Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
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Airport Information
Victoria International Airport is located 22 km north of Victoria, the Capital of British Columbia, on beautiful Vancouver Island. One of the most popular tourist attractions in the world, Victoria is nicknamed "The City of Gardens". Flowers bloom year round. The Airport is home to scheduled and charter airlines, flying schools, air freight & courier services, fuel dealers, aircraft maintenance facilities and Fixed Base Operators. Concessions in the Air Terminal Building include, gift shop, newsstand, restaurant, and foreign exchange. 86.06 Hectares are dedicated to recreational purposes including a 5-diamond baseball facility. High tech, manufacturing and industrial businesses have made their headquarters at our airport.
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Airport Contact
President & CEO
Richard Paquette
#201 - 1640 Electra Blvd. Sidney, BC, V8L 5V4
Phone: (250) 953-7500
Fax: (250) 953-7509
Airport website: www.cyyj.ca
Airport Authority Maintenance Call Line
Phone: (250) 953-7575
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Red Coat Volunteers
The Victoria Airport Authority is proud of the men and women who volunteer their time to serve as "Red Coats". Named after their bright red blazers, they provide assistance and information to the public.
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Foreign Exchange
Custom House Currency Exchange provides currency from all over the world for those coming from or departing to foreign lands.
Hours of operation
09:00 - 17:00 Daily
(250) 655-0385
All telephones have heightened transmission capabilities for the hearing impaired. The sit down telephones provide additional privacy and have data ports to accommodate lap top computers. A bank machine is available for that last minute cash requirement, and a parent's room for some quiet time. The recently completed passenger departure lounge also offers a Business Center and Airside Cafe. Free baggage carts are available inside and outside of the air terminal building for passengers' convenience
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Ground Transportation for Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
For airport transfers via Shared Shuttle Vans, Charter/Private Vans, Sedans, Luxury Stretch Limousines, or Coaches, contact Suvana Airport Transfers at 1 877 478 8262(USA toll free) or 1 267 315 4122(international callers) or visit www.suvana.com to make confirmed reservations for superior transportation at discounted rates.
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Victoria City Information
Founded in 1843 by the Hudson's Bay Fur Trading Company, the city of Victoria now has a population of more than 75,000. Greater Victoria, which comprises the four core municipalities of Victoria, Oak Bay, Saanich and Esquimalt, has a total population of about 308,000 (1994). A cosmopolitan city with a "small town atmosphere," there are few buildings over seven stories tall in Victoria. It is the capital city of British Columbia and the seat of the provincial government. Victoria's main industries today are government and tourism. Victoria is located on the southern tip-off Vancouver Island and is just 85 miles northwest of Seattle. With dozens of departures every day from the British Columbia mainland and Washington State, it's easy to get there by air, land and sea. In fact, a ferry voyage through some of the most beautiful waters and islands in the world is considered by many to be the highlight of their trip. Victoria is located in a "sub-Mediterranean" climatic zone and has moderate weather year-round. It boasts an average of 2,196 hours of sunshine annually and an eight-month frost-free season. Average temperature in January is 39°F and spring is early and mild. Summer is comfortably warm and dry with temperatures from 65-90°F.
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City Attractions
Art Galleries & Exhibits
Alcheringa Gallery.
665 Fort Street, Victoria, BC. Phone: 250-383-8224.
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Art Gallery of Victoria. 1040 Moss Street, Victoria, BC. Phone: 250-384-4101.
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Discovery Station 526 Discovery Street, Victoria, BC. Phone: 250-389-6182.
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Fran Willis Gallery. 1619 Store Street Victoria, BC. Phone: 250-381-3422.
Gallery 1248. 1248 Fort Street, Victoria, BC. Phone: 250-380-1248.
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Vancouver Island Treasures. 65 Sponges Road, Victoria, BC V9A 6T3. Phone: 250-386-8078. E-mail
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Gardens
Abkhazia Garden.
1964 Fairfield Road, Victoria, BC V8S 1H4. Phone: 250-598-8096; Fax: 250-598-8076. E-mail
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Butch art Gardens. . Located on Vancouver Island 21 km (13 miles) north of Victoria, and 20km (12.5 miles) south of the Vancouver-Victoria ferry terminal at Swartz Bay. Box 4010, Victoria, BC V8X 3X4.
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Butterfly Gardens.
. P.O. Box 190, 1461 Benvenuto Avenue, Brentwood Bay, B.C. V8M 1R3. Phone: 250-652-3822; Toll Free: 877-722-027; Fax: 250-652-4683. E-mail
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Crystal Garden.
713 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1N8. Phone: 250-953-8819; Fax: 250-383-1218. E-mail
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Historic Sites
Cowichan Native Village.
Located in six acres of trees on the banks of the Cowichan River, one hundred meters from the Trans Canada Highway in Duncan on Vancouver Island. E-mail.
The Cowichan Native Village is a world class tourist destination and Conference Centre, owned and operated by the Cowichan Tribes, the largest Aboriginal band in British Columbia. It is situated on the beautiful Cowichan River, which produces significant salmon runs at different times of the year. The Village is a world of color, craftsmanship and rich cultural tradition. Visitors are treated to a variety of entertaining and educating experiences.
Craig flower Manor and Schoolhouse.
. c/o 5th Floor. 800 Johnson St., Victoria, B.C., V8W 9W3. Phone: 250-356-5137; Fax: 250-356-7796.
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Museums And Exhibits
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria.
1040 Moss Street, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada V8V 4P1. Phone: 250-384-4101; Fax; 250-361-3995. E-mail CDN$5.00.
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British Columbia Aviation Museum
. 1910 Norseman Road, Sidney, British Columbia, Canada, V8L 5V5. Phone: 250-655-3300. CDN$4.00
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The Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's) Regimental Museum.
Bay Street Armory, 715 Bay Street, Victoria BC V8T 1R1. Phone: 250-363-8753; Fax 250-363-3593. E-mail.
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Fort Rode Hill & Fisgard Lighthouse.
Located 14 km (8.4 miles) by road west of downtown Victoria, B.C. The official Parks Canada web page for Fort Rudd Hill & Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sites.
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Malt wood Art Museum and Gallery.
University of Victoria, Box 3025 STN CSC, Victoria, BC, V8W 3P2. Phone: 250-721-8298; Fax: 250-721-8997.
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Maritime Museum of BC.
28 Bastion Square, Victoria, B.C. V8W 1H9, Canada. Phone: 250-385-4222, ext. 102; Fax: 250-382-2869. E-mail
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Miniature World.
649 Humboldt Street, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada V8W 1A7. Phone: 250-385-9731; Fax: 250-385-2835. E-mail.
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The Royal British Columbia Museum.
675 Belleville Street, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, V8W 9W2. Phone: 250-356-7226; Toll Free: 888-447-7977.
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Royal London Wax Museum.
470 Belleville Street, Victoria, B.C. Canada V8V 1W9. Phone: 250-388-4461; Fax 250-388-4493. E-mail
Victoria Police Museum.
850 Caledonia Avenue, Victoria, BC V8T 5J8. Phone: 250-995-7654; Fax: 250-384-1362. E-mail
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Performing Arts
Belfry Theatre
Lang ham Court Theatre.
805 Lang ham Court, Victoria, BC V8V 4J3. Phone: 250-384-2142; Fax: 250-384-1293.
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McPherson Playhouse.
#3 Centennial Square / 600-block Pandora Ave. Phone (Box Office): 250-386-6121; Toll-free: 888-717-6121. E-Mail
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Pacific Opera Victoria.
1316B Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1Y8. Phone: 250-385-0222; Fax: 250-382-4944. E-mail
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Phoenix Theatre.
University of Victoria, PO Box 1700 STN CSC, Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2. Phone: 250-721-7211 For ticket Reservations & Information call 250-721-8000. E-mail
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Royal Theatre.
805 Broughton Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1E5. Phone (Box Office): 250-386-6121; Toll-free: 888-717-6121. E-Mail
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Victoria Conservatory of Music.
907 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, BC. Event Info line: 250-384-7469.
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Victoria Jazz Society.
P.O. Box 8542, Victoria, BC Canada V8W 352. Phone: 250-388-4423; Fax: 250-388-4407. E-mail.
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