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Sites & Attractions
- Victoria is known as the "City of Gardens" - an intimage and sophisticated seaside City that is the vacation capital of Canada and the premiere tourist spot in the Pacific Northwest.
- Victoria's unique character is deeply rooted in its 150-year history -- a history full of colourful people and fascinating tales. The city's British colonial heritage is still very much in evidence, but contemporary Victoria has a distinctly Pacific northwest flavour.
- From a rich heritage of native culture preserved for eternity in museums, to the contemporary bustle of festivals and local events, Vancouver Island offers a year-round pageant of history, arts and lively entertainment
- The one-time colonial outpost is alive with cosmopolitan dining, superb shopping, a colourful nightlife and a full complement of cultural offerings.
Climate
- Victoria is situated on the southern tip of Vancouver Island and sparkles in one of Canada's mildest climates. This area is the sunniest spot in the province and the gentlest in the country in terms of climate, environment, and lifestyle.
Taxes
- Most goods and services in Victoria are subject to two taxes, a federal Goods and
- Services Tax of 7% (GST) and a provincial
- sales tax of 7%
- Other taxes include: 10% alcohol tax; 17% hotel tax; 15% gratuity tax
Time
- Victoria is in the Pacific Standard Time Zone, 8 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
- Daylight Savings Time is in effect from 0200hr on the first Sunday in April until 0200hr on the last Sunday in October
