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Various activities to enjoy while visiting Victoria, BC

PADDLING TOURS IN VICTORIA

If you'd like to explore Victoria and area from the water whether in a kayak or standup paddle board, here are some great ideas for paddling tours:     Join Ocean River Adventures- Victoria's premier paddling school & rental shop - for one of their fun, safe and informative tours.  Here's what they have to

Telegraph Cove, Vancouver Island

Telegraph Cove is named for a coastal telegraph station built a century ago. Kayaking into Telegraph Cove This renowned whale watching outpost retains it's original character as one of the West Coast's last remaining boardwalk communities. Guided kayak, cultural, wildlife & grizzly bear tours depart regularly during the May to October season.  Johnstone

CHINATOWN

A great place to wander through if you have an hour or two is Victoria's Chinatown. It's the oldest Chinatown in Canada and the 2nd oldest in North America behind San Francisco's Chinatown.  Located on Fisgard Street, between Government Street & Store Street. Fisgard Street, Chinatown shops The discovery of gold in the

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Greater Victoria Art Gallery, Victoria, BC

There is always something new and interesting at the Greater Victoria Art Gallery! We are pleased to announce that the Gallery is open. Visiting During Covid-19 Please note that we will be closed on Mondays until further notice. (AS OF APRIL 2022) Admission Free: Children 5 & under Members Support Workers Indigenous Peoples It is

PORT RENFREW

Port Renfrew is a Beautiful Drive and an Easy Day Trip Port Renfrew is situated near the entrance to the Juan de Fuca Strait and as such allows you to experience full exposure of the west coast.  Once a logging village it is now a tourist destination surrounded by ancient rain forests and ocean.  The

DOMINION ASTROPHYSICAL OBSERVATORY

We are open during the day from Tuesday - Friday, 10am - 2pm until September 29.  Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for Students & Seniors, there is no charge for children under 5. We are also open weekly for Saturday night Star parties until September 3.  following in the 104 year old tradition

THE GARDENS AT HCP

There's a reason that Victoria is called "The City of Gardens" .... we've got a lot of them! Victoria is known for its variety and abundance of flowers and plants of all kinds.  If gardening is your passion, a great place to visit while you're here is the Horticulture Centre of the Pacific - or

GAMBLING IN VICTORIA, BC

If you love the excitement of playing cards, rolling the dice or watching those little wheels go around ... Victoria has a casino to help you do just that. Elements Casino - 1708 Island Hwy., Victoria, BC  Ph#:  1 (250) 391-0311 or toll-free at +1 (877) 473-2818. In addition, British Columbia has several lotteries with tickets