Victoria, Canada Overview

The capital of British Columbia, the city of Victoria, is located on Vancouver Island and is renowned for its blend of modern culture and Old World British charm. Visitors will find hip new restaurants along with afternoon tea in historic hotels; golf; and vibrant flowerbeds, artwork, and entertainment at Butchart Gardens and Victoria Butterfly Gardens.

Victoria is centered around the picturesque Inner Harbour, and its proximity to the Juan de Fuca Strait and the Strait of Georgia make it a great base for seaplane adventures and whale watching or bird and sea lion watching tours. Take a Royal Carriage Tour around the city or to the beautiful Beacon Hill Park, or explore historic Victoria on a visit to the city's Chinatown neighborhood or the Victorian Craigdarroch Castle.