Guidebook for Victoria
Sightseeing
Butchart Gardens
The Butchart Gardens is a must-see in Victoria
Breakwater Lighthouse
The BreakwaterLighthouse
British Columbia Parliament Buildings
Overlooking Victoria's majestic Inner Harbour, the Parliament Buildings are open to the public year-round. Visitors are invited to discover the architectural splendour of the Parliament Buildings and learn about British Columbia's Legislative Assembly.
The Parliament Buildings are open to the public from Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Visitors are welcome to join one of the regularly-scheduled guided tours or to explore the buildings on their own self-guided tour. During the busy summer season, the Parliament Buildings are open for tours seven days a week, including statutory holidays.
218 locals recommend
Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
501 Belleville StBritish Columbia Parliament Buildings
Overlooking Victoria's majestic Inner Harbour, the Parliament Buildings are open to the public year-round. Visitors are invited to discover the architectural splendour of the Parliament Buildings and learn about British Columbia's Legislative Assembly.
The Parliament Buildings are open to the public from Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Visitors are welcome to join one of the regularly-scheduled guided tours or to explore the buildings on their own self-guided tour. During the busy summer season, the Parliament Buildings are open for tours seven days a week, including statutory holidays.
Inner Harbour Centre
950 Wharf StVictoria's Chinatown
500 Fisgard StEssentials
Red Barn Market
1933 Oak Bay AveRed Barn Market, a walkable grocery store.
Arts & Culture
Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse, Oceanfront park offering a historic lighthouse, trails, naturalist tours & old military structures
110 locals recommend
Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse NHS
603 Fort Rodd Hill RdFort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse, Oceanfront park offering a historic lighthouse, trails, naturalist tours & old military structures
Craigdarroch Castle in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, is a historic, Victorian-era Scottish Baronial mansion. It was designated a National Historic Site of Canada due to its landmark status in Victoria
234 locals recommend
Craigdarroch Castle
1050 Joan CrescentCraigdarroch Castle in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, is a historic, Victorian-era Scottish Baronial mansion. It was designated a National Historic Site of Canada due to its landmark status in Victoria
Entertainment & Activities
Miniature-themed dioramas & displays representing historical times & fictional worlds
52 locals recommend
Miniature World
649 Humboldt StMiniature-themed dioramas & displays representing historical times & fictional worlds
Victoria Butterfly Gardens
1461 Benvenuto AveBeacon Hill Children's Farm
815 Circle DrRoyal BC Museum
675 Belleville StSilverCity Victoria
3130 Tillicum RdMount Washington Alpine Resort
1 Strathcona PkwyParks & Nature
Goldstream Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada. It is known for the annual fall salmon runs in the Goldstream River, and the large numbers of bald eagles that congregate to feed at that time
242 locals recommend
Goldstream Provincial Park
Goldstream Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada. It is known for the annual fall salmon runs in the Goldstream River, and the large numbers of bald eagles that congregate to feed at that time
The unique Cadboro-Gyro Park has a large sand beach waterfront, a huge play ground that attracts residents throughout the region. It is within easy walking distance of Cadboro Bay Village and the University of Victoria.
89 locals recommend
Cadboro-Gyro Park
Sinclair RoadThe unique Cadboro-Gyro Park has a large sand beach waterfront, a huge play ground that attracts residents throughout the region. It is within easy walking distance of Cadboro Bay Village and the University of Victoria.
Chin Beach
Juan de Fuca Marine TrailFrench Beach Provincial Park
Mount Tolmie
Mount Douglas Park
4500 Cedar Hill RoadMount Douglas
4500 Cedar Hill RdClover Point Park
1250 Dallas RdBeacon Hill Park
100 Cook StSaxe Point Park
Everything Else
University of Victoria
3800 Finnerty RoadUniversity of Victoria. 10- 15 minutes of driving.
Camosun College Interurban Campus
4461 Interurban RdCamosun College Lansdowne Campus
3100 Foul Bay RdFood Scene
Enjoy the fresh tastes of the West Coast in a spectacular waterfront setting at the Marina Restaurant. The award-winning Marina Restaurant is a local favourite for delicious seafood, regional cuisine and Sunday Brunch.
36 locals recommend
Marina Restaurant
1327 Beach DrEnjoy the fresh tastes of the West Coast in a spectacular waterfront setting at the Marina Restaurant. The award-winning Marina Restaurant is a local favourite for delicious seafood, regional cuisine and Sunday Brunch.
White Spot Restaurants has become a British Columbian legend with a passion for using fresh, quality, local ingredients.
30 locals recommend
White Spot
941 Langford PkwyWhite Spot Restaurants has become a British Columbian legend with a passion for using fresh, quality, local ingredients.
Green Leaf Vietnamese Bistro
1684 Douglas StGreen Leaf Vietnamese Bistro
Sura Korean Restaurant
1696 Douglas StSura Korean Restaurant
Don Mee Chinese Restaurant has been the Heartbeat of Chinatown for over 80 years in Victoria
32 locals recommend
Don Mee
538 Fisgard StDon Mee Chinese Restaurant has been the Heartbeat of Chinatown for over 80 years in Victoria
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
800 Tolmie Ave