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BOATING
The sheltered bays and islands of the Strait of Juan de Fuca
and Georgia Strait offer ideal conditions for recreational boating.
More than a dozen marinas in the Greater Victoria area cater
to boat owners of all types.
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PARKS
By providing a source of recreation and spiritual enrichment,
Victoria and Vancouver Island parks offer visitors and residents
an escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life. Victoria's
parks extend beyond the city limits to encompass the rugged
coastline, lush rainforests, secluded beaches, lakes and meadows
of the Island.
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FISHING
Victoria has some of the best salmon fishing on the Pacific
coast, with fishing grounds five minutes from the provincial
Legislature. All five species of salmon are caught here as well
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GOLFING
With it's natural beauty and temperate climate, Victoria is
an ideal golf location and supports some of British Columbia's
finest golf courses. Royal Colwood and Victoria Golf Club are
two of the finest private golf courses in Canada , Cordova Bay
and Olympic View offer world class public play. |
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RESTAURANTS
Victoria is now a world-famous destination for travellers, as
well as a popular place for Canadians to enjoy life. There are
a number of outstanding restaurants offering cuisine comparable
to that found in New York, San Francisco, Paris or Rome.
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ANTIQUES
Fort Street offers "Antique Row", a concentration
of antique shops and stores stretching 10 blocks. With a past
of British immigration and as a major sea port on the West Coast,
Victoria has become a treasure chest of rare and unique items
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