British Columbia

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

Pedestrians – information in Victoria, BC

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

GAMBLING IN VICTORIA, BC

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

ZIP LINE AND BUNGY JUMPING

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

CANADIAN & BC ‘STAT’ HOLIDAYS FOR VICTORIA, BC

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

To Courtenay/Comox/Mt. Washington, Vancouver Island

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

Recycling in Victoria, BC

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

Spectator Sports in Victoria, BC

Amateur and Professional Sports teams and venues in Victoria: 1.  Victoria Royals - Ice Hockey - Western Hockey League - venue Save On Foods Memorial Arena 2.  Victoria Harbour Cats - Baseball - West Coast League - venue - Royal Athletic Park 3.  Victoria Shamrocks - Box Lacrosse - Western Lacross Ass'n - venue The