Victoria
British Columbia's Garden City
454 places530 events coming upPopulation 91,867
- Historic Inner Harbour
- Royal BC Museum
- Butchart Gardens
- Legislative Buildings
Victoria is the provincial capital and sits at the southern tip of Vancouver Island. The Inner Harbour, the Royal BC Museum and the legislature are within a few blocks of each other, and Butchart Gardens is about half an hour north of the city.
Places in Victoria
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Tours & Activities
Eagle Wing Whale & Wildlife Tours
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Marine Drive follows the waterfront around the south edge of the city
Visit the Fisherman's Wharf for floating homes and seal watching
Victoria's Chinatown is the oldest in Canada
Best Times to Visit
spring
Perfect for garden tours and mild weather
summer
Peak season with festivals and outdoor dining
fall
Fewer crowds, beautiful foliage, cozy atmosphere
winter
Holiday lights, storm watching, indoor attractions
Signature Victoria Experiences
High Tea at Empress Hotel
Harbour Ferry Tours
Whale Watching
Craft Brewery Trail
Victoria Travel Guides & Articles
In-depth guides to help you plan your visit to Victoria
Guide
Day Trips from Victoria, BC: Six Easy Escapes by Car and Ferry
Butchart Gardens and Sidney, the Malahat and Cowichan Valley, Duncan's totems and the Kinsol Trestle, Chemainus murals, East Sooke's coast and Salt Spring's Saturday market.
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Victoria BC Neighbourhoods Guide: Where to Stay, Eat & Explore
Where to stay, eat and walk in five central Victoria neighbourhoods: downtown, James Bay, Oak Bay, Fernwood and Cook Street Village.
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Best Hiking Trails Near Victoria BC: Day Hikes for Every Level
Day hikes within about an hour of Victoria, easiest first, with length and elevation gain for each.
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