Old Morris Tobacconists

Nice humidor, understandably because of the taxes here, the Cubans are hugely overpriced. Overall nice store

Good cigar and tobacco selection but lacking the knowledgable tobacconist feel I was looking for.

Eh… At one time this was the place. Now they only seem to be interested in a limited way. Drew Estate, the most popular cigar manufacture in the world is not to be found. Some Cubans (to cater to the Americans) some Nicaraguans. Probably not their fault as it’s almost impossible due to government restrictions to have a booming cigar business in Canada. Charming location in the heart of Victoria, but it’s going to be hard to find a place nearby to enjoy your stick.

Whenever we travel to Victoria, this is a must stop. Great pipe tobbacco selection, informative and helpful staff.

Good humidor, good selection of Habanos. Quaint shop with lots of history. Grossly over-​priced.

This shop made me feel like I walked into an old gentleman’s smoke room! It made me think of the Craigdarroch castle’s smoke room — like a little bit of Royalty even! The workers were well dressed in suits knew a plethora of information & ways to send cigars w/​guarantees to get them to their final destinations! I’ll let you talk to them about that — No snitching here! I loved the business & will be placing orders in the future from them!

E.A. Morris Tobacconist was established in 1892 on its present site in Victoria, and is one of the last remaining examples of high society in the City. As one of Canada’s oldest tobacconists, it serves as a rare example of the early days of twentieth century retail in North America.
As I passed through the Alabaster archway into the store, I admired the fine examples of leaded glass that dome the entranceway. The interior is also pretty cool looking and is comprised of mahogany, marble and onyx. The Electrolier that stands in the center of the store was crafted from a rare Mexican Onyx and is the last functioning model of its kind in the world. It’s a fun «High Victorian» specialty shop experience, and is certainly appropriate for «high class» patrons such as myself. :)
I don’t smoke, but to paraphrase the movie ««Apocalypse Now», I Love the Smell of Cigar Smoke in the Morning. It’s also pretty handy to have a supply of empty cigar boxes for handy storage of various keepsakes.
The empty Cigar Box supply was a little low during the 2 recent visits I made to Old Morris. I was informed that the Store sells off their boxes every December and donates the proceeds to charity. My other option was to buy the last Cuban (or 2) in a given box of my choosing. I almost pulled the trigger on that one, but couldn’t dream up a «Stogie Smoking Scenario» and started worrying about getting such a purchase through US Customs. I shouldn’t have worried about the later as the US Officials assigned to Victoria Clipper (on both the BC and Seattle sides) didn’t ask a lot of questions. I have also heard that a few brands such as Horvath Bances duck the restrictions by importing the tobacco into Canada and then rolling the cigars here. In any event, the store was busy with other Americans who had no second thoughts regarding any import/​export intentions. The Old Morris staff of course were very attentive and willing to help.

Amazing place. I didn’t know much about cigars, nice pipes, or shaving kits and the guy who helped me was super nice. I’m glad we got him since he seemed kinda like me but just a few years ahead of the game.
I ended up dropping about a grand at this place; I felt like I was at a candy shop. I even got a new razor that uses razor blades to replace my hated Mach3. Can’t wait!
Best of all, anything you buy there they can ship to your house, and I mean anything. They are working on a website but you can also order over the phone if you want.
I would go back here in a second. Good for beginners and veterans of tobacco and other manly stuff.

Could there be a better, more nostalgia-​inducing tobacconist? FINE pipe tobacco, excellent cigars, great accessories. They’ve roared from the 19^th century into the 21^st, by selling online. The website could use some work, but it will do. I used to love going here as a kid, and always marveled at the «electrolier» cigar lighter and its eternal flame. Like Rogers’ Chocolates, Old Morris is like going back in time. Even if you don’t smoke, VISIT. You’ll be glad you did.

Very nice shop in a good location right in the middle of the shopping district. Great selection of cigars, and all the other attachments /​artwork /​gadgets cigar smokers like. Reasonable selection of the the most popular Cubans — but like everywhere — Cubans are expensive! Very attentive staff.

I don’t know much about cigars, but Hubby is a cigar lover who has yet to try a Cuban. We were in Victoria, BC, so we stopped by the first tobacco shop we saw.
This place was floor to ceiling cigars. They had cigars from 1912! Like I said, I know nothing about cigars, but I was impressed by this store.
We walked in, told the guy that we were Americans looking for some Cubans. I generally expect people to be slightly rude to me or try to take advantage when they find I am an out-​of-​towner. Not so with this gentleman. He was extremely nice, he answered all of our questions and not once did he pressure us to buy the more expensive cigars.
He asked Hubby what he normally smokes, what flavors he enjoys, and made several recommendations. Hubby bought two cigars which he thoroughly enjoyed.
I don’t know if what we payed was expensive or not, but overall I was pleased with my first experience in a tobacco shop.