VICTORIA ONE DAY
Horseshoe Bay is a major ferry terminal owned and operated by BC Ferries. Located in the suburb of West Vancouver, British Columbia, Horseshoe Bay provides a vehicle ferry link from the Lower Mainland to Vancouver Island, the Sunshine Coast and Bowen Island, a small island in the southern part of Howe Sound.
The Victoria Harbour - including the Inner Harbour - is one of the most beautiful harbours in the world. The harbour has had a long history, starting with its use by First Nations. Recreational vessels and small cruise ships can moor in the centre of this famous heritage city, just steps from its historic streets and distinctive architecture. During the summer months, the harbour is the focus of festivals, shows and music. The harbour also serves whale watching and ecotourism businesses, float planes, an International Ferry terminal with connections to Port Angeles, Bellingham and Seattle, and a water taxi services.
An award-winning attraction in Victoria on Vancouver Island, Butchart Gardens is 22 hectares of impressive landscape. Inside, discover the Sunken, Rose, Italian, Japanese, and Mediterranean Gardens. Butchart Gardens is also wonderful to visit in all seasons, as there’s always something new to look forward to. This includes winter, when Butchart Gardens is decorated in thousands of colourful lights over the holidays.
British Columbia is the oldest Chinatown in Canada and the second oldest in North America after San Francisco's. Victoria's Chinatown had its beginnings in the mid-nineteenth century in the mass influx of miners from California to what is now British Columbia
is a 75 ha park located along the shore of Juan de Fuca Strait in Victoria, British Columbia. The summit of Beacon Hill offers great views of the Strait of Georgia,
The British Columbia Parliament Buildings are located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, and are home to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. The Speaker and the Serjeant-at-Arms are amongst those responsible for the legislative precinct, which by statute include the Parliament Buildings and grounds.