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Point Ellice House THE POINT ELLICE HOUSE HAS ONE OF THE LARGEST COLLECTION IN NORTH AMERICA OF VICTORIAN AGE FURNITURE AND ARTIFACTS. This house captures all aspects of a Victorian age house. The Point Ellice House displays an original collection that is considered to be one of the largest in North America of Victorian Age furniture and artifacts. The house, open to tours, is arranged as the original O’Reilly family would have. Included in this house is a reservation required Victorian style restaurant, named O’Reillys’ Restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch and is also available for afternoon tea. Around the house are several gardens such as the hollyhock, kitchen garden, the heritage rose garden, and the heart shaped flower bed and grounds. Highly experienced volunteer gardeners tend all gardens. MORE INFORMATION 2616 Pleasant Street, Victoria, BC V8T 4V3, 250-380-6506, www.pointellicehouse.ca. Tours available from 11 am to 3:15 pm, closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Admission $6.00 adults, $3.00 children (7-11), free children 6 and under. Goldstream Provincial Park THE GOLDSTREAM RIVER FLOWING PAST LUSH VEGETATION IN GOLDSTREAM PROVINCIAL PARK NEAR VICTORIA, BC, CANADA. To say that the winding river, enchanting waterfalls, captivating fish and birds, enormous trees, and flowers are the only attractions to this park is an understatement. Located a short 16 km from downtown Victoria on the southern part of Vancouver Island, this park highlights manmade as well as natural attractions. Not only does the park feature Niagara Falls and Goldstream Falls, it also is home to a new pump track and skills loop for bicyclists. From late October through November, visitors can observe Goldstream River salmon spawning. Goldstream Provincial Park plays a valuable role in conservation by protecting a few red and blue listed plants and animals. These species include the rare wildflowers, Dense Spike Primrose, the Pacific Waterleaf, and multiple reptiles and amphibians. MORE INFORMATION 2930 Trans-Canada Hwy, Victoria, BC V9B 5T9. 250-478-9414. Open year-round. No admission fees. kenmoreair.com 33