Issue link: http://digital.canadawide.com/i/1215222
tourismvictoria.com | 59 Make the most of your visit to Victoria. Let our friendly Visitor Centre team help with your trip-planning needs. PLEASE CALL, EMAIL OR VISIT US IN PERSON TO: • purchase tickets • make reservations • arrange transportation • book accommodation • get local advice and information As Victoria's official visitor resource, our friendly, knowledgeable staff will answer your questions and more. Drop in for free brochures and maps, to book hotels and tickets locally and to make reservations for tours and transportation. We'll also share great insider tips to make your stay even more enjoyable. POPULATION AVERAGE DAILY HIGH TEMPERATURES MONTH C° F° JANUARY 7 45 FEBRUARY 9 48 MARCH 11 52 APRIL 14 57 MAY 17 63 JUNE 19 66 JULY 21 70 AUGUST 21 70 SEPTEMBER 20 68 OCTOBER 15 59 NOVEMBER 10 50 DECEMBER 7 45 TAXES A Goods and Services tax (GST) of 5 per cent and a Provincial Sales tax (PST) of 7 per cent apply to most purchased goods and services in British Columbia. Additional taxes on short- term accommodation may be applied to the price of lodging. For more information, visit tourismvictoria.com/plan/ travel-tips/currency-taxes. British Columbia LIQUOR REGULATIONS Persons 19 years and older are permied to purchase alcoholic beverages at liquor, wine and beer stores, as well as to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages at restaurants, lounges and pubs. Two pieces of identification must be presented upon request. VICTORIA VISITOR CENTRE Inner Harbour QUEBEC ST. Ferry Terminals GOVERNMENT ST. BELLEVILLE ST. 812 Wharf St. Victoria, B.C. V8W 1T3 Canada Email: info@tourismvictoria.com Web: tourismvictoria.com CLIMATE Victoria has moderate temperatures year- round. The average monthly rainfall in winter is 13.5 centimetres (5.3 inches) and in the summer is less than 2.5 centimetres (1 inch). Compare that to Seale's average monthly winter rainfall of 34.3 centimetres (13.5 inches) and 8.6 centimetres (3.39 inches) in summer. Victoria has low humidity and almost constant offshore breezes, which keep summer days from becoming too hot. Summer evenings cool off, and a sweater or light jacket is recommended. Victoria boasts an average of 2,193 hours of sunshine yearly and an eight- month frost-free season. Although winters are mild, warmer clothing is recommended November through March. VICTORIA (Municipality) GREATER VICTORIA (Capital Regional District) VANCOUVER ISLAND 82,653 366,162 857,157