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 1961 Canadian Pacific Ships ad Empress of Canada $5.99 Time Remaining: 2d 18h 59m |
 1967 Go Empress Brochure Canadian Pacific Empress of Canada England $16.45 Time Remaining: 22d 16h 41m Buy It Now for only: $16.45 |
 RMS Empress of Canada Postcard Canadian Pacific $8.45 Time Remaining: 18d 16h 18m Buy It Now for only: $8.45 |
 Empress of Canada Canadian Pacific Liner Black White Postcarda At Sea $2.39 Time Remaining: 10d 12h 46m Buy It Now for only: $2.39 |
 Empress of Canada of the Canadian Pacific lot from 1948 $12.95 Time Remaining: 2d 15h 14m Buy It Now for only: $12.95 |
 Vintage Ad 1962 Canadian Pacific Empress of Canada $3.50 Time Remaining: 3d 20h 6m |
 EMPRESS OF CANADA Canadian Pacific CARIBBEAN CRUISES $17.50 Time Remaining: 20d 13h 58m Buy It Now for only: $17.50 |
 1925 SS Empress of Scotland Mediterranean Cruise Annoucement Canada Pacific $10.45 Time Remaining: 16d 7h 24m Buy It Now for only: $10.45 |
 M V Canadian Empress StLawrence Cruise Line Canada Hat Lapel Brooch Pin $1.99 Time Remaining: 12d 20h 59m Buy It Now for only: $1.99 |
 Vintage Canadian Pacific SS Empress Of Canada Pin $12.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 4d 15h 45m |
 May 1962 Canadian Pacific Empress Canada Abstract Log $12.00 Time Remaining: 25d 9h 44m Buy It Now for only: $12.00 |
 CANADIAN PACIFIC EMPRESS OF CANADAGREEK ISLES 1962 AD $9.99 Time Remaining: 13d 12h 48m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 Original Art WorkEMPRESS OF CANADA Canadian Pacific $11.99 Time Remaining: 27d 18h 28m Buy It Now for only: $11.99 |
 EMPRESS OF CANADA Canadian Pacific 1963 Caribbean Cruises $15.00 Time Remaining: 5d 12h 24m |
 VINTAGE SS EMPRESS OF CANADA ENAMEL SHIP PIN CANADIAN PACIFIC LINE CIRCA 1922 $70.00 Time Remaining: 15d 14h 30m Buy It Now for only: $70.00 |
 EMPRESS OF CANADA CP Nice Deck Plan Photos $24.99 Time Remaining: 20d 12h 32m Buy It Now for only: $24.99 |
 EMPRESS OF CANADA CP BON VOYAGE PARTY BROCHURE $15.00 Time Remaining: 20d 16h 36m Buy It Now for only: $15.00 |
 EMPRESS OF CANADA Canadian Pacific 1970 Passenger List $20.00 Time Remaining: 5d 12h 24m |
 EMPRESS OF CANADA Canadian Pacific Deck Plan $24.99 Time Remaining: 20d 16h 14m Buy It Now for only: $24.99 |
 EMPRESS OF CANADA Canadian Pacific Crusie Folder $15.00 Time Remaining: 20d 16h 14m Buy It Now for only: $15.00 |
 EMPRESS OF CANADA Canadian Pacific 1967 Brochure $17.50 Time Remaining: 20d 16h 14m Buy It Now for only: $17.50 |
 EMPRESS OF CANADA White Empresses to Europe c1947 Ad $7.50 Time Remaining: 5d 13h 20m |
 EMPRESS OF CANADA Canadian Pacific 1965 Brochure $17.50 Time Remaining: 20d 10h 11m Buy It Now for only: $17.50 |
 CANADIAN PACIFIC PASSENGER LIST MENU EMPRESS OF CANADA JUNE 1948 $45.00 Time Remaining: 15d 17h 36m Buy It Now for only: $45.00 |
 EMPRESS OF CANADA Canadian Pacific 1963 Brochure $15.00 Time Remaining: 20d 10h 11m Buy It Now for only: $15.00 |
 EMPRESS OF CANADA Canadian Pacific Rare 1933 German Card $15.00 Time Remaining: 5d 20h 1m |
 EMPRESS OF CANADA Canadian Pacific Brochure $15.00 Time Remaining: 20d 10h 11m Buy It Now for only: $15.00 |
 AORANGI MARIPOSA TAIYO MARU EMPRESS OF CANADA more $17.50 Time Remaining: 20d 9h 54m Buy It Now for only: $17.50 |
 1952 Canadian Pacific Passenger List Empress of Canada $29.99 Time Remaining: 2d 9h 21m Buy It Now for only: $29.99 |
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Why You Should Buy Luxury Waterfront Real Estate in Victoria
Why should you move to Victoria, British Columbia? Is it because of the culture? Quite possibly. The attractions? Most definitely. Or is it because of the vast amount of luxury waterfront real estate available? I would have to say, absolutely.
Unlike the majority of other coastal cities, Victoria boasts year round temperate climates and receives more sunshine than surrounding areas. In fact, Victoria is not only one of the sunniest places in British Columbia, but it also receives more sunshine than most other cities in Canada. The only other cities that beat Victoria for sunshine are those that are located in the southern Prairies.
So what are some of the reasons to locate to Victoria, other than the amazing weather and luxury waterfront properties? Well there is also the unique culture and the many attractions available to residents.
There are many cultural happenings in Victoria, including music, theatre and film. Here are just a few examples:
Music
There is a growing independent scene in Victoria, and all of Canada for that matter, which can easily be heard just by listening to one of Canada's national broadcast programs, CBC Radio3. There are a number of well-known musicians that call Victoria home, from Nelly Furtado to Aidan Knight, from Wolfe Parade to Hot Hot Heat, just to name a few.
There is more than just Canadian independent music alive in the streets of Victoria. Every BC weekend, the Victoria Symphony participates in an outdoor event called Symphony Splash, which includes the orchestra performing from a barge in Victoria's inner harbour.
During the same time as the Symphony is entertaining over 40 thousand audience members, there is an electronic music festival in Centennial Square called simply "The Electronic Music Festival", which showcases DJs from around the globe showing off their musical skills.
Other local music festivals include the Ska Fest, the Jazz Fest and the Rifflandia Festival.
Theatre and Film
One of the most important theatres in Victoria is the Belfry. The Belfry is a professional not-for-profit theatre company that strives to produce contemporary theatre with an emphasis on new Canadian plays. Other local theatres include the Phoenix Theatre, the Kaleidoscope Theatre and the Intrepid Theatre.
Victoria is also home to many film events, such as the Free-B Film Festival, the Victoria Independent Film & Video Festival, Antimatter Underground Film Festival and the Victoria Fringe Festival.
When it comes to attractions, Victoria doesn't lack for them. There are many things to see and do, from enjoying the open air of one of the many parks, to visiting the impressive museums and historical buildings.
Parks
Victoria's main urban green space is Beacon Hill Park, which is home to numerous playing fields, gardens, and exotic animals. The park also has some of the most spectacular views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Olympic mountain range.
Museums
Victoria is home to a number of museums, including the CFB Esquimalt navy base that has a base museum dedicated to naval and military history. There is also the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, the Royal British Columbia Museum, the Emily Carr House and the Royal London Wax Museum.
Historical Buildings
Some of the oldest buildings in Canada can be found in Victoria, from the British Columbia Legislative Buildings, which was completed in 1898 to the The Empress Hotel, which opened in 1909. There is also St. Ann's Schoolhouse and the Temple Emanuel, the oldest synagogue in Canada.
For these reasons, and many more, you should buy luxury waterfront real estate in Victoria.
About the Author
Mark Imhoff is a Victoria, BC REALTOR® who provides full real estate services for buyers and sellers, as well as home staging, contacts for mortgage and legal services in Victoria, BC under the name of Mark Imhoff Personal Real Estate Corporation. If you are looking to buy Victoria, BC real estate contact Mark Imhoff today.
Where can I buy carved out coin jewelry in BC, Canada?
When I was in Victoria this summer, I saw a little booth on the promenade by the Empress/Legislative Assembly that was selling carved out coins like pennies and the such (there were rarer and foreign coins too...). If anyone knows where I can find a store or a site that sells something like that, please let me know. Thank you!
I would try some of the local coin shops. I've seen that in a shop or two in the past. This is always a popular gift around the holidays.
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