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The city of Victoria is blessed with temperate climes all year round but its still a great destination if youre looking for some winter fun. Several Victoria Hotels offer the best areas for skiing and snowboarding. Start with Vancouver Islands largest skiing and snowboarding site, Mount Washington. Accessed from both Courtenay and Campbell River, Mount Washington has some of the best alpine adventures waiting for you. When the snow melts, youll have the opportunity to hike the breathtaking trails, go mountain biking, or simply enjoy the beautiful outdoors. Another option is Apex, named as Canada's Top Small Destination Resort. The resort has a range of activities for families while featuring the challenge of 2000 vertical feet of dry Okanagan powder. You should also consider Big White Ski Resort, Canada's largest exclusively ski-in/ski-out resort village. Set amidst British Columbia's Okanagan Valley near Kelowna, Big White features 15 lifts that lead you to 2,765 acres of 100% natural champagne powder. Other great Victoria hotels for some action in the snow include Sun Peaks, an award-winning year-round destination mountain resort; and Fernie Alpine Resort, one of the top 10 ski resorts in the world and famous for its legendary powder.
Victoria Hotels for Garden and Park Tours
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. The Abkhazi Garden is one of the world's best and unique small gardens. Founded by Prince and Princess Nicholas Abkhazi in the middle of the last century, this one-acre property features quiet woodland, rocky slopes, spectacular scenery, and a restaurant serving lunch and afternoon tea. Beacon Hill Park should also be in your itinerary with its 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. Dont miss out on world-renowned Butchart Gardens, a National Historic Site of Canada featuring 55 acres of superb gardens.
Great Tours and Victoria Hotels
Victoria is Garden City. Go on historical walking tours that highlight the citys heritage buildings, unique districts and notable residents. Historical walking tours are excellent ways to see the city; they highlight the citys heritage buildings, unique districts and notable residents. Keep in mind that these walking tours may last for an hour or two, or you can choose to go on a tour that lasts the entire day. Your walking tour itinerary will most likely take you to Inner Harbour, Old Town, Market Square, heritage homes, Antique Row and Chinatown. Another great way to see the city is from up high with scenic air tours that take you around the city and surrounding regions. The best time for these activities are from April to October, also the right season to go kayaking. 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.
Victoria Hotels and Historic Sites
Western Canada's oldest city is Victoria, and youll find this city filled with historic attractions ready to serve up some of the most enriching vacation experiences youll ever have. Venture into Victorias past with the home of Emily Carr, one of Canada's foremost artists. The Emily Carr House is located in historic James Bay and is a mere minutes away from downtown Victoria. 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. Immerse yourself in the arts with the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, home to British Columbias most extensive public art collection. Have your fill of Victorian-era houses with the Point Ellice House and Helmcken House, the oldest house in British Columbia still on its original site. Other great historic attractions include the Maritime Museum of British Columbia, Royal British Columbia Museum, and St. Anns Academy National Historic Site. Victoria hotels thatll help you relax after a tiring day of touring historic sites are Abigails Hotel, Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort & Spa, Swans Suite Hotel, and The Hotel Rialto.
