Victoria

British Columbia’s capital occupies a charming corner of Vancouver Island, complete with calming harbour vistas and neighbouring natural attractions. Victoria flaunts its English heritage with sprawling gardens and Edwardian estates, balanced by a proud First Nations culture and a modern, bohemian arts scene.The city’s perpetually pleasant climate makes it an ideal spot for outdoor exploits by land or by sea.

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Prep your list of things to do in Victoria! It should include top Victoria attractions like the Royal BC Museum and the historic Craigdarroch Castle. Visit the British Columbia Parliament Buildings and stroll by the Victoria Harbour for waterfront views. Don't miss out on the traditional British pubs and tea rooms! Find the best hotels in Victoria with our flight and hotel packages!

Victoria tours

• P acific Marine Circle Route and Wineries •

VICTORIA TRAVEL GUIDE

DESTINATION FACTS

Languages

Officially English and French

What to eat

Staples of west coast cuisine like seafood and Pacific salmon, British-inspired favourites like fish and chips or afternoon high tea, farm-to-table meals featuring locally sourced ingredients from the Saanich Peninsula or Cowichan Valley and all types of gourmet treats from James Bay Market and Victoria Public Market.

What to bring back

British trinkets like teapots and cups or old-timey British sweets like liquorice and toffee, First Nations art, literary finds from Russell Books or Munro’s Books, locally made beers from the many microbreweries like Vancouver Island Brewing, Category 12 Brewing or Driftwood Brewing and all kinds of arts and crafts from the Moss Street Market.

Fun Fact

Besides its reputation as one of the world’s friendliest cities (as chosen by Conde Nast!), Victoria is also known as the City of Gardens, with billions of flowers blossoming annually across the city thanks to its mild year-round climate. Top destinations for a fragrant stroll through the city’s flora? The Butchart Gardens, Abkhazi Garden, The Gardens at HCP, Hatley Park and Beacon Hill Park!

IMPORTANT INFO

For more information on all necessary travel documents and more, check Air Canada’s Travel Requirements page.

WIDE OPENS SPACES & PLACES IN GREATER VICTORIA

7 FILMING LOCATIONS IN GREATER VICTORIA

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Days Inn by Wyndham Victoria Uptown

1,161 Reviews

Oct 21 - Oct 24
                                                        $282 CAD
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Quality Inn Downtown Inner Harbour

505 Reviews

Oct 16 - Oct 19
                                                        $324 CAD
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Days Inn by Wyndham Victoria On The Harbour

1,745 Reviews

Oct 08 - Oct 11
                                                        $377 CAD
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Victoria

1,400 Reviews

Oct 02 - Oct 05
                                                        $379 CAD
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Coast Victoria Hotel and Marina by APA - Urban Getaway

Oct 16 - Oct 19
                                                        $440 CAD
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Best Western Carlton Plaza - Urban Getaway

Oct 12 - Oct 15
                                                        $451 CAD
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Huntingdon Manor - Urban Getaway

Oct 12 - Oct 15
                                                        $509 CAD
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Fairmont Empress

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