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Emily Carr Tours commencing March 1st 2011

Victoria as seen through the eyes of Canada's leading painter and writer  Emily Carr  (1875-1945)

Experience the magic of the old growth forest and seaside vistas that inspired the enigmatic art of
Emily Carr. Continue on through the heritage community in which she grew up and explore the Art
Gallery of Greater Victoria. Here you will be provided with an interpretive viewing of Emily's paintings.

Throughout the day you will hear colourful stories about this unique woman and the independent path
through life that she chose.

*Emily Carr tours can be adapted from a half day format to a multi-day format
**Emily Carr tours can be designed to accommodate different levels of mobility

Links

Welcome to our links page. Here you will find links to other sites that we can recommend will be helpful to you in planning your visit to our beautiful ‘city of gardens’, Victoria, B.C. Just click and go.

GARDENING RESOURCES   ACCOMMODATIONS

Gardens of Victoria
www.gardensvictoria.com
This website has been designed for
garden lovers planning to visit the City of Gardens

Glendale Gardens
www.glendalegardens.ca

Birgit Piskor
www.birgitpiskor.com
A site featuring Birgit Piskor's wonderful garden art.

Gardens to Visit - New Zealand
www.gardenstovisit.co.nz
Many of these gardens also offer accommodation / home cooking / weddings / animals and bird life / wineries / function centres / muesuems / shops / cafes / art and sculpture and much more.

 

Oak Bay Bed & Breakfast Guesthouse
The Oak Bay Bed and Breakfast Guest House, located in Victoria BC on Vancouver Island is a gracious old Victorian home built in 1912 in the Tudor half-timbered style. Located one block to the Pacific Ocean in genteel Oak Bay.
www.oakbayguesthouse.com

Cottage Pirouette Bed & Breakfast
This charming 1930's home is located in a quiet neighborhood just minutes from the centre of Victoria. Featuring coved ceilings, hardwood floors, ceramic tile and soft colours throughout.
www.cottagepirouette.com

Oak Lane Bed & Breakfast
Oak Lane B&B is a modern West Coast custom design featuring five levels, a two story glass-covered foyer and views of maples, cedars, oaks and gardens from every window. We offer our guests privacy, casual relaxation, unobtrusive service, sumptuous breakfasts and an extremely convenient location.
www.oaklanevictoria.com

Andersen House Bed & Breakfast
"...this turn-of-the-century Queen Anne Victorian is boldly decorated in fresh, artistic style. From the moment you enter the bright open parlor with its high ceiling, hardwood floor, and original modern artwork, you know that the Andersen House is unique." Rating: 3 Kisses The Best Places to Kiss in the Northwest
www.andersenhouse.com

Magnoilia Hotel
www.magnoliahotel.com

TRANSPORTATION  

BC Ferries
250-386-3431
www.bcferries.com
Hourly service from Swartz Bay (30 min. drive north of Victoria) to Tsawwassen (30 min. drive south of Vancouver)

Pacific Coach Lines
1-800-318-0818
www.pacificcoach.com
Hourly service during peak season from downtown Vancouver, and Vancouver Airport to downtown Victoria

MV COHO Black Ball Transport
1-800-972-6509
www.cohoferry.com
Frequent daily service from Port Angeles (on the Olympic Peninsula) to Victoria inner Harbour, accommodating passengers and cars

Clipper Navigation
1-800-888-2535
www.clippervacations.com/ferry
Catamaran service several times daily from Seattle waterfront to Victoria Inner Harbour

Helijet International Inc.
1-800-665-4354
http://www.helijet.com
Helijet, serving the Pacific Northwest since 1986, offers daily scheduled service between Vancouver, B.C. and the capital city of the province, Victoria, B.C., located on Vancouver Island.

Washington State Ferries
206-464-6400
www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries
Daily service from Anacortes Washington to Sydney (30 min. north of Victoria), accommodating passengers and cars.

Harbour Air
1-877-598-1312
www.harbour-air.com
Daily service from Vancouver Harbour to Victoria Inner Harbour

West Coast Air
1-800-347-2222
www.westcoastair.com
Daily service from Vancouver Harbour to Victoria Inner Harbour

Kenmore Air
1-800-543-9595
www.kenmoreair.com
Daily service from Lake Union (downtown Seattle) to Victoria Inner Harbour

Air Canada
www.aircanada.ca
Frequent flights from Canadian and US points. Check local listing for your area

OTHER INTERESTING SITES

Tourism Victoria
www.tourismvictoria.com

Victoria Information
www.greatervictoria.com

Discover the Past
www.discoverthepast.com


 

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