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Victoria is Western Canada's oldest city, founded in 1843 as a Hudson Bay Company trading post and named in honor of Queen Victoria. The city enjoys a moderate climate and scenic setting, with its British heritage proudly showcased in the elegant homes, neighborhoods, and architecture evidenced by 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 Empress Hotel is one of the world's truly grand hotels, it has undergone a $45 million restoration, and you can experience the grandeur and elegance of a bygone age with the contemporary feel of its 4-diamond hotel service. These scenic destinations should be part of your itinerary: Beacon Hill Park, with its formal rose gardens, a band shell for outdoor summer concerts, and a petting zoo; Butchart Gardens, a National Historic Site of Canada spanning 55 acres of breathtaking floral collections. Dont miss out on the City Hall, designed in 1875 in the "Second Empire" style.
Victoria Hotels for Your Dream Wedding
Victoria, aptly known as the "Garden City", is widely being recognized as the worlds top wedding destinations. Already having the mildest climate in Canada, the city also enjoys the most annual sunshine in British Columbia. Imagine horse drawn carriages and castles, all readily available for your special day. If you want ocean views or romantic beaches for your wedding, 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 tranquil beaches. The Butchart Gardens is the perfect setting for a garden wedding. 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 can also serve as excellent venues. You can also have your wedding in 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. Apart from offering some of the most romantic settings in the city, these Victoria Hotels also feature great honeymoon packages.
Luxurious Victoria Hotels
Go on that luxurious vacation youve always dreamed of in scenic Victoria, British Columbia. The city features Victoria hotels from the grand and historic to the chic and trendy. Your options include the Swans Suite Hotel, recognized as Victoria's Art Hotel, nestled in the heart of Old Town. The hotel has an intimate, quiet charm, with just 29 suites overlooking the Inner Harbour. 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. Your stay treats you to a three course gourmet breakfast and evening hors d'oeuvres. You should also consider these other 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.
Budget-Friendly Victoria Hotels
The city of Victoria gives visitors hundreds of attractions to choose from. It would be wise to find affordable Victoria hotels to ensure that you have enough to cover all these attractions. 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. 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. 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.
