“Beautiful Victoria” – Haunted Walk

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Posted by Wanda

They say that Victoria is the most “haunted” city in British Columbia!  Ghostly Walks have become one of the most popular evening activities in Victoria and has been offered to tourists year around for about fifteen years now. During the summer there is a Ghostly tour offered every evening and each night of the week offers a different tour. They also offer private tours and tours in French. No reservations are necessary, just meet outside the Visitor Information Centre on Government and Wharf Street at 7:30 PM, in the summer months there is also an extra tour at 9:30 PM. Tours on Halloween night are very popular so reservations are required. If you love storytelling and a bit of horror you’ll love the Ghostly Tours in Victoria!  They have since added other historical tours to the ticket which we haven’t yet checked out.

 

We took in the walk a few years back and it was not too scary but enjoyable (a little humour is always thrown in amongst the story telling). A great way to explore the city after dark while learning about some of the its more sordid historical events.

No reservations are needed for Ghostly Walks. Except for the tours around Halloween, all Ghostly Walks start outside the Visitor Information Centre, corner of Government and Wharf Street. Adults $14, students and seniors $12. Private tours by request.

https://discoverthepast.com

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Interesting VI Facts: “A Divers Dream”

Posted by Wanda

January 14th, 2006 a retired Canadian Airlines Boeing 737 200 was sunk in Stuart Channel just off the coast of Chemainus, British Columbia. It is now an artificial reef for marine life and in use for divers to enjoy. Rescue teams are also seen practicing at the site.

Links:

Boeing 737 Artificial Reef

Artificial Reef Society of BC

Divemaster.ca

 

Video Links:

You tube 2006 News story

2010 Dive showing the marine life inhabiting the plane