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Victoria and Butchart Gardens
Joseph Coulter wrote:
On Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:19:11 -0800, "Marcia R." wrote: Joseph Coulter wrote: On Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:07:43 -0800, "Marcia R." wrote: Thanks John. I did call Princess this morning, although I didn't get too much info. They can't tell me yet where the Victoria Shuttle drops us off until we're on the ship apparently. I have no clue what "in town" means. My only concern is that we chose that option over a sightseeing tour only to find out all the shops are closed. Hopefully, we can make that decision on board without all of our choices sold out. I do agree about the gardens, though...not really being a flower/nature kind of girl. It just seemed like a good idea at first. Marcia Victoria isn't that large so you really don't need to worry about where you will be dropped off. My guess is that it will be near the Empress Hotel. That puts you in the center of almost everything with the parliament buildings and the BC museum basically toward the ship and the shopping (parliament. the inner harbour,the empress and the shopping area all line up) Sounds good, thanks. I looked at the google satellite map of the area, so I have an idea where that all is. :-) Marcia I should have nmentioned, since you have google maps open that the ship will be out in the outer harbour. which as you can see is n't really far from the center of things. I'll look again. Thanks John and Joseph for all the info. I really appreciate it. :-) Marcia |
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"Marcia R." wrote in message ... Thanks John. I did call Princess this morning, although I didn't get too much info. They can't tell me yet where the Victoria Shuttle drops us off until we're on the ship apparently. I have no clue what "in town" means. My only concern is that we chose that option over a sightseeing tour only to find out all the shops are closed. Hopefully, we can make that decision on board without all of our choices sold out. I do agree about the gardens, though...not really being a flower/nature kind of girl. It just seemed like a good idea at first. Marcia Hi Marsha We live near Victoria and always get annual passes to Butchart Gardens. It is a wonderful show at any time of year! The only thing we haven't seen is the fireworks night (it costs extra for pass members). What time of day do you have in Victoria, and what day of the week? There is lots of "stuff" to do, and most of the shops stay open late when there are cruise ships in. If you're fit and like walking you can walk into town in about 20 minutes. There is a good Tourist Information place just up the road past the Empress Hotel. They would have information about what attractions are available, at that time of day. The Royal British Columbia Museum, Undersea Gardens, Miniature World and the Wax Museum are all within a couple of blocks of the Harbor. I don't know what their hours are, but I'm sure the information place would have that. Enjoy our Capital city, whatever you decide to do!! Tobieon an Island in the Pacific |
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On Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:53:41 -0800, "Island Grampa"
wrote: "Marcia R." wrote in message ... Thanks John. I did call Princess this morning, although I didn't get too much info. They can't tell me yet where the Victoria Shuttle drops us off until we're on the ship apparently. I have no clue what "in town" means. My only concern is that we chose that option over a sightseeing tour only to find out all the shops are closed. Hopefully, we can make that decision on board without all of our choices sold out. I do agree about the gardens, though...not really being a flower/nature kind of girl. It just seemed like a good idea at first. Marcia Hi Marsha We live near Victoria and always get annual passes to Butchart Gardens. It is a wonderful show at any time of year! The only thing we haven't seen is the fireworks night (it costs extra for pass members). What time of day do you have in Victoria, and what day of the week? There is lots of "stuff" to do, and most of the shops stay open late when there are cruise ships in. If you're fit and like walking you can walk into town in about 20 minutes. There is a good Tourist Information place just up the road past the Empress Hotel. They would have information about what attractions are available, at that time of day. The Royal British Columbia Museum, Undersea Gardens, Miniature World and the Wax Museum are all within a couple of blocks of the Harbor. I don't know what their hours are, but I'm sure the information place would have that. Enjoy our Capital city, whatever you decide to do!! Tobieon an Island in the Pacific Tobie, I was jealous when it was "an island in the Pacific" Now that I know which island it is insane jealousy! You have such a lovely place to call home. We are watching the Olympics and everytime they play the BC ad I want to cry because I am not there. Joseph Coulter Joseph Coulter Cruises and Vacations www.josephcoulter.com |
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Island Grampa wrote:
"Marcia R." wrote in message ... Thanks John. I did call Princess this morning, although I didn't get too much info. They can't tell me yet where the Victoria Shuttle drops us off until we're on the ship apparently. I have no clue what "in town" means. My only concern is that we chose that option over a sightseeing tour only to find out all the shops are closed. Hopefully, we can make that decision on board without all of our choices sold out. I do agree about the gardens, though...not really being a flower/nature kind of girl. It just seemed like a good idea at first. Marcia Hi Marsha We live near Victoria and always get annual passes to Butchart Gardens. It is a wonderful show at any time of year! The only thing we haven't seen is the fireworks night (it costs extra for pass members). What time of day do you have in Victoria, and what day of the week? There is lots of "stuff" to do, and most of the shops stay open late when there are cruise ships in. If you're fit and like walking you can walk into town in about 20 minutes. There is a good Tourist Information place just up the road past the Empress Hotel. They would have information about what attractions are available, at that time of day. The Royal British Columbia Museum, Undersea Gardens, Miniature World and the Wax Museum are all within a couple of blocks of the Harbor. I don't know what their hours are, but I'm sure the information place would have that. Enjoy our Capital city, whatever you decide to do!! Tobieon an Island in the Pacific We are there on Saturday night, 6/12 from around 7 till midnight. Marcia |
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Joseph Coulter wrote:
On Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:53:41 -0800, "Island Grampa" wrote: "Marcia R." wrote in message ... Thanks John. I did call Princess this morning, although I didn't get too much info. They can't tell me yet where the Victoria Shuttle drops us off until we're on the ship apparently. I have no clue what "in town" means. My only concern is that we chose that option over a sightseeing tour only to find out all the shops are closed. Hopefully, we can make that decision on board without all of our choices sold out. I do agree about the gardens, though...not really being a flower/nature kind of girl. It just seemed like a good idea at first. Marcia Hi Marsha We live near Victoria and always get annual passes to Butchart Gardens. It is a wonderful show at any time of year! The only thing we haven't seen is the fireworks night (it costs extra for pass members). What time of day do you have in Victoria, and what day of the week? There is lots of "stuff" to do, and most of the shops stay open late when there are cruise ships in. If you're fit and like walking you can walk into town in about 20 minutes. There is a good Tourist Information place just up the road past the Empress Hotel. They would have information about what attractions are available, at that time of day. The Royal British Columbia Museum, Undersea Gardens, Miniature World and the Wax Museum are all within a couple of blocks of the Harbor. I don't know what their hours are, but I'm sure the information place would have that. Enjoy our Capital city, whatever you decide to do!! Tobieon an Island in the Pacific Tobie, I was jealous when it was "an island in the Pacific" Now that I know which island it is insane jealousy! You have such a lovely place to call home. We are watching the Olympics and everytime they play the BC ad I want to cry because I am not there. Joseph Coulter Joseph Coulter Cruises and Vacations www.josephcoulter.com I keep seeing the ad and I'm glad I WILL be there. LOL. I hope there are still some Olympic pins around when we get there. Marcia |
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Island Grampa wrote:
"Marcia R." wrote in message ... Thanks John. I did call Princess this morning, although I didn't get too much info. They can't tell me yet where the Victoria Shuttle drops us off until we're on the ship apparently. I have no clue what "in town" means. My only concern is that we chose that option over a sightseeing tour only to find out all the shops are closed. Hopefully, we can make that decision on board without all of our choices sold out. I do agree about the gardens, though...not really being a flower/nature kind of girl. It just seemed like a good idea at first. Marcia Hi Marsha We live near Victoria and always get annual passes to Butchart Gardens. It is a wonderful show at any time of year! The only thing we haven't seen is the fireworks night (it costs extra for pass members). What time of day do you have in Victoria, and what day of the week? There is lots of "stuff" to do, and most of the shops stay open late when there are cruise ships in. If you're fit and like walking you can walk into town in about 20 minutes. There is a good Tourist Information place just up the road past the Empress Hotel. They would have information about what attractions are available, at that time of day. The Royal British Columbia Museum, Undersea Gardens, Miniature World and the Wax Museum are all within a couple of blocks of the Harbor. I don't know what their hours are, but I'm sure the information place would have that. Enjoy our Capital city, whatever you decide to do!! Tobieon an Island in the Pacific Hey Tobie, I watched while your Canadians took the gold in ice dancing last night. What a spectacular performance by those two, and also by the US team, who took the silver. Ermalee |
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"Ermalee McCauley" wrote in message ... Hey Tobie, I watched while your Canadians took the gold in ice dancing last night. What a spectacular performance by those two, and also by the US team, who took the silver. Ermalee Yes, Ermalee I've had my 50" Sony Bravia, HD on all day since the games started. I think it's better than being there! The Canadian competitors are doing quite well too, but not quite as well as expected. Congratulations to the winners from Team USA too, but I've just got to say, "GO TEAM CANADA!!!" I've been so busy watching the games, I don't get anything done around here. Well I got out the other day and cleared up the branches that were gathering on our roof from the wind storms, and did some garden work. The snowdrops are blooming and daffodils are about to pop here. In Victoria, the daffodils are in full bloom and many of the early cherry trees are just loaded with pink blossoms. Tobieon an Island in the Pacific |
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"Island Grampa" wrote in message ... "Ermalee McCauley" wrote in message ... Hey Tobie, I watched while your Canadians took the gold in ice dancing last night. What a spectacular performance by those two, and also by the US team, who took the silver. Ermalee Yes, Ermalee I've had my 50" Sony Bravia, HD on all day since the games started. I think it's better than being there! The Canadian competitors are doing quite well too, but not quite as well as expected. Congratulations to the winners from Team USA too, but I've just got to say, "GO TEAM CANADA!!!" I've been so busy watching the games, I don't get anything done around here. Well I got out the other day and cleared up the branches that were gathering on our roof from the wind storms, and did some garden work. The snowdrops are blooming and daffodils are about to pop here. In Victoria, the daffodils are in full bloom and many of the early cherry trees are just loaded with pink blossoms. Tobieon an Island in the Pacific Hi All, I'm pleased to find myself rooting for the US and the Canadian athletes. After all, we are joined by the longest peaceful international boundary in the history of the world. Pretty special. Harry Cooper |
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Marcia R. plucked Senior Frog's Magic Twanger and said On 2/23/2010
12:57 PM: Island Grampa wrote: "Marcia R." wrote in message ... Thanks John. I did call Princess this morning, although I didn't get too much info. They can't tell me yet where the Victoria Shuttle drops us off until we're on the ship apparently. I have no clue what "in town" means. My only concern is that we chose that option over a sightseeing tour only to find out all the shops are closed. Hopefully, we can make that decision on board without all of our choices sold out. I do agree about the gardens, though...not really being a flower/nature kind of girl. It just seemed like a good idea at first. Marcia Hi Marsha We live near Victoria and always get annual passes to Butchart Gardens. It is a wonderful show at any time of year! The only thing we haven't seen is the fireworks night (it costs extra for pass members). What time of day do you have in Victoria, and what day of the week? There is lots of "stuff" to do, and most of the shops stay open late when there are cruise ships in. If you're fit and like walking you can walk into town in about 20 minutes. There is a good Tourist Information place just up the road past the Empress Hotel. They would have information about what attractions are available, at that time of day. The Royal British Columbia Museum, Undersea Gardens, Miniature World and the Wax Museum are all within a couple of blocks of the Harbor. I don't know what their hours are, but I'm sure the information place would have that. Enjoy our Capital city, whatever you decide to do!! Tobieon an Island in the Pacific We are there on Saturday night, 6/12 from around 7 till midnight. Marcia I did a quick look up of Butchart Gardens hours.They are as follows: May 1/10—June 14/10 9:00am - 6:00pm June 15/10—Sept 4/10 9:00am - 10:00pm September 5—15/10 9:00am - 9:00pm September 16—30/10 9:00am - 5:30pm October 1—14/10 9:00am - 4:30pm October 15—31/10 9:00am - 4:00pm November 1—30/10 9:00am - 3:30pm December 1/09—January 6/10 9:00am - 9:00pm Christmas Day, 2010 1:00pm - 9:00pm ^1 The Spring Prelude Indoor Garden will close a little earlier on these dates to allow for wedding set-up. Feb 6th - 3:30pm Feb 14th - 3:00pm March 13th - 3:30pm March 20th - 3:30pm March 21st - 3:30pm March 27th - 3:30pm * Additional late open hours: May 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29 and Jun 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12. Gates close at 9pm with grounds open until 10pm. Admission Rates Come see what more than 50 gardeners can do. Backed up by some 200 staff in visitor and food services in the off-peak season and 500 in the peak season, you can be assured your visit to The Gardens will be an amazing experience. Accepted Payment Methods Visa, MasterCard, Discover, JCB, Cash, Interac Bank/Debit Card, Travellers Cheques 2010 admission rates are quoted in Canadian dollars and are subject to tax. 2010 Dates Adult (18+) Youths (13-17) Child 12) Groups1 Winter Jan 7 - Jan 14/10 $15.48 $7.86 $1.90 $13.93 Jan 15 - March 20/10 $20.95 $10.48 $1.90 $18.86 Spring March 21 - June 14/10 $26.19 $13.10 $1.90 $23.57 Summer June 15 - Sept 30/10 $28.10 $14.05 $2.86 $25.29 Autumn Oct 1 - Oct 31/10 $23.57 $11.90 $1.90 $21.21 Nov 1 - Nov 30/10 $18.10 $9.05 $1.90 $16.29 Christmas Dec 1/10 - Jan 6/11 $23.57 $11.90 $2.86 $21.21 Here's a link if you opt to go through Grayline Tours instead of the Princess Tour http://www.graylinewest.com/victoria...ing_tours.aspx -- ________ To email me, Edit "blog" from my email address. Brian M. Kochera "The poor dog is the firmest of friends, the first to welcome the foremost to defend" - Lord Byron View My Web Pages: http://home.earthlink.net/~brian1951 My Shutterfly Page http://photosbybrianmk.shutterfly.com/ |
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Brian K wrote:
Marcia R. plucked Senior Frog's Magic Twanger and said On 2/23/2010 12:57 PM: Island Grampa wrote: "Marcia R." wrote in message ... Thanks John. I did call Princess this morning, although I didn't get too much info. They can't tell me yet where the Victoria Shuttle drops us off until we're on the ship apparently. I have no clue what "in town" means. My only concern is that we chose that option over a sightseeing tour only to find out all the shops are closed. Hopefully, we can make that decision on board without all of our choices sold out. I do agree about the gardens, though...not really being a flower/nature kind of girl. It just seemed like a good idea at first. Marcia Hi Marsha We live near Victoria and always get annual passes to Butchart Gardens. It is a wonderful show at any time of year! The only thing we haven't seen is the fireworks night (it costs extra for pass members). What time of day do you have in Victoria, and what day of the week? There is lots of "stuff" to do, and most of the shops stay open late when there are cruise ships in. If you're fit and like walking you can walk into town in about 20 minutes. There is a good Tourist Information place just up the road past the Empress Hotel. They would have information about what attractions are available, at that time of day. The Royal British Columbia Museum, Undersea Gardens, Miniature World and the Wax Museum are all within a couple of blocks of the Harbor. I don't know what their hours are, but I'm sure the information place would have that. Enjoy our Capital city, whatever you decide to do!! Tobieon an Island in the Pacific We are there on Saturday night, 6/12 from around 7 till midnight. Marcia I did a quick look up of Butchart Gardens hours.They are as follows: May 1/10—June 14/10 9:00am - 6:00pm June 15/10—Sept 4/10 9:00am - 10:00pm September 5—15/10 9:00am - 9:00pm September 16—30/10 9:00am - 5:30pm October 1—14/10 9:00am - 4:30pm October 15—31/10 9:00am - 4:00pm November 1—30/10 9:00am - 3:30pm December 1/09—January 6/10 9:00am - 9:00pm Christmas Day, 2010 1:00pm - 9:00pm ^1 The Spring Prelude Indoor Garden will close a little earlier on these dates to allow for wedding set-up. Feb 6th - 3:30pm Feb 14th - 3:00pm March 13th - 3:30pm March 20th - 3:30pm March 21st - 3:30pm March 27th - 3:30pm * Additional late open hours: May 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29 and Jun 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12. Gates close at 9pm with grounds open until 10pm. Admission Rates Come see what more than 50 gardeners can do. Backed up by some 200 staff in visitor and food services in the off-peak season and 500 in the peak season, you can be assured your visit to The Gardens will be an amazing experience. Accepted Payment Methods Visa, MasterCard, Discover, JCB, Cash, Interac Bank/Debit Card, Travellers Cheques 2010 admission rates are quoted in Canadian dollars and are subject to tax. 2010 Dates Adult (18+) Youths (13-17) Child 12) Groups1 Winter Jan 7 - Jan 14/10 $15.48 $7.86 $1.90 $13.93 Jan 15 - March 20/10 $20.95 $10.48 $1.90 $18.86 Spring March 21 - June 14/10 $26.19 $13.10 $1.90 $23.57 Summer June 15 - Sept 30/10 $28.10 $14.05 $2.86 $25.29 Autumn Oct 1 - Oct 31/10 $23.57 $11.90 $1.90 $21.21 Nov 1 - Nov 30/10 $18.10 $9.05 $1.90 $16.29 Christmas Dec 1/10 - Jan 6/11 $23.57 $11.90 $2.86 $21.21 Here's a link if you opt to go through Grayline Tours instead of the Princess Tour http://www.graylinewest.com/victoria...ing_tours.aspx We decided against taking the Butchart Gardens tour, but thanks for looking all of that up for me. It looks like we're going to take the shuttle to town. Marcia |
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