Official Language:
English
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Currency:
Canadian Dollar
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Population:
Approximately 326,000 people call Victoria BC home
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Weather:
Climate and current weather information for Victoria BC: Victoria has an average of over 2,100 hours of sunshine yearly, and an eight month frost free season. Average annual rainfall is 26.2 inches constant offshore breezes which keep summer days from becoming too hot. Temperatures range between 55-75°F/13-24°C during the summer cruising season May through September.
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This charming Canadian city is located on the southeastern tip of Vancouver Island and is a port call for cruises beginning in Seattle or San Francisco. This is a picture perfect city full of old world charm, beautiful gardens and charming homes. Arriving into the capital of British Columbia will take you a step back in time. An earlier era emphasized by the city’s Victorian architecture and very proper atmosphere is present. Founded as a British outpost in 1843 by James Douglas it was first known as Fort Victoria. It is often said that Victoria is more British than perhaps Great Britain herself.
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Empress Hotel-
Cruise ships dock at Ogden Point terminal of Juan De Fuca Strait. Your shuttle to Inner Harbor will leave you at the very elegant Empress Hotel, well known for it's English style high tea. Seatings for high tea occur most days at 12 noon and then every half-hour from 1 - 3:30 p.m. and then again at 4 and 5 p.m. Prices are high from $30 - $46 CAD per person. If tea is not your taste, then take a stroll through the ivy covered hotel’s grand public rooms for a glimpse of the oh so opulent interiors and the lovely view of the harbor.
British Royal Museum
Inside the Royal British Columbia Museum you will find mesmerizing exhibits that recreate British Columbia's history from past to present. Outside the front entrance is a display of totem poles and large sculptural works by Northwest Native artists. Behind the museum is Thunderbird Park where you will find more totem poles and a Native ceremonial house.
Butchart Gardens:
Since the 1920's, visitors have come from far away to see the spectacular Butchart Gardens. The gardens were created by Mrs. Jenny Butchart. Every month there are beautiful shows of the seasonal flowering plants. Just 13 miles from downtown, you can easily reach the gardens by cab or organized shore excursion from your cruise ship. Combine your trip with a visit to the Victoria Butterfly Garden.
Craigdarroch Castle
This is the lavish home of millionaire Scottish coal-mining magnate Robert Dunsmuir. Built in the 1880’s, this 4 story Highland castle contains 39 rooms and topped with stone turrets. The interior is furnished in Victorian splendor.
Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary
A nature sanctuary that is popular with tourists.
Other attractions you may find interesting are:
The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
The Maritime Museum of British Columbia
The Classic Car Museum (a favorite for the guys!).
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More Information |
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For More Information
Phone: 250-953-2033
Web:www.tourismvictoria.com www.city.victoria.bc.ca/visitors/about_clmt.shtml#
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