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	Victoria British Columbia Canada on Vancouver Island BC
		Victoria BC is a metropolitan area consisting of the City of Victoria and 12 other municipalities.
		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.
		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 (1500 words)

	Vancouver Island - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Vancouver Island is separated from mainland British Columbia by the Strait of Georgia and the Queen Charlotte Strait, and from Washington State by the Juan De Fuca Strait.
		By the late 1700s, the primary First Nations on the island were the Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) on the west coast, the Salish on the south and east coasts, and the Kwakiutl in the centre of the island and the north.
		Vancouver Island is an exception to the Oregon Treaty as the portion of the island south of the 49th parallel remains under Canadian control.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Vancouver_Island (692 words)

	Victoria Island - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Victoria Island is one of the Canadian arctic islands in Nunavut and Northwest Territories, Canada.
		The western third of the island belongs to the Northwest Territories Inuvik Region and the remainder is part of Nunavut's Kitikmeot Region.
		The population of the island is 1,707; 1,309 in the Nunavut part and 398 in the Northwest Territories portion (2001).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Victoria_Island (193 words)

	Victoria Island -- Encyclopædia Britannica (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Divided administratively between the Northwest Territories and the territory of Nunavut, it is separated from the mainland on the south by Dolphin and Union Strait, Coronation Gulf, Dease Strait, and Queen Maud Gulf.
		It lies on the north shore of Hong Kong Island, across a strait from Kowloon on the Chinese mainland, with which it is connected by ferry and by automobile and mass transit railway tunnels.
		Victoria is the chief administrative, commercial, and cultural centre of Hong Kong and is...
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-9075266?tocId=9075266 (943 words)

	AllRefer.com - Victoria Island, Canada (Canadian Physical Geography) - Encyclopedia
		Victoria Island, c.81,930 sq mi (212,200 sq km), part of the Arctic Archipelago, Northwest Territories and Nunavut, N Canada; third largest island of Canada.
		On the southeast coast is Cambridge Bay, a U.S.-Canadian weather station and trading post.
		The island was visited by the British explorers Thomas Simpson and Peter W. Dease in the late 1830s; John Rae explored it in 1851.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/V/VictoriaI.html (167 words)

	Victoria Island, British Columbia, Canada
		Victoria is the capital city of British Columbia, Canada, and is located on southern Vancouver Island.
		Vancouver Island should not be confused with the city of Vancouver, situated on the BC mainland, nor with the diminutive Victoria Island in the Ottawa River in downtown Ottawa, Ontario.
		The romantic waterfront city of Victoria is the vacation capital of Canada, and the premier tourist spot in the Pacific Northwest, basking as it does in the mildest climate in Canada.
	www.vancouverisland.com /Regions/towns/index.asp?townID=4064 (307 words)

	Parks Victoria: Gabo Island page
		Birds of prey also regularly visit the island from the mainland and many other sea birds can be sighted out to sea depending on the time of year.
		Vegetation on Gabo Island Lightstation Reserve is stunted due to being salt-pruned and windswept from the harsh weather conditions.
		Access to the island is by air or sea from Mallacoota and is weather dependent.
	www.parkweb.vic.gov.au /1park_display.cfm?park=106 (451 words)

	Vancouver Island, Victoria BC, Gulf Islands - Travel Information
		Vancouver Island, Victoria BC and the Gulf Islands
		The Vancouver Island region cradles Victoria BC and is home to the Gulf Islands.
		Whether you are on Vancouver Island whale watching, exploring the history of Victoria BC, canoeing or kayaking, skiing, golfing, camping, visiting a spa, you can feel the magic of being on an island surrounded by the magnificence of the Pacific Ocean.
	www.vancouverisland.travel (339 words)

	Victoria, Vancouver Island CanadaCruise to Victoria, Vancouver Island, Canada
		Located on the southeastern tip of Vancouver, Victoria is a bright and vivid city boasting many sightseeing destinations and a plethora of opportunities for activities to entertain people of all ages.
		Known to Canadiens as the "city of gardens", Victoria is the vacation capital of Canada and one of the premier tourist destinations in the Pacific Northwest.
		In terms of climate, environment, and lifestyle, Victoria is perhaps the gentlest spot in the country.
	www.sikumi.com /canada_victoria.htm (366 words)

	Victoria Visitors' Guide® - Vancouver Island Transportation
		Victoria Regional Transit System covers the entire city from downtown Victoria to Sooke and Sidney.
		The Victoria Express Passenger Ferry, a foot passenger ferry connecting Port Angeles with Victoria’s Inner Harbour during the summer months, is a convenient way to arrive.
		The 105-foot Victoria Express accepts reservations for up to 148 passengers and is a speedy one-hour crossing.
	www.visitortips.com /tig/canadagen/Pages/van_transport.cfm (408 words)

	Victoria, BC - Canada Real Estate Directory
		Victoria is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, next to the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
		The city of Victoria covers a land area of 18.8 sq km, forming the center of a metropolitan land area of 633 sq km.
		A significant element of metropolitan Victoria’s urban fabric is the Uplands area of Oak Bay, an elite neighborhood designed by the famous Olmsted landscaping firm of Boston, Massachusetts.
	www.real-estate-2000.com /victoria_bc.htm (682 words)

	City of Victoria - Victoria Emergency Management Agency (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Victoria Emergency Management Agency is a Corporate program brought about by the demonstrated need of the City to become more prepared and able to respond to, recover from, and be aware of, the devastating effects of a disaster or major catastrophic event that will impact the Community and its businesses.
		It is comprised of a small core of City staff, who in turn train and work with a large number of volunteers who give up their time to meet the challenges put forward by such events.
		Citizens and businesses of this City need to understand that in the event of a large emergency, they could very well be on their own for a period of 72 hours or longer before receiving any outside assistance.
	www.city.victoria.bc.ca /cityhall/departments_vep.shtml (182 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.
		Victoria is not just for adults as many venues and accommodations welcome children and many are pet friendly.
		Victoria, South Vancouver Island, West Island and Tofino - Ucluelet, Central Vancouver Island and North Vancouver Island.
	www.victoriabc.com (470 words)

	sunshine jen: Victoria's Desert Island Handbag
		Recently, Victoria from the Art Colony emptied the contents of her handbag onto the virtual robot table for all to see as she pondered whether she would be able to survive on a desert island with only her handbag.
		Unfortunately, Harrison Ford is not on the island with me. With his carpentry skills, he probably could build me a split level two-bedroom with ocean views.
		I am assuming there is drift wood and palm trees on the island, and I can stack the Kleenex and the coupons/receipts against the drift wood.
	www.happyrobot.net /words/sunshine_jen.asp?r=6753 (951 words)

	Victoria Vancouver Island Ferries information, listings and links
		Departures from the Island are (from south to north) from Swartz Bay, Crofton, Chemainus, and Nanaimo.
		There are several points to get to the various Gulf Islands (from south to north): Sidney connects to Sidney Island, or Washington State Ferries to their San Juan Islands.
		Port Angeles is on the north shore of the Olympic Peninsula and is connected by highway to Olympia (181 km), and Tacoma (170 km) and by short ferry ride across Puget Sound to Seattle (60 km by ferry, 230 km via Tacoma).
	victoria.foundlocally.com /Trans/Trans-Ferries.htm (1066 words)

	Victoria Island - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Maybe you are looking for Victoria Island in Nigeria
		The western third of the island belongs to the Northwest Territories and the remainder is part of Nunavut's Kitikmeot Region.
		The Northwest Territories continue on the mainland to the South across.
	www.hackettstown.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Victoria_Island (194 words)

	Victoria Victoria, British Columbia (Cities)
		Located at the southern tip of Vancouver Island, Victoria is the capital city of British Columbia.
		Boasting a population of 326,010 it is the Island's largest metropolitan area.
		Victoria's Inner Harbour bustles with marine traffic bearing cargoes to far-off places and visitors to Vancouver Island.
	www.ohwy.com /bc/v/victoria.htm (125 words)

	Victoria, British Columbia
		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 mainland.
	www.bcadventure.com /adventure/explore/island/cities/victoria.htm (812 words)

	CGR: B.C. Area of Victoria Island (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Victoria base used to be in our church a few years ago and many of the staff come to my church.
		You'll be on an island which just happens to have a bunch of awesome lakes, as well as being surrounded by ocean.
		I just assumed that it was here on Vancouver Island in the city of Victoria because that is where I live, and because I know that there is a pretty awesome YWAM base here.
	www.christianguitar.org /forums/showthread.php?t=66533 (793 words)

	Parks Victoria: French Island National Park page
		Accommodation is available on the island, including farm stays and bed & breakfasts.
		McLeod Prison Farm was established on the island in 1916.
		French Island supports a large population of the long-nosed potoroo, as well as containing the most significant population of koalas in Victoria.
	www.parkweb.vic.gov.au /1park_display.cfm?park=52 (725 words)

	Victoria Bed and Breakfasts, Vancouver Island, B.C., Canada
		Victoria BC Bed and Breakfasts are unique, plentiful and varied with some communities offering a better selection of BandB's then others.
		Victoria’s BandBs are located mostly in the James Bay, Fairfield, Esquimalt, Saanich, Brentwood Bay, Oak Bay and Sidney areas.
		A Victoria BandB is an accommodation that is typically run from a large single family home where guests spend nights in a private room or a guest suite (which may or may not include a private bath, hot tub, satellite TV, private living area, private entrances, small kitchenettes, phone and/or fireplace).
	www.victoriabc.ca /bed_breakfast.html (543 words)

	Victoria BC Hostel Accommodation - Ocean Island Backpackers Inn and Hotel, Vancouver Island Canada.
		Victoria BC Hostel Accommodation - Ocean Island Backpackers Inn and Hotel, Vancouver Island Canada.
		Ocean Island Backpackers Inn and Hostel is a Tourism BC Approved Accommodation located right downtown in luscious Victoria BC, Canada.
		Our site is the best way to find out whatever you need to about us, find tons of information about Victoria, Vancouver Island and BC prepare for your trip and book yourself a bed or your own room.
	www.oceanisland.com (328 words)

	Victoria Island on Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		BUY OF THE WEEK YAVERLAND MANOR: A wonderful Wight house; This island home was mentioned in the Domesday Book, transformed into Jacobean splendour in the 17th century and lovingly restored in modern times.
		Jeffrey Hornoff is a former Warwick, Rhode Island police detective who is serving a life sentence for the 1996 bludgeoning death of his lover, Victoria Cushman.
		Crossing from the Apapa port to the Marina terminal on Victoria Island.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/v/victoriai1.asp (566 words)

	Victoria Island vacation August 2003 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		While sea plane is faster (thereby giving one longer to enjoy the island) and only a little more expensive than bus/ferry, one will have to rent a car or meet up with a tour to get around more than just the town of Victoria.
		At any rate, Victoria was the perfect place to see not only totems but also carvers who were at work making more of them.
		No visit to Victoria is complete without savoring high tea at the Fairmont Empress Hotel.
	home.comcast.net /~patois47/victoria.htm (386 words)

	Victoria Island -- Britannica Concise Encyclopedia - The online encyclopedia you can trust!
		Third largest island of the Arctic Archipelago, Canada.
		Discovered in 1838 by Thomas Simpson, it was named for Queen Victoria and was first explored by John Rae in 1851.
		Formerly part of the Northwest Territories, a portion of it was transferred to Nunavut in 1999.
	www.britannica.com /ebc/article?eu=407284 (959 words)

	Phillip Island Victoria, Australia. The official COMPLETE Website for Accommodation, Lodgings, Bed and Breakfast, ...
		Phillip Island grown and prospered in the 200 years since it was first discovered by Europeans.
		The Little Penguins (fairy penguins) who are native to Phillip Island were soon also bringing in many thousands of tourists to watch their nightly return from the sea.
		To protect and promote the Island's natural wonders and wildlife, the Phillip Island Nature Park was formed in the late 1990's, combining the resources and management of the Penguin Parade, the Koala Conservation Centre, Churchill Island and many other significant eco-tourist and conservation locations.
	www.phillipisland.net.au (632 words)

	Saltwater Fishing at Victoria and Southern Vancouver Island, British Columbia
		Thick bull kelp beds are found along this mainly rocky shore of southern Vancouver Island, Here lies darkened clear ice-cold water that is perfect refuge for large schools of baitfish affording a little protection from the relentless feeding of big springs from below, plus pelagic birds of all sorts from above the surface.
		Lots of reefs, islands, and prominent points of land with some fast currents and rip tides to contend with also.
		So if your are lucky enough to fish the South Island, keep a sharp eye on the weather, practice catch and release, and enjoy the excitement that a "Victoria screamer" will bring.
	www.bcadventure.com /adventure/angling/saltwater/south/sisle.phtml (726 words)

	Vancouver Island and Victoria BC Tourism Travel Guide: British Columbia, Canada
		Explore Victoria, Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands and the Sunshine Coast of BC, including Sooke, Nanaimo, Campbell River, Port Hardy.
		Tofino, Comox Valley, Pacific Rim, Saltspring Island and Quadra Island.
		Washington Ski Resort is the premier resort on Vancouver Island.
	www.vancouverisland.com (198 words)

	Vancouver Island Vacation Rentals Victoria BC Luxury Home Holiday Rental Canada accommodation
		The pool is open, the weather here in Victoria is fabulous, the garden is full of blooms, and the birds are nesting and filling the air with song.
		This spacious country estate is nestled on a 5 acre property on the Saanich peninsula near Victoria, Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
		Victoria's world famous Butchart Gardens are 10 minutes away.
	www.victoriavacationhome.com (769 words)

	Victoria BC Maps and Vancouver Island Map - Tourism Victoria
		Click on the Downtown Victoria map, the Greater Victoria map, the Island Neighbours map, or the Vancouver Island map to see the full size version.
		Most of the full sized maps are clickable with information about specific regions covered by the map.
		Duplication or reproduction of Tourism Victoria's website in any form, whether it be in whole or in part is not permitted without written consent and authorization from Tourism Victoria.
	www.tourismvictoria.com /Content/EN/897.asp (94 words)

	Home Page
		Victoria Island Farms grows, packs and ships all of its own asparagus.
		From Victoria Island our asparagus is shipped to markets in California, across the USA, to Europe and Asia.
		Victoria Island asparagus on end display in a supermarket.
	www.victoriaisland.net /asparagus (87 words)

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