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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.

Are you looking for travel suggestions? We can customize your travel plans with excellent travel packages from Port Angeles or Seattle to Victoria B.C. – We can make all of your travel arrangements. Call Today – 360-452-8088

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?

Are you looking for travel suggestions? We can customize your travel plans with excellent travel packages from Port Angeles or Seattle to Victoria B.C. – We can make all of your travel arrangements. Call Today – 360-452-8088

The holidays are approaching – Thanksgiving is around the corner and in the blink of an eye it’s Christmas and New Year’s. Where does the time go?

Get in the holiday mood with your very own shopping expedition to Victoria from the Olympic Peninsula. Gather together a group of friends and charter a private cruise to Vancouver Island. Why not spend the weekend while you are there? Victoria Express will happily make all of your travel arrangements, including a stay in one of several Victoria hotels. The inner harbor of Victoria hosts a wonderful variety of shopping opportunities and offers plenty of charm to put you into a holiday mood. Treat yourself to a special time while you find something special for someone you love.

Let Victoria Express take care of all your travel needs – you focus on having a good time.

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