Siteseeing, Victoria

by devmicha
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While Bastion Square is the only maket open mid-week and on the weekends Victoria does host several other out-door markets which showcase local artists and musicians. On Saturdays you can head to Moss Street Market (Google search: Moss St Market) Which is in Fernwood (Walking distance about 10 Minutes from downtown) amd James bay (google search James bay Market) which is located behind the Legislature in Downtown Victoria. Along the Causwway you will find many artista and performers everyday and hosts a market of NAtive Atrists along the WELCOME TO VICTORIA side of the harbour. On Sundays you can go ub to Government Street Between pandora and Fisgard. On Sunday this block is closed down and hosts another very popular outdoor market.
Have fun!!

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	Siteseeing: Moss Street Paint-In Tip Rating:

Updated By Jetgirly

on May 1, 2007

Paint-In Entrance

Once a year, the lovely residents of Moss Street allow The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria to shut down their street. Local artists set up displays along the road, all the way from Fort Street to the ocean (about one or two kilometers), and anyone can come check out the works of these talented individuals. The Art Gallery itself is open as well, with many tents selling food and beverages in their parking lot. Along the way you will see homes that have set up barbeques out front and sell burgers, lots of lemonade stands, buskers (street performers) and businesses who give out free water to the crowds. As well, many of the artists are busy at work during the paint-in, so you have a great chance to see their works-in-progress.

The 2007 Moss Street Paint-In will be held on Saturday, July 21st. See the link below for details.

Address: Moss Street

Phone: (250) 384.4101

Directions: Moss Street, from Fort Street all the way to the ocean.

Website: http://aggv.bc.ca/moss+street.aspx

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	Siteseeing: Beautiful Views Tip Rating:

By LIsaanne

on September 6, 2003

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From the summit viewpoint

You can drive up Vancouver Island from Victoria on the highway passing over the Malahat. The Malahat is a small 'mountain' and there is a wonderful viewpoint at the top where you can park and walk around. The views are amazing!

Directions: Head north from Victoria

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	Siteseeing: There are so much to do in... Tip Rating:

Updated By Emet_Perach

on August 26, 2002

There are so much to do in Victoria. I would say that if you can get a car and you are tired of seeing the town, jump in and drive away.
You will find sceneries to take your breath away, Ocean, Sooke's potholes, Goldstream park, Botanical beach, China beach, Chemainus, Nanaimo. All different places waiting for you!

Address: North of Victoria. Either on Highway #1 or #1a.

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	Siteseeing: A drive along Dallas Rd,... Tip Rating:

Updated By Emet_Perach

on August 26, 2002

A drive along Dallas Rd, following the water and a dive at the brick water!
The water is so beautiful, you can walk on the wall, far on the water, its a wall to break the waves, and a lot of divers go diving there. Its really nice, and if you go on an Holiday, the diving club usually has an activity prepared for the divers! and for non divers, there is a nice little restaurant/coffee shop as well there waiting for you.

Directions: Ask for directions, its really not far from downtown and its a wonderful drive

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	Siteseeing: Tourist Information Tip Rating:

By Jetgirly

on May 3, 2007

Tourism Victoria's Visitor
Center

If you're visiting Victoria and my tips haven't been enough help, get thee to Tourism Victoria's Visitor Center. The Visitor Center is located in a beautiful tower (formerly a gas station) right on the Inner Harbour - you can't miss it! Inside, in-the-know local staff will help you find the perfect activity, restaurant, hotel, tour or shop. The lobby is full of brochures for people who just want to help themselves, but you can also queue for individual customer service. Tourism Victoria also operates a hotel reservation hotline and some attraction tickets can be booked in advance on their website.

Address: 812 Wharf Street

Phone: (250) 953-2033

Directions: The Art Deco tower at the Inner Harbour.

Website: http://www.tourismvictoria.com/

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	Siteseeing: GETTING A BEAR HUG WHILE SHOPPING Tip Rating:

Updated By Sandi-2004

on November 26, 2004

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My 1st real bear hug

Victoria's streets are lined with fascinating shops as well as street vendors with handicrafts.
This shop is guarded by a big black bear, a perfect photo opportunity.

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	Siteseeing: FLOWER LINED STREETS Tip Rating:

By Sandi-2004

on November 5, 2004

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The streets of Victoria are lined with flowers. The lampposts in the background have gigantic baskets of flowers on each side.

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	Siteseeing: Government House - Extensive Gardens Tip Rating:

Updated By Jetgirly

on September 16, 2004

Rainy Day at the Gardens

If you think you have to visit Buchart Gardens in order to see beautiful gardens in Victoria, you are wrong! Only five minutes from Victoria's Inner Harbour is Goverment House, the home to BC's Lieutenant Governor. This property boasts 36 acres of beautiful gardens!

David Lam, the L.G. from 1989-1995 undertook a great project in developing the gardens to their current magnificent state. There are currently about twenty unique gardens, including:

- The English Country Garden
- The Sunken Rose Garden
- The Heather Garden
- The Iris Garden
- The Woodlands
- The Cut Flower Garden

With a few exceptions, the grounds are open to the public daily from dawn to dusk. Admission is free. There are different guided tours each month that focus on whichever flowers are currently in bloom, admission for these adult-oriented tours is $10.

Address: 1401 Rockland Avenue

Website: http://www.ltgov.bc.ca/default.htm

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	Siteseeing: Government House Tip Rating:

Updated By Jetgirly

on May 1, 2007

The Lieutenant Governor's
House

Government House and its grounds cover 36 acres in the prestigious Rocklands area of Victoria, about a five minute drive from the Inner Harbour on Rockland Avenue. There is an impressive mansion on-site, as well as beautiful gardens.

The current house is the fourth residence to exist on the site, after it's predecessors were all destroyed by fires. The current house was built in 1959. The third house on the site, which was built in 1903 and burned down in 1957, was designed by two famous Victoria architects- Francis Rattenbury and Samuel McClure (local streets have been named after both of them).

For those of you who don't know, the Lieutenant Governor is appointed to represent BC by the Governor General of Canada. Their role is to represent the Queen in activites that honor Canadians, bring Canadians together and promote Canada. While the Prime Minister is the head of Canadian government, we still recognize the Queen as our head of state.