The next day I went to the attractions in Victoria. It was another atypical beautiful day.<\/p>\n
I took a [water taxi](http:\/\/www.harbourferry.com\/) on a tour of the harbor. I got to see seaplanes landing and taking off nearby.<\/p>\n
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I went to the [Undersea Gardens](http:\/\/www.pacificunderseagardens.com\/). Basically, they walled off part of the harbor, stocked it with native fish, and turned it into an aquarium. The best part of the show with a scuba diver where he showed an octopus.<\/p>\n
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I went to the [Royal BC Museum](http:\/\/www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca\/). It had exhibits on the natural history (stuffed animals) and human history (totem poles) of Britich Columbia.<\/p>\n
I went to [Craigdorrach Castle](http:\/\/www.craigdarrochcastle.com\/). The mansion of an early BC industrial baron, it is perched on a hill with a commanding view.<\/p>\n
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Finally, I went to [Fort Rodd Hill](http:\/\/www.fortroddhill.com\/) and [Fisgard Lighthouse](http:\/\/www.fisgardlighthouse.com\/)
\nto the west of Victoria. Fort Rodd Hill is a old fort with coastal artillery for protecting the naval facilities at Esquimalt Bay. And the lighthouse used protect the ships; now it is just picturesque. There was also a clear view of the Olympic Mountains.<\/p>\n
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