Things to do in Victoria, British Columbia

Victoria, which is the capital province of British Columbia, Canada, has also been called as the Garden city as it blossoms during the spring and summer months. Aside from beautiful garden parks, the city is also popular among boaters with its beautiful harbours and beaches ideal for boating and whale-watching.

Victoria is the capital province of British Columbia, Canada that has been also called as the Garden City with its beautiful parks and Mediterranean climate that makes trees and flowers blossom. Aside from garden parks, the city has also been the top choice for boaters and water sports enthusiasts as it offers beautiful beaches and harbours.

And while there are countless of tourist attractions in the city, here is the list of the best places to visit:

Inner Harbour

During the summer months, the place serves as a venue for street performers especially musicians. Aside from this, the harbour is lined with beautiful flowers especially during springtime season.

Chinatown

Located at the heart of the city, Chinatown is an interesting place to visit with its decorated streets, restaurants and food kiosks, vegetable and fruits stores, coffee shops, and souvenir shops.

Butchart Gardens and Abkhazi Gardens

Located in Brentwood Bay, the garden is the city’s main symbol of beauty which has been popular among tourists who want to see a place literally beaming with colors. Meanwhile, the best time to visit the garden is during the summer months when the locals have musical events and other public spectacle.

Another must-visited garden is the Abkhazi Gardens which lies along Fairfield Road and provides breathtaking view of the Olympic Mountains and the Juan de Fuca strait.

Craigdarroch Castle Historical Museum

This castle, built during the 1890s, was owned by a rich and politically powerful Scottish family. And today, this remarkable structure has been turned into a museum which is open to the public.

Miniature World

Located along Humboldt street, this place showcases an extensive collection of miniature landscapes, cities, and other unique works of arts.

Royal British Columbia Museum

One of the most important museums in Canada, the Royal British Columbia Museum is the perfect place to visit for people who want to see the rich history, culture, art, and natural beauty of the country.

Victoria Bug Zoo

Considered to be a very unconventional place to visit, this zoo displays an extensive collection of bugs from different parts of the region while some of these even come from other countries.

Harbours

Victoria has been popular with its beautiful harbours and waterways where tourists can enjoy whale-watching and boating.

 

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