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 Victoria, Texas Information
Victoria, Texas, known as the South Texas Crossroads is one of the oldest cities in Texas.
A community with vision, yet pride in her past, Victoria has managed to greet the 21st century with enthusiasm, while still maintaining the old charm of her heritage and architecture.
Victoria is an extremely active community with over 200 clubs and organizations, and numerous festivals and events.
www.victoriatexasinfo.com   (93 words)

  
 History of Victoria, Vancouver Island, British Columbia Historical
Victoria was incorporated as a City on August 2, 1862.
The City is proud of its British heritage, its fine homes and neighbourhoods, its historic and attractive downtown, the flowers and parks and, of course, the Inner Harbour with its vistas toward the famous Empress Hotel and the Parliament Buildings.
The City is sea-girt on the south and east, and on the north and west is bounded by farm lands stretching back into the great forests of Vancouver Island.
www.victorialodging.com /victoria/index.html   (1481 words)

  
 City of Victoria, MN
Victoria is home to nine lakes, as well as Smithtown Bay of Lake Minnetonka, the lake with the Upper Midwest's longest shoreline.
The City of Victoria is seeking assistance in preparing the 2030 Comprehensive Plan in conformance with Metropolitan Council Guidelines.
Victoria is the City of Lakes and Parks.
www.ci.victoria.mn.us   (1018 words)

  
 City of Victoria - Freedom of the City   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Freedom of the City, the highest award conferred by the City of Victoria, is reserved for individuals who have brought recognition to Victoria through their achievements.
The City of Victoria began recognizing individuals with the Freedom of the City Award in 1927, after petitioning the Provincial Government to make an addition to the Municipal Act.
The freedom of the city relates back to the medieval term "freeman", meaning someone who was not the property of a feudal lord and who enjoyed privileges such as the right to earn money and own land.
www.city.victoria.bc.ca /archives/archives_reffrdm.shtml   (953 words)

  
 Victoria BC British Columbia Canada on Vancouver Island
Victoria BC is a metropolitan area consisting of the City of Victoria and 12 other municipalities.
To the West of Victoria BC is the City of Colwood, Langford, the Highlands and Metchosin.
Victoria often enjoys a warm, sunny September and in late October deciduous trees turn the city to gold, but lawns and golf courses are green and lush throughout the winter.
tourismmall.victoria.bc.ca   (1463 words)

  
 Victoria (city Canada) - Search Results - MSN Encarta   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
City, large centre of population organized as a community.
The word city is derived from the Latin word civitas, which denotes a community that...
Town, name applied generally to small municipalities, larger than the village and smaller than the city or county.
uk.encarta.msn.com /Victoria_(city_Canada).html   (182 words)

  
 Victoria, British Columbia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Victoria is a Canadian city, and it is the provincial capital of British Columbia.
The Victoria Symphony, led by Tania Miller performs at the Royal Theatre and the Farquhar Auditorium of the University of Victoria from September to May. Every BC Day weekend, the Symphony mounts "Symphony Splash", a popular outdoor event that includs a performance by the orchestra sitting on a barge in Victoria's Inner Harbour.
Victoria is considered part of Vancouver's television market and thus the area receives most of the stations broadcasting from that city, most notably CTV and CBC (see List of Vancouver media outlets).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Victoria,_British_Columbia   (3097 words)

  
 Victoria flower count Vancouver Island
Victoria residents are welcome to count flowers in their gardens and in City Parks.
Tourism Victoria and the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce would like to give special thanks to the teachers and students of school districts 61, 62 and 63 for participating.
Madame Jacques' kindergarten and grade 1 classes from Margaret Jenkins School in Victoria are the winners of the class trip to The Butchart Gardens.
www.victorialodging.com /flowers/index.html   (926 words)

  
 City of Victoria
Victoria is a cosmopolitan city with a small-town atmosphere.
It is the capital city of British Columbia and the seat of provincial government.
The harbour is the centre of the city and bustles with seaplanes, ferries, yachts, kayaks and rowing sculls.
tourismvictoria.com /Content/EN/134.asp   (252 words)

  
 Victoria City Guide (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.isi.jhu.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Victoria is a perfect city to visit any time of year.
It is a city that provides Pacific coast beauty, arts and culture of past and present, and the romance of tradition found in its architecture, horse-drawn carriage rides and the sailing ships anchored in the Inner Harbour.
Victoria was established by the Hudson's Bay Company in 1843 as a British fur trading past and many of the city's architecture dates back to those early years.
www.victoriashomepage.com.cob-web.org:8888   (226 words)

  
 Victoria Park Pool Upgrade - City of Sydney
The $3 million upgrade of Victoria Park Pool addresses the important issue of water conservation by reducing pool water usage by up to 50 per cent.
While care is taken to ensure accuracy, the City of Sydney cannot guarantee that information expressed here is correct and recommends that users exercise their own skill and care with respect to its use.
The City of Sydney makes no warranty or undertaking, whether expressed or implied, nor does it assume any legal liability, whether direct or indirect.
www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au /Development/CityImprovements/VictoriaParkPoolUpgrade.asp   (118 words)

  
 City of Victoria - Tax Incentive Program for Residential Conversions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The City of Victoria is pleased to offer a Tax Incentive Program (TIP) to eligible owners of downtown Heritage Designated buildings to offset seismic upgrading costs for the purposes of residential conversion of existing upper storeys.
The City of Victoria's Tax Incentive Program is available to all private property owners of commercial, industrial, and institutional Heritage Designated buildings located within the downtown boundaries identified on the map, for the purposes of residential conversion.
When work is finished, representatives of the City of Victoria and the Victoria Civic Heritage Trust will inspect the project to verify its completion.
www.city.victoria.bc.ca /cityhall/departments_plnpln_hrttax.shtml   (918 words)

  
 Google Maps Victoria
A city of 326,000 residents, is the capital city of British Columbia, and is known as Canada's Best Blooming City.
Victoria sits on the south tip of Vancouver Island off the west coast of British Columbia.
Victoria is a mecca for adventurers attracted by the many outdoor activities available.
www.beautifulbc.net /mapcity.asp?id=306   (348 words)

  
 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   (894 words)

  
 Victoria.Tx
Under the new Republic of Texas, Victoria received the third charter issued by the new government and Victoria County was created on May 17,1836 with the city of Victoria as the county seat.
Victoria College (1925) provides the first two years of higher education and the University of Houston-Victoria (1972) the final two years and Masters Degrees.
The City of Victoria's population is estimated at over 60,500 with a county population of 80,000
victoriatx.net /victoria   (1231 words)

  
 TXGenWeb Victoria County, Texas Index   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Victoria was settled as a colony of Martin de Leon in 1824 under the Mexican government.
Victoria Catholic Cemeteries provides a search engine for those buried in Victoria County Catholic Cemeteries.
Museum of the Coastal Bend Victoria's newest museum, developed to showcase the rich multi-cultural heritage and archaeology of the mid-coastal region of Texas.
www.viptx.net /vcgs   (732 words)

  
 Victoria City Information, listings and links
Victoria is nestled on the southernmost tip of Vancouver Island, at the western end of Canada.
Victoria was named for Queen Victoria, who was Queen of the British Empire at its heyday, and at the time of the founding of the colony.
Victoria gets 54 cm (21 inches) of snow each winter and a total of 1167 millimetres (46 inches) of precipitation per year.
www.foundlocally.com /Victoria/Local/Info-CityInfo.htm   (584 words)

  
 Victoria City - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
There were historical provincial and federal electoral districts with the name Victoria City in the Canadian province of British Columbia.
Victoria City or the City of Victoria was one of the first urban settlements in Hong Kong after it became a British colony in 1842.
The name Victoria is rarely used today except to refer to the Victoria Park and the harbour.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Victoria_City   (432 words)

  
 Victoria, Vancouver Island, Gulf Islands Travel Guide, Accommodations, Outdoor Adventure and Attractions
Victoria, the capital city of British Columbia, sits on the south tip of Vancouver lsland off the west coast of British Columbia, Canada.
It is a city of 300,000 with a breathtaking inner harbour area.
Victoria is not just for adults as many venues and accommodations welcome children and many are pet friendly.
victoriabc.com   (486 words)

  
 ★ Victoria Canada - Victoria Canada Information & Vacation
Victoria is located in British Columbia, Canada, at the southern tip of Vancouver Island with population of 300,000.
Victoria is British Columbia's capital city, and is well known worldwide for its comfortable temperate climate, stunning sun settings and wonderful Victoria visitor attractions.
Victoria is full of hotels, bed and breakfest places and other hosting buildings.
www.canada-city.ca /victoria-canada.php   (160 words)

  
 Victoria Chamber of Commerce :: Promote Victoria, Texas Businesses Through Diverse Partnerships   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce is a local business membership organization that promotes community services, education programs and special events in Victoria to enhance every member's ability to conduct their business successfully.
The Victoria Business Expo, a Victoria Chamber of Commerce event, has booth space still available for the Expo slated for November 15 and 16 at the Victoria Community Center.
Young Professionals of Victoria is a social group aimed at retaining young professionals in the Victoria area by creating a safe atmosphere to meet new friends.
victoriachamber.org /index.php?...&func=display&ceid=63&meid=9   (713 words)

  
 Victoria Economic Development Corporation :: A Regional Partnership
The Victoria Economic Development Corporation (VEDC) looks forward to providing you with the critical information you need to make an informed, correct decision for your site location in Victoria, TX and the Golden Crescent Region.
Victoria, TX region provides business and industry the transportation infrastructure, higher education, burgeoning retail trade sector and a divergent, hard-working labor force that you will need to succeed and prosper.
Victoria, TX For personal assistance please contact the Victoria Economic Development Corporation at 361-485-3190, 800-765-8198, or vedc@victoriaedc.com
victoriaedc.com /index.php?...&func=display&ceid=117&meid=139   (161 words)

  
 Victoria B.C, Canada - Port Angeles, Washington ferry
City of Victoria - includes a virtual tour of Victoria, info on Vancouver island, weather and transportation information (B.C. Ferries, Washington ferries and more).
Victoria & Vancouver Island Travel Guide - see bed & breakfast homes, motels, hotels (with forms to register on-line), shopping, tours, a calendar of events and the current weather.
Victoria Butterfly Gardens - Watch a chrysalis unfold to reveal the magic shapes and colours of our fascinating butterflies as they prepare for flight.
www.victoriaexpress.com /victoria.html   (338 words)

  
 Queen Victoria Building - City of Sydney
The massive building was originally designed as a fresh produce market, called the Queen Victoria Markets, and construction commenced in the economically disastrous year of 1893.
Architectural styles were in such a state of flux that the City Architect George McRae presented the Sydney City Councillors with four distinct design options: Renaissance, Gothic, Romanesque and Queen Anne.
Following proposals for its demolition to make way for a city car park, a restoration proposal was negotiated between developer Ipoh Garden and the owner Sydney City Council.
www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au /AboutSydney/HistoryAndArchives/SydneyHistory/HistoricBuildings/QueenVictoriaBuilding.asp   (402 words)

  
 Orcas In The City - Victoria : Project Description
The BC Lions Society for Children with Disabilities will be turning the streets of Vancouver and Victoria and targeted key points into a WHALE of an event.
Orcas in the City is modelled after other successful community art projects, such as Chicago's 'Cows on Parade', Toronto's 'Moose in the City' and Saskatoon's 'Pigs in the City'.
To introduce the exhibit we held an exciting kick off event in November 2003 where Alan Hunt's Orca "Henry" was presented to the media, the public invited guests and public affairs in front of Victoria's City Hall.
www.orcasinthecity.com /index.cfm?fuseaction=victoria.description   (444 words)

  
 City of Victoria, KS
The Governing Body of the City of Victoria met in regular session on January 16, 2006 at 7:30 PM in Council Chambers of City Hall.
The city does have a drought emergency plan with Kansas Rural Water and there are trigger points in the plan.
The City Clerk was directed to publish the Ordinance one time in the official newspaper of the City.
skyways.lib.ks.us /towns/Victoria/minutes011606.html   (913 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 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.
Peaceful Portage Park is the location of a traditional Native shortcut to Portage Inlet and Victoria Harbour from Esquimalt Harbour and a lovely place to while away an afternoon.
www.victoriabc.com /vancisland/cityofvictoria.html   (1045 words)

  
 Victoria University - City Campuses   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Flinders Lane is in the heart of the city, close to shops, cafes and public transport.
Victoria University's English Language Institute is also here and provides English language training for international students preparing for courses on all campuses of the University.
The building also provides space for the expansion of activities associated with the Victoria Law School, the Sir Zelman Cowen Centre and the Victoria Graduate School of Business.
www.vu.edu.au /home/Campus_Maps/City_Campuses   (351 words)

  
 Victoria Tour - Gray Line Victoria - Clipper Vacations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
As you board your English-style double decker bus for a tour of beautiful Victoria, British Columbia you will be awed at the sight of this peaceful city surrounded by mountains, water and British architecture.
Your bus will take you through Victoria as you sit back and listen to your expert tour guide explain the history and significance of the city and its famous landmarks.
Your Victoria Gray Line bus will travel at a leisurely pace through the historical and commercial areas of downtown Victoria, as well as China Town and the famous "Antique Row." You'll be sure to get a close look at the city's main attractions and beautiful old buildings.
www.victoriaclipper.com /victoria_city_tour   (514 words)

  
 Victoria News
A southeast Victoria arterial street that carries an average of 3,400 motorists a day will be getting a major makeover beginning in a few months, and city engineers hope the improvements will make the commute...
A project to rebuild a badly deteriorating section of Lone Tree Road in southeast Victoria could begin in January, and that's probably not too soon for people living in that area.
While on U. Highway 87 just north of the city limits, a driver noticed a dead bird in the middle of the road.
www.topix.net /city/victoria-tx   (637 words)

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