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Victorias downtown is the best place to experience the sights and sounds of Garden City. Downtown Victoria offers some of the best shopping destinations: from Antique Row on Fort Street, to the charming little shops in Market Square, and the dainty gift shops that dot Government Street. Downtown Victoria hotels will put you near the most popular attractions of the city: the majestic Legislative Buildings, ivy-covered Empress Hotel, and iconic 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. Make time for the Undersea Gardens, Royal London Wax Museum, Crystal Gardens, and Miniature World if youre bringing the family. Great museums and historic sites abound in Victoria, such as the world-renowned Royal British Columbia Museum, Fort Rodd Hill in Esquimalt, and Craigdarroch Castle.
Sightseeing Tours and Victoria Hotels
Victoria is Garden City. Take historical walking tours that highlight the citys heritage buildings, charming districts and renowned residents. Historical walking tours are excellent ways to see the city; they highlight the citys heritage buildings, unique districts and notable residents. 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. You can also take a boat charter through the Gulf Islands where you can go whale watching or catch sight of Harbor Seals and Dalls Porpoises. 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. Most Victoria hotels will have information on these tours.
Historic Victoria Attractions and Victoria Hotels
Victoria is Western Canada's oldest city, and as expected, it is filled with historic attractions with enriching experiences for you. Step into Victorias past with the home of Emily Carr, one of Canada's most renowned artists. Located in historic James Bay, the Emily Carr House is a few minutes away from downtown. Or see Craigdarroch Castle, built by coal baron Robert Dunsmuirv and find out how it feels to live the high life of bygone days with lavish Victorian-era furnishings all around you. Head out to Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard lighthouse, both classified as National Historic Sites of Canada. For a taste of the arts, visit the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria located in the historic neighborhood of Rockland and home to British Columbias largest public art collection. See more Victorian-era houses with the Point Ellice House and Helmcken House, the oldest house in British Columbia still situated in its original grounds. Dont forget to drop by these historic sites as well: the Maritime Museum of British Columbia, Royal British Columbia Museum, and St. Anns Academy National Historic Site. Experience more of the charm and luxury of this great city with these Victoria hotels: Abigails Hotel, Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort & Spa, Swans Suite Hotel, and The Hotel Rialto.
Romantic Getaways and Victoria Hotels
Romance is in the air in the beautiful city of Victoria. Blessed with the mildest climate in Canada and the most annual sunshine in British Columbia, the "Garden City" is in bloom for most of the year. The ocean is never far away when youre in Victoria, and youll get to enjoy long leisurely afternoon walks by the beach while watching the sunset. Romance and charm are as integral to Victoria hotels as service and quality, one such example is the Misty Meadows B&B and the Norwegian Fjord Horses Bed and Breakfast. Located on an active Norwegian Fjord horse farm and surrounded by rural forested grounds, this is the perfect escape for couples. Another option is The Gazebo Bed and Breakfast; a country manor house a few yards away from world-famous Butchart Gardens. To put you close to the great harbor views and the Clipper, Victoria Express and Port Angeles Ferries, the ocean, stay at The Albion Manor Bed & Breakfast. Youre also a few yards away from all the great attractions in Victoria when you stay at the Albion. A full English breakfast served on antique crystal and china is one of the charms of the Amethyst Inn at Regents Park, this restored mansion gives you the perfect blend of romance and comfort in Victoria.
