Victoria, British Columbia

The city of Victoria offers a mix of urban and natural attractions. With everything from independent shops, fabulous restaurants and theatre, to whale watching, hiking and winery tours, Victoria offers something for everyone.

Restaurants range from fine dining to ethnic to casual, with many options in each category. Downtown favorites include the Wild Saffron Bistro, Pagliacci's and Camille's for fine dining, and well-known casual spots are John's Place and Floyd's Diner. More restaurants...

Active visitors can enjoy golf, cycling, hiking or even long walks along the harbour. Ocean lovers can take harbour boat tours, whale-watch and explore some beautiful beaches. Art enthusiasts can visit the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria while theatre fans can check out the Metro, the Belfry or the Royal Theatre.  Butchart Gardens provides a scenic walk and an opportunity to see a wide variety of local plant life. Other attractions include the Royal British Columbia Museum, the Victoria Symphony and many unique and lively pubs and performance venues.