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Upcoming Victoria Tournament - October 2-3, 2010
Our next tournament has been officially scheduled for October 2nd and 3rd, 2010. There will be one open Collins (SOWPODS) division and one open TWL division - i.e. players of any rating can play in either division. Performance prizes will be awarded in each division in addition to place prizes.
See our Tourney Flyer for full details.
Maps and Supplemental Information
Location
The tournament is located at the Victoria Scrabble Club venue:
New Horizons Activity Centre
234 Menzies Street
Victoria, BC V8V 2G6
Location map:
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Directions from Clipper/Coho terminals:
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Directions from Swartz Bay ferry:
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Directions from Victoria Airport
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Parking
Parking is available on the surrounding streets. The time restrictions on Michigan, Parry, Toronto, and other streets do not apply at the weekend. However, Menzies between Michigan and Toronto (i.e., outside the venue) is limited to 90 minutes on Saturdays. Alternatively, the parking lot on the east side of Menzies between Michigan and Superior is available for a charge on weekends. There are entrances on Michigan and Superior, the latter allowing credit cards.
Travel
Car ferry from Port Angeles - Victoria (The Coho)
Passenger ferry from Seattle - Victoria (The Clipper)
Car & Passenger ferry from Tsawwassen to Schwartz Bay (i.e., Vancouver - Vancouver Island)
Victoria Airport: Taxis and Shuttle Service
Victoria Taxi Companies
Municipal Bus Routes
The tournament venue is within 1km of the Coho and Clipper terminals. However, Victoria aiport and the Swartz Bay terminal are 28km and 33km north of Victoria.
Hotels
The venue is within walking distance of downtown, and numerous hotels are available. We don't have special tournament rates, so please follow the links.
Downtown Hotels:
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Food
Coffee and snacks will be provided on the day. The streets round the intersection of Simcoe and Menzies are home to numerous coffee shops and cafes, including:
Cafe Mulatta
Cup of Joe Cafe
James Bay Cafe
James Bay Coffee & Books
Serious Coffee
Sip & Heron Rock bistros
Starbucks
Subway
The Bent Mast pub
The Blue Note Cafe
Travelling Bean Coffee House
Villages Pizza
Alternatively, downtown Victoria is within walking distance.
Restaurant Guide
Etc.
More travel info, hotels, B&B, and things to do:
Victoria Tourism Site
Travel BC Site
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