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Victoria Inner Harbour

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The arrival point in Victoria, BC, and a central hub for exploring the city.

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Contents

8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Victoria Inner Harbour

    Welcome to the Victoria Inner Harbour, the undisputed jewel and historic anchor of British Columbia's capital city. As you stand along the scenic causeway, taking in the panoramic vistas of the waterfront, it is immediately…

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  2. 2The Causeway and Marina Ecology

    Strolling along the lower causeway, you are placed at the very edge of the Inner Harbour's complex maritime ecology and bustling recreational marina. This pedestrian pathway is the circulatory system of the waterfront, pulsating…

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  3. 3The Water Taxis and the Harbour Ballet

    One of the most charming and distinctively Victorian features you will notice darting across the Inner Harbour are the small, brightly colored water taxis, affectionately known by locals as the pickle boats. These diminutive…

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  4. 4The Steamship Terminal Architecture

    Dominating a prominent position along the harbor edge is the magnificent Canadian Pacific Railway Steamship Terminal. Constructed in nineteen twenty-four, this building stands as a striking and impeccably preserved example of…

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  5. 5The Fairmont Empress Hotel

    Turning your gaze slightly inland, you are immediately captivated by the imposing, chateau-style grandeur of the Fairmont Empress Hotel. Opening its doors to great fanfare in January of nineteen hundred and eight, the Empress was…

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  6. 6The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

    Occupying an expansive, impeccably landscaped plot adjacent to the harbor are the breathtaking Parliament Buildings, officially known as the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. This is the very seat of provincial power, an…

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  7. 7The Belleville Terminal and Customs Gateway

    Our final specific point of focus within the Inner Harbour precinct is the Belleville Street Terminal, the critical infrastructure point where international maritime arrivals officially process into Canada. For passengers…

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  8. 8Closing

    As we conclude our comprehensive audio journey around the Victoria Inner Harbour, take a moment to absorb the unique confluence of history, culture, and nature that surrounds you. This harbor is undeniably the beating heart of…

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What is Victoria Inner Harbour?

Victoria Inner Harbour is a place with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
TypeActivity
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates48.4222, -123.3657
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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