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Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria on the Victoria Clipper
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Downtown Victoria’s Historical Heart: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
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Victoria: Bites and Sights Tour with Food, Drinks, and Ferry
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Vancouver to Victoria & Admission to Butchart Gardens
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What to do in Victoria
Popular places to visit

Victoria Harbour
Old meets new as historic architecture, traditional fishing boats and contemporary performers crowd together at one of Victoria’s liveliest spots.

Government Street
This central street attracts the crowds with its museums and galleries, historical architecture, shopping districts and Canada’s oldest Chinatown.

Victoria Fisherman's Wharf
Come to this working harbor to see its colorful floating houses, go on a kayaking trip or a wildlife-spotting cruise and enjoy a meal of fresh seafood on the docks.

Royal BC Museum
Learn about the region’s human and natural history, visit some of the oldest buildings in the province and see a special collection of totem poles.

British Columbia Parliament Building
Visit the legislative headquarters of British Columbia to admire neo-baroque architecture and murals depicting scenes from the province’s history.

Chinatown
Discover the passageways, temples, murals, shops and traditional Asian restaurants in this historic district established by Canada’s first Chinese immigrants.

Fisherman's Wharf Park
Take a walk around the delightful gardens of this charming park and then explore a vibrant waterfront area of colorful houseboats, cafés and restaurants.

Craigdarroch Castle
Walk in the footsteps of one of Canada’s richest families at this castle that would look at home in the Scottish Highlands.

Goldstream Provincial Park
You can take time to visit Goldstream Provincial Park during your travels to Langford. Stroll along the area's waterfront, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.
Areas of Victoria

Downtown Victoria
The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Downtown Victoria. Make a stop by Victoria Royal Theatre or Bay Centre while you're exploring the area.

Inner Harbour
The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Inner Harbour. Make a stop by Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal or Victoria Harbour while you're exploring the area.

James Bay
The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of James Bay. Make a stop by Victoria Harbour or Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal while you're exploring the area.

Saanich East
While visiting Saanich East, you might make a stop by sights like Cadboro Bay and Cedar Hill Golf Course.

Esquimalt
Esquimalt is popular for its colorful gardens, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Sooke Salmon Charters or CFB Esquimalt Naval and Militiary Museum.

Saanich West
While there might not be top attractions in Saanich West, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Princess Louisa Inlet and Uptown Center.