Victoria offers wide range of outdoor activities and adventures, indoor amusements and plenty of points of interests and sightseeing opportunities.
Take a short harbour cruise aboard a mini-ferry, paddle rented kayaks or enjoy a whale-watching cruise. Visit a beach, stroll in a park or in any of world-famous gardens. Victoria is also famous for first-class restaurants and pubs, being home for Canada's best brewpubs. Shoppers can shop till they drop in malls, village shops and antique stores. There is something for everybody in the capital city of beautiful British Columbia...
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Victoria Biggest Attractions - Sights And Points Of Interest
- Legislative Buildings
- Designed by famous architect Francis Rattenbury. Free guided tours offered daily. 501 Belleville Street. Phone: (250) 387-3046.
- Miniature World
- "The Greatest Little Show On Earth", located in world-famous Fairmont Empress Hotel at 649 Humboldt St. Victoria B.C. Phone: (250) 385-9731.
- The Butchart Gardens
- One of the world's premier floral show gardens and one of BC's biggest attractions. Started by Jennie Butchart in 1904 in an abandoned limestone quarry that was transformed into the dramatic Sunken Garden. 50 acres of gardens include: the Sunken garden, the Italian garden, Rose garden, Japanese garden, Star Pond, Mediterranean garden and more. Fireworks set to music on Saturday evenings in July and August. Location: 800 Benvenuto Avenue, Brentwood Bay, BC. Phone: for local calling area & outside North America: 250-652-4422; for outside local calling area & within North America: 866-652-4422. General Information: 250-652-5256.
- Royal London Wax Museum
- 470 Belleville St., Inner Harbour, Victoria, BC. Phone: 1-877-WAX-FACT
- National Geographic IMAX Theatre
- Located in the Royal BC Museum. 675 Belleville Street, Phone: (250) 953-4629.
- The Royal BC Museum
- BC'a human and natural history. Ocean Station. Living Land, Living Sea, The Climate Change, The First people Gallery and more. 675 Belleville Street. Phone: (250) 356-7226.
- Craigdarroch Castle
- Located a short drive or a leisurely walk from the downtown harbour, just off Fort Street at 1050 Joan Crescent, Victoria, BC, Canada, the castle is a beautiful historic Victorian-era mansion, built in the 1890s by wealthy BC coal baron Robert Dunsmuir. Phone: (250) 592-5323.
- Nightmares
- Victoria's scariest attraction. For older visitors (ages 12 and up). Three different attractions: The Hot Seat, Madame Isabella's and The Unknown. Location: 1215 Government Street, Victoria, BC. Phone: (250) 388-4024.
- Victoria Butterfly Gardens
- Victoria's indoor tropical paradise with butterflies, gardens, brightly coloured fish, tropical birds, hundreds of ornate plants, including an exquisite orchid display. A guided tour included in admission. A true family treat and a picture-taking paradise. Open March 1 - October 31. Location: 1461 Benvenuto Ave. Brentwood Bay, B.C. Phone: (250) 652-3822 or Toll Free: 1-877-722-0272.
- Hatley Park & Royal Roads
- National Historic Site, 565-acre site with walking trails, Japanese, Italian and Rose gardens, a museum, gift shop and hatley Castle built by Samuel MacLure for James Dunsmuir - a coal baron and B.C. politician. 2005 Sooke Road, Victoria, B.C. Phone: (250) 391-2511, toll-free: 1-800-788-8028.
- The Centre of the Universe
- The public interpretative centre at the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory in Victoria, BC, with spectacular views of Victoria and the Cosmos! Tour the awesome 1.8-metre Plaskett Telescope, try interactive exhibits, travel the constellations in the Starlab Planetarium, experience multimedia shows. Location: 5071 West Saanich Road, Victoria, BC. Phone: (250) 363-8262.
- Undersea Gardens
- Descend beneath the sea, watch the live dive show. On Victoria's Inner Harbour, opposite the Parliament Buildings. Location: 490 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC. Phone: (250) 382-5717.
Whale Watching - Victoria's Most Fascinating Adventure Sightseeing!
The passages between Vancouver Island and the San Juan Islands are some of the best areas to watch migrating and resident Orca or killer whales. sometimes it's even possible to see Gray or Humpback whales. About 90 whales in 3 pods are often seen as well as sea otters, seals, dolphins and sea lions. Whale watching companies use special networks of spotters, tipsters, pilots, etc. to ensure that every tour is successful - that it's almost 100% probability that the whales will be seen!
Whale and Marine Wildlife watching expeditions have become one of Victoria's most popular activities and those who have visited the city have rated it as the #1 choice for a return activity.
Two important questions and answers - 1/ How should we dress? Answer - Warmly... Long pants, a light sweater and covered shoes are recommended. Tour operators provide extra clothing - usually a fleece, jacket and pants that are wind and water proof. 2/ Is it OK to bring a camera for the tour? Answer - Yes! But make sure that you have something to cover it with if it gets wet while the boats are traveling to and from the whales.
Whale and Marine Wildlife watching expeditions have become one of Victoria's most popular activities and those who have visited the city have rated it as the #1 choice for a return activity.
Two important questions and answers - 1/ How should we dress? Answer - Warmly... Long pants, a light sweater and covered shoes are recommended. Tour operators provide extra clothing - usually a fleece, jacket and pants that are wind and water proof. 2/ Is it OK to bring a camera for the tour? Answer - Yes! But make sure that you have something to cover it with if it gets wet while the boats are traveling to and from the whales.
- Orca Spirit
- This Victoria's only liquor licensed whale watching company offers whale watching/marine wildlife tours. Onboard biologists. complimentary shuttle service from any downtown location and free vehicle parking. Location: Coast Harbourside Hotel, 146 Kingston Street, Victoria, BC. Phone: (250) 383-8411.
- Great Pacific Adventures
- Committed to conservation and to the replenishment of BC's natural resources. Tour operators are Transport Canada safety certified marine biologists and naturalists. They use only the finest high-tech safety equipment and offers passenger transportation from your accommodation to any of our many adventure outposts. Sales Office & Departure Point: 811 Wharf St., at the corner of Wharf and Government Streets, in the Harbour Trading Company building, across from the Tourism Victoria Information Center. Phone: (250) 386-2277 or toll-free - 1-877-733-6722.
- Seacost Expeditions
- Victoria's most experienced whale watching company. Departing from the Coast Victoria Harbourside Hotel, 146 Kingston Street, Victoria, BC. Phone: (250) 383-2254.
- SpringTide Whale Tours
- This full service marine tourism company offers Whale Watching on high-speed open zodiacs and luxury covered motor yachts, scenic Marine Wildlife Tours to Race Rock Ecological Reserve and fully narrated Harbour Tours for groups. Their sophisticated spotting network, which ensures that the killer, or Orca Whales are being seen on approximately 97% of their excursions - the best on Vancouver Island! Location: 1207 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC. Phone: toll-free: 1-800-470-3474 or local - (250) 384-4444.
- Five Star Whale Watching
- Using catamarans and was voted #1 in Best Wildlife Viewing and and #1 Stable & Smooth Ride. Indoor and outdoor viewing. Guided by professional captains and biologists. Two locations: 1. Victoria Conference Centre, 706 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC and 2. Fairmont Empress Hotel, 645 Humboldt Street, Victoria, BC. Phone: (250) 388-7223 or toll-free: 1-800-634-9617.
- WildCat Adventures
- Three hours of whale watching experience abourd the spacious 48-foot, high-speed catamaran. Plenty of walk-around space, 2 full-size washrooms and biologist/naturalist on board. Hydrophones to hear whales sing provided. Location: 1234 Wharf St, Victoria, BC. Phone: (250) 384-9998 or toll-free: 1-800-953-3345.
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Victoria Sightseeing Tours
- Tally-Ho Carriage Tours
- Victoria's original horse-drawn tour company that has been creating unforgettable memories for visitors and locals alike since 1903! Tours commence from the corner of Belleville and Menzies Streets, just across from the Royal London Wax Museum and beside the Legislative Buildings. To make a reservation or choose your tour phone: 250-514-9257. Toll Free: 1-866-383-5067.
- The Big Bus City Tour
- Hop-on and hop-off city tours. Over 20 stops on the 90-minute tour, e.g.: olde Town, Chinatown, Craigdarroch Castle, Oak Bay Village, Beach Drive, Rockland, Inner Harbour, Antique Row and more. Ticket valid for 2 days. How to hop on: just make your way to the nearest Big Bus stop, and purchase a ticket from our driver. Enjoy a complete tour around Victoria and hop off and on again wherever and whenever you want. Location: 811 Government Street, Victoria, BC. Phone: (250) 389-2229, toll-free: 1-888-434-2229.
- The Victoria Harbour Ferry Company
- Operate a fleet of 12 small passenger ferries that sail the waters around Victoria, B.C.'s Inner Harbour and the neighbouring Selkirk and Gorge Waterways. Boats travel at speeds of up to 7 knots (12.5 kilometers per hour or 8 miles per hour) and can carry up to 12 passengers plus the Skipper. Go to any ferry stop on many docks around the harbour. Narrated tours depart every 15 minutes. Location: 1234-N Wharf Street, Victoria, BC. Phone: (250) 708-0201.
- Royal Blue Line's Hop Off Hop On City Tour
- Open Top City tour departs from Victoria's scenic Inner Harbour, in front of the Port Angeles ferry terminal on Belleville Street (next to the Wax Museum). Fully narrated 90-minute tours on classic British double-deckers (Bristol FLFs and AEC Routemasters). Some of the hop-on hop-off stops: Chinatown, Craigdarroch Castle, Cattle Point, Beacon Hill Park, Fisherman's Wharf, etc. Location: 400 block Belleville Street, Victoria, BC. Phone: (250) 360-2249.
- Discover the Past - Walking Tours
- Chinatown Walks - in Canada's oldest Chinatown. Ghostly Walks - in Victoria's most haunted places. WalkAbouts Historical Tours - tour of Fairmont Empress Hotel. Phone: (250) 384-6698.
- Hyack Air - Scenic Floatplane Tours
- See Victoria from a whole different perspective. Get on board a floatplane and take an air tour over Victoria, the Gulf Islands, explore the Island's rugged west coast and Tofino, the entrance to Pacific Rim National Park. Soar over the snow-capped peaks of, Whistler or the Olympic Mountains; the spectacular scenery will leave your breathless. Location: 1234 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC. Phone: (250) 384-2499.
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