NEW Victoria Video!

Tourism Victoria has created a new Destination Video.

To check it out go to www.youtube.com/tourismvictoriabc

While your there be sure to take a look at the time-lapse of the 2009 Sympony Splash.

Stay in Victoria during the Games

We’ve made it easy for you. If you have tickets for events during the Winter Games staying in Victoria is easy. Please refer to this comprehensive transportation schedule when making your travel arrangements. Where possible reservations are strongly recommended if not required.

Click here to view the Stay in Victoria Guide or visit tourismvictoria.com/calm

Calm on Over

February in Vancouver? ........ Busy doesn’t begin to describe it. So "CALM On Over" and experience Victoria.

Go to www.tourismvcitoria.com/calm to find out what's going on in Victoria in February, where to stay and find information about a CKNW contest for a Victoria getaway package.

A free ride's never been so easy

Now until October 31, 2009, Tourism Victoria is offering visitors a "free ride" home on board BC Ferries. Simply book a two night accommodation package through www.itsvictoria.com and you'll receive vouchers for your trip home with BC Ferries valid for your car, a driver and one passenger. The savings of this limited offer is valued at over $70.

For more details and to make your booking before packages run out, visit www.itsvictoria.com or call 1-800-663-3883.

Symphony Splash 2009 Video

We've captured the Inner Harbour scene during the 20th Annual Bayview Residences Symphony Splash and compressed it into just a few minutes. Follow the YouTube link and watch thousands of people come together and enjoy the largest outdoor symphony concert in British Columbia.

Watch the barge being pushed into place, the crowds grow, the moon rise and much more!Don't watch it just once - it's better the second time.
*special thanks to all those who made this video possible
Video URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEhbTivLgwY

Share the amazing video with your friends by posting the link on your facebook and twitter accounts!
Tourism Victoria's YouTube Channel: TourismVictoriaBC

Victoria: Travel+Leisure World's Best

Victoria, BC and Vancouver Island have once again been recognized by Travel+Leisure Magazine in the World's Best Awards.

2009 Victoria and Vancouver Island accolades include:

• 8th Best City in the U.S. and Canada


• 10th Best Island Overall (Worldwide)


• 3rd Best Island in the Continental U.S. and Canada

Tourism Victoria's Awards and Accolades - http://www.tourismvictoria.com/content.aspx?f=General&p=Awards+And+Accolades.html

To view the complete World's Best Awards 2009 - http://www.travelandleisure.com/worldsbest/2009/

Place Your Face Interactive Video Launches

Can’t get enough of Victoria? Well now you can experience Victoria anytime. Tourism Victoria announces the launch of “Place Your Face,” a new interactive video designed to market the destination by sharing cutting-edge digital entertainment with friends and family.
Go to: www.tourismvictoria.com/placeyourface, upload a picture of your face and a picture of a friend, and voila! Your faces become digitally attached to the bodies and you’re off on your Victoria, B.C. getaway. You can watch your creation repeatedly or email your creation to family and friends.
"This is another step in our continuing commitment to use digital strategies to market our destination," said Robert Gialloreto, President & CEO of Tourism Victoria. "Through our partnership with Copeland Communications on this project, we are able to separate ourselves a bit from other destinations by using fun and creative ways to engage our consumers."

The Place Your Face websites were produced for Tourism Victoria by Victoria-based advertising and communications agency Copeland Communications. “We’re thrilled to bring this new form of consumer-generated digital media to Victoria,” said Doug Brown, Managing Director of Copeland Communications. “It’s a great way for consumers to be a part of a campaign. What’s more, it’s fun – just like Victoria.”