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Miniature World
649 Humboldt St, The Fairmont Empress Hotel, Victoria, BC V8W 1A7 · 250-385-9731
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INNER HARBOUR. If you happen to be in Victoria during one of its rainy spells, this is the ideal attraction to visit. Spend a couple of hours examining dozens of tiny exhibits depicting scenes from all over the globe. You'll visit the Great Canadian Railway, European castles, Olde London Towne of 1670, outer space, the Canadian frontier, and the Swiss Family Robinson tree house. There's also an array of intricately decorated dollhouses, and the world's smallest operational sawmill. Imagine how much space these exhibits would require if they were life-size!
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JAMES BAY. Descend 15 feet to the lower level of this glass-enclosed observatory and you can watch over 5000 species of marine life in their natural habitat. Sharks, eels, starfish, salmon, and "Armstrong" the giant octopus are all visible as they go about their daily business. The upper level features a "petting pool" where you can touch some of the sea's more gentle creatures. The provincial marine mammal rescue program brings injured and orphaned seals here – you can watch them recuperate in areas next to the observatory.
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DUNCAN. If you're interested in Native American art and culture, you'll definitely want to plan a trip up to Duncan to visit the Quw'utsun' Cultural Centre. On the premises is the Khenipsen Artisan Centre, the largest carving house in the world, where you can watch a totem being carved and even try your hand at creating your own. There are exhibits throughout the six-acre property, and guests are welcome to stroll the grounds. Be sure to visit the Riverwalk Café to sample traditional Native foods, and the gift shop. The Quw'utsun' people knit fabulously beautiful (and warm!) wool sweaters, and this is the perfect place to pick one up.
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JAMES BAY. The handcrafted wax figures on display were created at Madame Tussaud's in London and shipped to Victoria. From royalty to rogues, some 300 life-size wax figures from England are displayed throughout two floors of exhibits. The most recent arrival to "Royalty Row" is the Golden Jubilee figure of Queen Elizabeth II. Visitors experience a variety of themed areas such as the Chamber of Horrors, Garden of Literature, Galaxy of Stars, and Crown Jewels Theatre, culminating with Frozen in Time, a story from Canada's frozen north. Queen Victoria, after whom the capital city of British Columbia is named, continues to "reign" in Victoria's world of wax.
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DOWNTOWN. Love bugs? This museum has over 30 species of insects and arachnids including live scorpions, tarantulas, beetles and grasshoppers. The tour guides will even let you hold some of the gentler insects on display. After your tour be sure to stop in the gift shop for some honey or, for the brave at heart, edible insect snacks.
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