Victoria Express

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Victoria Express features indoor and outdoor seating, a snack bar, restrooms, video screens and a PA system. Victoria Express is perfect for a wide variety of cruises around Port Angeles Harbor, Sequim Bay, Port Townsend Harbor, the San Juan Islands and other points of interest in the Puget Sound. Consider Victoria Express when you plan your next holiday party, wedding reception, reunion or anniversary, company meeting or that special sunset cruise.

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The Olympic Torch links modern Olympic Games with the original Olympic Games in Ancient Greece. In modern times, several months prior to the Olympic Games, eleven “priestesses” light the Olympic torch at the site of the original Olympic Games in Olympia, Greece. The flame then begins its journey around the globe, ultimately ending at the stadium of the Olympics on the day the games begin. The Torch Bearer uses the torch to light the flame in the Olympic Stadium.

TORCH TO ARRIVE IN VICTORIA

As the torch bearers make their way across Canada, they will be making history. Canada has the longest Olympic Torch relay in a single country, ever. Why not make an effort to witness the passing of the torch? When the torch arrives in Victoria, it will be as close as it gets for those of us living in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. Consider taking a ferry to Victoria, so you can be there, too.

The Torch Relay scheduled for Victoria brings the 2010 Olympics close for those of us living here across the border in the States. The Olympic Torch Relay for the 2010 Vancouver Winter Games begins October 22, 2009 in Athens, Greece. Once illuminated, the flame with travel on a trans-Atlantic journey accompanied by host country Canada. Destination: Victoria on Vancouver Island, the capital city of British Columbia.

After its arrival, the flame will be accompanied by more than 12,000 torchbearers, who will travel by land-air-sea throughout Canada for more than 106 days. They’ll travel more than 45,000 kilometers (27,962 miles) before arriving in Vancouver on February 12, 2010 for the start of the Winter Games.

Don’t miss this historic event. Share the passing of the torch with your children.

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Looking for something with a distinctly BC flavour….check out the Royal Museum in Victoria. There you can find finely crafted and unique, intriguing and informative gifts; books, art, jewelry, music, clothing and toys from the Royal Museum Shop offer the best of the province of British Columbia. You can even check out the exhibits before or after you shop, and make a day of it.

The Royal Museum Shop offers an exquisite selection of merchandise suitable for both personal and corporate gift giving. This selection includes original First Nations’ art pieces and jewelry, a broad range of books related to British Columbia, a wide assortment of children’s items, adult and children’s clothing, and other unique items available only at the Royal Museum Shop.

The Royal Museum Shop is owned and operated by the Friends of the Royal BC Museum Foundation. All proceeds from the sale of merchandise go directly towards supporting the many fine programs and special events at the Royal BC Museum.

The Royal Museum Shop is located inside the Royal BC Museum at 675 Belleville Street in Victoria.

The Pacific Northwest is abuzz with the 2010 Olympics. When the Winter Games start in Vancouver this February, the eyes of the world will be upon us. Those of us who live in the Pacific Northwest know what a wonderful place it is. Those who are not familiar with this part of the world are in for a surprise.

Such an exciting time calls for extraordinary actions. Now is the time to start considering how you will celebrate the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. Will you get a jump start on the festivities and travel to Victoria BC, where the Olympic torch will soon arrive in Canada?

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Jazz aficionados beware! Saturday October 17, 2009, the Victoria Jazz Society is hosting the second annual Blues Summit. Some of Victoria’s most impressive blues musicians will be on hand for this fundraising event for the Jazz Society. Don’t forget to bring your dancing shoes.

Bill Johnson and his All-Star Blues Band will be making music, and they are bringing together Victoria’s finest: Tom Lavin (of Powder Blues), Lisa Mann (of Paul Delay Band), David Vest (of Paul Delay Band), Gerry Barnum (of Sue Medley), Pat Steward (of Brian Adams, Colin James and The Odds), Hugh Fraser, Darcy Phillips (of Jann Arden and Bill Johnson Blues Band), John Hunter (of Bill Johnson Blues Band) and Rick Erickson (of Bill Johnson Blues Band).

In addition to  music, there will be a no-host bar, tasty snacks, and a silent auction with a great selection of items. Proceeds go to the Victoria Jazz Society, which encourages all attendees to come ready to shop!

Contact the Victoria Jazz Society to purchase tickets or for additional information.  Tickets are $25 for adults, and the event will be at the Victoria Arts Connection, at #110-2750 Quadra Street, Victoria.

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The Celebration Olympic Torch Relay for the 2010 Winter Games will kick off in Victoria on Friday – Oct 30 – 5:30 to 9 pm

Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime event!

Victoria BC is an incredibly beautiful city with a rich history. The Olympic Torch Relay Celebration will showcase all of this; set against the backdrop of the majestic Legislative buildings, the Fairmont Empress and Victoria’s stunning Inner Harbour, the Olympic Torch Celebration will feature a kaleidoscope of colour, energy and light in a multicultural, multidisciplinary spectacle.

The Olympic Torch Relay Celebration will pull together unforgettable ensemble performances featuring many of Victoria’s best-known musicians, performers and artists. There will be acrobatics and dance.  Local luminaries, athletes and celebrities will be on hand to help celebrate the Winter Games and Victoria. Shouldn’t you do everything in your power to witness this?

Expect a spectacular multimedia presentation, exciting street-level animation featuring grand puppets, interactive characters and lanterns, and a choreographed aerial sculpture featuring audience inclusion and interaction. Thousands of handheld torchieres, state-of-the-art glow products and a thrilling pyrotechnics finale will mirror the symbolism of the flame, while adding to the beauty and spectacle of this momentous event.

The Route:

Day One – Friday, October 30: Following a morning arrival ceremony in downtown Victoria, the Olympic Torch Relay will travel through Victoria, Esquimalt, View Royal, Sidney, North Saanich, Central Saanich, Saanich and Oak Bay, returning to Victoria for the evening celebration.

Day Two – Saturday, October 31: The Torch will start in Sooke,

Metchosin, Colwood and Langford before heading up island for a noon celebration in Duncan and evening event in Nanaimo.

You can be there!

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Ballet Victoria presents The Secret Garden

If you are looking to experience something exquisite, consider a trip to Victoria October 30 – November 1 for the premier of Ballet Victoria’s The Secret Garden.

This adaptation of the legendary tale of friendship and perseverance is based on a play by Michael Shamata of the Belfry Theatre. Artistic Director Paul Destrooper has choreographed this one-act ballet to Joseph Haydn’s piano trio. It will assuredly deeply touch those who see it.

The evening will also feature a number of works that celebrate the mystery and magic of Halloween, performed by guest dancers. The evening will include live music and award-winning choreography.

The Victoria Ballet presents its works at the McPherson Playhouse, #3 Centennial Square, Victoria. Tickets for Adults run between $41.50 and $51.50. Call the box office at 1.888.717.6121 or visit the RMTS website.

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The Victoria Genealogical Society will be offering their annual Family History Seminar this Saturday, October 24 at  2964 Tillicum Rd, Saanich, BC.

 This is sure to be exciting for both seasoned and novice genealogists. Come learn how to flesh out your family tree.

Professional genealogists Dave Obee and Sherry Irvine will each present two sessions during the seminar. They are well-respected authors in the field of genealogy. Dave will speak about Newspapers in Family History Research in one session, and Tracing Forward to find Distant Cousins in another. Sherry will present a session on the Wills of England and Wales Online (1324-1857) and another on Irish Church Records.

There will be ample opportunity during breaks to meet other participants and to visit numerous vendors on hand with relevant publications and products. October 24 will be a great day to rejuvenate your interest in genealogy, meet folks who share your passion, and discover new ways to learn more about your family tree.

Visit the Victoria Genealogical Society for more information and to download a registration form. Lunch is included with full day registration. Half-day registration, morning or afternoon, is permitted, although it does not include lunch.

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Charter an unforgettable adventure.

Holiday season is fast approaching, meaning that family will be flying to the Northwest from all over, and the calendar will soon fill with business parties and fun events.

Make your next event unforgettable. Charter a private cruise aboard the Victoria Express. Cruise under the stars or sail to great destinations throughout the Salish Sea and Puget Sound. Eat a delicious meal and feel yourself relax. Your guests will have an experience they will remember for years to come.

Let us take care of all of the details so you can relax and enjoy your guests. We can accommodate large groups, provide custom food & beverage services and offer a complete multimedia system for your entertainment. Your event will be the talk of the season!

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This Friday, October 30, 2009, is the start of the Olympic season in Canada. The Olympic Torch arrives in Victoria BC Friday morning, and will travel through Victoria, Esquimalt, View Royal, Sidney, North Saanich, Central Saanich, Saanich and Oak Bay, before returning to Victoria for the evening celebration. At 5:30 pm, the city of Victoria will light up in a grand spectacle that you simply don’t want to miss.

Take part in this once-in-a-lifetime-event!

Join the celebration of the Olympic Torch Relay in Victoria BC. This small, beautiful city will come alive with a multicultural, multidisciplinary spectacle. The best artists, performers and musicians in Victoria will be on hand to celebrate the passing of the torch. The streets will pulse with energy and art, thousands of handheld torchieres will light the city, and a pyrotechnics finale will knock your socks off. Don’t you want to be there?

The Olympic Torch Relay Schedule follows:

Day 1, October 30, 2009 Arrival Ceremony in Victoria, BC – Victoria, BC

* Esquimalt, BC

* CFB/BFC Esquimalt, BC

* Songhees, BC

* Esquimalt (FN/PN), BC

* View Royal, BC

* Sidney, BC

* North Saanich, BC

* Central Saanich, BC

* Saanich, BC

* Oak Bay, BC

* Victoria, BC

Day 2, October 31, 2009 Victoria, BC – Nanaimo, BC

* Sooke, BC

* T’Sou-ke, BC

* Metchosin, BC

* Colwood, BC

* Fort Rodd Hill & Fisgard Lighthouse NHSC/LHNC, BC

* Langford, BC

* Mill Bay, BC

* Cowichan Bay, BC

* Kw’amutsun, BC

* Duncan, BC

* North Cowichan, BC

* Lake Cowichan, BC

* Ganges, BC

* Crofton, BC

* Chemainus, BC

* Ladysmith, BC

* Cedar, BC

* Snuneymuxw , BC

* Nanaimo, BC

Day 3, November1, 2009 Nanaimo, BC – Tofino, BC

* Nanaimo, BC

* Lantzville, BC

* Nanoose Bay, BC

* Parksville, BC

* Coombs, BC

* Hilliers, BC

* Port Alberni, BC

* Hupacasath, BC

* Tseshaht, BC

* Ucluelet, BC

* Pacific Rim National Park (Long Beach), BC

* Tla-o-qui-aht, BC

* Tofino, BC

Day 4, November2, 2009  Tofino, BC – Campbell River, BC

* Qualicum Beach, BC

* Bowser, BC

* Fanny Bay, BC

* Union Bay, BC

* Royston, BC

* Cumberland, BC

* Courtenay, BC

* K’ómoks, BC

* Comox, BC

* CFB/BFC Comox, BC

* Black Creek, BC

* We Wai Kum, BC

* Campbell River, BC

Day 5, November3, 2009 Campbell River, BC – Whitehorse, YT

* Sandspit, BC

* Skidegate, BC

* Queen Charlotte, BC

Be a part of history!

It’s not every day that the Olympics are in our backyard. This is an exciting time for all of us here in the Pacific Northwest, even for folks not particularly interested in winter sports. British Columbia about to  join Olympic history.

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