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In Victoria, as in the rest of British Columbia, the most popular souvenirs are First Nations arts and crafts, which you can pick up at shops, galleries, street markets, and—in some cases—directly from artists' studios. Look for silver jewelry and cedar boxes carved with traditional images and, especially around Duncan (in the Cowichan Valley), the thick hand-knit sweaters made by the Cowichan people. BC wines, from shops in Victoria or directly from the wineries, make good souvenirs, as most are unavailable outside the province. Shopping in Victoria is easy: virtually everything is in the Downtown area on or near Government Street stretching north from the Fairmont Empress hotel.
Representing only BC artists, many from Vancouver and the Gulf Islands, this contemporary gallery and gift store features everything from glass salmon statues, dogs made from driftwood, jewelry, metal sculptures of birds, watercolors, and oil paintings. The gallery also hosts book launches and themed exhibits.
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