WINTER AND SUMMER ACTIVITIES Vancouver Island If you're in to winter sports, we have a very good ski hill - Mt. Washington - which is about 3 - 3 1/2 hours north of Victoria. In addition, it has x-country and snowshoe trails galore. Accommodations can be had on the hill or in nearby
SIGHTSEEING/PADDLING/WHALE WATCHING/SURFING Vancouver Island Because Vancouver Island is fairly small (about 460 km - or 290 mi x 80 km - or 50 mi) it's easy to get anywhere in a day. But there are some places worth staying and exploring while you're there. About a 4 hour drive west will take you
Victoria is a very ecologically-minded city. We recycle almost everything. All homes, hotels. campgrounds, RV parks etc. have programs/bins in place for recycling, so ask or look around ... they ARE there. You MUST recycle: Please Recycle! Glass bottles/jars, plastic bottles, plastic packaging of most kinds, tin cans, aluminum cans, all paper/cardboard
There are a number of Laundromats & Dry Cleaners in the Greater Victoria area. Here is a list: Avalon Drycleaning & Laundromat, #105 - 1497 Admirals Rd., Victoria LaundroLounge, 776 Goldstream Ave. Prestine Drycleaners & Laundromat, 255 Menzies St., Victoria Scrubby's Laundromat, 50 Burnside Rd. W., Victoria Sparkle Bright Launderette, 2584 Quadra, Victoria Squeaky's Laundromat,
Amateur and Professional Sports teams and venues in Victoria: 1. Victoria Royals - Ice Hockey - Western Hockey League - venue Save On Foods Memorial Arena 2. Victoria Harbour Cats - Baseball - West Coast League - venue - Royal Athletic Park 3. Victoria Shamrocks - Box Lacrosse - Western Lacross Ass'n - venue The
There is a lot to see and do in Victoria, including colourful characters and fascinating stories, history & nature. Here are some guided tours that are fun, interesting and can even revive your body and spirit! Please click on the provided links or contact these companies by phone or email directly for more information.
If you become sick or injured while visiting Victoria: Either call 911 (for an emergency) or go to one of the hospitals or clinics listed below: **Non-residents of British Columbia see below for information and costs for medical care in Victoria There are 2 hospitals in the Greater Victoria area. 1) Victoria General Hospital, 1
Just a short ferry ride from Victoria is a series of small islands called the 'Canadian Gulf Islands'. For something very different and memorable, take a ferry ride to one of the many Gulf Islands. Ferry service is daily through BC Ferries and most leave from the ferry terminal at Swartz Bay (Sidney) . For
A Driving Tour from Victoria To Duncan and Chemainus, BC If you're looking for other things to do within a day's drive from Victoria, consider driving up the famous 'Malahat' (Highway #1 North) with it's spectacular scenery. Be sure to stop at the viewpoint at the top ... just beautiful! Whippletree Junction Along
Liquor laws in British Columbia The legal drinking age in B.C. is 19 years. What is the definition of liquor? In B.C., liquor is defined as beer, wine, or spirits, or any other product intended for human consumption, that contains more than 1% alcohol by volume. Some products such as cooking wine and liquor-filled chocolates can be
