Victoria is a beautiful city in Canada’s British Columbia that connects culture to the Pacific Coast. This city allows you to disconnect from your daily hustle and reconnect with nature, history and cultural experiences you are sure to remember. Discover the five reasons why you need to spend a day in Victoria the next time you visit British Columbia.
Victoria’s Butchart Gardens is a must-see stop more than 100 years in the making. Dive into sunken gardens, fields of flowers and special features – all created with the vision of founder Jennie Butchart in mind. Fun fact: there are more than 900 varieties of bedding plants located throughout the gardens.
Locals and visitors love to stroll and shop along the streets of downtown Victoria to find locally crafted gifts, boutique clothes and one-of-a-kind antiques. The area is full of charming, colorful nineteenth-century historic buildings, alleyways and shops for you to explore, enjoy and maybe even pick up a souvenir to take back home.
In the mood for an ice-cold pint? Victoria has dozens of local craft breweries, pubs and bars for you to relax at, no matter your taste. Before you head out, discover 12 of Victoria’s great places to grab a drink.
Recreational vessels and small ships alike all port in the center of Victoria, just steps away from the streets of the city. The Inner Harbor is a great place to enjoy an afternoon lunch, whale watching and even catch a show or festival – if you time your visit just right. You can even take a water taxi service from the harbor to Seattle, Port Angeles and Bellingham!
Victoria is home to three castles: Craigdarroch, Hatley and Cary Mews, each unique and worth a visit. History buffs, leisure and adventure travelers all come together in these heritage landmarks to learn about some of Canada’s most interesting locations.
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