NORTHWEST LINGUISTICS CONFERENCE 39
Your Visit to Victoria
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TRANSPORTATION
Cab: Reliable cab companies in Victoria include Bluebird Cabs (250-382-2222) and Victoria Taxi (250-383-7111).
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EvoCar Ridesharing service: Pick up and drop off EvoCars at your leisure. Download the EvoCar app and create a free account to get started.
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Bus: A one-way bus ticket is $2.50. If you will take more than two bus trips in a day, you can save money by purchasing a Day Pass for $5. A Day Pass is valid until 11:59pm that day, and allows unlimited bus rides during that period.
Remember to carry exact change for bus fare!
ACCOMMODATIONS
Hotels: There are plenty of hotels in and around Downtown Victoria, only a brief drive or bus ride away from UVic. Consider these affordable and highly-rated hotels:
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- Ocean Island Inn, ~$60/night, 5km from UVic
- Arbutus Inn, ~$80/night, 5km from UVic
- James Bay Inn Hotel, ~$110/night, 6km from UVic
- Hotel Zed, ~$120/night, 4km from UVic
... and many more!
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If you will be taking a ferry to the island, BC Ferries offers package deals with certain hotels. Visit https://www.bcferries.com/vacations/promotions for more details.
RESTAURANTS & SIGHTSEEING
These are considered some of the best restaurants in Victoria!
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Breakfast, Lunch, & Brunch: Blue Fox Café; JAM Café; John's Place; Shine Café; Floyd's Diner...
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Dinner: Finn's (Seafood); Il Terrazzo (Italian); The Tapa Bar (Spanish-inspired); GLO (Global); Bin4 (Burgers); Pagliacci's (Italian); NUBO Japanese Tapas; Tacofino (Mexican); MeeT (Vegan cuisine)...
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In your free time, consider visiting these iconic locations in Victoria:
Cadboro Bay: A gorgeous, dog-friendly beach and playground, just a 5-minute walk from UVic.
Fan Tan Alley: The narrowest commercial street in North America, located in Canada's oldest Chinatown!
Market Square: Over 35 local boutiques and eateries in an outdoor square.
Butchart Gardens: A National Historic Site of Canada! Floral display gardens known for seasonal displays of greenery featuring animatronics, cafés, and a carousel.
Fisherman's Wharf: A must-visit pier and floating home community featuring restaurants, local vendors, and fishing docks. A great place to see marine life, too!
PKOLS (Mount Douglas Park): 21km of walking and hiking trails for those looking to see Victoria from a different angle.