Victoria BC...
- the "City of Gardens"
- the gem of the Pacific Northwest
- the capital of British Columbia
- the world-renowned tourism destination

Rated as one of the premiere tourist spots in the world, Victoria, situated on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, is the vacation capital of Canada.

Bounded by the salt water of the Straits of Juan de Fuca and overlooking the majestic Olympic Mountains, this peaceful, safe, sophisticated city is a year-round premiere tourist spot. Boasting Canada's mildest climate and more sun than any other place in the province, it draws visitors from around the globe.

From a colonial outpost of the Hudson Bay Company in the early 1800's, Victoria has grown into a thriving, friendly city that 300,000 people call home. Despite its growth into a modern city, Victoria's British heritage and culture remain very much a part of its charm. From Bastion Square the site of the original fort, to the illuminated Parliament Buildings, the bustling Inner Harbour, Beacon Hill Park and Craigdarroch Castle, Victoria displays the genteel signs of its history.

In addition, contemporary Victoria offers all the best of 21st century life, from cosmopolitan dining, to outstanding shopping, to colourful and exciting nightlife.

And for those who seek untouched natural pleasures, there is the rugged and enchanting Pacific Northwest all around - salmon fishing and whale watching in the ocean, hiking on the rugged west coast, eagle watching at Goldstream Park, ocean kayaking and sailing - and more.

Victoria - its climate, environment and lifestyle - can't be missed.

Summer or winter, in sun or showers,
for the laid-back or the energetic,
Victoria offers something for everyone.

Here are a few suggestions, and we can help you with the arrangements
once you arrive.

For History:

Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
Bastion Square

BC Aviation Musuem

BC Parliament Buildings

Fisgard Lighthouse and Fort Rodd Hill

Maritime Museum of BC

National Geographic I-Max Theatre

Point Ellice House ( for Tea on the Lawn)

Royal British Columbia Museum

B.C. Archives

Miniature World VictoriaBastion Square 2

Centre of the Universe

Crystal Garden

Emily Carr Home

CFB Naval and Military Museum

Naden Naval Base Tours

Victoria Cemetery Walking Tours

CathedralFor Tours & Outdoor Adventure:

John Adams Walking Tours of Victoria

Ocean Explorations Whale Watching

Hiking and Parks

Royal Blue Line Bus Tours

Wild Cat Whale Watching

For Dining & Entertainment:

Dining in Victoria

Belfry Theatre

Langham Court Theatre

Pacific Opera Victoria

Victoria Symphony

For More about Victoria

How far is Victoria from home?

Find out what the current weather forecast is for Victoria.

Visit The City of Victoria's web site.

University of Victoria

Ocean Tidal Tables

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