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Toilet paper, paper towels TRAVEL Victoria, British Columbia:
Hand sanitizer, soap, hand towel
Cleaning products, rubber gloves Adventure at Your Own Pace
Broom, mop, pail
Vacuum cleaner Nicole Wray courtesy REALTOR.ca
Garbage and recycling bags f you’re searching for a mix of everything the west coast has to offer, look no
further than the capital city of British Columbia. Located on the southern tip
Biodegradable plates and serviettes
Iof Vancouver Island, Victoria checks all the right boxes for city amenities and
Champagne glasses culture alongside endless opportunities for soaking in the salty coastal breezes or setting out for adventure on water
Groovy playlist soundtrack and land.
Whether you’re a weekend warrior, a recent retiree, or somewhere in between, Victoria’s temperate climate makes it
Homework
a popular destination for anyone who loves outdoor living. From some of the best cycling routes in Canada to one of
You must label your boxes by room; otherwise, your helpful friends will put all your books in the kitchen and your the top gardens in the world, we’re taking a closer look at all that Victoria has to offer.
panini maker in the en-suite. Send your plants, pets and valuables in a separate vehicle. Focus on cleaning bathrooms
first and then hit the kitchen. Try to mop or vacuum before the big furniture arrives and prioritize setting up your
bedroom, so you have somewhere to collapse at day’s end. To prevent the house from resembling a cardboard fort,
delegate concrete tasks!
Get your tech-savvy pal to set up your TV and sound system.
Draw straws for someone to do bathroom detail.
Assign an Allen-key wizard to set up your bed and assemble bookshelves.
If dishes have been wrapped in newspaper, have someone wash and shelve them.
Ask someone to walk an anxious dog or direct box traffic to the appropriate room.
A moving menu
Fill a cooler with energy drinks, coconut water and beer (if you want your help to be enthusiastic).
Have quickly-inhaled snacks at the ready, like bananas, yogurt, granola bars and trail mix.
Set up a DIY substation with buns,
sliced meat, cheese, pickles and a few
squeezable condiments.
Pizza is always king on moving day but if
you want to go fancier for your crew, pick
up a deli chicken, a baguette and a few
sides.
A short history of Victoria
If your propane tank is full, throw sausages
or burgers on the grill and have your very Victoria is home to many First Nations and has deep ties to Indigenous culture. You can learn more about the region’s
first backyard BBQ. Invite your neighbours! Indigenous roots at Signs of Lekwungen, an interpretive walkway with markers at seven culturally significant sites.
It wasn’t until 1862 that Victoria was established as a city thanks to a gold rush in the region. When gold fever struck in
1858, more than 30,000 people passed through Victoria (estimated population of 500 at the time) and the city quickly
grew with buildings and businesses to accommodate everyone. By 1871, Victoria was named the capital of British
Columbia. Today, the parliament buildings on Victoria’s harbourfront are a must-see attraction.
Many Chinese immigrants also arrived in Victoria during the gold rush period and established what’s now the oldest
Chinatown in Canada. Designated a national historic site in 1995, Victoria’s Chinatown is a colourful and culture-
packed neighbourhood preserving the traditions brought to British Columbia by Chinese immigrants more than 150
years ago.
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