WHAT TO DO

Various activities to enjoy while visiting Victoria, BC

DIVING IN VICTORIA

Diving in Victoria and Around Southern Vancouver Island British Columbia is one of the world’s best dive destinations, and the waters around Victoria on Vancouver Island offer some of the most spectacular diving opportunities whether you’re a novice or expert, or whether it’s a shore dive, like Ogden Point, only minutes from downtown or heading

MARINA’S & BOAT RENTALS AROUND VICTORIA

Marina's & Boat Rentals Around Victoria and Southern Vancouver Island, BC If you prefer to go out fishing on your own with or without your own boat, here is a list of many of the Marina’s and locations where you can rent a boat near Victoria.  To see the locations of the various marinas see

WHERE TO LAUNCH YOUR BOAT IN VICTORIA, BC

Boat Ramps Around Victoria If you are going fishing, or just want to get your boat out on the water for some sight seeing around Victoria and Southern Vancouver Island, BC, here is a listing of the boat ramps and boat launches in the area.  Included are a brief description of the facilities, fees charged

FLY FISHING

Fly Fishing Waters surrounding Victoria and lower Vancouver Island, BC offer a host of opportunities for fly fishing whether on the rivers and lakes or seeking salmon on the ocean or estuaries.  As is so often the case with fly fishing, hiring a guide for their experience and local knowledge is probably the best way

FISHING CHARTERS IN VICTORIA, BC

Fishing Charters in Victoria The waters surrounding Victoria and lower Vancouver Island offer some world class fishing opportunities, and you don't want to miss out when you get out onto the water.  One of the best ways to get that rod bending is with an experienced charter company and/or guide who know where to find

Fishing in Victoria, BC

Fishing in Victoria BC Victoria, on Vancouver Island, BC, is an angler’s paradise, surrounded by the ocean and stunning scenery with a large variety of fish species available including favorites like salmon and halibut. As well, there are numerous lakes and rivers in the region offering abundant freshwater fishing opportunities. Fishing around Victoria is a

COLQUITZ RIVER TRAIL

The Colquitz River Trail is perhaps one of Saanich's least-known public trails. Starting roughly at the western corner of Interurban Road and Burnside Road West, Colquitz River Trail was envisioned as early as 1967 and was one of the municipality's first efforts to protect urban streams. The waterway, alternatively referred to as a river or

BUS SERVICE OUT-OF-TOWN

Bus Transportation from Victoria to other Vancouver Island Destinations If you're looking for easy, convenient and less expensive ways to get around Vanvouver Island, there are some very good bus services running on the island that will get you pretty much any community you may wish to visit as well as the various ferry terminals

THE CANADIAN SCOTTISH REGIMENTAL MUSEUM

The Canadian Scottish Regimental Museum The Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary’s) Regimental Museum is located upstairs in the heritage building of the Bay Street Armoury at 715 Bay St. in Victoria, BC. This museum is an accredited museum of the Canadian Forces and was opened by the Regiment’s Colonel-in-Chief, Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra, GCVO, CD,