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British Columbia Attractions and Victoria Hotels

British Columbia is an excellent option for your next adventure. Featuring over than 1,100 different wildlife species and some of the most diverse ecosystems in the world, British Columbia presents plenty of opportunities to watch wildlife and take in the spectacular surroundings. Scenic British Columbia boasts of majestic mountains soaring up to 9,843 feet, ancient old-growth forests, caves, hoodoos (ancient, stone-like pillars), and wide stretches of sandy beaches. Choose from the many excellent Victoria hotels that will serve as an excellent base for your adventures and put yourself within striking distance of an exhilarating hike through alpine meadows, Canada's highest waterfalls and natural hot spring. Enjoy the abundant wildlife to the fullest with bird watching tours or a whale watching tour, if the season is right. Keep an eye out for bald eagles soaring about, mountain goats, moose and caribou roaming around.

Victoria Hotels for Weddings

Its no surprise that Victoria, aptly known as the "Garden City" is widely being recognized as the worlds top wedding destinations. Already having the mildest climate in Canada, the city also enjoys the most annual sunshine in British Columbia. Scheduling your wedding anytime is possible with flowers all year round. Looking for ocean views or romantic beaches for your wedding?Victorias coastal communities of Sidney to the north-east, Oak Bay to the east, and Sooke to the north-west all give you stretches of ocean vistas and tranquil beaches. Beautifully restored mansions such as the Amethyst Inn Victoria B&B, Grouse Nest Resort, Sooke Harbour House, Swans Suite Hotel, Abigail's Hotel, Brentwood Bay Lodge and Spa and Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites can also serve as excellent venues. Also look into the honeymoon packages offered at these excellent Victoria hotels: The Westin Bear Mountain Victoria Golf Resort, Victoria Regent Waterfront Hotel & Suites, A Waterfront House Luxury Breakfast Inn, Amethyst Inn at Regents Park, Hotel Grand Pacific, and Oswego Hotel. Apart from offering some of the most romantic settings in the city, these Victoria Hotels also feature great honeymoon packages.

Victoria Boutique Hotels

Victoria, British Columbia has a special old world feel that blends well with the latest trends in design and comfort. This can be experienced in its splendid array of boutique hotels, starting with the plush interiors of Victorias art hotel, the Swans Suite Hotel. One of the many Victoria hotels right in the heart of Old Town, youll enjoy a bit of seclusion here with the property having just 29 suites. The Swans also houses a famous brewpub with award winning beers, a bistro with nightly live music, and some of the finest local original art collections. Elegant design is the theme that reigns over The Brentwood Bay Lodge & Spa. The property is Victoria's only five star oceanfront resort; it features elegantly-appointed interiors, contemporary coastal cuisine, and a full-service spa. The Brentwood also puts you just a short walk away from the famous Butchart Gardens. Abigails Hotel is also worth considering, conveniently located a few yards away from downtowns main attractions and Inner Harbour. This top-class property features Jacuzzi soaker baths and wood-burning fireplaces. Abigails features a three course gourmet breakfast, personally presented by the Executive Chef, and evening hors d'oeuvres to start your fine dining experience. Also worth checking into are The Bedford Regency and The Magnolia Hotel & Spa.

Heritage Attractions and Nearby Victoria Hotels

Western Canada's oldest city, Victoria was named in honor of Queen Victoria and established in 1843. Victoria is understandably packed with historic attractions to explore and unravel, such as the Fort Rodd Hill & Fisgard Lighthouse, national historic sites showcasing Canada's military and maritime heritage. Located at the western entrance to Esquimalt Harbour, these sites are just 10 kilometers by road from downtown. Fort Rodd Hill features three 1890s coast artillery gun batteries, barracks and searchlight emplacements. Nearby Fisgard Lighthouse was built in 1860 and is Canadas oldest lighthouse in the west coast. Hatley Park is Canada's largest and most diverse National Historic Site. Featuring a sprawling castle built in 1908, Hatley Park also has museums, Japanese, Italian and Rose Gardens. Another must for your itinerary is the Emily Carr House, birthplace of one of Canada's famous landscape painters and writers. Other great heritage sites that must be included in your itinerary are the Abkhazi Garden, Craigdarroch Castle, and the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory.

by: Daniel Cradock

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