Victoria Sports & Recreation
Whale Watching & Sight Seeing Tours
Victoria BC Whale Watching, Sightseeing Tours and more. Experience the best of Victoria, BC with one of our many sightseeing tours. We offer everything from whale tours, combo tours to bus tours.
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Arbutus Ridge Golf Club
A Four Star Golf Digest Rating and was voted the Best Destination Golf Course in British Columbia by readers of Golf Nerve Magazine in 2006.Selkirk Station Bicycle and Kayak
Located next to the Selkirk Waters of the Upper Harbour right on the Galloping Goose Trail in Victoria BC. We offer kayak lessons, harbour tours, full day multi sport kayak/cycling tours, bicycle and kayak rentals.Whale Watching & Sight Seeing Tours
Victoria BC Whale Watching, Sightseeing Tours and more. Experience the best of Victoria, BC with one of our many sightseeing tours. We offer everything from whale tours, combo tours to bus tours.Cycling
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Cycling benefits the Province's environment, its economy, the health of its people and society at large. It is the goal of the Ministry to integrate bicycling by providing safe, accessible and convenient bicycle facilities and encourage cycling.
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To find the latest reported conditions for highways in British Columbia.
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BikeSense has been written and reviewed by professional cycling skills instructors, cycling advocacy organizations, bicycle trained police officers and provincial authorities responsible for making and interpreting our traffic laws.
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Capital Bike and Walks mission is to provide expert advice on infrastructure, programs and strategies to support the choice for cycling and walking.
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The Saanich Bicycle Touring Route circumnavigates the Municipality of Saanich. Wherever possible, it follows the Galloping Goose or Lochside Trails, elsewhere it uses rural or residential roads.
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The Esquimalt and Nanaimo (E&N) Rail Trail connecting downtown Victoria with the West Shore. Built within the existing E&N rail corridor allowing rail service to continue on the rail line itself and connecting with the popular Galloping Goose Regional Trail.
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The Greater Victoria BMX track is located beside the Elbowroom at the Juan De Fuca Recreation Centre in Colwood. Perfect for riders of all levels.
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Victoria Regional Transit System
Victoria Regional Transit provides stops along the Trails. Victoria Regional Transit's offers bike rack service that is designed to assist longer commutes. The racks are available on low-floor buses and double decker buses. Most accessible buses in Victoria Transit's fleet are equipped with racks that carry up to two bikes at a time, trips are not guaranteed to have a rack.
Diving Links
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Artificial Reef Society of BCT
A non-profit society based in Vancouver BC. Our mission is to create environmentally and economically-sustainable 'artificial reefs' in British Columbia and around the world for the enjoyment of Scuba Divers everywhere.
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Diving Medicine is the diagnosis and management of unique problems brought about by the tremendous changes that take place in the diver due to the underwater environment.
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Vancouver Island Shore Diving Site Map
Vancouver Island and environs are internationally recognized as a premiere diving destination. Access to the dive sites is available from numerous communities along the East coast of Vancouver Island from Victoria all the way North to Port Hardy.
Parks, Hiking and Running
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A list of running clubs throughout British Columbia a service provided by BC Athletics.
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Park finder, User Fees, Reservations services.
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Protects and manages more than 10,000 hectares of spectacular and easily accessible neutral areas in 29 regional parks and trail son Southern Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands.
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An outdoor recreation club in Victoria, BC. Activities include: hiking, cycling, backpacking, kayaking, camping, cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, walking, and social events.
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Galloping Goose and Lochside Regional Trail
You can travel on the 55-kilometre Galloping Goose Regional Trail and Lochside Trail; from the BC Ferries near Sidney BC to downtown Victoria BC or out Sooke BC, and beyond.
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An on-line activity tracker that allows you to log-on to your own personal website, enter your daily steps and/or activity minutes and then watch yourself travel up a virtual map of Vancouver Island!
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We are a group of dedicated runners committed to working together to provide support and encouragement to individuals who want to run.
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Juan de Fuca Pathfinders Volkssport Club
We offer a variety of walks through wooded areas, urban streets and along the seashore in the Greater Victoria as well as in the Cowichan Valley and other locations.
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The Juan de Fuca Marine Trail is ideal for day hikes. Hikers who lack the experience and equipment for overnight hikes can travel light and explore more on day excursions. You can complete the entire 47 kilometres trail in four or five day-hikes.
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An adult hiking club, schedule hikes every weekend and camp outs on long weekends and in the summer. Our hikes are mostly in the Greater Victoria area on Vancouver Island.
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A high performance distance running club that includes many present and past UVic runners.
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A Running and Triathlon Club Sidney and Victoria BC.
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Encouraging and supporting the development of public participation in running for fitness and health.
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Discover the splendour of natural surroundings.
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A non-profit, registered charity organization, whose primary purpose is to raise funds to build a recreational trail that wind its way through every province and territory in Canada.
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If you like to do 5km or 10km walks in the Greater Victoria area, you have come to the right place, don't walk alone, walk with us.
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Orienteering is an organized activity involving cross-country navigation by foot over unknown terrain, using a map and a compass.
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Open May 1st to September 30th. You can complete the difficult and physically demanding 77 Kilometre west coast trail in five to seven days.
Recreation Centres
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CRD Parks protects and manages more than 11,500 hectares of spectacular and easily accessible natural areas in 30 regional parks and trails on southern Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands.
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Seasonal Active Living Guide
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City of Victoria Tennis Courts
Note: These are on a first come, first serve basis with the exception of group reservations and lessons which are referred to the Recreation Division.
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City of Victoria Tennis Courts
These are on a first come, first serve basis with the exception of group reservations and lessons which are referred to the Recreation Division.
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Full size gymnasium, aerobic & dance studio, fully equipped weightroom, waterslide, dive tank, competition pool, 5 multi-purpose rooms, steamroom & sauna, shallow tot pool, wave pool. Free parking.
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Access all our drop-in programs for one price - enjoy our 50-metre pool, two tot pools, spray toys, 160-foot water slide, pool toys, water walkway, hot tub, sauna, steam room, weight room, cardio area, fitness and aquafit classes, and more!
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The Esquimalt Recreation Centre is a multi-purpose wellness and community recreation facility.
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Pearkes features 2 full ice sheets, skate lessons for all ages, Duffer hockey and is home to the Saanich Figure Skating Club, Saanich Minor Hockey Association and Saanich Lacrosse.
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Renovations have begun for the new and improved Gordon Head Recreation Centre, to be completed early Jan 2010.
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Oak Bay Recreation Centre offers: Skating, Swimming (with tunnel drop slide, sauna and hot tub), Indoor Tennis Courts, Fitness Studio, Teen Centre, Skateboard Area, Childcare, the Sports View Deli Bar & Grill and more.
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Located an easy 25 minute drive from Victoria, at 1885 Forest Park Drive in North Saanich, Panorama provides a wide variety of recreational opportunities.
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Community Services fulfills a unique role within the Municipality of Saanich. Through the development of neighborhood initiatives and youth services, we strive to facilitate access to recreation and leisure opportunities for all citizens of Saanich.
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Salt Spring Island Parks and Recreation is run by PARC, a local commission.
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Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre is available for special events, business and trade shows, family shows and numerous community events throughout the year.
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Located a beautiful 35 minute drive from Victoria or two minutes from the centre of Sooke at 2168 Phillips Road, SEAPARC's facilities have something for everyone.
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West Shore Parks and Recreation
Our on-site services include a wide variety of fitness; arts/crafts; recreation; health & wellness programs for people of all ages and abilities. The Juan de Fuca Branch of the Greater Victoria Public Library is also located on site.
Recreational Clubs
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Keen birders and dedicated ornithologists formed BCFO in 1991. The purposes of the Society are the study and enjoyment of wild birds in BC.
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Saanich Peninsula. We aim to enjoy the sport of Flyball in a safe and friendly manner, and we try to accommodate all breeds of dogs.
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An Online Birding and Naturalist Resource for Greater Victoria & Southern Vancouver Island featuring birder's newsgroups, forum discussions, articles and reviews, checklists, regional hotspots, and visiting birder information.
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Alliance of individuals and organizations working to promote and protect the interests of the dog-owning community of Greater Victoria.
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A cooperative of three major dart leagues in Greater Victoria: Capital City Men's Dart Association, Victoria Women's Dart League, Victoria Mixed Tactics League. These leagues collectively represent over 600 men and women dart players in the capital region.
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Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
Dedicated to bringing information about astronomy to the general public. Open to everyone with an interest in astronomy. Membership in the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada does not require any knowledge of astronomy. We enjoy helping beginners!
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The caves of Vancouver Island are comparatively well developed due to high rainfall, dense vegetation, soil cover, and mountainous topography. Vancouver Island is rich in caves, with more than 1,000 recorded and is referred to as the 'Island of Caves'.
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The Victoria Natural History Society is a registered charity that is run by its volunteer members who have developed their interest in natural history.
Skiing Vancouver Island BC
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Current Ski conditions on your ski hill.
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Mount Washington Alpine Resort
Mount Washington Alpine Resort, Mt. Arrowsmith, Mt Cain.
Sports Leagues
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Leading the way, we support and develop the lacrosse community and its collective culture to learn, to play, to develop, to compete, to educate, to train, to have fun, and to succeed.
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The Cedar Hill Squash Club is located in the Cedar Hill Recreation Centre in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The club was created in 1991 by a group of squash enthusiasts who raised the funds to build this new facility in Saanich.
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Greater Victoria Minor Baseball
The Greater Victoria Baseball Association (GVBA) provides direction and support for the BC Minor Baseball program in Greater Victoria.
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The official website for Little League Victoria.
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Lower Island Women's Soccer Association
The LIWSA Community Page is a place to post announcements about local soccer events, advertise the need for players, etc.
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PacificSport Centres is creating a stronger system for the development of athletes, coaches, integrated support teams and sport performance facilities.
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The Rebels organization would like to thank all of our supporters and welcome our fan base to our Team Page. Every member of our organization, from players, to coaches, to support staff are instrumental in our success.
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South Island Minor Fastpitch Softball
SVI is an association made up of the minor fastpitch softball parks in Softball BC District 1 (Greater Victoria, Sooke, Shawnigan, Duncan, Saltspring Island). All of the parks are members of Softball BC.
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South Vancouver Island Classics' Soccer Association
Our soccer league is comprised of Over 40s soccer teams and Over 50s soccer teams, located at the south end of Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
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A leader and an advocate for amateur sport across the province, Sport BC is a driving force in bringing healthy living and sport to the forefront for British Columbians.
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The purpose of the organization shall be to promote and extend the game of soccer, to guard the interest of the teams comprising the league and to stimulate the feeling of good sportsmanship.
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Vancouver Island Women's Hockey
VancouverIslandWomensHockey.com, reflecting the female presence, skill and enthusiasm within the Ice Hockey World on Vancouver Island at all skill levels and ages.
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Victoria & Dist Baseball Association
The VDBA is a non profit organization which fosters, develops and promotes baseball through the encouragement of sportsmanship, team play and good citizenship.
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Over the years the Victoria Bowmen have gained the reputation of being one of the strongest and most progressive clubs in Canada.
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Victoria City Rowing Club (VCRC) is a non-profit rowing club, operating out of the Victoria Rowing Society (VRS) boathouse located at Elk Lake.
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The Junior 'B' Victoria Cougars were created in 1998 with a goal of 'creating a team where graduating minor hockey players could go to continue to develop their skills at a higher level.
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The VDCA is proud to to be administering the game of cricket on Southern Vancouver Island more than a century and a half after it first took root in what was then a very remote section of Britain's overseas territory.
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Victoria Lions Australian Rules
The Victoria Lions are an amateur Australian rules football club based in Canada and are members of the North West Pacific Australian Football League.
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The Salmon Kings play their 72 league games against west coast and area opponents such as the Alaska Aces, Bakersfield Condors, Idaho Steelheads, Las Vegas Wranglers, Ontario Reign, Stockton Thunder, and Utah Grizzlies.
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Even more than the eight Mann Cup Canadian Senior 'A' championships the club won in 1955, 1957, 1979, 1983, 1997, 1999, 2003 and 2005, it is the franchise's longevity that is its most impressive legacy.
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Our fleet of racing singles, open water singles and doubles allows you to enjoy all aspects of rowing from the calm waters of our lagoon to the thrill of an open ocean adventure.
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The WHL is a member of the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) whose membership is comprised of three major junior hockey leagues: Ontario Hockey League (OHL), Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) and the Western Hockey League (WHL).
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