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Canada Community Volunteer
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost province in Canada and is famous for its beautiful countryside, a multitude of outdoor activities (such as whale watching, hiking and skiing) and its mild climate.
The well-known cities of Vancouver and Seattle are just a few hours from the “Garden City” of Victoria, where you will be based for the duration of your volunteer project, making this an ideal location for volunteer work in North America.
Free Time
Victoria is located on the beautiful Vancouver Island only 40 kilometres from the city of Vancouver. Victoria is also connected directly to Seattle, Washington in the USA by a 2 hr and 45 minute ferry ride. As you are in such close proximity to these large cities there is a variety of things you can experience during your time in British Columbia.
Victoria is well known for its mild climate, beautiful scenery and easy going pace of life. In your spare time you can sample the arts and entertainment on offer in local galleries and theatres, take in the variety of outdoor activities such as walking tours, whale watching, sailing, horseback riding, golfing, biking, etc., or simply take the ferry to Vancouver for hours of stunning scenery.
Many have referred to Vancouver, British Columbia as the most beautiful city in the world. Surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and the majesty of the mountains, Vancouver truly has an awe-inspiring effect on its visitors.
Vancouver is home to more than 2 million Canadians and is rich in its ethnic diversity. The city boasts an arts and culture scene with moviemakers, actors and musicians notoriously "spotted" at many of the trendier restaurants and clubs. Vancouver is also the gateway to any possible activity the traveller may want to do: from whale watching and shark fishing in the summer to heli-skiing and glacier hiking in the winter. In Vancouver you can do it all!
As Seattle, Washington is so close by ferry from Victoria you may want to consider a weekend to this great northeastern American city.
Getting There
You will need to arrange your flights to Victoria International Airport, British Columbia.
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