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OldeTowne
Victoria,
British Columbia
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Victoria
calls itself the "Garden City." In addition to the famous Butchart
Gardens, you will find thousands of
hanging flower planters all over the city that are watered daily all summer.
Victoria is one of the cleanest
and most attractive cities we have seen. It is also the
most British city in B.C.
The
inner harbor area is both the Provincial seat of government and the primary
tourist area. It lights
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up at night.
The Empress Hotel is the
historic centerpiece. Victoria hosts 3.5 million visitors per
year. Cruise ships bring many of them. Parking
is at a premium in the inner harbor area and nearby shopping district. |
Parliament
building (Click to enlarge)
Over
half of the local population here is retired. Most of the remainder
work in government or tourism. There are tours that drive past many fine
homes and golf courses around the city. Victoria's Canada Day fireworks on July 1
can be seen from Port Angeles, Washington, in the USA, and Victorians
enjoy watching the July 4 fireworks in Port Angeles.
Victoria
is on Vancouver Island, so plan extra time for ferry boats, if you are
driving
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Location
Southwest
corner of British Columbia
On
the southern tip of Vancouver Island
Near Seattle, Washington, USA
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Population
of the city
About 350,000
Features
Art
galleries
Aquarium (admission fee, in the inner harbor)
www.PacificUnderseaGardens.com
Bus
tours (motor coach)
Gray
Line and others
Butchart Gardens (admission
fee, outside of the city)
www.ButchartGardens.com
Cafes and restaurants
Campgrounds
and RV parks nearby
Check
Woodall's guide
Craigdarroch Castle (tours, fee, in the city)
www.CraigdarrochCastle.com
Double-decker bus tours
Fine craft galleries
Horse-drawn carriage tours
Hotels and vacation rentals in and near Victoria
Maritime
Museum of B.C. www.MMBC.bc.ca
Market Square (shopping)
Miniatures museum (in the Empress
Hotel)
www.MiniatureWorld.com
Royal British Columbia Museum
www.RBCM1.rbcm.gov.bc.ca
Festivals
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Recommended
stay
1-2
days
Tourist
information
"Official
not-for-profit tourism industry association:"
www.TourismVictoria.com
British
Columbia tourism site:
www.BritishColumbia.com/regions
Cruises
to and from British
Columbia
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park tickets
Discounts
for U.S. veterans and active duty
Spas
and other experiences
Luggage
and gear (Click buttons)
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accessories (Click
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Columbia calendars, books, etc.
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