Inner Harbor
Inner Harbor is the top tourist attraction in Victoria, hosting multiple festivals and events. Don’t miss out on the whale watching tours. Walk along the waterfront and meander around on sunny days.
Royal BC Museum
Royal British Columbia’s Museum is one of Canada’s most significant natural, historical, and cultural spots. It offers a mix of walking through the rainforest and watching animals on West Coast beaches. It’s located between the Fairmont Empress Hotel and the Parliament Buildings.
Butchart Gardens
Make sure to visit one of the top tourist attractions in Victoria Island, a short drive from downtown several times a year. Even in winter, in the rose garden, Japanese garden, and Italian garden, the colorful rainbow of greeneries put Butchart on the top of gardens without rival in Canada. Meander around open spaces filled with exotic plants among pools and fountains.
Parliament Buildings
The Parliament Buildings can be seen on the south side of Inner Harbor designed by Francis M. Rattenbury, the Yorkshire architect. Captain George Vancouver’s gilded statue above the enormous dome and a large Queen Victoria statue attractively welcome tourists.
Beacon Hill Park
Beacon Hill Park is a green outdoor area close to the center. It boasts walking trails, gardens, recreational areas for tennis, cricket, baseball, and lawn bowling with lovely views. Soothe your eyes with the stunning scenery and breathe the fresh air in the tranquility of Beacon Hill Park.
Craigdarroch Castle
Craigdarroch Castle is a National Historic spot shining as the gem of Victorian architecture. Robert Dunsmuir was a Scottish immigrant entrepreneur who intended to build the mansion; however, he died before it was completed.
Hiking Trails and Scenic Areas
Apparently, your journey to Canada remains unfinished without tackling some local hiking trails in Victoria, one of the most picturesque Canadian cities. An excellent seaside trail at Coastal Trail in Sooke, a hiking trail and pleasant workout at the Mount Work hiking trail, exploring the history at Trestle Bridge Hiking Trail in Goldstream Provincial Park, and a stop at Niagara Falls are only some enthralling adventures awaiting you in Victoria Island.
Victoria Butterfly Gardens
The Victoria Butterfly Gardens is an indoor tropical garden located in Butchart Gardens’ vicinity with more than 75 exotic butterflies, tropical birds, fish, moths, and reptiles. Take a stroll around the site, enjoy the beautiful waterfalls and trees, and watch nature.
Victoria Bug Zoo
It sounds a little strange, but the best place for bug lovers. Victoria Bug zoo is the home to different species of spiders and insects worldwide, situated near Victoria’s Inner Harbor.
Chinatown
Victoria’s Chinatown is a small but charming area near the Old Town. It once hosted over 8000 people. Don’t miss out on strolling the colorful world of Chinatown and bite its mouthwatering Chinese food.
Victoria Public Market
The Victoria Public Market, placed in the historic Hudson Building, downtown Victoria, is the pulse of the city’s heart, where you’ll find food, art, and entertainment. Don’t miss out on local fresh groceries, handmade pies, and bean-to-bar chocolate. Live music and community events, along with local vendors, offer a great sense of nostalgia.