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 Victoria Victoria, British Columbia (Cities)
Located at the southern tip of Vancouver Island, Victoria is the capital city of British Columbia.
Victoria's Inner Harbour bustles with marine traffic bearing cargoes to far-off places and visitors to Vancouver Island.
Enjoying one of Canada's mildest climates, Victoria is also known as Canada's "Best Bloomin' City".
www.ohwy.com /bc/v/victoria.htm   (125 words)

  
 Victoria Island on Encyclopedia.com
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.
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.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/v/victoriai1.asp   (566 words)

  
 Victoria BC Hostel Accommodation - Ocean Island Backpackers Inn and hotel, Victoria, Canada.
Ocean Island is a Tourism BC Approved Accommodation located right downtown in luscious Victoria BC, Canada.
Victoria BC Hostel Accommodation - Ocean Island Backpackers Inn and hotel, Victoria, Canada.
Our staff have put together the most down-to-earth, 100% independant guide to Victoria and Vancouver Island.
www.oceanisland.com   (313 words)

  
 Victoria Island on Encyclopedia.com
Crossing from the Apapa port to the Marina terminal on 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.
The island was visited by the British explorers Thomas Simpson and Peter W. Dease in the late 1830s; John Rae explored it in 1851.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/v/victoriai1.asp   (313 words)

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

  
 Victoria Island, British Columbia, Canada
Victoria is the capital city of British Columbia, Canada, and is located on southern Vancouver Island.
Whether you call this photogenic city and spectacular island by the names Victoria, Victoria Island or Vancouver Island, this beautiful and westernmost region of Canada will continue to attract over 6 million annual visitors from around the world.
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.
www.vancouverisland.com /Regions/towns/index.asp?townID=4064   (307 words)

  
 Victoria Accommodations, Vancouver Island, B.C., Canada
The Victoria community is located on the southern most tip of Vancouver Island BC making Victoria the southern most city on the west coast of Canada.
Victoria BC Canada: The oceanside community of Victoria, BC is the provincial capital of British Columbia.
Victoria is the Island's largest city, estimated at 360,000 people.
www.victoriabc.ca   (590 words)

  
 Island Adventure Tours, Victoria, Vancouver Island, British Columbia (BC), Canada
IAT is headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada on beautiful Vancouver Island.
Departures from Victoria at 9 a.m, 11 a.m.
Parkside House, in the Cook ST. Village of Victoria,near downtown Victoria, adjacent to Beacon Hill Park can also accommodate small families in self-contained suites or large families and groups when occupying the entire 7-bedroom house.
www.islandadventuretours.com   (1150 words)

  
 Victoria BC Canada - on Vancouver Island British Columbia
Victoria BC is located on the southern tip of 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.
tourismmall.victoria.bc.ca   (1182 words)

  
 Vacation Island Property Rentals-Victoria, British Columbia
All this stunning diversity has made Vancouver Island on Canada’s West Coast one of the world's top tourism destinations.
An island whose dramatically rugged coastline is constantly being pounded by surf and had long sandy beaches, any hints of previous visits long since washed away, hidden deep beneath the sand, all warmed by a temperate Mediterranean-like climate.
An island that is home to staggering varieties of plants and animals, and the surrounding waters are teeming with marine life.
www.vacationislandproperties.com   (193 words)

  
 Victoria, Vancouver Island, Gulf Islands Travel Guide, Accommodations, Outdoor Adventure and Attractions
Victoria sits on the south tip of Vancouver lsland off the west coast of British Columbia, Canada.
Victoria, South Vancouver Island, West Island and Tofino - Ucluelet, Central Vancouver Island and North Vancouver Island.
Victoria, BC is one of the premier travel destinations in the World.
www.victoriabc.com   (381 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.
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.
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.
www.real-estate-2000.com /victoria_bc.htm   (682 words)

  
 Victoria, British Columbia
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.
Victoria, perched on the southernmost tip of Vancouver Island, is the capital city of British Columbia.
Made up of the city of Victoria and the municipalities of Oak Bay, Saanich, View Royal and Esquimalt, Greater Victoria boasts a population of almost 290,000, making it the island's largest metropolitan area.
www.bcadventure.com /adventure/explore/island/cities/victoria.htm   (812 words)

  
 Victoria, Vancouver Island CanadaCruise to Victoria, Vancouver Island, Canada
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.
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.
In terms of climate, environment, and lifestyle, Victoria is perhaps the gentlest spot in the country.
www.sikumi.com /canada_victoria.htm   (366 words)

  
 MSN Encarta - Victoria Island
Victoria Island, large island of the Arctic Archipelago, in both the Northwest Territories and Nunavut territory, northern Canada; it has an area of...
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encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761571551/Victoria_Island.html   (77 words)

  
 Victoria, Vancouver Island, BC Travel Information — British Columbia, Canada
Do consider driving to a BC Ferries terminal (Tsawwassen, south of Vancouver to Swartz Bay, north of Victoria or Horseshoe Bay, north of Vancouver, to Nanaimo, 2 hours north of Victoria).
A travel guide about Victoria, B.C. - including our Vancouver Island bed and breakfast location, BC Ferries, air flights and transport information.
We are centrally located on the peninsula a short drive from Victoria, the ferry terminals, Victoria International Airport, Butchart Gardens and all the major tourist attractions of the area.
www.gazebo-victoria.com /location.html   (590 words)

  
 Victoria Bed and Breakfasts, Vancouver Island, B.C., Canada
Vacationing in a BandB in Victoria, BC on Vancouver Island is a popular way to visit the west coast of Canada, as Victoria BC is a top destination therefore there is allot of BandBs available.
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)

  
 Fisgard Lighthouse Historical Site Victoria Vancouver Island
Built by the British in 1860, when Vancouver Island was not yet part of Canada, Fisgard's red brick house and white tower has stood faithfully at the entrance to Esquimalt harbour.
Victoria, Vancouver Island, BC Built November 16, 1860 Now Automated 48° 26' N 123° 27' W
Birds of a Feather Victoria bed and breakfast accommodations
www.fisgardlighthouse.com   (437 words)

  
 Greater Victoria, Victoria BC, Victoria
Victoria British Columbia is located on the southern tip of beautiful Vancouver Island on the West Coast of Canada where local citizens and visitors from around the world enjoy a uniquely Canadian West Coast flair.
This very popular easy-to-navigate web site offers everything you need to know about Greater Victoria and its neighbouring communities.
World renowned for its year round cultural events, popular attractions, historical downtown buildings, unique shops, whale watching, salmon fishing, and world famous gardens; Greater Victoria and the surrounding areas offers something for everyone, and much more!
www.greatervictoria.com   (179 words)

  
 Island Outfitters, Victoria BC, Fresh Water and Saltwater Fishing Charters, Outdoor and Sportfishing Equipment
3319 Douglas Street, Victoria British Columbia, Canada V8Z 3L2 (250) 475-4969 FAX (250) 475-6942 E-mail: info@fishingvictoria.com
The picturesque coastline of southern Vancouver Island is world renowned for its diversity of gamefish and natural beauty.
Experience renown saltwater fishing along Vancouver Island’s coastline with the seasoned pro’s from Island Outfitters.
www.fishingvictoria.com   (372 words)

  
 Vancouver Island Vacation Rental Victoria BC Luxury Home Holiday Rentals Canada accommodation
This spacious country estate is nestled on a 5 acre property in the Saanich peninsula near Victoria, Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
Victoria's world famous Butchart Gardens are 10 minutes away.
Built on an abandoned railway line extending for almost 100 kms, the trail is truly one of Victoria's gems.
www.victoriavacationhome.com   (981 words)

  
 University of Victoria, British Columbia Canada
Lorna Williams (r) and Gloria Snively (l) are on a mission—slowly but surely, the two University of Victoria researchers are changing how science is taught in B.C. schools.
The University of Victoria's United Way 2005 campaign is off to a great start.
Third-year UVic law students Jennifer Bond and Laurel Sherret are happily becoming familiar with the United Nations district of New York City.
www.uvic.ca   (155 words)

  
 Victoria FoundLocally's Victoria, BC Business Directory and Community Information about businesses, shopping, attractions and events
The Inner Harbour is the jewel of Victoria.
To round things out we have information about Canada& US Customs, a listing of Canadian embassies and consulates around the world, and an overview of our airport and links to airports around the world (so you can check what to do during connections between flights)
Fall is a good time for hiking or rock climbing to enjoy the changing seasons, and to help get in shape for your winter recreation (like skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, or hockey).
victoria.foundlocally.com   (609 words)

  
 esl school Victoria BC Canada
Named by Captain Cook in 1778 after England's Queen, Victoria, British Columbia's capital city is famous for its English heritage, its beauty, its cleanliness, and its safety.
Victoria International Academy provides the high quality ESL (English as a Second Language) education that has established Victoria, BC, as one of the best places to learn English and North American business in the world.
Victoria is an excellent place to study English, and VIA has very talented and experienced teachers.
www.vicia.org   (294 words)

  
 Vancouver Island and Victoria BC Tourism Travel Guide: British Columbia, Canada
Vancouver Island and Victoria BC Tourism Travel Guide: British Columbia, Canada
Explore the best of Victoria, Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands and the Sunshine Coast of BC, including Sooke, Nanaimo, Campbell River, Port Hardy.
VICTORIA, GULF ISLANDS and PACIFIC RIM (West Coast)
www.vancouverisland.com   (196 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Arctic Islands (Canada)
The group of islands is bounded on the west by the Beaufort Sea, on the north by the Arctic Sea, on the east by Greenland, Baffin Bay and Davis Strait, and on the south by Hudson Bay and the mainland of Canada.
The Arctic islands of Canada make up most of the territory of Nunavut and part of the Northwest Territories.
Ellesmere Island, Victoria Island, and Baffin Island are three of the largest islands in the world.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Arctic-islands-(Canada)   (196 words)

  
 AllRefer Encyclopedia - Melville Island, Canada, Canada (Canadian Physical Geography) - Encyclopedia
Melville Island, c.16,400 sq mi (42,500 sq km), Northwest Territories and Nunavut, Canada, N of Victoria Island; largest of the Queen Elizabeth Islands.
AllRefer Encyclopedia - Melville Island, Canada, Canada (Canadian Physical Geography) - Encyclopedia
More articles from AllRefer Reference on Melville Island, Canada
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/M/MelvleICan.html   (196 words)

  
 Banks Island
It is bordered on the west by the Beaufort Sea and separated from Melville Island on the north by M'Clure Strait and from Victoria Island on the east by Prince of Wales Strait.
, fifth-largest island in Canada, is the westernmost island of the ARCTIC ARCHIPELAGO.
The Canadian Encyclopedia © 2004 Historica Foundation of Canada
www.canadianencyclopedia.ca /index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&ArticleId=A0000509   (196 words)

  
 NIGERIANLAWYERS.COM - Services
Admitted to the Nigerian and New York Bars, Maduegbuna is a graduate of the University of Nigeria (LL.B. Honors, 1989) and the University of ALberta, Edmonton, Canada (LL.M. International Trade Law, 1992).
Admitted to practice in Nigeria and New York, Edozie is a graduate of the University of Nigeria (LL.B Honors, 1984), and Boston University (LL.M. Banking Law, 1986).
He was counsel and adviser to banking and mortgage institutions in Nigeria, including Progress Bank of Nigeria, PLC., and Hances & Company Ltd. Aguwa also held the positions of secretary and legal adviser to other companies including Universal Ventures Ltd and Diversified Resources Ltd, Lagos from 1992 to 1994.
www.nigerianlawyers.com /services.html   (196 words)

  
 Your Holiday and Vacation specialist for Canada
Melville Island guide with information over accommodation and attractions
Ellesmere Island guide with information over accommodation and attractions
Queen Elizabeth Islands guide with information over accommodation and attractions
www.canada.vacationworldwide.de   (196 words)

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