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The city of Victoria pulses with arts and entertainment attractions that every visitor will appreciate. The calendar is packed with cultural events, live theater, art exhibits, music concerts, festivals and films showcasing local talent. The city is the proud home of the world-renowned Pacific Opera Victoria, as well as a brood of art galleries, exhibits and studios. The traditional, indigenous art of Victoria are thriving with paintings, prints, sculpture, glass, wood and pottery showcased all over the city. There are also creative centers in Salt Spring Island and the Gulf Islands. The Victoria Symphony has a hectic performance calendar, with the Bayview Residences Victoria Symphony Splash as its highlight event (a by-donation concert performed from a barge in the Inner Harbor). Try to time your vacation with these events in mind and look for Victoria hotels that keep you close to where the action is. An excellent option is The Inn at Laurel Point; a waterfront property gives you easy access to some of the best downtown attractions. Other great Victoria hotels that place you near all the action include Embassy Inn, Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites, Helms Inn, James Bay Inn, and Victoria Regent Hotel.
Downtown Attractions and Victoria Hotels
Downtown Victoria is the best place to experience the Garden Citys sights and sounds. Youll find some of the best shopping destinations in downtown Victoria: Antique Row on Fort Street, the charming little shops in Market Square, and the dainty gift shops that line 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 Inner Harbour to the fullest by walking along the causeway while enjoying the ambience of local musicians, jugglers, and artists; or head out into the great big blue to go high-speed whale-watching aboard a zodiac; or hop aboard a yacht for a luxurious dinner cruise. The Undersea Gardens, Royal London Wax Museum, Crystal Gardens, and Miniature World are great destinations if you plan on taking your family with you. The city also features great museums, such as the world-renowned Royal British Columbia Museum, and historic sites like Fort Rodd Hill in Esquimalt and Craigdarroch Castle.
Victoria Hotels and Sightseeing Tours
Victoria is Garden City. The best way to enjoy this beautiful city is to tour its beautiful gardens and natural attractions. 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. An interesting way to see the city is from up high with scenic air tours over the city and surrounding mountains, islands and coastlines. 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. Sea-lovers should consider a boat charter through the Gulf Islands to watch Whales and other marine mammals, such as the Harbor Seals and Dalls Porpoises. Ask Victoria hotels for recommendations on professional tour guides who can take you around 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 Outdoor Adventures
Youve got a host of outdoor adventures waiting for you in the city of Victoria. With the citys temperate climate, adventures on land and at sea are always 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. The best way to set up your outdoor adventures is to check with Victoria hotels for their local adventure tour partners, they can give you the best advice on how to organize your itinerary. Some of the best places to go to for a great adventure are Saanich Commonwealth Place and Beacon Hill Park one of downtown Victoria's most charming attractions. Beacon Hill has 200 acres of beautifully landscaped and manicured grounds with bridges, lakes and ponds, as well as alpine and rock gardens that are also home to several species of wildlife. Keep your eyes peeled for bald eagles soaring above. 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.
