Victoria in British Columbia
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Capital Regional District

This article is for the regional district government encompassing the agglomeration of municipalities and rural areas around Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. For the region itself, see Greater Victoria, British Columbia.

Located at 48.4293, -123.366 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Capital Regional District, Regional districts of the British Columbia Coast, Metropolitan planning organizations

Johnson Street Bridge

The Johnson Street Bridge is a bascule bridge that spans the harbour of Victoria, ;British Columbia. It is commonly referred to as the "Blue Bridge" because of its distinctive blue colour. The bascule spans were designed by the Strauss Bascule Company Limited and were fabricated in Ontario. The sub-structure was built by the City of Victoria Engineering Department and required 9,144 cubic metres of concrete. The bridge was completed in January 1924 at a cost of C$918,000.

Located at 48.4281, -123.372 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Victoria, British Columbia, Bascule bridges, Bridges completed in 1924, Railway bridges in British Columbia, Road bridges in British Columbia

The Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's)

The Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's) is a Primary Reserve infantry regiment of the Canadian Forces based on Vancouver Island British Columbia. The regiment is located in Victoria, Nanaimo, and Courtenay, British Columbia. It is part of 39 Canadian Brigade Group, the headquarters for all of the army reserves in British Columbia. One of four infantry regiments in British Columbia, the Canadian Scottish is the largest reserve unit in Western Canada.

Located at 48.4352, -123.364 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Infantry regiments of Canada, Scottish regiments, Museums in Victoria, British Columbia, Regimental museums in Canada, Military and war museums in Canada, 1912 establishments in Canada, Military units and formations established in 1912

Galloping Goose Regional Trail

|} The Galloping Goose Regional Trail is a 55-kilometre rail trail between Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, and the ghost town of Leechtown, north of Sooke, where it meets the old Sooke Flowline. The trail is a popular route both for commuting and recreation, including within the urban areas of central Victoria, which it penetrates in part. It is frequented by people walking, running, cycling, skateboarding and (in places) riding horses.

Located at 48.4284, -123.372 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Rail trails in British Columbia, Historic trails and roads in British Columbia, Transport in the Capital Regional District, Bike paths in British Columbia

Chinatown, Victoria

The Chinatown in Victoria, British Columbia is the oldest in Canada and second in age only to San Francisco's in North America, with its beginnings in the mass influx of miners from California to what is now British Columbia in 1858. Its history goes back to the mid nineteenth century. It remains an active place for Chinese-Canadians, Victoria residents and tourists. Victoria's Chinatown is now surrounded by cultural, entertainment venues as well as being a venue itself.

Located at 48.4294, -123.368 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Asian-Canadian culture in British Columbia, Chinatowns in Canada, Heritage sites in British Columbia, Neighbourhoods in Victoria, British Columbia, Historic districts in Canada, National Historic Sites in British Columbia

Sail and Life Training Society

S.A.L.T.S. Sail and Life Training Society, founded in 1974, is a non-profit Christian organization based in Victoria, British Columbia, which provides sail training for 2000 young people per year.

Located at 48.4294, -123.373 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Fan Tan Alley

Fan Tan Alley is an alley in Victoria, British Columbia's Chinatown. It runs south from Fisgard Avenue to Pandora Avenue in the block between Government Street and Store Street. It was originally a gambling district with restaurants, shops, and opium dens. Today it is a tourist destination as it contains many small shops including a barber shop, art gallery, Chinese cafe and apartments. It is most famous for being the narrowest street in Canada. At its narrowest point it is only 0.9 metres wide.

Located at 48.429, -123.368 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Culture of Victoria, British Columbia, Roads in Victoria, British Columbia, Visitor attractions in Victoria, British Columbia

McPherson Playhouse

The McPherson Playhouse, known as The Mac, is a theatre and concert hall in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Part of the Centennial Square complex on the north side of downtown Victoria, adjacent to the intersection of Pandora and Government streets, it was originally built as a Pantages Theatre in 1914. In the 1960s it was donated, with supporting funding for its renovation, to the people of Victoria by Thomas Shanks McPherson.

Located at 48.4287, -123.367 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Victoria, British Columbia, Heritage sites in British Columbia, Theatres in British Columbia, Culture of Victoria, British Columbia, Music venues in British Columbia, Visitor attractions in Victoria, British Columbia

Bay Street Armoury

Bay Street Armoury is located on Bay Street in Victoria, British Columbia. The Bay Street Drill Hall was completed in 1915 and designated a historic building in 1989. It is a two-storey drill hall with Tudor Revival elements, built during the 1896 to 1918 period when over 100 drill halls and armouries were erected across Canada; its scale reflects the dramatic increase in military participation following Canada’s performance during the Second Boer War.

Located at 48.4352, -123.364 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Victoria, British Columbia, National Historic Sites in British Columbia, Government buildings completed in 1915, Armouries in Canada, Tudor Revival architecture in Canada, Buildings and structures on the National Historic Sites of Canada register

Victoria City Hall, British Columbia

Victoria City Hall is the city hall for Victoria, British Columbia, Canada at Douglas Street and Pandora Avenue. It was completed in 1890. It was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1977 and was also designated as a heritage site by the municipality in 1979.

Located at 48.4283, -123.365 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Victoria, British Columbia, National Historic Sites in British Columbia, Government buildings completed in 1890, Buildings and structures on the National Historic Sites of Canada register, City and town halls in Canada, Second Empire architecture in Canada

Centennial Square

Centennial Square is a plaza in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. It is named for the centenary of Queen Victoria's birth. The Victoria Police Station, city hall and McPherson Playhouse are adjacent to the square. There is a fountain in the square. In the summer, the city hires musicians to perform every weekday, charging no admission fee.

Located at 48.4286, -123.366 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Victoria, British Columbia, Culture of Victoria, British Columbia, Music venues in British Columbia, Visitor attractions in Victoria, British Columbia

Victoria, British Columbia railway station

The Victoria, British Columbia railway station was in downtown Victoria, British Columbia on the east end of the Johnson Street Bridge. The station was the southern terminus for Via Rail's Victoria – Courtenay train dayliner service. Events: March 19, 2011: Service was suspended. March 31, 2011: The rail portion of the bridge was closed. August 7, 2011: The service's temporary bus replacement was discontinued. August 12, 2011: The station closed.

Located at 48.4283, -123.371 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Via Rail stations in British Columbia, Buildings and structures in Victoria, British Columbia, Transport in Victoria, British Columbia, Railway stations closed in 2011