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Inside Background
Tourist Board Info 
Here is the Tourism Victoria website: http://www.touris... Contact information...
Last edited: 30 May 2009
Weather & When to Go 
Victoria enjoys a reasonably warm and sunny summer, and a rainy, mild winter...
Last edited: 01 January 2008
Architecture 
 One fascinating (and yet often overlooked by visitors) piece of architecture...
Last edited: 29 June 2006
Introduction 
Victoria remains the most British of cities in North America, but the lure of...
Last edited: 05 August 2008
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
    Victoria's location allows for a variety of different modes of...
Last edited: 13 March 2008
Getting Around 
Walk! Take the Inner Harbour's pedestrian walkways and streets, which are...
Last edited: 26 November 2009
Getting from Vancouver to Victoria 
Follow this link to a Vancouver inside page with detailed information on how to...
Last edited: 28 June 2006
Public Transportation 
There are 40 bus routes running through Victoria, Sooke and Sidney, as part of...
Last edited: 22 June 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Family Travel 
Victoria is very child-friendly. Although there is no Disneyland or similar...
Last edited: 13 November 2006
Museums & Attractions 
A very popular attraction in Victoria is Butchart Gardens.  The gardens include...
Last edited: 30 November 2009
Shopping 
Victoria is such an easy city to navigate as a pedestrian, that shopping can be...
Last edited: 24 June 2006
Sports & Activities 
You can't miss these spots/activities: Beacon Hill Park (check out the gardens...
Last edited: 01 September 2006
Best day trip from Victoria 
 head down to Salt Spring Island,everything you need to know...
Last edited: 26 December 2009
Cruise Victoria - Butchart Gardens Tour 
A comprehensive Tour departs to the Butchart Gardens from nearly all Cruise...
Last edited: 09 July 2008
Horse-Drawn Carriage Tours 
One of the best ways to see Victoria is via a horse-drawn carriage.  Relaxing...
Last edited: 13 February 2009
How to get to Butchart Gardens 
There are a number of different options for getting to the Butchart Gardens...
Last edited: 30 November 2009
Nightlife 
Some places to check out to get in on the nightlife in Victoria: Sticky Wicket...
Last edited: 02 September 2006
Off the Beaten Path 
Tour at the Empress Hotel Be sure to stop by the front desk at the Empress...
Last edited: 15 February 2006
Selecting a Whale Watching Company 
 head down to Salt Spring Island,everything you need to know...
Last edited: 26 December 2009
The Performing Arts 
To enjoy the performing arts in Victoria, check out one of the following groups...
Last edited: 02 March 2007
Tours 
Butchart Gardens Tours Cruise Victoria — yes, they are a bus company — offers...
Last edited: 30 November 2009
West Shore Beach 
Victoria's West Shore is about 15 minutes south west of downtown...
Last edited: 10 September 2008
Whale Watching 
There are many whale / wildlife watching companies operating out of the Greater...
Last edited: 30 April 2009
B.C. Ferries 
BC Ferries is the primary company providing vehicle and passenger ferry service...
Last edited: 26 April 2007
Beasley's Fishing Charters 
    Darren Beasley, owner/proprietor of Beasley's Fishing Charters, has been...
Last edited: 30 June 2009
Butchart Gardens 
Open in all 5 Seasons...so please read on... Open Daily. For hours please refer...
Last edited: 18 November 2009
Cadboro Bay 
To find out all the details on Cadboro Bay, check out www.CadboroBayTod...
Last edited: 09 October 2006
Hatley Castle 
Hatley Park is one of Canada's largest and most diverse National Historic...
Last edited: 15 August 2006
Hatley Park National Historic Site 
Hatley Park is Canada's largest and most diverse National Historic Site.   At...
Last edited: 02 March 2007
Hermann's Jazz Club 
Hermann's is by far the longest-standing jazz venue on Vancouver Island.  It...
Last edited: 21 February 2009
Parliament 
Tours are available. You can also check this link on the official Parliament...
Last edited: 12 June 2007
Royal British Columbia Museum 
     Nestled on the south-western shoulder of Victoria's scenic inner harbour...
Last edited: 08 August 2006
WildPlay West Shore Victoria 
WildPlay West Shore Victoria is Vancouver Island's newest attraction (2009...
Last edited: 25 November 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Breakfast The Blue Fox Cafe has a great breakfast selection, reasonably priced...
Last edited: 10 April 2008
Cheap Eats 
Young's Restaurant on Quadra Street: Chinese food - not fancy but very good...
Last edited: 19 August 2008
Tea 
Victoria is often described as feeling very English. One of its features is the...
Last edited: 03 April 2009
Adriana's Cocina Mexicana 
To quote from their website: "Adriana's  Cocina Mexicana is located at 1527...
Last edited: 24 March 2009
Cafe Brio 
Continental cuisine in a upscale but comfortable environment.  Calm, warm...
Last edited: 07 August 2009
Paprika Bistro 
Paprika Bistro, located in the heart of Oak Bay, is a 60 seat boutique...
Last edited: 13 April 2009
The Keg 
The Keg is a steak and seafood restaurant chain that has locations across...
Last edited: 18 September 2009
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Inside Canada: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Coins/Notes  Canada has both paper money and coins.  There are currently six...
Last edited: 08 November 2009
Crossing the Border 
You can no longer cross the Canada-U.S. border using only a driver's licence...
Last edited: 21 July 2009
Emergencies 
 In case of all fire, police or medical emergencies, call 911 to contact help...
Last edited: 27 May 2006
Important Phrases 
French and English are the official languages of Canada and are most commonly...
Last edited: 31 August 2009
Telephones 
Telephones in Canada work exactly like telephones in the USA, and similarly to...
Last edited: 26 August 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping Gratuities are seldom included in Canadian restaurants.  It is...
Last edited: 21 November 2009
Canadian Cuisine 
Canada is a country of immigrants. With the exception of the Aboriginal...
Last edited: 29 May 2007
DWI or DUI - Driving convictions 
Thinking about traveling to Canada? You'd better reconsider if you have been...
Last edited: 08 October 2008
Electricity 
Canada's electrical supply and electrical outlets (sockets, wall plugs) are the...
Last edited: 25 August 2006
Fuel Prices 
In Canada the price of gasoline (petrol) is expressed in Canadian dollars per...
Last edited: 21 December 2008
Holidays in Canada 
Canada's Statutory Holidays  While there are a number of holidays in Canada...
Last edited: 20 January 2009
Metric System 
Canada officially uses the metric system of measurement.  Online Conversion...
Last edited: 08 August 2009
Rental Cars 
A car is often the only way to reach the picturesque landscapes for which...
Last edited: 09 November 2009
Taxes 
Goods and Services Tax (GST) This federal tax of 5% is added to almost every...
Last edited: 08 December 2008
Where Should I Go in Canada ? 
Canada is a huge country.  It is; approximately 9,984,670 sq. km / 3,855,103 sq...
Last edited: 08 August 2009
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