subject: Heritage Attractions British Columbia Attractions Top-rated Hotels Golf Vacations Sail Away Clear Bl [print this page] Victoria Hotels and British Columbia Attractions
Scenic British Columbia is the perfect destination for your next adventure. With more than 1,100 different wildlife species and some of the most diverse ecosystems in the world, British Columbia offers plenty of wildlife viewing opportunities. British Columbia boasts of some of the most unforgettable scenery, with majestic mountains soaring up to 9,843ft, ancient old-growth forests, caves, hoodoos (ancient, stone-like pillars), and wide stretches of sandy beaches. Victoria hotels will serve as a good jump-off point for all your adventures, from hiking through alpine meadows, exploring Canada's highest waterfalls, to simply enjoying the soothing natural hot springs of British Columbia. 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 Relaxing Getaways
A city meant to be explored by walking, touring around Victorias beautiful gardens, museums, parks, landmarks, restaurants, and shops will tend to drain you by days end. A great way to keep yourself refreshed is to stay at Victoria hotels that feature relaxing vistas and rejuvenating settings, and the Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort & Spa give you just that. Delta Victorias luxuriously appointed rooms, spectacular views, top-class fitness facilities, European-inspired spa, and splendid restaurants, will surely recharge your for more adventures around the city. Another great option is The Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa which offers the flexibility and service of a luxury hotel while providing the feeling of security and comfort that comes with owning your own vacation home in Victoria. Also worth considering are the Sidney Waterfront Inn & Spa, Aerie Resort, and Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour, which offers spectacular views of the Olympic Mountain range, Pacific Ocean and Legislative building. If youre looking for an off-the-beaten-path spa experience, try the Merridale Spas Antioxidant Hut at the front of the orchard.
Gardens, Parks and Nearby Victoria Hotels
Aptly called the Garden City, Victorias beautiful lawns and gardens are possible in lieu of the fact that it is blessed with the mildest climate in Canada and the most annual sunshine in British Columbia. Start your garden crawl with the Abkhazi Garden, 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 a sprawling Edwardian estate that features a Scottish-inspired castle, formal gardens, lush old growth forests and ocean vistas. Of course, theres world-famous Butchart Gardens, a National Historic Site of Canada with 55 acres of superb gardens located in Greater Victoria on Vancouver Island.
Affordable Victoria Hotels
Victoria, British Columbia features hundreds of attractions thatll surely flood your itinerary. Plan your vacation well and choose affordable Victoria hotels to get the best out of this great destination. There are a wide range of museums, art galleries, castles, landmarks, gardens and zoos to visit and Victoria offers a wide range of lodging options that will let you save will getting the most of your vacation. Travelodge Victoria is an excellent lodging option with its newly renovated rooms and suites with kitchens. Bearing a 3-diamond AAA rating, Travelodge is also conveniently 5 minutes away from popular attractions and downtown Victoria. The Turtle Refuge Hostel is one of the most budget-friendly options youll ever have in Victoria, with room rates starting at $15. The Turtle Refuge is a renovated Victorian house located in the downtown area while putting you within yards of beaches, Inner Harbor, nightlife spots and malls. Other great options include Ocean Island Backpackers Inn and Hostelling International Victoria, which happens to be an award-winning heritage building in the heart of downtown.
