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Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria
118 reviews
$15.47
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349 reviews
$121.00
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206 reviews
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$22.44
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219 reviews
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Victoria and Butchart Gardens Christmas Tour
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$116.45
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Best of Victoria Food Tour
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25 reviews
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What are the top attractions to visit in Vancouver Island?
The top attractions to visit in Vancouver Island are:
Royal BC Museum
Kinsol Trestle
Pacific Rim National Park
Neck Point Park
Beacon Hill Park
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What are the best day trips from Vancouver Island?
The best day trips from Vancouver Island according to TripAdvisor travelers are:
Vancouver to Victoria by Seaplane and Ferry
Victoria and Butchart Gardens Christmas Tour
Local Food, Craft Beverage and Estate Winery Tour of Cowichan Valley
Butchart Gardens Tour from Victoria
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