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
As Victoria is on an island, the only way to visit in your car is via one of the ferries ... either a BC Ferry from the mainland (Vancouver) or a ferry from the U.S.A - either Port Angeles, WA, Anacortes, WA, or Seattle, WA. There is NO bridge or tunnel! So it can sometimes
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
