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| Boats in inner harbour and parliament building lights |
Fisgard Lighthouse |
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Known as the City of Gardens, Victoria is the oldest
city in the Pacific Northwest and the capital of British
Columbia. It’s a charming blend of historic British
customs and modern convenience. Chinatown and the
picturesque Inner Harbour offer great sightseeing
opportunities whether you’re walking, taking a “Tally
Ho” horse-drawn carriage or traveling on one of the red
double-decker busses or motor coaches. The city’s outer
harbour services cruise ships and ocean-going vessels.
Attractions:
- The Royal British Columbia Museum boasts
a memorable collection of totem poles, First Nations
artifacts, natural history dioramas and provincial
history displays, as well as an IMAX theatre.
[Vickie has photos]
- The Provincial Parliament Buildings offer
guided tours during the day. At night, they are
illuminated and take on a fairytale look.
- The famed Empress Hotel, a landmark since
1908, serves afternoon tea (reservations required) while
nearby shops tempt visitors.
- Bastion Square, only a few blocks further on,
includes the Maritime Museum in one of several
restored heritage buildings.
- The world famous Butchart Gardens are only 19
kilometres (12 miles) north of the city and offer
stunningly massive floral displays at any time of the
year.
- Beacon Hill Park is one of more than 60 parks
in the city.
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