Bowen
Cortes
Denman
Gabriola
Galiano
Hornby
Lasqueti
Mayne
Penders
Quadra
Salt Spring
Saturna
Texada
Thetis
Campbell River
Chemainus
Horseshoe Bay
Nanaimo
Sidney
Tsawwassen
Victoria
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Columbia's capital city, Victoria is a picturesque, small
city in the southern end of Vancouver Island. There
is a flavour of jolly old England with double-decker tour
buses, many splendid places to have afternoon tea, and
even a few real English-style pubs that serve the locally
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In addition to the
sights available in the city and environs, there is easy
access to the wilderness areas along the Galloping Goose
trail, a 70 km stretch of park that goes from Victoria to
Sooke. From Victoria, too, one can explore Vancouver
Island and the Gulf Islands via the Island Highway and BC
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Victoria is an
excellent side trip for those visiting the Southern Gulf
Islands and Vancouver Island. The Royal
British Columbia Museum, the Maritime
Museum, the Legislature Buildings (spectacular when
lit up at night), Craigdarroch
Castle and other historic houses are among the many
places to see. Just a short distance away is famous Butchart
Gardens, a "must" for those who enjoy
visiting gardens.
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