With it's unique location, Victoria has no end of sports that are available ... many all year round! So it stands to reason we have many fine stores that can provide you with equipment and clothing to help you get out there and enjoy all Victoria has to offer. Here is a listing: Ocean River
If you're looking for something a little different - a little more 'adult' oriented - this might just be what you're looking for! There are many fine breweries, distilleries, cideries and wineries on Vancouver Island! West Coast Brewery Tours Different tours available ... both public and private. Some have a food element in addition to
Victoria is Canada's Cycling Capital and a Great Place to Rent a Bike! Year round temperate climate, amazing bike paths like the Galloping Goose, the Lochside Trail, the E&N Trail, mountain bike parks, dedicated bike lanes on many streets, low traffic corridors and neighbourhoods, each with their own distinctive personality, make Victoria a biker’s paradise.
Driving information in Victoria including speed limits and regulations: Speed Limits on Vancouver Island are posted in kilometers an hour. APPROXIMATE DRIVING SPEED CONVERSIONS: 30 km/hr = 20 mph 40 km/hr = 25 mph 50 km/hr = 30 mph 60 km/hr = 40 mph 80 km/hr = 50 mph 100 km/hr = 60 mph 120
Costco There is one Costco in Victoria - located in the community of Langford off Highway #1 (Trans Canada Highway). (See the map for location) Costco Langford Opening Hours M-F 09:00am - 8:30pm Sat. 09:00am - 6:00pm Sun. 09:00am - 5:00pm Walmart There are two Walmart stores in Victoria - one in the 'Uptown Mall'
In addition to the usual Government or Private 'standard' liquor type stores that sell a smattering of everything, there are some stores that carry only certain items or specialize in more unique or local kinds of alcohol. Location of 'Specialty' Wine/Beer/Liquor Stores: WINE: Artisan Wine 644 Broughton Street. Everything Wine #131 - 2401 Millstream Rd.
Locations of Government Liquor Stores: Licensed liquor stores are the only outlets where you can purchase alcohol in Victoria. They include government stores as well as private stores. These stores carry all the 'usual' alcohol including a selection of beer, wine & hard liquor. Not all stores carry the same brands/types of alcohol ... selections
Kayak, Canoe & Stand up Paddle Board Rentals – For those who prefer to create their own experience! If you want to strike out on your own for some aquatic exploration of the Victoria area, there are a number of kayak and SUP rental facilities in and around Victoria. Make sure to check out our
Attention all Aviation Enthusiasts! The British Columbia Aviation Museum is a major attraction on Vancouver Island, located next to the Victoria International Airport at 1910 Norseman Rd in Sidney. There are many interesting aircraft, engines, pictures, models and artifacts. In the Memorial Room you will find many artifacts from the wars that Canadians fought, either
St. Ann's Academy National Historic Site St. Ann's Academy Walk through the wrought-iron gate, along the drive, up the grand staircase and in the former school’s formal entrance. View the 1920’s era parlours then enter the chapel. Once Victoria’s first Roman Catholic Cathedral, it was built in 1858 and moved and added
