| New England Hotel | |
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 The building's exterior in May 2018 | |
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| General information | |
| Address | 1312-1314 Government Street |
| Town or city | Victoria, British Columbia |
| Country | Canada |
| Coordinates | 48°25′37″N123°22′03″W / 48.4270°N 123.3676°W Coordinates: 48°25′37″N123°22′03″W / 48.4270°N 123.3676°W |
The New England Hotel is an historic building in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. [1]
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