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Victoria Things To Do

Eagle Wing Whale Watching Tours

Offering marine wildlife trips, Eagle Wing Whale Watching Tours, located at historic Fisherman's Wharf, is Victoria's 1st carbon neutral company with low impact eco-tours and a Guaranteed Sightings ...more »

  • Location: Victoria
  • Type: Whale Watching
  • Tel: 250-384-8008

Butchart Gardens

Butchart Gardens, located on the southern end of Vancouver Island, covers 22ha (55 acres) of gardens and all-season landscapes. The gardens are popular with horticulture enthusiasts ...more »

  • Location: Victoria
  • Type: Gardens
  • Tel: 250-652-4422

Beacon Hill Park

The 75 hectare Beacon Hill Park located in downtown Victoria is a local favourite situated on south Vancouver Island ...more »

  • Location: Victoria
  • Type: Parks
  • Tel: 250-361-0600

Victoria Chinatown

Established in 1858 Victoria’s Chinatown is the oldest in Canada and second only in age to the Chinatown in San Francisco (USA). This historic community began during the Fraser River gold rush ...more »

  • Location: Victoria
  • Type: Heritage - Historic Sites

Victoria Butterfly Gardens

View a collection of tropical butterflies and moths at the Victoria Butterfly Gardens on southern Vancouver Island. ...more »

  • Location: Victoria
  • Type: Attractions for Kids
  • Tel: 250-652-3822

Beacon Hill Children's Farm

Beacon Hill Children's Farm, located in Beacon Hill Park in Victoria, is a petting farm with alpacas, miniature goats, potbellied pigs, and more. ...more »

  • Location: Victoria
  • Type: Attractions for Kids
  • Tel: (250) 381 2532

Government House Gardens

The grounds of the official residence to the Lieutenant Governor of BC are free and open daily from dawn to dusk. 14.6 ha (36 acres) include a rare Garry Oak ecosystem, herbal, native plant and more. ...more »

  • Location: Victoria
  • Type: Gardens
  • Tel: (250) 387-2080

Our Local Experts say:

Things to do, see and experience in Victoria BC on southern Vancouver Island range from whale watching and outdoor adventures to scenic tours and hiking. This quaint, small city is the capital of BC.

On any trip to you will have a list, the things that you can do, the things that you would like to do, and the things that you absolutely must do in Victoria! Check out our cultural category for historic sites, museums and galleries, or events and festival in Victoria BC. For a round of golf there is always a club open year round—see our golf category for more information.

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Mump & Smoot at Historic Theatre

Mump & Smoot at Historic Theatre

22 May - 2 Jun
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6th Annual Lund Shellfish Festival

6th Annual Lund Shellfish Festival

24 May - 26 May
Festival

EAT! Vancouver Food + Cooking Festival

EAT! Vancouver Food + Cooking Festival

24 May - 26 May
Festival

NEWmatica

NEWmatica

25 May
Music

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