Our favorite places to go and things to do in and around Victoria
Exploring Victoria's Abandoned Railway Trestles We are very fortunate in Victoria and on Vancouver Island, that many of the old railway lines have been preserved and converted into amazing biking and walking paths. As well we have the remnants of the old E&N (Esquimalt & Nanaimo) rail line which, while not presently in use, is
Riding the Rails with the Vancouver Island Model Engineers One of Victoria’s least known attractions is the miniature railway run by the Vancouver Island Model Engineers or VIME located at the Saanich Historical Artifacts Society’s Heritage Acres in Central Saanich. This fabulous little ride is a real treat for children of all ages. The
The history of the fortification of Victoria, BC goes all the way back to 1878 when the first muzzle loading batteries were built to defend Victoria and the Esquimalt Naval Base by the Royal Navy. While you may not be a history buff, Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Site is still well worth a visit
Victoria is a beautiful place and walking or driving around can certainly give you a flavor of the city. But sometimes it's nice to get up high and get a larger view! Here's some spots that I love: Mt. Tolmie - Elevation 120 metres Mt. Doug - Elevation 225 metres Mt. Finlayson - Elevation 419
If you're a history buff ... or if you're simply interested in the heritage aspects of a place, here's some of our most interesting and entertaining locations: Craigdarroch Castle Location: 1050 Joan Crescent, Victoria, BC Craigdarrach Castle, Craigdarroch Castle is a definitively Victorian experience and a National Historic Site. It is a shining
If you love flowers & gardens of all types ... you've come to the right place! No one loves their flowers more than the people of Victoria, BC. Due to it's mild climate you can usually find something in bloom all year long! And if we don't have enough growing in our gardens ... we
Victoria, BC is a walking paradise. There are so many great walks and so many interesting things to see, but here are my picks for the 5 best walks in downtown Victoria. There are many more walks and hikes in Victoria - see the posts under 'Hiking/Biking/Walking Trails'. West Song/West Bay Walkway By FAR my
I'll admit it ... good beaches are fairly subjective. Everyone has a different idea of what constitutes a 'perfect beach'. For me ... it's anywhere without a lot of other people. I don't really mind if it's sandy, rocky or pebbly as long as it's quiet. For some people it's simply a slice of sand
Victoria is a wonderful place to shop and explore! Here's some ideas for a unique shopping experience: CHINATOWN - The oldest Chinatown in Canada and the 2nd oldest in North America. Lots of unique restaurants and shops to wander through. MARKET SQUARE - A beautiful heritage setting with tons of shops to explore. CAPITAL IRON
Sightseeing is great ... but not the best thing when it's raining out. I've listed our top picks for indoor activities to give you some ideas: IMAX - Always something good to watch for the whole family. Each film is approximately 45 minutes and run consecutively, so you can watch one, two ... or spend
