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The Maritime Museum of BC has a wealth of artifacts and history and is a fantastic place to get a glimpse back into the nautical customs of the North Pacific. With exhibits ranging from pirates to heritage vessels and Victoria’s original 1889 Courtroom, the MMBC is always a fascinating visit.
20th Anniversary - $20 Round Trip to Victoria
Come visit the fleet in Victoria this weekend and take advantage of our 20th Anniversary - $20 Round Trip to Victoria special fare. Make plans for a fun day trip of make it a weekend. There are enough attractions in Victoria to last a lifetime. Victoria Express can make all of your 'Staycation' travel arrangements. Call today - 360-452-8088 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Victoria is a city that embraces the arts. Musical enthusiasts should consider traveling to Victoria to catch at least one performance in the upcoming Open Space Piano Series, Thursday February 25 through Saturday March 6, 2010.
Open Space is a unique non-profit centre in Victoria run by and for artists. It is "a working laboratory for innovative art practices", and it produces some truly outstanding, creative works.
The first performer in the Open Space Piano Series at Alix Goolden Hall is Tzenka Dianova, on Thursday February 25 at 7:30 pm. Ms. Dianova is thought to be "one of the world's finest exponents of new music for the pianodistinguished composers". She plans to "give a rare performance of For Bunita Marcus by American composer Morton Feldman" that will be well worth the trip.
Lubomyr Melnyk takes the stage at Alix Goolden Hall on Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 8pm. Melnyk is considered one of the most innovative pianists alive today, thanks in part to his unique "continuous music" approach to playing - an "unbroken line of sound from the piano". He is also one of the fastest pianists to have ever lived, and has set two world records: the fastest pianist in the world, and the most number of notes in one hour. You will not want to miss his performance.
Gust Burns is a pianist, composer and above all an improviser from Seattle, WA. He will be in residency at Open Space, during which time he plans to deconstruct and rearrange an abandoned piano. His performance on Monday, March 1, (7:30 p.m.) will be prior to this deconstruction. His performance on Saturday, March 6, at 8 p.m will be based on it. Both performances will take place at Open Space, at 510 Fort Street.
Tickets may be purchased for all four concerts at Open Space.
Victoria Express will take care of all your Victoria travel arrangements. Email
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Please see our ID Requirements for details on travel requirements between Canada and the United States.
Photograph is of Lubomyr Melnyk.
On Friday, February 19, 2010, Paul Mowbray and Tracy Mills will perform their original music at the Heron Rock Bistro in Victoria from 7 to 9:30pm. Mowbray is a master of the guitar, and Mills a virtuoso on violin; their sound blends together like an intimate conversation.
BullFrogMusic calls this "single malt scotch or fine wine music" and tells us to "drink in the sound." Good thing they'll be playing at the Heron Rock Bistro, at #4-435 Simcoe Street, Victoria, BC. Listen to Paul Mowbray and Tracy Mills as you enjoy local oysters on the half-shell, or kalamari with sesame-cilantro aioli and crispy cumin batter.
Is it worth visiting Victoria BC for this event? You bet it is.
Victoria Express is currently offering several fantastic Victoria travel packages. Cross the Salish Sea in comfort, enjoy a visit to Craigdarroch Castle, a Grand City Tour, or an afternoon at the Royal BC Museum. Soak in the sounds of funky folky jazz in the evening. Victoria Express will take care of travel and accommodations - you need only decide to go.
Call 360.452.8088 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for details.
Please see our ID Requirements to learn what is necessary for travel between the United States and Canada.
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.
Are you looking for travel suggestions? We can customize your travel plans with excellent travel packages to Victoria B.C. from Port Angeles or Seattle – We can make all of your travel arrangements. Call Today – 360-452-8088
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.
Are you looking for travel suggestions? We can customize your travel plans with excellent travel packages to Victoria B.C. from Port Angeles or Seattle – We can make all of your travel arrangements. Call Today – 360-452-8088
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