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SMOKING IN VICTORIA

Smoking regulations in Victoria Smoking in public: Smoking & vaping is banned in BC from any enclosed public space, including restaurants, pubs, theatres, hospitals, common areas of hotels/condos/apartments etc.  In addition, you may not smoke in playgrounds, community or municipal parks and playing fields.  You are also not permitted to smoke within 3 metres (almost

PORT RENFREW

Port Renfrew is a Beautiful Drive and an Easy Day Trip Port Renfrew is situated near the entrance to the Juan de Fuca Strait and as such allows you to experience full exposure of the west coast.  Once a logging village it is now a tourist destination surrounded by ancient rain forests and ocean.  The

DOMINION ASTROPHYSICAL OBSERVATORY

We are open during the day from Tuesday - Friday, 10am - 2pm until September 29.  Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for Students & Seniors, there is no charge for children under 5. We are also open weekly for Saturday night Star parties until September 3.  following in the 104 year old tradition

THE GARDENS AT HCP

There's a reason that Victoria is called "The City of Gardens" .... we've got a lot of them! Victoria is known for its variety and abundance of flowers and plants of all kinds.  If gardening is your passion, a great place to visit while you're here is the Horticulture Centre of the Pacific - or

VICTORIA CITY BUS SYSTEM

How to get around Victoria by bus: Bus Stops BC Transit bus stops vary according to customer use. It may have a shelter, a bench, or simply a bus stop sign. Some signs will list the routes that use the bus stop. BC Transit bus stop signs typically look like this:   Bus Destination Display

RV PARTS AND SERVICE

If you need to have your RV serviced or purchase parts while visiting Victoria here is an alphabetical listing of the local RV Service Centers.  Companies with a mobile repair service are identified in red.  Click on a company name to go to their website. Arbutus RV & Marine Sales Ltd 10040 Galaran Rd, Sidney,

RV DEALERS IN VICTORIA, BC

If you're looking to purchase or rent a new or used RV, here's where to look in Victoria.  All these dealers also offer service, parts & supplies, but if you are specifically looking for RV Repair Service and/or parts, see our other post for a more complete list:  RV Parts & Repairs Triangle RV Centre

VETERINARY SERVICES IN VICTORIA, BC

Where to go if your pet is injured or sick while visiting Victoria. It's very distressing to have an injured or sick pet while on vacation.  Here's a list of vets and veterinary hospitals in Victoria. Downtown Veterinary Clinic - 736 Caledonia, Victoria, BC Phone: 250 590 7979 Central Victoria Veterinary Hospital - 760 Roderick

WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE A DENTAL (TOOTH) EMERGENCY

Where to go when you're Visiting Victoria and have a dental emergency: When you're in pain and far from home, here's some dentists in Victoria that offer emergency dental services. **I cannot guarantee that any of the business in this list will see you on an emergency basis.  Please contact them directly for more information and