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Central Branch of Greater Victoria Public Library

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Victoria, B.C. (2012) 77
Victoria, B.C. (2012) 77

The Central Branch of the Greater Victoria Public Library (GVPL) is the system's main branch, located at 735 Broughton Street in the downtown core of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The Heritage Room includes a special collection with approximately 2,500 items related to the history of Vancouver Island.

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Central Branch of Greater Victoria Public Library
Courtney Street, Victoria Downtown

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