获得了一点名气。我发现用餐体验令人失望（请参阅我的评论），但是，在用餐完毕后，我将此视为充分探索集市广场的绝佳机会。
天空万里无云，但BC省野火产生的烟雾遮挡了蓝天。由于当时我正在处理脚部问题，我在广场上小心翼翼地走动。尽管如此，烟雾和不适并没有影响整体体验。当我八月下旬访问时，集市广场出奇的安静。然而，我并没有抱怨，因为它让我可以在这座历史悠久的城镇中安静地漫步。我逛了几家精品店——Little Shop of Strange 和 Oscar & Libby’s——然后坐下来观察了一会儿人来人往。就在那时，我突然想到：集市广场在很多方面让我想起了温哥华耶鲁镇的缩影。与耶鲁镇一样，集市广场曾经是一个航运和贸易中心，现已转变为一个成功的商业中心。在我看来，砖梁传统建筑进一步加深了这种比较。
城镇的历史部分——集市广场——经过重新设计和现代化改造，以适应现代品味。这是对遗产建筑的充分利用，让维多利亚的这一地区充满活力和色彩。如果您在该地区，请花一些时间去看看这个迷人空间中独特的商店和餐馆。
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