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GREATER VICTORIA [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Plastic Arts (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Arts Directory
1, record 1, English, Arts%20Directory
correct, British Columbia
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Publication of the Community Arts Council of Greater Victoria. 2, record 1, English, - Arts%20Directory
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Arts plastiques (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Arts Directory
1, record 1, French, Arts%20Directory
correct, British Columbia
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Publication du Community Arts Council of Greater Victoria. 2, record 1, French, - Arts%20Directory
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-09-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (Canada)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Greater Victoria
1, record 2, English, Greater%20Victoria
correct, British Columbia
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Greater Victoria Region 2, record 2, English, Greater%20Victoria%20Region
correct, British Columbia
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Greater Victoria(also known as the Greater Victoria Region) is located in British Columbia, Canada, on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. It is a cultural rather than [an administrative] entity, usually defined as the thirteen easternmost municipalities of the Capital Regional District(CRD) on Vancouver Island as well as some adjacent areas and nearby islands. 1, record 2, English, - Greater%20Victoria
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
There are 13 cities, towns, and district municipalities in Greater Victoria. 1, record 2, English, - Greater%20Victoria
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (Canada)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Grand Victoria
1, record 2, French, Grand%20Victoria
unofficial, masculine noun, British Columbia
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- région métropolitaine de Victoria 2, record 2, French, r%C3%A9gion%20m%C3%A9tropolitaine%20de%20Victoria
unofficial, feminine noun, British Columbia
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La région métropolitaine de Victoria est une agglomération de municipalités qui se situe en Colombie-Britannique, sur la côte sud de l'île de Vancouver. L'agglomération, qui comprend les 13 municipalités les plus à l'est du District régional de la Capitale (CRD) et de plusieurs îles au large de la côte de la péninsule de Saanich, fonctionne comme une entité culturelle plutôt qu'une organisation [administrative]. 3, record 2, French, - Grand%20Victoria
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Topónimos (Canadá)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Área Metropolitana de Victoria
1, record 2, Spanish, %C3%81rea%20Metropolitana%20de%20Victoria
correct, feminine noun, British Columbia
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-06-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Social Services and Social Work
- Sociology of persons with a disability
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Garth Homer Society
1, record 3, English, Garth%20Homer%20Society
correct, British Columbia
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Garth Homer Society provides day services and programming within Greater Victoria for adults with developmental disabilities. 2, record 3, English, - Garth%20Homer%20Society
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Services sociaux et travail social
- Sociologie des personnes handicapées
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Garth Homer Society
1, record 3, French, Garth%20Homer%20Society
correct, British Columbia
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2018-04-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Music
- Festivals, Carnivals and Social Events
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- International Police Music Festival 1, record 4, English, International%20Police%20Music%20Festival
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
May 5-16, 1993, Victoria, British Columbia. 1, record 4, English, - International%20Police%20Music%20Festival
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Greater Victoria Police Chorus will host an International Police Music Festival from May 5-16 in 1993. The music extravaganza is open to police choirs, bands and musical groups from around the world to partake in several concerts at the University of Victoria. 1, record 4, English, - International%20Police%20Music%20Festival
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Musique
- Festivals, carnavals et fêtes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Festival international de musique de la police
1, record 4, French, Festival%20international%20de%20musique%20de%20la%20police
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
du 5 au 16 mai 1993 à Victoria (Colombie-Britannique). 1, record 4, French, - Festival%20international%20de%20musique%20de%20la%20police
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le Greater Victoria Police Chorus sera l'hôte du Festival international de musique de la police du 5 au 16 mai 1993. Les groupes de musique, fanfares et chœurs policiers du monde entier pourront participer à plusieurs concerts qui auront lieu à l'Université de Victoria. 1, record 4, French, - Festival%20international%20de%20musique%20de%20la%20police
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-09-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Team Sports (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Victoria Commonwealth Games Society
1, record 5, English, Victoria%20Commonwealth%20Games%20Society
correct, British Columbia
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- VCGS 2, record 5, English, VCGS
correct, British Columbia
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- City of Victoria Commonwealth Games Society 2, record 5, English, City%20of%20Victoria%20Commonwealth%20Games%20Society
former designation, correct, British Columbia
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The City of Victoria Commonwealth Games Society was incorporated 11 May 1987. The name was changed by special resolution on 13 December 1988 to the Victoria Commonwealth Games Society(VCGS). Before incorporation the society was known informally as the Victoria Committee to Host the 1994 Commonwealth Games and the Greater Victoria 1994 Commonwealth Games Association. The society was dissolved in 1996. 2, record 5, English, - Victoria%20Commonwealth%20Games%20Society
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Victoria Committee to Host the 1994 Commonwealth Games
- Greater Victoria 1994 Commonwealth Games Association
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Sports d'équipe (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- La Société des Jeux du Commonwealth de Victoria
1, record 5, French, La%20Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20des%20Jeux%20du%20Commonwealth%20de%20Victoria
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-10-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Trade
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Business Matters
1, record 6, English, Business%20Matters
correct, British Columbia
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Publication of the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce. 1, record 6, English, - Business%20Matters
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Commerce
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Business Matters
1, record 6, French, Business%20Matters
correct, British Columbia
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Publication de la Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce. 1, record 6, French, - Business%20Matters
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1999-10-27
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Advocacy
1, record 7, English, Advocacy
correct, British Columbia
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Publication of the Greater Victoria Citizen Advocacy Society. 1, record 7, English, - Advocacy
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Advocacy
1, record 7, French, Advocacy
correct, British Columbia
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Publication de la Greater Victoria Citizen Advocacy Society. 1, record 7, French, - Advocacy
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1993-10-22
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Programs and Courses
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Land for Wildlife
1, record 8, English, Land%20for%20Wildlife
correct, British Columbia
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
WHC Partners : Federation of British Columbia Naturalists; University of British Columbia; Simon Fraser University; University of Victoria; Northern University of B. C. ;B. C. Ministry of Environment; B. C. Ministry of Forests; Canadian Wildlife Service; Canadian Job Strategies; Greater Vancouver Regional District. From Wildlife Habitat Canada. 1, record 8, English, - Land%20for%20Wildlife
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes et de cours
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Des terres pour la faune
1, record 8, French, Des%20terres%20pour%20la%20faune
British Columbia
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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