Uncover Victoria, the pretty capital of British Columbia that is perched on the southern edge of Vancouver Island, in western Canada. Thanks to its British colonial heritage, Victorian architecture punctuates the cityscape, especially highlighted by the Craigdarroch Castle, the cluster of Parliament buildings, and the mighty Empress Hotel. Apart from centuries-old landmark sites, Victoria is home to Canada’s narrowest street located in Canada’s oldest Chinatown. Colorful pickle boats ferry passengers across the backwaters, while buskers and vendors entertain at the atmospheric Inner Harbour and the Fisherman’s Wharf. Between craft beers and neighboring Cowichan Valley wines, indulge in Victoria’s lively dining scene with Pacific coastal cuisine. A playground for adventure and outdoor enthusiasts, Victoria’s urban sprawl boasts acres of manicured parks and lush botanical gardens with hundreds of trails where deer wander about.
Highlights
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Inner Harbour
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Beacon Hill Park
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Legislative Assembly of Canada
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Places to Stay
Abigail’s Hotel is about half an hour’s drive from the airport. This boutique bed-and-breakfast is housed in a 1930s Tudor mansion in the tranquil neighborhood of McClure Street, near Victoria’s Inner Harbour.
Fairmont Empress is conveniently located in the upscale Inner Harbor area of Victoria. Housed in a thoughtfully restored historic castle, it offers old-world charm with its Victorian architecture and gorgeous stained glass ceiling.
Hotel Rialto, about a half hour’s drive from the airport, is an Italian-inspired boutique hotel in downtown Victoria. Stay in a cozy and comfortable ensuite room, predominantly designed with white accents.
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