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Downtown Victoria
Downtown Victoria boasts a lively atmosphere with movie theatres, stage theatres, hotels, and various dining options. Explore tourist attractions like Bastion Square, Centennial Square, and the historic Chinatown.
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
You can explore vibrant attractions like Beacon Hill Park, Fisherman's Wharf Park, and the Royal British Columbia Museum in this area near Victoria's Inner Harbour. Accessible via Belleville Street and other main roads, it also offers a HeliJet terminal and a US ferries terminal.
Saanich East
While visiting Saanich East, you might make a stop by sights like Cadboro Bay and Cedar Hill Golf Course.
Esquimalt
Southern tip of Vancouver Island hosts Esquimalt, a municipality with a rich naval history and heritage sites like Craigflower farmhouse and schoolhouse. Explore the area along the historic Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway.
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.
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Popular places to visit
Victoria Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Victoria with a trip to Victoria Harbour. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Butchart Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Butchart Gardens, a lovely green space in Brentwood Bay. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Royal BC Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Royal BC Museum in Victoria. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Chesterman Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Chesterman Beach during your travels in Tofino? Stroll along the seaside or seek out the surfing spots.
Government Street
During your visit to Victoria, you can do some window-shopping at Government Street. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Mount Washington Alpine Resort
Hit the slopes in Courtenay with a visit to Mount Washington Alpine Resort. Make time to visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
- Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal
- Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal
- Victoria Harbour
- Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
- Duke Point Ferry Terminal
- Butchart Gardens
- Royal BC Museum
- Chesterman Beach
- University of Victoria
- Government Street
- Mount Washington Alpine Resort
- Victoria Cruise Ship Terminal
- Cox Bay Beach
- Parksville Beach
- Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
- Royal Jubilee Hospital
- Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park
- Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
- British Columbia Parliament Building
- Victoria Fisherman's Wharf
- Mackenzie Beach
- Sooke Harbour
- Port Hardy Ferry Terminal
- Vancouver Island University
- Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara
- Chinatown
- Ucluelet Big Beach
- Wickaninnish Beach
- Royal Roads University
- Hatley Castle
- Ganges Marina
- Elk Lake