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Victoria is the capital of BC and it is on Vancouver Island.
Victoria BC (British Columbia Canada) is one of the top tourist destinations in the world and was voted #1 in environmental ambiance by Con de Naste travel magazine.
Greater Victoria is one of Canada's driest areas, with an average snowfall of only 25 centimetres (9.75 inches) and an average rainfall of 592 millimetres (23 inches), less than recorded precipitation in Vancouver, BC or Seattle, Washington.
tourismmall.victoria.bc.ca   (1545 words)

  
  Victoria, British Columbia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Victoria is a Canadian city, and the provincial capital of British Columbia.
The Spanish and British took up the exploration of the northwest coast of North America beginning with the voyage of Captain James Cook in 1776, although the Victoria area of the Strait of Juan de Fuca was not penetrated until 1791.
Victoria is served by Victoria International Airport and ferry terminals to Vancouver, the Gulf Islands, and Washington state.
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 Greater Victoria Accommodations - British Columbia Home and Condo Vacation Rentals
Located on the south tip of Vancouver Island, Victoria is the capital city of British Columbia.
Victoria has a history of British traditions such as double-decker buses and meticulously kept gardens.
Today, Victoria has earned a reputation as a mecca for adventurers drawn by the limitless outdoor activities available throughout the city and surrounding Vancouver Island.
www.ownerdirect.com /lodging/canada/britishcolumbia/greatervictoria.htm   (509 words)

  
 Greater Victoria, British Columbia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Greater Victoria (also known as the Greater Victoria Region) is located in British Columbia, Canada, on the southern tip of Vancouver Island.
Greater Victoria is the southernmost urban area in western Canada, as it is located below the 49th parallel.
The Greater Victoria region has a combined population of almost 312,000, according to the 2001 Canadian census [1].
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Greater_Victoria,_British_Columbia   (640 words)

  
 University of Victoria - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The opening in 1915 of the University of British Columbia, established by Act of Legislature in 1908, obliged the College to suspend operations in higher education in Victoria.
During this period, the College was governed by the Victoria College Council, representative of the parent University of British Columbia, the Greater Victoria School Board, and the provincial Department of Education.
In granting autonomy to the University of Victoria, the University Act of 1963 vested administrative authority in a Chancellor elected by the Convocation of the University, a Board of Governors, and a President appointed by the Board; academic authority was given to a Senate which was representative both of the Faculties and of the Convocation.
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 Victoria, British Columbia - Simple English Wikipedia
Victoria is the capital city of the province of British Columbia, Canada.
There are many flowers in Victoria; it is called the "city of gardens." There is a lot of rain but little snow.
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 Victoria travel guide - Wikitravel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
Victoria [1] is the capital of the province of British Columbia, Canada.
Victoria, along with Kelowna is one of only two cities in North America which use Double Decker buses in their city transit systems.
Victoria's gay crowd, although usually more comfortable at Lucky or Hush, will occasionally show their support and hang out at Prism the “official” gay bar on Johnson St. The music is pumping and special drag shows or karaoke contests are often.
wikitravel.org /en/Victoria_(British_Columbia)   (4211 words)

  
 Greater Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Victoria was originally established in 1843 by James Douglas as a fort for the Hudson’s Bay Company.
Location: Greater Victoria is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, bordered to the south and west by the Strait of Juan de Fuca, which separates Vancouver Island from the United States of America (Washington State).
Greater Victoria is served by air links through Victoria International Airport, and by BC Ferries from Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal to Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal (Vancouver) on the mainland.
www.britishcolumbia.com /regions/towns/?townID=4099   (393 words)

  
 Victoria BC Vacation Home Rental Accommodations
Greater Victoria British Columbia is bounded on the west by the Sooke Hills, much of which is wilderness preserve.
Saanich Peninsula is a narrow finger of land north of Victoria bounded by Haro Straight on the East and the enormous fjord, Saanich Inlet on the West.
Victoria is one of the best places in the world to visit and live.
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 Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
First settled in the mid-1800's, Victoria and the surrounding areas have maintained their historic role as a centre of government administration and defense.
As the capital of British Columbia, Victoria is home to the provincial legislature, many government offices and the naval base, CFB Esquimalt.
One of the oldest settled communities in British Columbia, it was named after Captain Edward Langford of the Hudson's Bay Farms, who named his country home "Colwood" after his Sussex estate in England.
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 Victoria, BC
Victoria, perched on the southernmost tip of Vancouver Island, is the capital city of British Columbia.
Victoria is also home to numerous parks, complete with hiking trails, picnic areas, ball parks, petting farms, tennis courts, flower gardens and more.
Located at the southern tip of Vancouver Island, Victoria is Mile 0 of the Trans Canada Highway and can be reached only by ferry from the BC mainland.
www.bcadventure.com /adventure/explore/island/cities/victoria.htm   (848 words)

  
 Victoria British Columbia - Travel and Hospitality Information on the City of Victoria
Victoria is the capital city of British Columbia and consists of the municipalities of Oak Bay, Saanich, View Royal and Esquimalt.
The Royal British Columbia Museum traces the natural history of the province of British Columbia from pre-Ice Age to the present day.
The University of Victoria is located in Saanich, also the location of the Centre Auditorium where the Greater Victoria Youth Orchestra and Victoria Symphony Orchestra frequently perform as well as the Phoenix Theatres, where a full season of excellent theatre and musical productions are staged.
www.victoriabc.com /vancisland/cityofvictoria.html   (1045 words)

  
 Victoria, British Columbia Canada - Shopping
Victoria British Columbia is a tourist centre with many attractions and activities.
Esquimalt Plaza- SHOPPING AREA "I" This is the town centre for Esquimalt and in addition to a wide variety of stores, it is the centre for a large number of businesses that begin as you cross the blue Johnson Street Bridge and continues all of the way to the Esquimalt Naval Base.
It is centrally located in downtown Victoria at the corner of Douglas and View streets.
tourismmall.victoria.bc.ca /shop.htm   (1374 words)

  
 Victoria, British Columbia - Virtual Tours   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
Victoria, British Columbia virtual tour travel guide of attractions, live theatres, hotels, restaurants, gardens and parks.
Victoria is Canada's westernmost city and the capital of the province of British Columbia.
It's a sophisticated seaside resort city with a population of 322,000 and the commercial hub for Vancouver Island and the political centre for the province.
www.areaphotoguide.com /victoria_british_columbia_virtual_tours.cfm   (150 words)

  
 Victoria British Columbia
Victoria, BC, Canada is a friendly city situated in an incredible natural setting with the Olympic Mountains in the distance and Victoria Harbour coming right in to the heart of downtown Victoria!
Art Gallery - The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria is one of Canada's finest art museums with a permanent collection of 15,000 objets d'art.
The Centre of the Universe - The Centre of the Universe is the public interpretative centre at the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory in Victoria, BC, Canada.
www.acrosstheharbour.com /victoria   (802 words)

  
 Greater Victoria :: Victoria BC :: Victoria British Columbia
Your's to discover, Greater Victoria 's very popular, easy-to-navigate and informative web site offers everything you need to know about Victoria, British Columbia and its neighbouring communities.
Located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, Victoria is known for its British heritage, beautiful homes, tree-lined streets, quiet neighbourhoods, and historic downtown.
Victoria BC Blog - Welcome to Victoria British Columbia's Blog, where you can post comments out and about Victoria, travel hints/tips, things to do and special places to visit.
www.greatervictoria.com   (250 words)

  
 Transit History of Victoria, British Columbia
By 1945 was operating eight streetcar routes and eleven bus routes in greater Victoria (CC67).
Jitney regulations and restrictions were passed by Victoria, Esquimalt and Oak Bay 01 December 1920.
By 1945 was operating seven local routes in the Victoria area (CC67).
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 About Esquimalt in Greater Victoria British Columbia Canada - useful links courtesy of Century 21 South Island Realty ...
Esquimalt is the municipality immediately to the west of Victoria.
Between Victoria and Esquimalt is Vic West, currently being revitalized with the Songhees development.
This area is developing rapidly as it is a prime piece of waterfront property commanding an unparalleled view of the Inner Harbour and downtown Victoria.
www.c21victoria.com /esquimalt.html   (268 words)

  
 Victoria attractions, a travel and tourism guide to Victoria British Columbia
Providing year-round service on 25 routes throughout coastal British Columbia, including the main route between Victoria (Swartz Bay terminal) and Vancouver (Tsawwasswen Terminal).
Check the website for schedules and fares as well as other information regarding travelling options for the province of British Columbia in general.
Most destinations are served by the Victoria Regional Transit System and buses run seven days a week, usually from 6:00am until midnight.
www.victoriaattractions.com /gettingaroundvic.htm   (239 words)

  
 Greater Victoria Cordova Bay Saanichton Malahat Sidney Bed & Breakfast B&B Inns BC British Columbia West Canada ...
Sunnymeade House BandB is an ideal Victoria bed and breakfast for visitors to British Columbia's capital city.
The bed and breakfast is like an elegant English manor house with Laura Ashely fabrics, antiques, and collectibles from Peter and Diana's years of living in Europe and Asia.
Just minutes away is Butchart Gardens, Victoria's inner harbor, the Royal British Columbia Museum and Government Street and Adventure like Whale-Watching, Golf and hikingtrails.
www.westcanadatravel.com /TBD-B&B-Inns-BC-TI-VictoriaGreater.htm   (1128 words)

  
 Victoria, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Oceanside Gateway to the Gulf Islands.
Sidney and North Saanich, near Victoria, Vancouver Island, British Columbia (B.C.), Canada.
Tucked away against the western edge of mainland British Columbia and the north shore of Washington State’s Olympic Peninsula, Vancouver Island stretches 520 km (280mi) in length.
Mixed with the hustle of the provincial capital, Victoria, British Columbia, and the natural charm of busy fishing, mining and logging towns.
www.sidneybc.com   (300 words)

  
 Greater Victoria Cycling Coalition - Home
Greater Victoria Cycling Coalition is a founding member of the British Columbia Cycling Coalition, an umbrella organization for cycling advocacy groups in British Columbia.
The Greater Victoria Cycling Coalition is made up of skilled, experienced, enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers in Victoria's cycling advocacy community, and supported by your membership fees.
This is a GVCC members' forum for discussing issues and news relevant to cycling in the Greater Victoria area.
www.gvcc.bc.ca   (366 words)

  
 Peter Lindsay - Real Estate - Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
As an award winning member of the Victoria Real Estate Board since 1987, and a licensed REALTOR with RE/MAX Camosun, I specialize in selling all types of new, and pre-owned properties, anywhere in the Greater Victoria area.
However, the relocation of personnel for major corporations, as well as young families or retirees seeking a new life here in Victoria has also played a major role in my success over the past 20 years.
So if you are planning on moving to, or from, the Greater Victoria area, or just around the block, please call me today at
www.victoriarelocation.com   (327 words)

  
 Libweb - Directory of Libraries in British Columbia
British Columbia Ministry of Forests Victoria, British Columbia
British Columbia Ministry of Health Library Victoria, British Columbia
University of Northern British Columbia Prince George, British Columbia
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 About Oak Bay in Greater Victoria British Columbia Canada - useful links courtesy of Century 21 South Island Realty Ltd.
Oak Bay is a distinct municipality located to the east of Victoria.
From its miles of scenic coastline with breathtaking foreshore vistas to its luxury apartments and stately mansions, Oak Bay is one of the most desirable residential areas in Greater Victoria.
Oak Bay shares the University of Victoria and Camosun College with the neighbouring municipality of Saanich.
www.c21victoria.com /oak_bay.html   (250 words)

  
 British Columbia: BC Canada Tourism & Travel Guide
Shouldering the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Canadian Rockies to the east, British Columbia is perhaps Canada's most diverse province.
Enjoy skiing the legendary Rocky Mountains, hiking the majestic wilderness of the Kootenays, touring the world-class vineyards of the Okanagan and sailing among the temperate water surrounding Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands.
British Columbia will gain international focus when the 2010 Winter Olympics are hosted by Vancouver and Whistler.
www.bc.worldweb.com   (218 words)

  
 Victoria Telecommunity Network / Victoria Free-Net - Home
Victoria Free-Net is a not-for-profit Internet service provider (ISP), providing Internet service and facilities at low cost.
Victoria Free-Net Association is supported financially by the province of British Columbia through the B.C. Gaming Commission, Industry Canada Community Access Program, and by VTN members.
The Victoria Community Portal is your own personal home page.
victoria.tc.ca   (194 words)

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