subject: Affordable Lodging Options Family Getaways Boutique Hotels World-class Golf Bird-watching Magnificen [print this page] Victoria Hotels Near Downtown Victoria Hotels Near Downtown
Downtown Victoria is the best place to experience the Garden Citys sights and sounds. 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 the unique feel of Inner Harbour by walking along the causeway while enjoying the ambience of local musicians, jugglers, and artists; or go high-speed whale-watching aboard a zodiac; or maybe take a luxurious dinner cruise on a yacht. If youre taking your family with you, make time for the Undersea Gardens, Royal London Wax Museum, Crystal Gardens, and Miniature World. Victoria also features great museums, including the world-renowned Royal British Columbia Museum, plus historic sites such as Fort Rodd Hill in Esquimalt and Craigdarroch Castle.
Victoria Hotels for Luxurious Vacations
Victoria, British Columbia has an excellent range of top-rated hotels for that luxurious vacation youve always wanted. The city features Victoria hotels from the grand and historic to the chic and trendy. Swans Suite Hotel is recognized as Victoria's Art Hotel and is nestled in the heart of Old Town. With just 29 suites overlooking the Inner Harbour, youre sure to enjoy the hotels intimate, quiet charm. The Swans also features a famous brewpub that serves award winning beers, a bistro with nightly live music, and one of British Columbias finest collections of original local & aboriginal art. Another luxurious option is Abigails Hotel, located just three blocks from downtown Victoria's main attractions, Inner Harbour, parks and museums. A stay in this hotel features a three course gourmet breakfast that will be personally presented by the Executive Chef, and evening hors d'oeuvres. Experience the height of luxury in Victoria with these other excellent luxury hotels: Brentwood Bay Lodge & Spa (Victoria's only five star oceanfront resort), Coast Victoria Harbourside Hotel & Marina, and the Vancouver Island Prancing Horse Retreat Bed & Breakfast.
British Columbia Attractions and Victoria Hotels
Your next adventure should be in scenic British Columbia. The region has more than 1,100 different wildlife species and some of the most diverse ecosystems in the world, making British Columbia the perfect place to watch and enjoy wildlife. 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. Youre also sure to catch a bit of wildlife rushing by this wonderful scenery, so make time for bird watching; or if the season is right, hop aboard a whale watching tour. There are bald eagles soaring about so keep an eye out for these beautiful birds, youre also sure to spot mountain goats, moose, and caribou.
Victoria Hotels for Golf Vacations
Looking for a good round of gold?Start with this; the city has been selected by Cond Nast Traveler Magazine readers as the #2 Top City in the Americas. Another reason for planning a golf getaway to Victoria is the Arbutus Ridge Golf Club. Set amidst the seaside community of Cobble Hill and some of Vancouver Islands finest wineries, Arbutus Ridge is also a mere 10 minutes from the cultural city of Duncan. Nestled amidst the seaside community of Cobble Hill, Arbutus Ridge puts you right on the home of some of Vancouver Islands finest wineries. The course is also a mere 10 minutes from the cultural city of Duncan. Theres also Bear Mountain Resort Mountain Course, co-designed by Jack and Steve Nicklaus. The course opened in the summer of 2003 and was immediately rated the number 1 new course in Western Canada and a couple years later, the top golf course in all of Canada. Its sister course is Bear Mountain Valley, an equally impressive course which features a host of unique amenities. The Olympic View Golf Club plays host the award winning GBC Golf Academy. Its large natural grass driving areas, realistic target greens, and short-game practice areas are great for helping you hone your skills.
