Activities in Victoria BC, The Admiral Inn, Victoria BC; Genuine Hospitality, Information and Victoria Hotel Accommodations

AIRPORT SHUTTLE BUS
Need a ride to or from the Airport? http://www.victoriaairporter.com is the way to go!
They pick-up and drop-off at the Admiral!

OTHER WEB ADDRESSES:

PRINCE OF WHALES www.princeofwhales.com

VANCOUVER ISLAND ADVENTURES: www.vancouver-island-adventures.com
ECO TOURS www.ecotoursvictoria.com

VICTORIA GUIDE www.victoriabcguide.com

WEATHER NETWORK www.theweathernetwork.com/weather/CABC0313

ROYAL AND MACPHERSON THEATRE SOCIETY www.rmts.bc.ca

CATHEDRAL FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA www.capitalfestival.com

EARLY MUSIC SOCIETY www.earlymusicsocietyoftheislands.ca/

VICTORIA SYMPHONY www.victoriasymphony.com/

ATTRACTIONS VICTORIA www.attractionsvictoria.com/

BC MARINE ADVENTURES www.bcmarineadventures.com/

BLACKFISH WILDERNESS EXPEDITIONS www.blackfishwilderness.com/

THE BUTCHART GARDENS www.butchartgardens.com/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1

CRAIGDARROCH CASTLE www.craigdarrochcastle.com/

GREAT PACIFIC ADVENTURES www.greatpacificadventures.com/

ISLAND ADVENTURE TOURS www.islandadventuretours.com/

MARITIME MUSEUMS www.mmbc.bc.ca/

MOUNT WASHINGTON ALPINE RESORT www.mountwashington.ca

ORCA SPIRIT www.orcaspirit.com/

ROYAL BC MUSEUM www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/MainSite/default.aspx

SEAFUN SAFARIS www.seafun.com/

SPRINGTIDE CHARTERS www.springtidecharters.com/

TAIL OUT FISHING ADVENTURES www.tailoutfishing.com/

TALLY-HO SIGHTSEEING www.tallyhotours.com/

VICTORIA BUTTERFLY GARDENS www.butterflygardens.com/

VICTORIA CARRIAGE AND TROLLY TOURS www.victoriacarriage.com/

GOLF VANCOUVER ISLAND www.golfvancouverisland.ca/

Victoria San Juan Cruises www.whales.com

OLYMPIC VIEW GOLF COURSE www.golfbc.com/

ARBUTUS RIDGE www.golfbc.com/

CORDOVA BAY GOLF www.cordovabaygolf.com/

FORT RODD HILL www.fortroddhill.com/
FISGARD LIGHTHOUSE www.fisgardlighthouse.com/

ROSS BAY CEMETERY www.oldcem.bc.ca/cem_rb.htm

CHINESE CEMETERY www.oldcem.bc.ca/cem_ch.htm

POINT ELLICE HOUSE www.pointellicehouse.ca/

CRAIGFLOWER FARM AND SCHOOLHOUSE www.bcheritage.ca/craigflower/index.html

SOME SPECIAL EVENTS IN VICTORIA OVER THE COMING YEAR:

· Victoria Film Festival One of best and least known film festivals in North America, the Victoria Film festival attracts big names and not only has some of the best independent films, but lots of workshops and interactive activities for all. (link: www.victoriafilmfestival.com/ )

· Victoria Highland Games and Celtic Festival – For the Scots and Celtic lovers, and those who love a good party! – (link to www.victoriahighlandgames.com/)

· Victoria Day Parade – a parade to celebrate the Queen for whom our fair city is named. - National holiday weekend

· Uno – Canada’s live singular theatre event – like the Fringe, but with solo artists. (link to: www.intrepidtheatre.com/uno09.php)

· Swiftsure Weekend – Some of the best sailing around. Check it out this weekend! A magnificent sight! (link: www.swiftsure.org/)

· Victoria Jazz Festival is one of the highlights of the year. The full line up of world-class musicians will be announced at the end of April – book now to ensure a memorable experience! (link: www.jazzvictoria.ca/)

· Moss Street Paint In – Come and see some of Victoria’s best and most intriguing visual artists – sponsored by the Victoria Art Gallery and TD Bank, this is the Paint In’s 24th year. (link to: www.aggv.bc.ca/moss+street.aspx)

· Luminara – festival of lights. – (link to www.luminaravictoria.com/)

· Symphony Splash – Held annually on the first weekend in August, the Victoria Symphony plays on a barge in the inner harbour. Last year there was a record 40,000 who attended. (link: www.victoriasymphony.ca)

· Victoria’s Dragon Boat Festival – One of Victoria's most popular summer events, the Victoria Dragon Boat Festival is a remarkable combination of culture and sport. Showcasing our world-renowned inner harbour, this is the only dragon boat festival in North America to take place in a working harbour. (link to: www.victoriadragonboat.com/)

· Victoria Fringe Festival – world renowned, the Fringe Theatre Festival happens all over the world – from Edinburgh to Toronto – come check out Victoria’s Fringe! (link to: www.intrepidtheatre.com/fringe09.php)

· Vancouver Island Blues Bash – blues and jazz at the beginning of September, a great way to welcome the fall. (www.jazzvictoria.ca/ and click on the Blues Bash tab)

· Butchart Fireworks - Saturdays July and August - phenomenal! (link to Butchart Gardens fireworks web page)

· Royal Victoria Marathon – Book your hotels and spaces early for this internationally recognized event. “One of the top 10 destination marathons in North America” says Runners World Magazine. Whether you’re running in it, or cheering on a participant or just watching the efforts of others, book your hotel early – the city sells out at least a month in advance. (link: www.royalvictoriamarathon.com/)

· Classic Boat Festival – the end of August and beginning of September - Pure elegance afloat. (link to: www.classicboatfestival.ca/ but check to make sure there is one in 2010.)

· ROMP! A festival of modern dance by some of the best choreographers and dancers in BC. (link to: www.suddenlydance.ca/romp/romp.htm)

Some other destinations you may be interested in from Victoria -

· Washington State

· Oregon

· Alberta

· New Zealand