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Things to Do in Victoria BC - Attractions - Butchart Gardens, Craigdarroch Castle, Dallas Road, Beacon Hill Park, Parliament Buildings, Whale Watching, Royal British Columbia Museum
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Victoria B.C. V9A 6T1
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Things to Do in Victoria

While visiting Victoria and staying at The Lord Nelson Bed & Breakfast, you will find ample attractions and tourism activities to keep you busy. Listed are a few of our favourite things to do on Vancouver Island...

Butchart Gardens - Vancouver Island attractions Craigdarroch Castle - Victoria attractions Dallas Road - Victoria BC

Butchart Gardens
Victoria’s most famous attraction is the world renowned Butchart Gardens. Floral finery offering spectacular views as you stroll along meandering paths and expansive lawns.

Craigdarroch Castle
Craigdarroch Castle is a beautiful historic Victorian-era mansion, built in the 1890s by wealthy BC coal baron Robert Dunsmuir. Self guided tours of the castle are available daily.

Dallas Road
Victoria has many excellent and scenic beaches. Check out some of the following: Dallas Road Cliffs, Willows Beach, Cadboro Bay, Whitty's Lagoon, Island View Beach...and there are more!

Beacon Hill Park - Victoria, BC The Parliament Buildings - Victoria British Columbia Whale Watching - Victoria travel and tourism

Beacon Hill Park
The park hosts a combination of native habitats and landscaped areas throughout the manicured gardens. It is one of Victoria’s most popular recreation spots.

The Parliament Buildings
Guided tours of the Parliament Buildings' public areas are provided free of charge, throughout the year, to introduce visitors to the province's history and government and to the buildings.

Whale Watching
Take a whale watching tour and experience encounters that include whales, sea lions, seals, eagles, porpoise and many other sea creatures and birds that are indigenous to the area.

 

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Royal British Columbia Museum
675 Belleville St.
Phone: 250-387-3701
One of the world's top 10 museums, its first rate exhibits depict the magic and the majesty of the Province's natural and human heritage.

McPherson Playhouse
3 Centennial Square
Phone: 250-386-6121
Victoria's main performing arts centre is home to the Pacific Opera.

Royal Theatre
805 Broughton Street
Phone: 250-386-6121
This magnificent theatre is home to the Victoria Symphony.

Sidney BC
Book your fishing trips, whale watching tour, harbour cruise or diving expedition, or just enjoy some of the most magnificent scenery in the world.

Victoria Bug Zoo™
The Victoria Bug Zoo™ is home to some of the worlds most incredible insects, arachnids and other creepy-crawlies.

Antique Row
1000 Block Fort Street
Many shops displaying one-of-a-kind treasure, antiques and collectibles for every taste.

Market Square
Located in the heart of Old Town, Market Square's courtyard is home to concerts, festivals, and events throughout the year.
Shops, restaurants and a nightclub are all located here.

Miniature World
649 Humbolt Street
Phone: 250-385-9731
See the world's most extensive miniature railway, the captivating 24 room doll house and a miniature circus and midway that actually work.

Undersea Gardens
490 Belleville Street
Phone: 250-382-5717
Ingenious underwater glass enclosed structure allows you to view ocean world of local sea life.

Via Rail's E & N Railiner
A relaxing and romantic way to visit many of Vancouver Island's charming communities. The E & N Railiner travels daily from Victoria along the east coast of Vancouver Island, through Nanaimo and on to Courtenay.

Victoria Butterfly Gardens
1461 Benvenuto Avenue
Phone: 250-652-3822
Hundreds of butterflies fly freely amongst lush tropical plants and flowers.

Bastion Square
Government and View Streets
Many specialty shops and Victoria's only outdoor market open May through September - Thursday to Sunday.

Government House
1401 Rockland Avenue
Phone: 250-387-2080
The official residence of the Lieutenant-Governor, who represents the queen in British Columbia.

Chinatown
Lower Fisgard Street
Enter through the "Gates of Harmonious Interest" to one of the most historic Chinatowns in Canada and be sure to visit Fan Tan Alley.

Oak Bay Village
Oak Bay Avenue at Hampshire Road
Numerous specialty stores and interesting shops in one of Victoria's oldest communities.

Mineral World
9891 Seaport Place, Sidney, BC
Phone: (250)655-GEMS
Mineral World's Scratch Patch is a rockhound adventureland where you can collect semiprecious gemstones, tropical shells as well as pan for gold.

Fort Rodd Hill
603 Fort Rodd Hill Road
Phone: 250-
478-5849
A former military site built in the late 1890's, the fort is one of the world's best preserved and most complete fortifications of its kind, consisting entirely of original structures, with minimal restoration.

Fisherman's Wharf
St. Lawrence and Erie Street
Home to hundreds of fishing boats and a great place to buy fresh seafood when the fleet is in.

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