Weekend Guide · Canada
Weekend in Victoria
Victoria — British Columbia's charming capital on Vancouver Island, known for its Inner Harbour, English-inspired gardens, and gateway whale watching..
Arrive & Explore Victoria
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
Hidden Gems & Local Flavours
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
Local Tips
- 1Canada suits a range of budgets.
- 2Canada is consistently ranked among the safest countries in the world for tourists.