Victoria

LAUNDROMATS/DRY CLEANERS

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,

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

GUIDED WALKING TOURS OF VICTORIA, BC

There is a lot to see and do in Victoria, including colourful characters and fascinating stories, history & nature.  Here are some guided tours that are fun, interesting and can even revive your body and spirit! Please click on the provided links or contact these companies by phone or email directly for more information.  

WHAT TO DO IF YOU’RE INJURED OR SICK WHILE VISITING

If you become sick or injured while visiting Victoria:  Either call 911 (for an emergency) or go to one of the hospitals or clinics listed below: **Non-residents of British Columbia see below for information and costs for medical care in Victoria There are 2 hospitals in the Greater Victoria area. 1) Victoria General Hospital, 1

THE GULF ISLANDS, BRITISH COLUMBIA

Just a short ferry ride from Victoria is a series of small islands called the 'Canadian Gulf Islands'. For something very different and memorable, take a ferry ride to one of the many Gulf Islands. Ferry service is daily through BC Ferries and most leave from the ferry terminal at Swartz Bay (Sidney) . For

THE BUTCHART GARDENS

No visit to Victoria would be complete without a visit to the world renowned Butchart Gardens! No matter if you're not ga-ga for gardens, Butchart Gardens is an amazing place nonetheless! And, it doesn't matter the season, whether spring, summer wall or even winter there is always something special to see! The Sunken Gardens

SHOPPING FOR GROCERIES IN VICTORIA,BC

Being a fairly large city, there are many options for grocery shopping in Victoria. We try to 'shop local' for as much as we can so I'll list the local stores first, and try to keep locations near downtown as much as possible.  Country Grocer - Multiple Locations - including: (Esquimalt) - 1153 Esquimalt Rd.,

ROYAL BC MUSEUM, VICTORIA, BC

A must-do for any visitor to Victoria is a trip to the Royal BC Museum. Located at 675 Belleville St., across from the Provincial Legislature Bldgs., and just down from the Empress Hotel/Convention Centre, the Royal BC Museum is a great way to spend a few hours - or while away an afternoon!