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town along the TransCanada Highway, the water is cooler than Elk Lake, but the small
stretch of sand is a pleasant spot to relax in the sun.
If the ocean water surrounding Victoria is a little cold for your liking (as it is for
most residents and visitors alike), head downtown to Crystal Pool (2275 Quadra St., 250/
361-0732, 5:30am-11pm Mon.-Thurs., 5:30am-10pm Fri., 6am-6pm Sat., 8:30am-9pm
Sun., adult $5.75, senior $4.50, child $4), which has an Olympic-size pool, a water slide,
two kids' pools, sauna, and whirlpool.
Entertainment and Events
Victoria has a vibrant performing arts community, with unique events designed especially
for the summer crowds. The city lacks the wild nightlife scene of neighboring Vancouver,
butalargeinfluxofsummerworkerskeepsthebarscrowdedandafewnightclubsjumping
during the busy season. The city does have more than its fair share of British-style pubs,
and you can usually get a good meal along with a pint of lager. The magazine Monday
( www.mondaymag.com ) offers a comprehensive arts and entertainment section.
THE ARTS
Theater
Datingto1914andoriginallycalledthePantagesTheatre,thegrandold McPherson Play-
house (known lovingly as the “Mac” by local theatergoers) went through hard times dur-
ing the 1990s but has seen a recent revival of fortunes and now hosts a variety of per-
forming arts. It's in Centennial Square, at the corner of Pandora Avenue and Government
Street.TheMac'ssistertheater,the Royal Theatre (805BroughtonSt.),acrossdowntown,
began life as a roadhouse and was used as a movie theater for many years. Today it hosts
stage productions and musical recitals. For schedule information and tickets at both theat-
ers, contact the Royal & McPherson Theatres Society (250/386-6121 or 888/717-6121,
www.rmts.bc.ca ) .
Performing arts on a smaller scale can be appreciated at the Belfry Theatre (1291
Gladstone Ave., 250/385-6815, www.belfry.bc.ca , Oct.-Apr., $25-40), in a historical
church, which offers live theater.
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