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Royal
British Columbia Museum 675 Belleville St. Phone: 250-387-3701
One of the world's top 10 museums, its first rate exhibits depict the magic
and the majesty of the Province's natural and human heritage. McPherson
Playhouse 3 Centennial Square Phone: 250-386-6121 Victoria's
main performing arts centre is home to the Pacific Opera. Royal
Theatre 805 Broughton Street Phone: 250-386-6121 This magnificent
theatre is home to the Victoria Symphony. Sidney
BC Book your fishing trips, whale watching tour, harbour cruise or
diving expedition, or just enjoy some of the most magnificent scenery in the world.
Victoria
Bug Zoo The Victoria Bug Zoo is home to some of the worlds
most incredible insects, arachnids and other creepy-crawlies. Antique
Row 1000 Block Fort Street Many shops displaying one-of-a-kind
treasure, antiques and collectibles for every taste. |
Market
Square Located in the heart of Old Town, Market Square's courtyard
is home to concerts, festivals, and events throughout the year. Shops, restaurants
and a nightclub are all located here. Miniature
World 649 Humbolt Street Phone: 250-385-9731 See the world's
most extensive miniature railway, the captivating 24 room doll house and a miniature
circus and midway that actually work. Undersea
Gardens 490 Belleville Street Phone: 250-382-5717 Ingenious
underwater glass enclosed structure allows you to view ocean world of local sea
life. Via
Rail's E & N Railiner A relaxing and romantic way to visit many
of Vancouver Island's charming communities. The E & N Railiner travels daily
from Victoria along the east coast of Vancouver Island, through Nanaimo and on
to Courtenay. Victoria
Butterfly Gardens 1461 Benvenuto Avenue Phone: 250-652-3822
Hundreds of butterflies fly freely amongst lush tropical plants and flowers.
Bastion Square Government and View Streets
Many specialty shops and Victoria's only outdoor market open May through September
- Thursday to Sunday. |
Government
House 1401 Rockland Avenue Phone: 250-387-2080 The official
residence of the Lieutenant-Governor, who represents the queen in British Columbia.
Chinatown
Lower Fisgard Street Enter through the "Gates of Harmonious Interest"
to one of the most historic Chinatowns in Canada and be sure to visit Fan Tan
Alley. Oak
Bay Village Oak Bay Avenue at Hampshire Road Numerous specialty
stores and interesting shops in one of Victoria's oldest communities.
Mineral
World 9891 Seaport Place, Sidney, BC Phone: (250)655-GEMS
Mineral World's Scratch Patch is a rockhound adventureland where you can collect
semiprecious gemstones, tropical shells as well as pan for gold.
Fort
Rodd Hill 603 Fort Rodd Hill Road Phone: 250-478-5849
A former military site built in the late 1890's, the fort is one of the world's
best preserved and most complete fortifications of its kind, consisting entirely
of original structures, with minimal restoration. Fisherman's
Wharf St. Lawrence and Erie Street Home to hundreds of fishing
boats and a great place to buy fresh seafood when the fleet is in. |