Top Free Things to do in Victoria

One of the many characteristics about Victoria is that so many of its exciting activities are free.

You are more likely to run out of time to see and visit all the venues than all the things to do.

Take the time to hike Mount Douglas Park or walk /cycle The Galloping Goose Trail.

Whatever you do, don’t forget your camera, as you will need to capture the fantastic sights and scenery to share with family and friends upon you return home.

Top inexpensive things to do in Victoria

We have compiled a list of great fun things to do while visiting Victoria and there is something for everyone.

You can cruise the inner harbour on the mini ferries, visit the Victoria Bug Zoo, visit the Art Gallery or take a tour of a local winery.

Enjoy the experience!

go to the beach!

By nature, Victoria and Vancouver Island have miles and miles of beaches. Ocean waters, long sandy beaches, rainforests and wide-open spaces wait to be explored.

You can keep busy for hours swimming, building sand castles, clambering over driftwood, beachcombing, discovering tidal pools, going on nature walks, and simply breathing the clean, fresh air.

walking tours

Victoria’s city layout is ideal for walking. Strolling the Inner Harbour, observing buskers, sightseeing on foot and discovering the city’s colourful history are encouraged.

Heritage buildings, flower baskets hanging from lampposts and ocean and mountain views entice visitors down cobblestone sidewalks and pedestrian friendly walkways.

golf

Golfing Victoria’s numerous courses are a golfer’s delight.

With a climate that encourages golfing year-round, Victoria and Vancouver Island are home to many of Canada’s most beautiful and challenging courses.

Imagine playing on rolling coastlines framed by stately evergreen trees and accompanied by an ocean view. Golf your way up and down Vancouver Island and discover the variety of courses waiting to exhilarate you and improve your game.

going out to eat in victoria

Experiencing local cuisine is an important part of visiting any destination and a gourmet getaway to Victoria will introduce you to more than just food.

Victoria’s West Coast cuisine will feed your soul.

Using the freshest local ingredients and flavours that reflect the wild Pacific Northwest, a number of fine dining restaurants and speciality food shops have put Victoria on the culinary map.

Enjoy and indulge yourself!

victoria festivals and events

There are far too many to mention here, but if you visite www.TourismVictoria.com you can view a current calendar of events and festivals, including the ICA Folkfest and many other festivals.

It is an up to date look at what is happening in and around the Victoria area.