subject: Historic Sites Arts And Culture Top Hotels Family Activities Water Activities Natural Beauty Water A [print this page] Cultural Escapades and Victoria Hotels Cultural Escapades and Victoria Hotels
The city of Victoria is alive with arts and entertainment attractions for every kind of traveler. The calendar is packed with cultural events, live theater, art exhibits, music concerts, festivals and films showcasing local talent. Victoria is the proud home of the world-renowned Pacific Opera Victoria, the city is also home to a plethora of art galleries, exhibits and studios. Victoria keeps its traditional, indigenous art alive with paintings, prints, sculpture, glass, wood and pottery on display all over the city. There are also creative centers in Salt Spring Island and the Gulf Islands. As for music, The Victoria Symphony has a hectic performance year, but you should definitely come around for its Bayview Residences Victoria Symphony Splash 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. One good option is The Inn at Laurel Point, a waterfront property in the downtown area. Also look up the Embassy Inn, Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites, Helms Inn, James Bay Inn, and Victoria Regent Hotel.
Victoria Hotels for Weddings
Victoria being the "Garden City" is fast becoming one of the worlds top wedding destinations. With the mildest climate in Canada, the most annual sunshine in British Columbia, and flowers all year round, its no surprise really. Have a horse drawn carriage whisk you away or get married in a castle, whatever you choose Victorias romance and splendor are the perfect backdrop for your special day. For the beach wedding of your dreams, 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. 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. Other great wedding venues include 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. 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. Here are some hotels that you should look into: Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa, Four Points by Sheraton Victoria Gateway, Harbour Towers Hotel & Suites, and The Fairmont Empress.
Golf Getaways and Victoria Hotels
Looking for a reason to head out to Victoria for a great round of golf?Start with this; the city has been selected by Cond Nast Traveler Magazine readers as the #2 Top City in the Americas. The Arbutus Ridge Golf Club is another reason for picking Victoria as your next golf destination. The course features three of the most demanding finishing holes on Vancouver Island. Arbutus Ridge is set amidst the seaside community of Cobble Hill, which features some of Vancouver Islands finest wineries. Opening its gates in the summer of 2003, Bear Mountain Resort was immediately rated the number 1 new course in Western Canada. You might also want to try Bear Mountain Resort Mountain Course, a Jack and Steve Nicklaus co-designed golf course. 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. The sister course, Bear Mountain Valley Course, is equally impressive while featuring unique amenities such as the world-renowned Sant Spa, great dining options, the state-of-the-art Mountainside Athletic Club, and a Nicklaus Golf Academy. The Olympic View Golf Club plays host the award winning GBC Golf Academy. These golf destinations feature some of the best Victoria hotels around, perfect for relaxing and rejuvenating after a days hard work in the greens.
Heritage Attractions and Nearby Victoria Hotels
The oldest city in Western Canada's, Victoria was established in 1843 and named after Queen Victoria. The city is filled with historic attractions to explore and unravel, such as the Fort Rodd Hill & Fisgard Lighthouse, national historic sites that are unique examples of Canada's military and maritime heritage. These adjacent sites are located at the western entrance to Esquimalt Harbour, and just 10 km. by road from downtown Victoria. You will find three 1890s coast artillery gun batteries, barracks and searchlight emplacements in Fort Rodd Hill. Fisgard Lighthouse was built in 1860 and is Canadas oldest west coast lighthouse. 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. You should also see the Emily Carr House, birthplace of one of Canada's famous landscape painters and writers Emily Carr. Other great heritage sites that must be included in your itinerary are the Abkhazi Garden, Craigdarroch Castle, and the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory.
