Victoria

Victoria is both the capital of British Columbia and one of the oldest cities in the Pacific Northwest. It colonial heritage is apparent though the city's Victorian architecture, stately mansions, and lush formal gardens. At the southern tip of Vancouver Island, it is also known for its rugged coastline and year-round temperate climate.

Butchart Gardens

One of Victoria's top attractions, the world-famous Butchart Gardens is a series of floral formal gardens which has been in bloom for over 100 years.

This is a must-see in Victoria.

Fisherman's Wharf

Victoria's colorful Fisherman's Wharf is a unique destination with a mix of food kiosks and shops set amongst active piers and floating residences. It is also the sailing point for whale watching tours.

Fan Tan Alley

Canada's narrowest street is also the side access to North America's second oldest Chinatown. The quirky street is lined with locally owned shops, selling everything from tea to silver.

Fan Tan Alley

Chinatown

Fort Rod Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse

Situated to the west of downtown Victoria, Fort Rod Hill was constructed in the 1890s by the British to defend Victoria and Esquimalt Navy Base. Both the fort and the adjoining Fisgard Lighthouse offer magnificent views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Olympic Mountains of Washington state.

The Victoria Public Market

Centrally located in the Hudson Building downtown, the Victoria Public Market offers fresh and local meats and cheeses, produce, breads, and pies. It is certainly a tasty destination, and a good place to find a bit when downtown.

The Royal BC Museum

The Royal BC museum arguably has some of the finest permanent exhibits in the province and hosts some top-notch temporary exhibits from around the world. Its permanent exhibits highlight the natural history and human history of British Columbia.

Summer Hours - 10 AM-5 PM

Admission - CAD $26.95/adult CAD $18.95/senior

Beacon Hill Park

Stretching from downtown and the Parliament Building down to the sea, Beacon Hill Park is pleasant respite from the city. In the park you will find a giant totem pole, a Victorian cricket pitch, and the mile 0 marker for the Trans-Canada Highway.

Whale Watching

No trip to the Pacific Northwest is complete without a proper whale watching excursion. The west coast is know for its orca pods which frequent the Salish Sea in the summer.

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