Various activities to enjoy while visiting Victoria, BC
For the military buffs in the family, the Esquimalt Naval & Military Museum is something to check out! The museum follows the development of the naval presence on the West Coast of Canada. It traces this development from its beginnings in 1848 when Esquimalt Harbour - large, sheltered, and close to Victoria -- began to
There are several ways to tour around Victoria by bicycle or pedicab: Pedicabs Love the vantage point that being on a bicycle provides, but maybe don't want to break a sweat? Try a pedicab tour or ride! These specially designed bicycles built for passengers allow you to relax in the back seat while a knowledgeable
If you've got a taste for the latest block-buster ... or perhaps an independant film ... or a short but exciting IMAX film ... Victoria has something for everyone. Here's a listing of movie theatres in and around Victoria. 1. Cineplex Odeon Theatre - 780 Yates St. Victoria. 2. Cineplex Odeon Westshore - 900 2945
Victoria and Vancouver Island is one of the best places in the world to see some of natures most magnificent creatures - whales! There are a number of tour companies that offer excursions of all kinds, styles & prices to offer you an experience to witness and learn about whales in the wild. Here are
Horse Drawn Carriages - A Victoria Tradition! For an intimate tour of the city, consider a quaint ride in a horse-drawn carriage. It's fun for a family or can be a romantic ride for two! Tally Ho Tours 1-866-383-5067 In Victoria 250-514-9257 Victoria Carriage Tours 1-877-663-2207 Local: 250-383-2207 email: experience@victoriacarriage.com
Gyms & Recreation Centres in and around Victoria (See map below for all locations!) 1. Cedar Hill Rec Centre 3220 Cedar Hill Rd, Victoria B.C., V8P 3Y3 Telephone: 250-475-7121 2. Saanich Commonwealth Place 4636 Elk Lake Drive, Victoria B.C., V8Z 5M1 Telephone: 250-475-7600 24 Hour Info Line: 250-475-7620 3. Gordon Head Rec Centre 4100
POCKET BEACHES There are a number of small beaches I like to call 'pocket beaches' scattered around Victoria. They are really tiny but this usually means they are fairly quiet - usually only known to the local neighborhood. Here are a few you might want to try: 1. Queen Alexandra Cove Beach - 2400 Arbutus
East Sooke Park If you want to have a true 'west coast' experience - without going too far away from civilization, nothing beats East Sooke Park! East Sooke is the largest CRD Park, encompassing 1422 hectares ( 3512 acres) of natural and protected coastal landscape. In this Wilderness Recreation Park, you’ll experience solitude and harmony
Devonian Park Entrance and parking lot This great - tho small - park is about a 40-minute drive from Victoria and well worth it! Features include a gentle walking trail through mixed woodland and along a winding creek, cobble beach (no sand!) for picnicking and exploration, bird watching at Sherwood Pond (although the
Esquimalt Lagoon Esquimalt (pronounced 'Ess-KWI-malt') Lagoon features miles of breathtaking ocean Lagoon Side of the Road beachfront perfect for walks, beachcombing, sand castles and water play. Across the road from the beach is the lagoon, where ducks and swans float and herons and eagles are often spotted along with many other
