Victoria is a great place for walking. Long walks or short ... there is something for everyone! These are some suggestions for leisurely strolls in/around downtown. Please see post under 'further afield for more walks/hikes/trails out-of-town. All of these walks are level and paved - all suitable for wheelchair. Beacon Hill Park 1.
No visit to Victoria would be complete without a visit to the world renowned Butchart Gardens! No matter if you're not ga-ga for gardens, Butchart Gardens is an amazing place nonetheless! And, it doesn't matter the season, whether spring, summer wall or even winter there is always something special to see! The Sunken Gardens
Victoria is a paradise for golfers - as you can pretty much golf year-round! Below is a listing of courses to check out: 1. Uplands Golf Club - 3300 Cadboro Bay Rd., Victoria, BC This is a 'members only' club but with reciprocal courses - so if you belong to one of those, you are
Being a fairly large city, there are many options for grocery shopping in Victoria. We try to 'shop local' for as much as we can so I'll list the local stores first, and try to keep locations near downtown as much as possible. Country Grocer - Multiple Locations - including: (Esquimalt) - 1153 Esquimalt Rd.,
A must-do for any visitor to Victoria is a trip to the Royal BC Museum. Located at 675 Belleville St., across from the Provincial Legislature Bldgs., and just down from the Empress Hotel/Convention Centre, the Royal BC Museum is a great way to spend a few hours - or while away an afternoon!
Victoria is home to a LOT of art galleries - traditional, modern, avant garde and native. Here are some worth checking out! Art Gallery of Greater Victoria - 1040 Moss St., Victoria, BC Art in The Barn Gallery - 4578 Hughes Rd., Victoria, BC Gallery Merrick - 1806 Government St., Victoria, BC Mark Loria
Victoria has a thriving theatre community. Here are some of the places you'll find plays & performances: 1. The Belfry Theatre - 11291 Gladstone, Victoria, BC 2. Langham Court Theatre - 805 Langham Court, Victoria, BC 3. The Blue Bridge at the Roxy - 2675 Quadra St., Victoria, BC 4. Kaleidoscope Theatre - check website
There is no shortage of music in Victoria! CLUBS, BARS & RESTAURANTS There is a variety of clubs, bars & restaurants in the downtown - as well as outlying areas -area that feature live music. Here is a sampling (but by no means complete!) of music - both live and DJ's: Bard and Banker -
There are several ways to travel to Vancouver Island by water. A ferry is certainly a slower way to travel, but the scenery is worth it - plus ... if you're traveling with your vehicle it's the only way to get here! To & From the BC Mainland BC Ferries The trip from Victoria-Vancouver takes
You can arrive and depart Victoria, BC only one of two ways - either by air or by water. There is no bridge to the mainland or to any of the smaller Gulf Islands. The fastest way is by air. WestJet The Victoria International Airport (YYJ) has non-stop flights to and from Toronto,
