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Victoria, British Columbia

The capital city of British Columbia, Victoria boasts many historic buildings and some of the best museums in Western Canada.

The area is also home to some of the country’s most exhilarating scenery: there’s an ocean or mountain (or both!) vista around every corner, and the city’s flower gardens are famous the world over.

Established in 1843 as a fort for the Hudson’s Bay Company, Victoria’s British ancestry is apparent in the double-decker buses, horse-drawn carriages, formal gardens and tearooms. The city is now a cosmopolitan centre with a lively entertainment scene and a wonderful array of attractions.

Wander the inner harbour where floatplanes skim the water and whale watching boats head out to sea. Explore the extraordinary collection at the Royal BC Museum, stroll manicured paths in the famous Butchart Gardens, or settle into a cafe along Government Street with a proper afternoon tea. Victoria's mild climate makes it a destination that works year round, and its blend of British heritage, First Nations history, and Pacific Northwest spirit gives it a personality entirely its own. 

Victoria Tourist Attractions:

  • Craigdarroch Castle
  • Butchart Gardens
  • British Columbia Parliament Buildings
  • Royal British Columbia Museum
  • Victoria Bug Zoo
  • Inner Harbour
  • Government House
  • The Robert Bateman Centre

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