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The Vancouver Island region is the perfect place for adventure and tranquil escapes. The islands wonderfully diverse ecosystem serves as the perfect backdrop for some of the best vacation experiences youll ever have, it has rainforests, marshes, meadows, beaches, mountains, oceans, rivers and lakes for you to explore. You wont be able to see all these if you dont plan your vacation properly, so start early. Experience all these adventures by planning early and start with choosing Victoria hotels that make Vancouver Island readily accessible. The perfect harbor-side location makes The Admiral Inn one of the best places to stay in. 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.
Downtown Attractions and Victoria Hotels
Downtown Victoria is the best place to experience the Garden City in its entirety. The downtown area offers some of the best shopping destinations: Antique Row on Fort Street, the charming little shops in Market Square, the dainty gift shops that dot Government Street. Look for downtown Victoria hotels that are just a short walk away from the major attractions of the city: the majestic Legislative Buildings, ivy-covered Empress Hotel, and the entertainments of Inner Harbour. Experience Inner Harbour to the fullest by walking along the causeway while enjoying the ambience of local musicians, jugglers, and artists; or head out into the great big blue to go high-speed whale-watching aboard a zodiac; or hop aboard a yacht for a luxurious dinner cruise. Make time for the Undersea Gardens, Royal London Wax Museum, Crystal Gardens, and Miniature World if youre bringing the family. Great museums and historic sites abound in Victoria, such as the world-renowned Royal British Columbia Museum, Fort Rodd Hill in Esquimalt, and Craigdarroch Castle.
Arts and Culture with Victoria Hotels
The city of Victoria pulses with arts and entertainment attractions that every visitor will appreciate. Victorias calendar is packed with cultural events, live theater, art exhibits, music concerts, festivals and films all featuring local artists. The city is the proud home of the world-renowned Pacific Opera Victoria, as well as a brood of art galleries, exhibits and studios. The traditional, indigenous art of Victoria are thriving with paintings, prints, sculpture, glass, wood and pottery showcased all over the city. You will find creative centers in Salt Spring Island and the Gulf Islands, all worth exploring. Come to the city in time for the Victoria Symphonys Bayview Residences Victoria Symphony Splash, the groups highlight event, which is a by-donation concert performed from a barge in the Inner Harbor. Plan your vacation around these events and pick the right Victoria hotels to stay in. An excellent option is The Inn at Laurel Point; a waterfront property gives you easy access to some of the best downtown attractions. Other great Victoria hotels that place you near all the action include Embassy Inn, Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites, Helms Inn, James Bay Inn, and Victoria Regent Hotel.
Budget-Friendly Victoria Hotels
There are hundreds of attractions that are sure to keep you occupied in Victoria, British Columbia. Plan your vacation well and choose affordable Victoria hotels to get the best out of this great destination. Your itinerary should cover the citys museums, art galleries, castles, landmarks, gardens and zoos. One of the best options is Travelodge Victoria with newly renovated rooms and suites that come with kitchen basics. Travelodge has a 3-diamond AAA rating and is a mere 5 minutes away from downtown Victorias most popular destinations. Another budget friendly option is The Turtle Refuge Hostel, with room rates starting at $15 a night. The hostel is a renovated Victorian house conveniently located in the downtown area, with beaches, Inner Harbor, nightlife spots and malls just a few yards away. You should also consider these other options: Ocean Island Backpackers Inn and Hostelling International Victoria, an award-winning heritage building in the downtown area.
