Travel Reference
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Victoria doesn't have the great network of bicycle paths that Vancouver boasts, but bike-
rental shops are nevertheless plentiful. Try
Sports Rent
(1950 Government St., 250/
385-7368) or
Oak Bay Bicycles
(1990 Oak Bay Ave., 250/598-4111). Expect to pay from
around $10 per hour, $40 per day. As well as renting bikes,
Great Pacific Adventures
(aroundtheharborfromthevisitorcenterat1000WharfSt.,250/386-2277)rentsstrollers,
scooters, and watercraft.
Taxis operate on a meter system, charging $2.75 at the initial flag drop plus around $2 per
kilometer. Call
Blue Bird Cabs
(250/382-8294 or 800/665-7055),
Empress Taxi
(250/
381-2222), or
Victoria Taxi
(250/383-7111).
