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The best way to enjoy Victoria, City of Gardens, is to tour its beautiful gardens and attractions. Take historical walking tours that highlight the citys heritage buildings, charming districts and renowned residents. Walking tours usually last for about an hour or two to a whole day. Walking tours will typically take you to Inner Harbour, Old Town, Market Square, heritage homes, Antique Row and Chinatown. Your walking tour itinerary will most likely take you to Inner Harbour, Old Town, Market Square, heritage homes, Antique Row and Chinatown. Or you might want to consider a boat charter through the Gulf Islands to watch Whales and other marine mammals, such as the Harbor Seals and the Dalls Porpoise. Keep in mind that the best time for these activities are from April to October, these months are also best for kayak tours and rentals. Look around for professional tour guides to take you to Olde Town, Chinatown, Beacon Hill, and Craigdarroch Castle. Inquire with Victoria hotels for recommendations on professional tour guides doing walkabouts of Olde Town, Chinatown, Beacon Hill, and Craigdarroch Castle.
Waterfront Vistas and Victoria Hotels
The city of Victoria offers a plethora of experiences. Spend time on Victorias iconic Inner Harbour and experience the areas many delights as leisurely as possible. Wake up to beautiful harbor views or check out the Victoria Harbour Ferries and their fleet of mini ferries that travel around the Inner Harbour. Take short trips to popular destinations or drift the hours away by hopping on and off at different stops, either way youll find yourself captivated by the stunning vistas and clean ocean breeze. Some of the best destinations are Spinnakers Gastro-Brewpub, Reeson Landing, Lojo District, Rice Mill Landing, Victorias Historic Chinatown, Point Ellice House, Glo-Europub, Dockside Green, Fol Epi Bakery, Caffe Fantastico, Fishermans Wharf, and Aura an award winning restaurant and lounge located within the Inn at Laurel Point. Harbor hops like these are perfect for romantic getaways or a vacation with the family. You also get to enjoy discounts on many of the best harbor restaurants, pubs, spas and other attractions.
City of Gardens and Victoria Hotels
Recognized as the Garden City, Victorias beautiful gardens are borne of the fact that it the city has the mildest climate in Canada and basks in 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. This one-acre property is also lovingly called "the garden that love built" and features quiet woodland, rocky slopes, spectacular scenery, and a restaurant serving lunch and afternoon tea. Beacon Hill Park showcases alpine gardens, wildflower meadows, rose gardens, lakes, Mayor's Grove of Trees, and native Garry Oak forest. Government House features 8. 9 hectares of a rare Garry Oak ecosystem, and 5. 7 hectares of formal gardens including 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 another excellent destination; a glorious 1908 Edwardian estate that features a sprawling Scottish inspired castle, a series of beautiful formal gardens, lush old growth forests and ocean vistas. Finally, take a leisurely stroll around world-famous Butchart Gardens, 55 acres of superb gardens and classified as a National Historic Site of Canada.
Victoria Hotels for Affordable Getaways
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. Your choices include Travelodge Victoria with its newly renovated rooms and suites with kitchens. Travelodge has a 3-diamond AAA rating and is a mere 5 minutes away from downtown Victorias most popular destinations. For the cheapest rates in the city, head over to The Turtle Refuge Hostel where rates start at $15 a night. A renovated Victorian house, this hostel is conveniently located in the downtown area, just a short walk away from 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.
