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Last week we made a quick trip to Vancouver Island to visit the Victoria BC Harbor. With BC Ferries CoastSaver Sailings in effect until June 30th, we set out from Tsawwassen to Duke Point paying only $25.00 one way (taxes not included), a substantial savings from the usual fare. On weekdays Monday to Thursday, seniors travel free with a BC Gold Care Card.

While the sky and water were both gray and wet as we left, the weather on arrival at Duke Point was dry and clearing up. Because we were on a mini holiday and not pressed for time, we didn’t mind the drive to Victoria. It is a scenic drive in any case.
We stopped in Cowichan Bay for lunch at the waterfront, and after a brief visit to Duncan, we made our way to the Victoria BC Harbor.
We stayed in a hotel right at the Victoria BC Harbor and it turned out to be an excellent choice. We parked our car in the hotel’s underground parking when we arrived, and it didn’t move for our entire visit. With restaurants, shopping, and the harbor all nearby, we could do all our sightseeing on foot.

There is a wide selection of shops to visit. We enjoyed the bookstores, the shoe shops, the import stores and a visit to Victoria’s China Town.
Victoria BC Harbor instantly gives you the intuitive feeling you are on a holiday. Pleasure boats docked in the harbor and artisans displaying their creations on the promenade contribute to the holiday atmosphere.

There are many local attractions in the immediate area as well, such as the Provincial Museum, Parliament buildings, The Royal London Wax Museum and the Pacific Undersea Gardens.

June 26-29, 2008 the Victoria BC Harbor will host The Tall Ships.
There is an impressive display scheduled. This is an immensely popular event and it is a good idea to get your tickets and book your hotel well in advance if you are planning to visit the Victoria BC Harbor to enjoy the Tall Ships. These stately ships transform the harbor. We visited the exhibit in 2005 and I highly recommend the experience. There is planning under way for yet another exhibition in 2011. To keep abreast of these plans visit http://society.tallshipsvictoria.ca/about-the-society
As you can tell from the pictures, this location is very picturesque. I hope you will soon find time to visit the Victoria BC Harbor!