Victoria

Lose Yourself Without Getting Lost
Victoria lets you step back in time. To a picturesque city of cobblestone streets and stately architecture. Poised oceanside in Canada's mildest climate, Victoria is a mixture of influences, from its 19th-century London charm to modern arts and culture.

Take afternoon tea at an historic hotel or quaint tearoom. Tour the beautiful Inner Harbour by horse-drawn carriage and historic stone buildings by foot. Stand among the totems at Thunderbird Park.

It's not just tradition that beckons.

Victoria is a modern city, with pampering spas and hundreds of restaurants featuring international cuisine. And it's just steps from an ocean playground. Take a whale watching cruise and see magnificent orcas at play. Or just wander around shops that reflects an Empire heritage, with English woolens, Irish linens, and Scottish tartans. As well as great designer boutiques.

In summer, Victoria is a gardener’s paradise. Bursting with an impressive collection of roses, lilies, and rhododendrons of every imaginable hue. Visit the world-famous Butchart Gardens for an explosion of colour. Or just stroll the Inner Harbour and admire the hanging baskets.

Victoria is Western Canada's oldest city. The City began in 1843 as a Hudson Bay Company trading post, named in honour of Queen Victoria.

Victoria is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, which is the largest of British Columbia's 6,500 islands. It is a community of choice for its temperate climate, natural beauty, recreational sites and superior economic opportunities.

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