Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Many visitors to Victoria spend a few nights in the city as part of a longer vacation that
includes the rest of Vancouver Island. At an absolute minimum, plan on spending two full
daysinthecapital,preferablyovernightingatacharacter-filledbed-and-breakfast.Regard-
lessofhowlongyou'llbeinthecity,muchofyourtimewillbespentinandaroundthe
In-
ner Harbour,
a busy waterway surrounded by the city's top sights, including the gracious
Fairmont Empress
and the impressive
Robert Bateman Centre.
At the top of the must-
seelististhe
Royal BC Museum,
whichwillimpresseventhebiggestmuseophobes.Bey-
ond the harbor, devote at least a half day to wandering through historical
Craigdarroch
Castle,
taking in the ocean and mountain panorama along the
scenic route to Oak Bay,
and enjoying the classic English tradition of afternoon tea at
Point Ellice House.
Vict-
oria's most visited attraction is
Butchart Gardens,
an absolutely stunning collection of
plants that deserves at least half a day of your time. Away from downtown are the natural
highlights of old-growth forest and waterfalls at
Goldstream Provincial Park.
