Whale Watching in Victoria

Filed under: Car Rental Victoria - 29 Jan 2010  | Spread the word !

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One of the most astonishing activities to partake in when visiting Victoria is to go whale watching. This is an experience that will be educational, relaxing, and spiritual. Once you decide that whale watching is the excursion for you, it is important to book your car rental to help get you from your previous destinations to your whale watching company. When selecting a whale watching tour, be sure to pick one with friendly staff and high reviews. The following are the top three whale watching tours available:

Eagle Wing Whale Watching Tours: This whale watching company is the most popular and said to provide the safest and most thrilling adventure. This tour is eco-friendly and is run by a group of passionate conservationists. The staff educates guests while making them feel comfortable, at home, and entertained all at the same time. A whale watching tour with Eagle Wing is one that will be truly unforgettable.

Prince of Whales Whale Watching: This company offers three different options of boats for your tour and guarantees fun and excitement! Aside from whale watching, it offers attractive return packages that help you scurry on to your next adventure.

Spring Tide Charters Whale Watching: Spring Tide offers a historic and information filled event with friendly staff. Safety is of the utmost importance for this company and is put first. When going whale watching, you will be in good hands with Spring Tide Charters.

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Things to Do in Victoria

Filed under: Car Rental Victoria - 15 Jan 2010  | Spread the word !

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Victoria is an astonishing location with a variety of things to see and do. Once you arrive for your destination you will want to hop into your rental car and begin exploring right away. You will find there is something for everyone including adventure, beauty, history, and more. The following describe the top things to Whdo while you are visiting the area:

Royal British Columbia Museum: This museum is nestled on the shoulder of the scenic harbor in Victoria and is a site guaranteed to please the whole family. It features an eclectic assortment of regional and international artifacts with many hands-on exhibits for kids of all ages. There is also a newly modeled Imax Theater experience that is sure to be a crowd pleaser.

Eagle Wing Whale Watching Tours: This attraction will take your breath away! The adventure is both safe and thrilling and will be a highlight of your vacation. The staff are helpful and friendly and will provide you will a lifetime of memories.

Butchart Gardens: This is a must not miss experience where you can truly soak in the beauty of surroundings. Go ice skating, take a walk, and tour the Butchart Gardens with an option of exquisite dining while you are there. The gardens are beautiful and inspiring, just be sure you take your camera!

Hatley Castle: Home of Canada’s oldest and most historic sites, Hatley Castle offers an a beautiful tour and is open all year round. The staff are very knowledgeable and provide you with an awesome experience!

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Exploring Beacon Hill Park

Filed under: Car Rental Victoria - 09 Jan 2010  | Spread the word !

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Victoria, in British Colombia, is a popular tourist destination for many reasons. From stunning scenery and mountain ranges, to mesmerizing architecture – it has a little bit of something for everyone. But sometimes nothing beats relaxing in a beautiful park with your family. If that is what your after then look no further then Beacon Hill Park, Victoria’s largest area of open park space.

Opened in 1882, it has long been an established park area popular with locals and tourists alike. It houses hundreds of species of plants and wildlife in its 200 acre gardens, from western red cedars to fawn lilies. And it is not just the vegetation that is blooming, but many types of wildlife can be found here. See if you can spot and squirrels, chipmunks, skunks or raccoons. Even the beautiful ponds are filled with ducks, swans and turtles.

There are many quiet spots where you can enjoy a picnic with the family. And afterwards why not check out the parks own petting zoo, where children and adults alike can get up close to some very adorable animals.

To save time and money on your trip to Vancouver you should consider hiring a car, this will allow you to get from your hotel to the park or wherever your choose, without the hassle of having to call a taxi, or sit on a stuffy coach trip. You will be surprised at the bargains to be had, simply enter your arrival and departure details into the intelligent search engine and it will compare quotes to find the best deal for you. Have a great trip.

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Visit The Parks And Gardens of Victoria With A Rental Car

Filed under: Car Rental Victoria - 09 Jan 2010  | Spread the word !

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You can visit and enjoy the many parks and gardens of Victoria, Canada at any time of the year but the most popular season would have to be spring because that is when most of the flowers are in full bloom, with brilliant colors on display and that unmistakable smell of spring is in the air. One of the highest rated is the Butchart Gardens located on Keating Cross Road, which is around 30 to 40 minutes away from downtown, and the best way to get there is with car rental Victoria or else you will have to take public transport and add on some extra travel time.

Every evening in summer you can enjoy live music and entertainment in the great outdoors while relaxing on the grass or on a park bench, so bring a towel if you’re looking for a laid back way to spend the evening. On Saturday nights in July and until Labour Day in September you can also witness one of the biggest

fireworks displays in all of North America.

Some other local parks and gardens that you may be interested in are the Abkhazi Gardens which was created by the Russian Prince and Princess Abkhazi, famous for it’s Japanese Maples and rhododendrons, and the Hatley Park National Historic Site which is Canada’s largest historic park. If you plan on visiting a few of these sites you should consider a Victoria car rental which will give you the comfort and flexibility you will need on your journey.

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