Virginia's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Good selection of boats to choose from depending on your individual needs e.g., covered, open, washroom, etc.
Knowledgeable guides on board to discourse on wildlife.
https://princeofwhales.com/whale-watching-adventure-tour/vancouver/half-day-whale-watching-vancouver/
7 locals recommend
Prince of Whales - Whale Watching Adventures
1666 Duranleau StGood selection of boats to choose from depending on your individual needs e.g., covered, open, washroom, etc.
Knowledgeable guides on board to discourse on wildlife.
https://princeofwhales.com/whale-watching-adventure-tour/vancouver/half-day-whale-watching-vancouver/
Beautiful building especially at night when lite up. BC Legislative Dining Room can be found within the building. Good food and an interesting location and atmosphere.
218 locals recommend
Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
501 Belleville StBeautiful building especially at night when lite up. BC Legislative Dining Room can be found within the building. Good food and an interesting location and atmosphere.
A must see when visiting. You can also go for tea or a meal. Check the website for special events like fireworks or dancing!
254 locals recommend
Butchart Gardens
A must see when visiting. You can also go for tea or a meal. Check the website for special events like fireworks or dancing!
Water taxi around Victoria or pickle pub crawl. See the Victoria Harbour Ferry website for more details.
15 locals recommend
Victoria Harbour Ferry - Fisherman's Wharf Ferry Stop
12 Erie StWater taxi around Victoria or pickle pub crawl. See the Victoria Harbour Ferry website for more details.
Willows beach is a beautiful sandy beach on the ocean and at most 25 minutes walk from the house. There is a esplanade you can walk beside the beach. You can find information on the beach here: https://www.tourismvictoria.com/see-do/activities-attractions/beaches-lakes/willows-beach
and
directions at: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/2880+Foul+Bay+Rd,+Victoria,+BC+V8R+5C6,+Canada/Willows+Beach,+Esplanade,+Oak+Bay,+BC/@48.4376451,-123.3173473,16z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x548f740c5141659d:0x85ba3c767a6083aa!2m2!1d-123.3223129!2d48.4416233!1m5!1m1!1s0x548f74162eb9665d:0x508d45c9e3dc2b10!2m2!1d-123.3036055!2d48.4337597!3e2
170 locals recommend
Willows Beach
EsplanadeWillows beach is a beautiful sandy beach on the ocean and at most 25 minutes walk from the house. There is a esplanade you can walk beside the beach. You can find information on the beach here: https://www.tourismvictoria.com/see-do/activities-attractions/beaches-lakes/willows-beach
and
directions at: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/2880+Foul+Bay+Rd,+Victoria,+BC+V8R+5C6,+Canada/Willows+Beach,+Esplanade,+Oak+Bay,+BC/@48.4376451,-123.3173473,16z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x548f740c5141659d:0x85ba3c767a6083aa!2m2!1d-123.3223129!2d48.4416233!1m5!1m1!1s0x548f74162eb9665d:0x508d45c9e3dc2b10!2m2!1d-123.3036055!2d48.4337597!3e2
Neighborhoods
Shops and restaurants. Grocery and liquor store. Pharamsave. Pub.
Stroll along the avenue to sightsee and shop. Nice coffee shops and an excellent Japanese restaurant for lunch and dinner. Also try the Penny Farthing pub.
13 locals recommend
Oak Bay Avenue
Oak Bay AvenueStroll along the avenue to sightsee and shop. Nice coffee shops and an excellent Japanese restaurant for lunch and dinner. Also try the Penny Farthing pub.
Cider/Winery
Sea Cider
2487 Mt St Michael RdAwesome cider and fun place to visit.
If you are taking a trip up island, stop in at a winery or two on your way.
62 locals recommend
Blue Grouse Estate Winery and Vineyard
2182 Lakeside RdIf you are taking a trip up island, stop in at a winery or two on your way.
Devine Distillery & Winery
6181B Old West Saanich RdAnother great winery to visit while visiting Victoria.
If you love wineries, do visit some of Vancouver Islands. Always a good time, especially if you have a snack and raise a glass!
15 locals recommend
Symphony Vineyard
6409 Oldfield RdIf you love wineries, do visit some of Vancouver Islands. Always a good time, especially if you have a snack and raise a glass!
The trip to Cowichan Bay is fantastic. Lots to do and see on the way and when there. The winery is a plus.
18 locals recommend
Rocky Creek Winery
1854 Myhrest RdThe trip to Cowichan Bay is fantastic. Lots to do and see on the way and when there. The winery is a plus.
Church & State Wines - Victoria
1445 Benvenuto AveLovely to visit. Good snacks and great wine!
Visit the Duncan market at the same time. A great trip and a nice place to visit.
45 locals recommend
Averill Creek Vineyard
6552 N RdVisit the Duncan market at the same time. A great trip and a nice place to visit.
Great trip and great place to visit. Plan for a couple of hours to relax and enjoy yourself. See Mill Bay while visiting.
111 locals recommend
Unsworth Vineyards
2915 Cameron Taggart RdGreat trip and great place to visit. Plan for a couple of hours to relax and enjoy yourself. See Mill Bay while visiting.
Try it out. Visit Sydney at the same. Be sure to go to the 'glass beach'.
18 locals recommend
Deep Cove Winery
11195 Chalet RdTry it out. Visit Sydney at the same. Be sure to go to the 'glass beach'.
Breweries
Distilleries and breweries are fun places to visit, especially when you are on holiday!
14 locals recommend
Victoria Caledonian Distillery & Twa Dogs Brewery
761 Enterprise CrescentDistilleries and breweries are fun places to visit, especially when you are on holiday!