Basic Information about walking in and around Victoria Victoria is a city that's perfect for walking! We take walking quite seriously, too! Because of that you should be aware that pedestrians have the right-of-way on most roads. Ped X-ing There are two kinds of crosswalks found in Victoria: controlled and un-controlled. Controlled
If bowling's your thing ... here's where to find it in Victoria: Langford Lanes - 1097 Langford Parkway Victoria, BC Miracle Lanes - 2375 Bevan Avenue, Sidney, BC V8L 4M9
If you want something to do with the whole family, here's some suggestions: Fun for the whole family! All Fun Recreation - Permanently Closed 2207 Millstream Rd, Langford, BC V9B 0J7 Features a Go Kart Raceway and Batting Cages, along with 18 holes of adventure Mini Golf, a Motocross track and 75 site Full Service
If you love the excitement of playing cards, rolling the dice or watching those little wheels go around ... Victoria has a casino to help you do just that. Elements Casino - 1708 Island Hwy., Victoria, BC Ph#: 1 (250) 391-0311 or toll-free at +1 (877) 473-2818. In addition, British Columbia has several lotteries with tickets
If you're into adventures that give you a thrill ... here's some things to consider in Victoria: Zip Line Adrena Line Adventure Tours Tour Facts A total of eight ziplines, ranging from 150ft/45m to 1000ft/305m Experience the forest canopy as you cross two suspension bridges Platform and zipline heights range from 60ft/18m to 150ft/45m An exciting and
Canada has a number of 'stat' (or statutory) holidays, as does BC. It's good to know as often facilities such as banks will be closed. Also travel can be a bit more of a challenge - if you're planning on traveling by ferry to the mainland be aware that there may be long waits unless
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,
