Victoria — British Columbia's charming capital on Vancouver Island, known for its Inner Harbour, English-inspired gardens, and gateway whale watching.
Must-See Attractions
Inner Harbour
Victoria's picturesque waterfront hub, lined with the historic Fairmont Empress hotel, street performers, and harbour ferries.
Butchart Gardens
World-renowned floral gardens spread across a former limestone quarry, spectacular in every season.
British Columbia Parliament Buildings
Grand neo-baroque legislature buildings, illuminated with thousands of lights after dark.
Royal BC Museum
Award-winning museum covering natural history, First Nations culture, and colonial-era exhibits.
Fisherman's Wharf
Colourful floating houses and seafood stalls on the water, popular for fish and chips and harbour seals.
Craigdarroch Castle
Opulent Victorian-era mansion built for a coal baron, now a museum with period furnishings.
Whale Watching from Victoria
Boat tours from the Inner Harbour offering excellent odds of spotting orcas and humpback whales.
Beacon Hill Park
Sprawling seaside park with gardens, peacocks, and views across the Strait of Juan de Fuca.