About Victoria
When traveling in the Vancouver Islands region find the perfect Victoria British Columbia Bed and Breakfast. Victoria is the provincial capital and delights visitors with its old- world charm. Narrow streets lined with handsome 19th-century stone buildings entice the walker to explore.
The city is famous for Butchart Gardens, 50 acres of rare and exotic plants growing next to native varieties. Other beautiful gardens are found at Government House and Beacon Hill Park. Victoria has preserved her past in fine buildings such as Helmcken House, built in 1852, and Craigdarroch Castle, a landmark home dating to the 1880s.
Other things to do include a visit to the Royal British Columbia Museum housing 12,000 years of B.C. history, and the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria which highlights some of the world's finest Japanese art including the only Shinto Shrine in North America.
Wildlife lovers with a taste for adventure can choose from more than 20 companies operating marine safaris to see killer whales, porpoises, sea lions, seals and marine birds in waters around Victoria. The city also offers sea kayaking and golfing among other outdoor activities.
Attractions
When visiting Victoria and Vancouver Island, you are more likely to run out of time than things to do. Victoria boasts the mildest climate in Canada and, as a result, offers outdoor activities year round. Whether your ideal vacation calls for leisure travel, outdoor adventure or a romantic getaway, Victoria and the Islands have something for all ages. Click here for more Victoria Bed and Breakfast accommodations. |