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Gardens, Parks and Nearby Victoria Hotels

Recognized as the Garden City, Victorias beautiful gardens are borne of the fact that it the city has the mildest climate in Canada and basks in the most annual sunshine in British Columbia. The Abkhazi Garden is one of the world's best and unique small gardens. Founded by Prince and Princess Nicholas Abkhazi in the middle of the last century, this one-acre property features quiet woodland, rocky slopes, spectacular scenery, and a restaurant serving lunch and afternoon tea. Beacon Hill Park should also be in your itinerary with its alpine gardens, wildflower meadows, rose gardens, lakes, Mayor's Grove of Trees, and native Garry Oak forest. Dont miss out on Government Houses 8. 9 hectares of a rare Garry Oak ecosystem and 5. 7 hectares of formal gardens: the Bruce Pavilion, Rotary Garden of International Friendship, Victorian and Sunken Rose Gardens, Winter, Iris, Perennial, Alpine, Heather, Herb, Cut Flower, Cottage and English Country Gardens. Hatley Park is another excellent destination; a glorious 1908 Edwardian estate that features a sprawling Scottish inspired castle, a series of beautiful formal gardens, lush old growth forests and ocean vistas. Dont miss out on world-renowned Butchart Gardens, a National Historic Site of Canada featuring 55 acres of superb gardens.

Scenic Victoria and Victoria Hotels

Victoria is Western Canada's oldest city, founded in 1843 as a Hudson Bay Company trading post and named in honor of Queen Victoria. Victorias charms are helped along by its moderate climate and British heritage proudly on display in its elegant homes, neighborhoods, and stunning architectural gems such as the famous Empress Hotel and the Parliament Buildings. Check in at Victoria hotels that place you near these treasures or stay in the Empress Hotel, one of the world's truly grand hotels. The hotel has undergone a $45 million restoration, allowing you to enjoy 4 diamond hotel service amidst the grandeur and elegance of a bygone era. Scenic Victoria is made up of these great destinations you should include in your itinerary: Beacon Hill Park, a beloved expanse of green with its formal rose gardens, a band shell for outdoor summer concerts, and a petting zoo; Butchart Gardens, a National Historic Site of Canada covering 55 acres of breathtaking floral showcases. The spectacular City Hall is another must-see, designed in 1875 in distinct "Second Empire" design.

Victoria Hotels Near Vancouver Island

Victoria and Vancouver Island are teeming with attractions and activities ready to provide you with the right blend of excitement and rejuvenation you need on your vacation. Its a great destination for your Victoria vacation itinerary with its wonderfully diverse ecosystem; you have rainforests, marshes, meadows, beaches, mountains, oceans, rivers and lakes to explore. You also have opportunities for whale watching, birding, as well as salmon and trout fishing. Your planning should start with great lodging options such as Capital Suite in Victoria. Vogue Vacation Suites has beautifully appointed Downtown Victoria, just a few yards away from all the premiere shopping, restaurants, tourist attractions and give you easy access to the harbor where you can catch the ferry to Vancouver Island. The Albion Manor Bed and Breakfast in Downtown Victoria is a 1892 heritage manor house surrounded by a sprawling English country garden. Also consider Across the Harbour, with its cozy guest rooms offering all the necessary amenities for that peaceful, utterly private escape youll need after a tiring day of adventures.

Victoria Hotels and Outdoor Adventures

Youve got a host of outdoor adventures waiting for you in the city of Victoria. The citys temperate climate makes adventures on land and at sea possible all throughout the year. Go whale watching or maybe try crescent moon kayaking, you can also go diving, hiking, and biking across the scenic natural beauty of Victoria. The best way to set up your outdoor adventures is to check with Victoria hotels for their local adventure tour partners, they can give you the best advice on how to organize your itinerary. Some of the best places to go to for a great adventure are Saanich Commonwealth Place and Beacon Hill Park one of downtown Victoria's most charming attractions. Its 200 acres beautifully landscaped and manicured grounds with bridges, lakes and ponds, and alpine and rock garden is also home to several species of ducks, birds and wildlife. Keep an eye out for Bald Eagles nesting in the trees. If youre taking your family with you, make time for the Pacific Undersea Gardens. See the Live Dive Show in the Undersea Theatre that takes you to the bottom of the sea. On display in the Pacific Undersea Gardens are over 5,000 animals of different species of the Pacific Northwest in its many aquariums.

by: Daniel Cradock

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