Victoria BC Attractions, Museums, Gardens, Maritime
Greater Victoria Attractions
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Gold Rush Magistrate and Commissioner Peter O'Reilly acquired Point Ellice House in 1867. The flowers in the heritage gardens surrounding this home that accurately reflects the Victorian history. For more information or tea reservations, 250 380 6506. Address: 2616 Pleasant St, Victoria BC .. Treat yourself to a lovely scenic ride between downtown and Point Ellice on the little Harbour ferries, for only $5.00 pp.

Greater Victoria Gardens
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An exquisite heritage home. Prince and Princess Abkhazi began creating their garden in 1946. The garden is very discreet from the street. The garden is blessed with dramatic glaciated rocky slopes, magnificent native Garry oaks and gorgeous vistas.
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World Famous for its floral anf fauna beauty. Through the years subtle changes alter the face of The Gardens. Each month there is something of beauty and interest, from the glorious relief of spring to the mass display of fall colour.
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The peaceful rural site includes:103 acres of land leased from the provincial government and features demonstration gardens, a conservation park and facilities for private and community events.
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The grounds embrace 14.6 hectares, consisting of 8.9 hectares of a rare Garry Oak ecosystem, and 5.7 hectares of formal gardens including the Bruce Pavilion, Rotary Garden of International Friendship, Victorian and Sunken and Rose Gardens.
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This 565 acre Edwardian estate is Canada's largest and most diverse National Historic Site. Open Year round, with daily tours of Hatley Castle, museum, Japanese, Italian and Rose Gardens.
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Horticulture Centre of the Pacific
A nonprofit organization founded in 1979.Over 103 acres cultivating public interest in sound gardening practices that demonstrate the diversity of plants that can be grown in this area, of preserving natural plant and animal habitat.
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Finnerty Gardens contain a major collection of rhododendrons, as well as many other varieties of plants. The gardens are always interesting, but the months of April and May are the peak blooming season and the best time to visit. Open to the public every day during daylight hours.
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Monthly meetings of the Victoria Rhododendron Society are held the first Thursday of every month, from September to June. Visitors are welcome!!
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Victoria Rock and Alpine Garden Society
VIRAGS is a club of plant lovers living near Victoria BC who visit, study, photograph, draw and grow alpine plants, bog dwellers and woodlanders, whether native or exotic. We encourage the propagation and distribution of plants.

Greater Victoria Museums
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Dedicated to preserving aircraft and aviation artifacts. Exhibits of restored aircraft and artifacts as they relate to the history of aviation in Canada, with emphasis on British Columbia.
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Displays from the earliest days of the Regiment to United Nations peacekeeping operations. Exhibits of Lee-variant rifles, probably one of the most unique firearms collections in Canada
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The archive and library includes photographs and documents that follows Naval development from its 1848 beginnings to turbulence of two World Wars, the conflict in Korea, and beyond.
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Featuring original artifacts from the days of the Dunsmuir's. Exhibits range from the days when the property was a Coastal Salish Indian burial site to the present time as the campus of Royal Roads University.
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The Maltwood Art Museum and Gallery houses a collection of art ranging from ancient Chinese artifacts to works by well known contemporary artists. Featuring as many as 24 exhibits per year
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Step you back in time with intriguing historical places to discover. The realistic displays of west coast native culture their history and artifacts are yours to explore. The museum features the natural history of the area and where you can learn how the people of British Columbia lived for thousands of years
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Highlights Sooke's regional history and culture through historic photographs, First Nations' artifacts, miniature model displays and artifacts depicting the day to day life of early pioneers in the region. Items on display include a blacksmith shop, restored steam-donkey engine yarder, and other artifacts.

West Coast Maritime Sites
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A National Historic Site, Fisgard's red brick house and white tower stands at the entrance to Esquimalt harbour. Built by the British in 1860 the first lighthouse on Canada's west coast is still in operation!
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A artillery fortress from 1878 to 1956 defending Victoria and the naval base at Esquimalt harbour. Explore gun batteries, fortified buildings, underground bunkers and searchlight emplacements and command posts.
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Lighthouses of British Columbia.
These lighthouses are operated by the Canadian Coast Guard. At some of these sites the towers and buildings been removed or replaced with beacons.
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The Maritime Museum of British Columbia is housed in the historic 1889 Provincial Law Courts building situated in Bastion Square. Here you will find exhibits and photographs covering Canada's maritime history, and a section on shipwrecks.
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Race Rocks is a set of small islands with inter tidal and sub tidal reefs located just south of Vancouver Island in the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Access live videos.

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