Publisher's Synopsis
Victoria, the capital of British Columbia is situated in the south of Vancouver Island off the west coast of Canada. The beautiful "Garden City" is known for the impressive Butchart Gardens and its other parks. The city has the world's most northerly Mediterranean climate.Victoria, B.C. - Customs & Culture - Geography - Weather & Best Time to Visit - Sights & Activities: What to See & Do - Butchart Gardens - Discovery Island - Victoria Bug Zoo - Beacon Hill Park - Royal British Columbia Museum - Pacific Undersea Gardens - Afternoon Tea at the Empress Hotel - Craigdarroch Castle - Maritime Museum of British Columbia - Chinatown - Inner Harbor - Vancouver & Seattle - Budget Tips - Accommodation - Howard Johnson City Center - Gatsby Mansion Inn - Rosewood Inn - Spinnakers Brew Pub & Guest Houses - HI-Victoria Hostel - Restaurants, Cafés & Bars - John's Place - ReBar - Dutch Bakery - BC Legislative Dining Room - The Mint - Shopping - Government Street Market - Munro's Books - Ditch Records - Silk Road Tea - Know Before You Go - Entry Requirements - Health insurance - Travelling with Pets - Airports - Airlines - Hubs - Money Matters - Currency - Banking-ATMs - Credit Cards - Tourist Tax - Claiming Back VAT - Tipping Policy - Connectivity - Mobile Phones - Dialing Code - Emergency numbers - General Information - Public Holidays - Time Zones - Daylight Savings Time - School Holidays - Trading Hours - Driving Policy - Drinking Policy - Smoking Policy - Electricity - Food & Drink - Useful Websites
