The Great Canadian Casino. This casino features the latest in state of the art gaming, with 300 slot machines and 30 gaming tables. It is one of the premiere casinos in British Columbia, offering extensive parking for cars and tour buses. The casino also offers a licensed, full service restaurant on site, in addition to a lounge, snack bar, and guest services centre. Golf Vancouver Island. Golf Vancouver Island provides everything you could need for a golf vacation on Vancouver Island. From airfares and ferry reservations to tee times, and even pre golf activities, they can take care of it all! Helijet Airways is North America's premiere scheduled helicopter airline service. Helijet, serving the Pacific Northwest since 1986, also offers daily scheduled service between Vancouver, B.C. and Victoria. Butchart Gardens features fifty-five acres of wonderful floral displays offering spectacular views from the many paths that meander through the four main gardens. In 1904, Jennie Butchart began to beautify a worked-out quarry site left behind from her husband's pioneering efforts in the manufacture of portland cement. The family's commitment to horticulture and hospitality spans almost 100 years, and continues to delight visitors from all over the world. From the exquisite Sunken Garden to the charming Rose Garden, the gracious traditions of the past are still maintained in one of the loveliest corners in the world. Aboard a Victoria Clipper high-speed catamaran you can experience magnificent views of mountains, seascapes and coastal towns. Relax over a board game or coffee. There's even a Duty Free shop on board for gifts and apparel. Many of this region's treasured destinations are hours away from Victoria by car or ferry, but only minutes by seaplane. Choose from Kenmore Air's daily scheduled flights to the San Juan Islands or to Seattle which is just 45 minutes away, or charter your own seaplane to explore a remote paradise island. BC Ferries serves up to 46 ports of call on 25 routes throughout coastal British Columbia. for Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay (Vancouver to Victoria) route schedules. The Royal British Columbia Museum. The Royal British Columbia Museum is a place of discovery. Through 3 unique galleries, the Museum showcases the human and natural history of British Columbia and features periodic exhibitions of international renown. Highly realistic and inviting displays, such as the Ice Age and Coastal Forest dioramas, provide visitors with a sense of having truly experienced the authentic settings of many exhibits. Platinum Destination and Event Management. Platinum is Victoria's Destination and Event Management company, a professional service team with extensive local knowledge, expertise and resources. Platinum specializes in the design and implementation of events, activities, tours, transportation and program logistics for conferences, meetings and incentive programs. Looking for excitement, creativity and lasting memories? Let Platinum create your next Platinum experience! National Car Truck Rental. National Car Truck Rental has locations in Victoria, Duncan, Nanaimo, Courtenay/Comox, Campbell River and Port Hardy on Vancouver Island. National has a fleet of over 700 vehicles including compact cars, full size cars, mini vans, 15 passenger vans, sport utilities, pick-up trucks and more. National also offers one-way drop offs on the Island and to Vancouver. Reservations can be made through 1-800-387-4747 or visit their website at www.nationalvictoria.com. National has 4 Victoria locations including downtown 767 Douglas St., 250-386-1213 and the Victoria Airport, 250-656-2541. Call for free local pick up.

Paul's Motor Inn is located in the heart of downtown Victoria and offers affordable accommodation and genuine hospitality. Paul's Motor Inn features: 78 spacious and comfortable guest rooms. Each room features complimentary in-room coffee and tea, free local, calling card and toll-free calls. 20-inch colour television with remote control. Data ports available in some rooms. Irons, ironing boards and hairdryers in each room. 14 Courtyard rooms with 1 queen-size bed. 2 Executive Courtyard rooms with 1 queen-size bed. 19 City Rooms with 1 queen-size bed. 31 City Rooms with 2 queen-size beds. 8 City Rooms with 2 double beds. 4 City Rooms with 1 king-size bed free wireless internet

Paul's Motor Inn is located in the heart of downtown Victoria and offers affordable accommodation and genuine hospitality. for trip planning and passport information. Features include: 78 spacious guest rooms free local, calling card and toll-free calls restaurant where home cooking is our specialty. 1,500 square feet of meeting space for up to 120 people modem hookups available complimentary in-room coffee and tea fax and copying services dry cleaning services and coin operated laundry facilities wheelchair accessible rooms children under 16 stay for free within walking distance of downtown shopping. Paul's Motor Inn 1900 Douglas Street Victoria, BC, V8T 4K8 Toll-Free: 1-866-333-PAUL 1-866-333-7285 E-mail: Voted Best Commercial Motel by The Northwest Commercial Travellers' Association.

A Brief History of Paul's Restaurants (est. 1938) 1) Owner of Paul's Restaurants, Paul's Motor Inn and the Laurel Point Inn, Paul Arsens was a true tendsetter in the hotel and restaurant industry in Victoria. Here's Paul in 1958 in front of Paul's Restaurant, just one of several restaurants owned and operated by Paul. Paul's Restaurant still stands today as part of Paul's Motor Inn. 2) Paul was always up for doing something original and humorous. At times he asked for his billboard to be placed upside down or sideways to attract more attention. This photo by Big Jim Ryan made the daily paper in 1959. 3) Paul's Restaurant waitresses and Mrs. Artie Arsens (in black).

Passports Not Required for US Born Citizens if Entering by Land or Sea Passports are Required for US Born Citizens if Entering by Air If entering by Sea, U.S. Citizens not born in the US who are travelling without a passport will need: Photo ID, Birth Certificate or. Naturalization Certificate, or. Citizenship Certificate, or. Permanent Resident Card (Green Card). Visitors from Europe European passport holders do not require a visa to visit Canada. All you need is a valid passport, a return ticket and sufficient funds to support yourself and your dependents during your stay in Canada. European visitors to Canada who wish to also visit the United States must possess valid passports to be admitted; residents of Portugal are further required to have a visa. Visitors who are U.S. residents and are entering by sea Although a passport is the ideal identification, if entering by sea you do not need a passport or visa to enter Canada. Just make sure you carry identification to establish your citizenship such as a Birth Certificate and least one ID card with photo. If you are a naturalized U.S. citizen, you should carry this certificate. Permanent residents of the U.S.A. must bring their Green Card. Although it is rare, immigration officials may prevent the entry of visitors: who appear to pose a health risk. those they doubt will be able to support themselves and their dependents in Canada. whose willingness and means to return to the U.S. is in doubt. As well, those admissible to Canada must not have a criminal record. This includes any convictions for driving while intoxicated. If you have questions about your admissibility to enter Canada, contact your nearest Canadian Embassy or Consulate for consultation. Visitors from the U.S. who are not American Citizens Permanent residents of the United States (anyone with a Green Card) do not need to carry a passport or travel documents to enter Canada if entering by ferry. Temporary residents of the United States (anyone who carries a Temporary Resident Card, Form 1-688, or Employment Authorization Card, 1-688A or 1-688B) must carry a passport and may also require a visa depending on their country of citizenship. Citizens of other countries who wish to enter Canada through the United States must also carry a valid passport and may require a visa, which they should obtain from a Canadian Embassy or Consulate outside Canada. Those in this category should check with an office of the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service before they enter Canada. Visitors from Other Countries International travellers may require a visa to enter or transit Canada. To see whether you require a visa, visit the Canada site for more information on visa requirements. International travellers who wish to find out about Canadian customs regulations should visit the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency website. Entry into Canada for Foreign Nationals with Criminal Convictions or Equivalent As of June 28, 2002, the implementation of the new Immigration and Refugee Protection Act changed the rules affecting the admissibility into Canada of foreign nationals who have criminal convictions in Canada or abroad or who have committed criminal acts outside Canada. These include offences that are considered criminal in Canada, such as driving while under the influence of a substance such as alcohol, even if the offence was not considered a felony or criminal offence in the country where it was committed. For more information about these very important changes, please consult the. Canadian Tourism Commission Website. your nearest Canadian Embassy or Consulate. Travellers Bringing Children Travellers visiting Canada with children should carry the following: passports if entering by air identification for each child similar to identification described for adults. a letter of permission from the parents of any children accompanying them for whom they do not have legal custody Please note: Divorced parents with shared custody rights should carry legal documents establishing their status. Unaccompanied children should carry a letter of permission from their parents or a legal guardian. Studying or Working in Canada If you are planning to study or work in Canada, contact the nearest Canadian Embassy or Consulate for a copy of the brochure called Entering Canada to Study or Work. More Questions? Consult the. Citizenship Immigration Canada

 Luggage storage
 Rent-a-car service
 Central situation
 Clothes dry cleaning
 Conference and meeting room
 Credit cards accepted
 Currency exchange service
 Dinner may be served in the room
 Facsimile services
 Hairdryer
 Access to internet
 Ironing facilities
 Laundry services/washing machine
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Around-the-clock recetpion
 Pets are accepted
 Fridge
 Restaurant
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 Phone at reception
 Phones in rooms
 TV sets in rooms
 Cheques accepted