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It's still one of the most British cities in North America, but there's more to Victoria than tearooms, antique shops and galleries (though there are plenty of those). Driven by the younger generation, the city has sprouted a collection of cool shops, authentic coffee bars and unique restaurants. It also has more cycling... more
It's still one of the most British cities in North America, but there's more to Victoria than tearooms, antique shops and galleries (though there are plenty of those). Driven by the younger generation, the city has sprouted a collection of cool shops, authentic coffee bars and unique restaurants. It also has more cycling routes than any other Canadian city, providing a great way to explore the picturesque location (and avoid an afternoon of antique shopping).
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May
60°F 15°C
47°F 8°C
Jun
64°F 17°C
51°F 10°C
Jul
67°F 19°C
53°F 11°C
Aug
67°F 19°C
53°F 11°C
Sep
63°F 17°C
51°F 10°C
Oct
55°F 12°C
46°F 7°C
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“Introduction to Victoria” Frommer's
“Getting to Know Victoria” Frommer's
“Victoria” This is Travel
“Victoria, British Columbia” OnRoute.com
“Canada's action capital” canoe.ca / Sun Media
“Victoria: Not as Victorian as you think” Sacramento Bee
“Day Trips to Old World Victoria” BCAdventure.com
“Victoria: BC's Capital, Gateway to Vancouver Island and a touch of Old England” Air Highways Magazine
“Rattenbury’s Victoria” TravelLady
“What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Vancouver & Victoria” Frommer's
“What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Vancouver & Victoria, 2004” Frommer's
“Victoria's inner delights” Canoe.com
“Victoria's secrets” San Diego Union-Tribune
“Oh Canada! Take A Summertime Excursion to Whistler and Victoria” Frommer's
Web Comments from Travellers (10)
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“Victoria Travel Blogs, Photos and Videos” TravelPod.com
“THE INNER HARBOUR” VirtualTourist.com
“May 08 - Victoria, British Columbia” trailcanada.com
“Victoria and Vancouver” slowtalk.com
“The Empress and the City” dooyoo.co.uk
“Victoria, British Columbia, Canada” buzzle.com
“Following the Birds to Victoria, British Columbia” CleverMag.com
“Visit the beautiful Crystal Gardens” VirtualTourist.com
“The Empress Hotel, a landmark of Victoria” VirtualTourist.com
“Stop by at the Helmcken House” VirtualTourist.com

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It's still one of the most British cities in North America, but there's more to Victoria than tearooms, antique shops and galleries (though there are plenty of those). Driven by the younger generation, the city has sprouted a collection of cool shops, authentic coffee bars and unique restaurants. It also has more cycling routes than any other Canadian city, providing a great way to explore the picturesque location (and avoid an afternoon of antique shopping). more »

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