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Victoria's Inner Harbour
Many of Victoria's main attractions are located at the Inner Harbour, including many museums, the Empress Hotel and the Legislative Buildings. A walk along the boardwalk, where street performers and artists vie for visitors' attention, is a memorable experience.
Address: . Victoria BC
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Protection Island
This small residential neighbourhood is accessible only by boat or passenger ferry. Protection Island has several beaches and at low tide, it is possible to walk across to nearby Newcastle Island.
Address: . Nanaimo BC
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First Avenue
This main street in downtown Ladysmith is lined with recently restored historic buildings, dating back to the early 1900s. Visitors can pick up tour maps at the visitor's centre for information about the history of each building. |
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Old City Quarter Nanaimo
An original part of Nanaimo's economic core, the Old City Quarter is now home to a large percentage of retail shops and dining establishments preserved behind the original bulidings of the area, dating from the late 1800s to the early 1900s. Besides a variety of gift shops, cafes and restaurants, this district plays host to numerous events year-round.
Address: 418 Fitzwilliam Street Nanaimo BC V9R 3A1
 Send an Email  1 250 754-8787
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Alberni Harbour Quay
Port Alberni's hub of excitement is the Alberni Harbour Quay. Shops, restaurants and galleries fill the Harbour Quay, making it a stroller's paradise. The starting point of the MV Lady Rose, a passenger and cargo boat that tours the area, as well as the Alberni Pacific Railway which runs rail tours of Port Alberni to the McLean Mills Heritage Site, are also at this waterfront location.
Address: Base of Argyle Street Port Alberni BC
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Downtown Courtenay
Downtown Courtenay consists of a unique blend of shops, entertainment, dining, and cultural experiences. With free parking available, visitors can enjoy and explore the area.
Address: 830 Cliffe Avenue Courtenay BC CAN V9N 2J7
Send an Email 1 250 890-0519
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Victoria Old Town
At the heart of Victoria lies the district known as Old Town. Aptly named, this is one of the oldest areas in the city and still features many pieces of the past. This historic area is located immediately north of the Empress and includes Wharf Street, Government Street and Douglas Street running north-south, with Johnson Street, Yates Street and Fort Street crossing them.
Address: . Victoria BC CAN
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Chinatown Victoria
Established in the 1870s, Victoria's Chinatown claims the title of the oldest Chinese district in Canada. The area is well worth visiting, with its abundance of authentic Chinese food restaurants, art and gift galleries, unique architecture and Asian import shops.
Address: . Victoria BC
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Esquimalt
The district of Esquimalt sits west of downtown, across the big blue Johnson Street Bridge. This area is home to the Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt and the museum located there.
Address: . Victoria BC CAN
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Arts District
The historic core of the city is burgeoning with traditional, community, and 'edgy' shows, events and performances. Its winding streets and alleyways, lined with turn of the century architecture mixed with new developments, are home to theatres, arts companies, shops, galleries, sidewalk cafes and restaurants.
Address: . Nanaimo BC
Send an Email 1 250 754-8141
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James Bay
At the southern tip of Victoria, James Bay spans from the serene gardens of Beacon Hill Park up to the Inner Harbour and across to Odgen Point. The district is home to many of the high-end hotels and restaurants of the Inner Harbour, a hugely popular community market and Fisherman's Wharf.
Address: . Victoria BC CAN
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Oak Bay
Roughly ten minutes from downtown Victoria, the seaside village of Oak Bay presents a quaint Old World charm. Gardens abound in the area as do the little European-style cafes and stores that Victoria is known for.
Address: Oak Bay Ave. Victoria BC CAN
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Waterfront District
Nanaimo's harbour and commercial boat basin is a favourite destination for boaters. The four kilometer Harbourside Walkway, Swy-a-lana Lagoon, Fishing and Walking Pier and Maffeo Sutton Park are combined as the most popular destination for recreation in the city.
Address: Front Street Nanaimo BC
Send an Email (1) 1 250 753-4146
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Cowichan Native Village
A great cultural experience. Visit one of British Columbia's largest Native Art Gallery, enjoy live Native performance, salmon BBQs by booking. Located north of Victoria on the Cowichan River.
Address: 200 Cowichan Way Duncan BC V9L 6P4
1 250 746-8119
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Fairfield & Cook Street Village
East of Beacon Hill Park, the residential neighbourhood of Fairfield is home to the trendy shops and cafes of Cook Street Village, the scenic views at Clover Point and the historic Ross Bay Cemetery. Fairfield is the city's southernmost community and its largest.
Address: . Victoria BC CAN
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