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Utilities
- Electricity: BC Hydro 1-800-224-9376
- Natural Gas: Fortis BC 1-888-224-2710
- Telephone/Internet/: Telus 1-888-811-2323
- Cable/Telephone/Internet: Shaw 250-475-5655
- Drinking Water Info: CRD Water Services 250-474-9600
- Garbage & Recycling: CRD Recycling 250-360-3030
Transportation
- Air Canada 1-800-667-1729
- WestJet 1-800-538-5696
- Victoria International Airport 250-953-7500
- BC Ferries 250-386-3431
- Black Ball Ferry Line (Victoria/Port Angeles) 250-386-2202
- Washington State Ferries (Anacortes, San Juan Islands/Sidney BC) 250-381-1551
- Victoria Clipper (Victoria-Seattle) 250-382-8100
- Pacific Coach Lines 1-800-661-1725
- Via Rail 1-800-561-8630
- Harbour Air 250-384-2215
- West Coast Air 604-606-6888
- Helijet Airways 250-382-6222
- Pacific Coastal Airlines 1-800-663-2872
- Motor Vehicle Branch 250-356-2273
- Car Insurance/Drivers Licence: ICBC 1-800-950-1498
- BC Transit 250-382-6161
- Blue Bird Cabs Ltd 250-382-4235 or 1-800-665-7055
- Yellow Cab 250-381-2222 or 1-800-808-6881
- Victoria Taxi 250-383-7111 or 1-888-842-7111
Community Information
- BC Stats: BC community fact sheets
- Capital Regional District (CRD) 250-360-3000
- Government of BC 250-387-6121
Community Services
- Esquimalt Military Family Resource Centre
- VI BBB
- Victoria Police Department 250-995-7654
- Victoria Conference Centre 250-361-1000
- Greater Victoria Public Library 250-382-7241
- United Way of Greater Victoria 250-385-6708
- Child Care Resource and Referral 250-382-7000
- Volunteer Victoria 250-386-2269
Health Care Services
- Health Insurance BC (MSP)
- Vancouver Island Health Authority
- Victoria General Hospital: 250-727-4212
- Royal Jubilee Hospital: 250-370-8000
- Health Link BC 811
Religion/Worship
Too many to list! Most are detailed in the local Yellow pages. Chances are, you will find what you are looking for in Victoria.
Schools and Education
- Greater Victoria School District 250-475-3212
- Island Catholic Schools 250-727-6893
- Royal Roads University 250-391-2511
- University of Victoria 250-721-7211
- Camosun College 250-370-3000
Supermarkets
- Fairway
- Safeway
- The Market on Yates & Millstream
- Thrifty Foods
- Save-on-Foods
- Real Canadian Superstore
- Country Grocer
Banks
"… I can say that Rachel did an excellent job for me. She not only found some great tenants, but also was able to adjust to the fact that we were unable to view the property… I was very impressed with her service and I will be contacting her again if the property needs to be rented." - Paul M.
- BMO Financial Group
- Canadian Western Bank
- CIBC
- HSBC
- President’s Choice
- RBC Royal Bank
- Scotiabank
- TD Canada Trust
Credit Unions
Victoria Attractions/Activities
- Art Gallery of Greater Victoria 250-384-4101
- Belfry Theatre 250-385-6815
- Open Space Gallery 250-383-8833
- Royal BC Museum 250-356-7226
- Royal London Wax Museum 250-388-4461
- The Maritime Museum of British Columbia 250-385-4222 ext. 102
- Victoria Butterfly Gardens 250-652-3822
- The Butchart Gardens 250-652-4422
Golf Courses
- Arbutus Ridge
- Ardmore Golf Course
- Bear Mountain Golf Club
- Cedar Hill Golf Club
- Cordova Bay Golf Course
- Crown Isle Resort
- Glen Meadows G&CC
- Gorge Vale Golf Club
- Green Acres Golf Club: 3970 Metchosin Road, 250-474-2123
- Henderson Park (par 3) Golf Course: 2291 Cedar Hill Crossroad, Victoria, 250-370-7200
- Highland Pacific Golf
- Juan de Fuca Golf Course
- Metchosin Golf & Country Club
- Olympic View Golf Club
- Royal Colwood Golf Club
- Royal Oak Resort & Golf Club
- Uplands Golf Club
- Victoria Golf Club
Parks and Recreation
- BC Provincial Parks near Victoria
- CRD Parks
- Galloping Goose Regional Trail
- Esquimalt Parks & Recreation 250-412-8500
- Oak Bay Recreation Centre 250-595-7946
- Cedar Hill Recreation Centre 250- 475-7121
- Pearkes Recreation Centre 250-475-5400
- West Shore (Juan de Fuca) Recreation Centre 250-478-8384
Weather
Guides for Renters
- Residential Tenancy Act Guidebook
- Government of BC Residential Tenancy Branch
- Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre: Tenant Survival Guide
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