Victoria
The Garden City — BC's elegant capital where history, gardens, and the ocean meet.
Victoria is one of the most beautiful and distinctive cities in Canada, the provincial capital of British Columbia and a city that has cultivated a unique identity as a place of gardens, heritage architecture, and a genteel pace of life that sets it apart from every other major city in BC. Sitting on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, Victoria enjoys the mildest climate in Canada — flowers bloom year-round, and snow is a rare novelty. The Inner Harbour is the heart of Victoria — a stunning waterfront setting dominated by the grand Fairmont Empress Hotel and the BC Legislature, both magnificent examples of Edwardian architecture. The Royal BC Museum, one of the finest provincial museums in Canada, tells the story of BC's natural and human history with extraordinary depth and artistry. The Butchart Gardens, 20 minutes north of the city, is one of the most visited attractions in Canada. Victoria's Chinatown, the oldest in Canada, preserves a remarkable heritage of Chinese-Canadian history. The city's restaurant scene is exceptional — Victoria has more restaurants per capita than any other city in Canada, and the quality is consistently high. Whale watching tours from the Inner Harbour offer some of the finest orca viewing in the world.
Motels in Victoria(0)
Restaurants in Victoria(9)
Jam Café
$$Victoria's most beloved brunch spot, housed in a restored heritage building in the heart of the city. The line-up out the door is worth it — creative eggs bened…
Bard & Banker
$$Housed in a stunning 1885 heritage bank building on Government Street, Bard & Banker is one of Victoria's most atmospheric dining rooms. Soaring ceilings, origi…
The Empress Room
$$$$Afternoon tea at the Fairmont Empress is one of BC's most iconic experiences — a tradition that has been running since 1908 in one of Canada's most beautiful ho…
The Bard & Banker
$$Housed in a stunning 1885 heritage bank building on Government Street, The Bard & Banker is one of Victoria's most atmospheric dining rooms — soaring ceilings,…
Nagare Sushi
$$Nagare is one of Victoria's most popular Japanese restaurants — a bright, modern space in the downtown core serving fresh sushi, ramen, and Japanese small plate…
Olo Restaurant
$$$Olo is Victoria's most celebrated farm-to-table restaurant with a strong Japanese influence — chef Brad Holmes sources exclusively from Vancouver Island and Gul…
Tanpopo Japanese Restaurant
$$Tanpopo is one of Victoria's most popular Japanese restaurants — a lively, casual spot on Yates Street serving excellent ramen, fresh sushi, and Japanese small…
Bon's Off Broadway
$Bon's Off Broadway is one of Victoria's most beloved Chinese restaurants — a no-frills, cash-only diner on Quadra Street that has been serving enormous plates o…
Shandhar Hut Indian Restaurant
$$Shandhar Hut on Fort Street is one of Victoria's most beloved Indian restaurants — a cozy, welcoming spot that has been serving classic North Indian cuisine to…
Golf in Victoria(3)
Olympic View Golf Club
18 holes holes · Par Par 72
Set in the rolling hills west of Victoria, Olympic View is one of Vancouver Island's most scenic and challenging courses. Waterfalls, ponds, and mature Garry oak trees define the landscape. The course is known for its dramatic par-3s and the stunning natural beauty that makes it feel far removed from the city — even though downtown Victoria is just 20 minutes away.
Bear Mountain Golf Resort
36 holes (two courses) holes · Par Par 71 each
Bear Mountain is Victoria's premier golf resort, featuring two Jack Nicklaus-designed courses set in the forested hills above the city. The Mountain Course is the flagship — a challenging layout with dramatic elevation changes and sweeping views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Olympic Mountains. The Valley Course is more accessible but equally scenic. The resort includes a full spa, hotel, and dining.
Olympic View Golf Club
18 holes holes · Par Par 72
Olympic View is one of Greater Victoria's most scenic and challenging courses, set among Garry oak meadows and natural wetlands with views of the Olympic Mountains across the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The course features 12 lakes and ponds, waterfalls, and dramatic elevation changes. Victoria's mild climate means year-round play is possible, making this a bucket-list destination for visiting golfers.
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Things to Do in Victoria
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Butchart Gardens
World-famous 55-acre floral displays in a former limestone quarry — the Sunken Garden and evening illuminations are magical.
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Royal BC Museum
One of Canada's finest museums with extraordinary collections of First Nations art, natural history, and BC heritage.
Learn moreInner Harbour & Parliament Buildings
One of Canada's most beautiful urban waterfronts — the illuminated Parliament Buildings reflected in the water at night are iconic.
Whale Watching from the Inner Harbour
Resident and transient orca pods, humpback whales, and Dall's porpoises are all regularly seen — tours depart from the Inner Harbour.
Learn moreAfternoon Tea at the Empress
Taking afternoon tea at the Fairmont Empress Hotel is a Victoria institution — a beloved tradition since 1908.
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