If you're looking for a great day-trip while visiting Victoria, BC, consider a drive up the beautiful Malahat Drive to the city of Duncan, BC. The city is about 50 kilometres from both Victoria to the south and Nanaimo to the north. Although the City of Duncan has a population of just under 5000, it
A SATURNA ISLAND DAY TRIP While you're in Victoria, you should definitely think about exploring some of the Gulf Islands. If you want a quiet, outdoorsy get away, Saturna Island is probably your choice. With a population of only 350 full time residents, spectacular shoreline features, mountainous terrain and two thirds of the island incorporated
It's often said that Victoria is more British than Canadian. With this strong sense of British Heritage, it's no wonder that one of the most favorite activities in Victoria is to partake of afternoon 'High Tea'. There are a number of places that offer this genteel meal ... here are some suggestions: The Butchart Gardens
Ross Bay Cemetery is located at 1516 Fairfield Road. Many historical figures from the early days of the province and colony of British Columbia are buried at Ross Bay. It's a beautiful setting and a great place to wander around and look at all the headstones and see if you can find some of the
Of course you can purchase pet food at any grocery store. But if you need a specific brand, or if you want premium types of food ... or even raw food ... you'll need to find a dedicated pet store. Here are some options of pet food stores in Victoria, BC: A Pet's Life -
If you're looking for cheap entertainment, something to consider is used DVD's or used CD's. When we travel for extended periods in our RV, we always have a big stack of DVD's as we don't have satellite for movie watching. Here's some options with large selections of DVD's and CD's here in Victoria. Lyle's Place
If you're traveling with your dog, chances are you'd like to give them room to run and/or play with other dogs. Here are some dog-friendly walks and parks any furry 'kid' would love: Dallas Road - A very popular off-leash area for walking your dog. Chances are you'll meet every breed of dog under the
The Harling Point Chinese cemetery is a beautiful, serene bit of history tucked away in Oak Bay. Mass graves, a brooding figure of native legend and a misfit of a neighbourhood make the Chinese Cemetery a place of eerie, isolated repose. Tucked into Oak Bay at Harling Point, below the point where Crescent Road becomes
Outerbridge park, Victoria BC - small in area but big on beauty! This park is new to me ... what a find! These photos were taken in early spring (well ... winter for us in Victoria - Feb. 24th!) so the full beauty is still to come. It's still a very beautiful spot - popular
I'll admit it ... good beaches are fairly subjective. Everyone has a different idea of what constitutes a 'perfect beach'. For me ... it's anywhere without a lot of other people. I don't really mind if it's sandy, rocky or pebbly as long as it's quiet. For some people it's simply a slice of sand
