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are nowhere to be seen on your trip, the team will almost always be able to find some
lolling seals (and maybe a sea otter or two) for you to gawp at.
OCEAN RIVER ADVENTURES
KAYAKING
( 800-909-4233, 250-381-4233;
www.oceanriver.com
;
1824 Store St; rental per 2hr $40, tours
from $75; 9:30am-6pm Mon-Wed & Sat, to 8pm Thu & Fri, 10am-5pm Sun)
One of the best
ways to see Victoria's antique skyline is from the glassy-calm water. You can do it
yourself with a kayak rental via these friendly folks, but an even better option is to go
on a guided tour (May to September). The Urban Kayak Tour introduces the busy har-
bor's balance of history, development and wildlife, but the twice-weekly sunset tours
are especially recommended.
You'll have a great time catching the city and shoreline illuminated under a gently
fading golden light and you'll likely catch a surprising amount of birdlife looking for
supper before turning in for the night.
CYCLE BC RENTALS
CYCLING
( 866-380-2453, 250-380-2453;
www.cyclebc.ca
;
685 Humboldt St; 9am-5pm; 1)
Vict-
oria is one of Canada's most cycle-friendly cities, so it's a great place to explore on two
wheels. Since you probably didn't bring your own, the folks at Cycle BC can you rent a
bike and also point out some attractive area routes. You don't have to let your legs do
all the work, either: electric bikes, scooters and motorcycle rentals are also available.
Bike rentals include helmets (which are mandatory in BC).
