Some Victoria Landmarks

	The Empress Hotel is one of the most recognized buildings in Victoria. The main central portion was constructed in 1913.		Captain Cook was one of the first Europeans to land on Vancouver Island. His statue faces the Empress Hotel, though many feel it should face out to sea.
Fairmont Empress (corporate site)		Captain Cook's voyages
	The Legislative Buildings (often incorrectly called the Parliament Bldgs) are most impressive at night when lit by over 3,000 lights.		The Bay Street Armoury is an active training centre for army reservists and also houses a Regimental Museum
About the BC Legislature (includes flash tours)		About the Land Forces Western Area
	It's distinct fairy-tale features and red rooftop can be seen from blocks away. Craigdarroch castle sits on a atop the hill on Joan Crescent.		The Save-On-Foods Centre (under construction in 2004) will be replacing the Memorial Arena which once stood on the same site at Fisgard and Blanshard.
Craigdarroch Castle (official site)		Save-On-Foods Centre (official site)