You can arrive and depart Victoria, BC only one of two ways - either by air or by water. There is no bridge to the mainland or to any of the smaller Gulf Islands. The fastest way is by air. WestJet The Victoria International Airport (YYJ) has non-stop flights to and from Toronto,
Some other out-of-the way places for shopping/browsing 1. Oak Bay Avenue Oak Bay Main Street The Avenue, refers to the short section of Oak Bay Avenue from the western border with the City of Victoria at Foul Bay Road, east to Monterey Avenue, where even the most discriminating shopper is sure to find
Victoria has several malls to choose from. 1. Mayfair Mall This mall is located in the square bordered by Blanchard St., Douglas St., Finlayson St., & Tolmie Ave. Parking ample and is either on street-level and accessed by all 4 of the border streets, above the mall accessed off Tolmie, and below ground which is
Where and How to Park in Victoria There is a variety of parking options in Downtown Victoria. They range from metered on-street parking to parking lots to parking garages. Here is an overview: On-Street Parking Pretty much any street in Victoria has on-street parking - if you can find a spot that is! Be aware
A Shoppers' Paradise! Walk down any street in downtown Victoria and be wowed by shops both large and small selling everything from traditional Chinese medicine to high fashion clothing and shoes to gourmet coffee and pastries! Here are some highlights and some of MY favorite places to shop! See MAP for locations of all listed.
HATLEY PARK NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE AND ... A MOVIE STAR! Hatley Castle James Dunsmuir commissioned Samuel Maclure, a Victorian architect, to design the “Castle”. Local stone, trimmed by Valdez and Saturna Island sandstone was used in the building’s construction. Its impressive exterior is matched only by the lavishness of the interior appointments;
Craigdarroch Castle - a National Historic Site Craigdarroch Castle was completed in 1890 by the coal baron Robert Dunsmuir. It has 39 rooms and is over 25,000 square feet in size. The wealth and extravagance of the Dunsmuir family can be seen in the elaborate stone structure, the intricate woodwork, spectacular stained glass and the
