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Distinctive and memorable walking tours in Victoria, BC.
Chinatown, Rockland, Old Town, James Bay, Oak Bay and more! |
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Historic Victoria Walking Tours.
Winter - Spring 2012
Program being finalized.
Check back after January 15
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Historic Victoria Walking Tours (Neighbourhood Discovery Walks) take place each Fall, Winter and Spring. They are 90-minute leisurely walks that focus on the diverse history of Victoria's heritage neighbourhoods, researched and conducted by local historian and author, John Adams. Starting locations are different for each topic. The detailed schedule for the fall of 2011 is below.
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Private Historic Victoria Walking Tours are available throughout the year and are very popular with local organizations, conferences, conventions and many other clubs and groups which want to find out more about Victoria's history in an informative and entertaining way. Give John a call at 250.384.6698 to inquire about a tour for your group. |
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Thursday, Oct. 6 at 2:00 pm.
South Fairfield and Ross Bay.
John Adams explains where the early streams were, why the Chinese market gardens were developed, how the first subdivisions were created and the influence of the electric streetcars. Meet at corner of Moss St. and May St. Tour takes place rain or shine. No reservations needed. $13.
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Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 3:00 pm.
Victoria History 101.
John Adams conducts an in-depth tour about the origins of Victoria as a Hudson's Bay Co. fur trading post, the Gold Rush of 1858 and the growth of Old Town and Chinatown.
This tour is designed for delegates to the APT Conference. Members of the public are welcome to join. Meet outside guest lobby of Fairmont Empress Hotel. Tour takes place rain or shine. No reservations needed. $13.
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Friday, Oct. 14 at 1:30 pm.
Rockland, the Old Burying Ground and Christ Church Cathedral.
John Adams will take a leisurely walk to Christ Church Cathedral (and take a brief tour inside), explain the significance of the Old Burying Ground's unique tombstones and continue into the elegant Rockland neighbourhood to discuss its heritage architecture.
This tour is designed for delegates to the APT Conference. Members of the public are welcome to join. Meet outside guest lobby of Fairmont Empress Hotel. Tour takes place rain or shine. No reservations needed. $13.
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Sunday, Dec. 18 at 2:00 pm.
Wednesday, Dec. 21 at 2:00 pm.
"Christmas in Old Victoria."
John Adams will delve into his repertoire of true Christmas stories from early Victoria. Find out how Christmas was observed, what was served for Christmas dinner, Emily Carr's memories of Christmas Eve shopping, A Christmas Eve murder and many other stories of interest. Program starts inside and will continue outside, weather permitting. Meet in front of Burnes House, 16 Bastion Square (beside the Maritime Museum of BC). Takes place rain or shine. No reservations needed. $13.
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Tours take place rain or shine. Dress for the weather. |
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John Adams is researching
other Historic Victoria Walking Tours to add to the list on an ongoing basis. Please ask if you do not see the neighbourhood or topic you are looking for.
To the left: the second Government House (Cary Castle) from an old postcard. |
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