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A rare combination of rural charm and elegant sophistication, the South Island region of Vancouver Island is home to Victoria, the capital city of British Columbia. The city reflects its First Nations and British history in heritage buildings and totem poles alike. The picturesque Inner Harbour and downtown core explode with colour and charm. Victoria boasts the mildest climate in Canada and embraces its natural surroundings.

Victoria was originally established in 1843 by James Douglas as a fort for the Hudson’s Bay Company. Bastion Square marks the site where a portion of the fort once stood, although all that remains now are two iron rings set into the rocks at the foot of Fort Street, next to the old Customs House.

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Victoria has always had a history as a stronghold of British traditions. Double-decker buses, horse-drawn carriages, meticulously kept gardens, and the tradition of formal afternoon tea have contributed to the city’s long-standing reputation. However, over the past decade or so, Victoria has earned a reputation as a mecca for adventurers drawn by the limitless outdoor activities available in the city and throughout Vancouver Island, Victoria, and the Gulf Islands.

Greater Victoria’s outlying suburbs are communities within themselves, with distinct atmospheres and interesting experiences. Beyond the city limits, pristine wilderness leads the visitor to other cities and towns, threading together the island from coast to coast.

The following communities are located in Victoria:

The following communities are located on the Saanich Peninsula:

The following communities are located in the Western Communities:

Population: 326,000

Location: Greater Victoria is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, bordered to the south and west by the Strait of Juan de Fuca, which separates Vancouver Island from the United States of America (Washington State). To the east of the South Island region lie the San Juan Islands of Washington (USA) and the BC Gulf Islands, which lie in the Strait of Georgia that separates Vancouver Island from the mainland of BC and Washington.

Greater Victoria is served by air links through Victoria International Airport (YYJ), and by BC Ferries from Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal to Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal (Vancouver) on the mainland. These ferries are huge, with a capacity of approximately 450 vehicles and over 2,000 passengers – getting here is half the fun!

Other ferries connect with Anacortes, Bellingham, Port Angeles, and Seattle in Washington State:

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Reel Obsession Sportfishing

644 Millstream Lake Road Victoria BC 9B 6E9 Home Phone: 250-886-0315Work Phone: 1-888-855-7335Website: Visit Website
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Reel Obsession Sport Fishing Charters offers year-round, world-class, fully-guided BC salmon and halibut sportfishing charters on Vancouver Island on the west coast of British Columbia, fishing Zeballos, Nootka Sound, Esperanza Inlet, and Victoria. We offer a variety of charter fishing packages and are quite flexible in customizing your charter fishing experience to suit your needs. Our west coast BC fishing lodge is uniquely located in the migration path of the Pacific salmon, featuring career guides steeped in the local fishery, consistent big catches, world-class service and accommodation, and great fishing all summer long.

Categories: Bligh Island Marine Provincial Park, Catala Island Marine Provincial Park, Esperanza Inlet, Fishing Guides, Gold River Hwy 28, Greater Victoria, Hesquiat Peninsula Provincial Park, Nootka Island, Nootka Sound, North Island, Nuchatlitz Inlet, Nuchatlitz Provincial Park, Rugged Point Marine Provincial Park, Salish Sea, Santa Gertrudis-Boca del Infierno Marine Park, South Island, Tahsis, Vancouver Island, Vancouver Island & BC Islands, Victoria, Yuquot (Friendly Cove), Zeballos