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Joe-n-Doe
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Feb 16, 2019

Vancouver Island....Victoria

It has been awhile since I've visited RV.NET, anyway, this summer (July) we intend on taking the ferry from Port Angeles to Victoria. We will be traveling with our 6 and 9 year old grandchildren (both seasoned RV travelers). I have absolutely no clue what to do or see on the Island or in Victoria. Any pointers would be greatly appreciated.

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  • Same age as our Gkids and they were here last year so we can certainly pass on a few ideas when we know what the interests are. Here's a few.
    Beacon Hill Park- Petting zoo, water park, playgrouunds, small zip lines, otters (maybe) beachcombing, tidal pools, Cricket match !
    Fisherman's Wharf- houseboats, seals, otters, fish & chips. Ice cream.
    Inner Harbour- buskers, magicians, jugglers, acrobats. Native arts.
    Government Street- Souvenirs, Ice Cream (Chocolat Favoris!!! ) Shopping Mall.
    Chinatown- Restaurants, secret alleyways!
    Around Inner Harbour- Royal BC Museum- (a must see) Mammoth, beach, forest dioramas . Victorian town reproduction Galleon. etc IMAX.
    Miniature World- battle scenes over the ages, doll houses etc.
    Bug Zoo- never been in!
    Around town- Two castles, one where they filmed the X Men series and Deadpool?
    Butchart Gardens- Carousel. Flowers, live music, fireworks Saturdays July & Aug)
    Beyond Victoria Lotsa stuff!!
  • How long will you be on the island, and what sorts of things do they enjoy? Can they take some short hikes?