Victoria and Vancouver Island Travel Guide
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Victoria, the capital of a province whose license plates brazenly label it "The Best Place on Earth," is a walkable, livable seaside town of fragrant gardens, waterfront paths, engaging museums, and beautifully restored 19th-century architecture. In summer, the Inner Harbour—Victoria's social and cultural center—buzzes with visiting yachts, horse-and-carriage rides, street entertainers, and excursion boats heading out to visit pods of friendly local whales. Yes, it might be a bit touristy, but Victoria's good looks, gracious pace, and manageable size are instantly beguiling, especially if you stand back to admire the mountains and ocean beyond.
Victoria and Vancouver Island Hotels
Victoria has a vast range of accommodation, with what seems like whole neighborhoods dedicated to hotels. Options range from city resorts and full-service...read more
Victoria and Vancouver Island Restaurants
Wild salmon, locally made cheeses, Pacific oysters, organic vegetables, local microbrews, and even wines from the island's new farm-gate wineries (The B.C...read more
Things To Do in Victoria and Vancouver Island
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Victoria and Vancouver Island
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Victoria and Vancouver Island Experiences
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The Journey here: Yup, getting here is one of the best things about Victoria. Whether by ferry meandering past the Gulf or San Juan islands, by... Read more
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Harbour Air Seaplanes has 20-minute flightseeing tours of Victoria and beyond, starting at C$99.... Read more
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Maybe it's the city's British heritage, but afternoon tea—a snack of tea, cakes, and sandwiches taken at about 4 pm, not to be confused... Read more
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You can walk most of the way around Victoria's waterfront from Westbay Marina on the Outer Harbour's north shore, to Ross Bay on the Strait of... Read more
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