subject: Outdoor Adventures Soothing Escapes Award-winning Hotels World-class Golf Historic Tours Beautiful V [print this page] Victoria Hotels and Scenic Attractions Victoria Hotels and Scenic Attractions
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. Look for Victoria hotels that place you near these architectural gems or stay in the Empress Hotel to experience 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 Weddings
Victoria, aptly known as the "Garden City", is widely being recognized as 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. Imagine horse drawn carriages and castles, all readily available for your special day. Looking for ocean views or romantic beaches for your wedding?The Butchart Gardens is the perfect setting for a garden wedding. 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. Apart from offering some of the most romantic settings in the city, these Victoria Hotels also feature great honeymoon packages.
Victoria Hotels for Affordable Getaways
There are hundreds of attractions that are sure to keep you occupied in Victoria, British Columbia. Plan your vacation well and choose affordable Victoria hotels to get the best out of this great destination. Some of the most interesting destinations to include in your itinerary are museums, art galleries, castles, landmarks, gardens and zoos. Travelodge Victoria is an excellent lodging option 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. 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.
Victoria Hotels and Outdoor Adventures
Outdoor adventures abound in the city of Victoria. The citys temperate climate makes adventures on land and at sea possible all throughout the year. You can choose to go whale watching or maybe try crescent moon kayaking; you can also go diving, hiking, and biking all over the region. Check with Victoria hotels for their local adventure tour operators and get the best out of your vacation. Great adventures are waiting for you at Saanich Commonwealth Place and Beacon Hill Park one of downtown Victoria's most popular destinations. Its 200 acres beautifully landscaped and manicured grounds with bridges, lakes and ponds, and alpine and rock garden is also home to several species of ducks, birds and wildlife. There are Bald Eagles soaring above so keep your eyes peeled for them. You should also include the Pacific Undersea Gardens in your itinerary. Catch the Live Dive Show in the Undersea Theatre on the bottom of the sea. There are over 5,000 animals of different species showcased in the aquariums of the Pacific Undersea Gardens, all for you to discover.
