Various activities to enjoy while visiting Victoria, BC
WINTER AND SUMMER ACTIVITIES Vancouver Island If you're in to winter sports, we have a very good ski hill - Mt. Washington - which is about 3 - 3 1/2 hours north of Victoria. In addition, it has x-country and snowshoe trails galore. Accommodations can be had on the hill or in nearby
SIGHTSEEING/PADDLING/WHALE WATCHING/SURFING Vancouver Island Because Vancouver Island is fairly small (about 460 km - or 290 mi x 80 km - or 50 mi) it's easy to get anywhere in a day. But there are some places worth staying and exploring while you're there. About a 4 hour drive west will take you
Amateur and Professional Sports teams and venues in Victoria: 1. Victoria Royals - Ice Hockey - Western Hockey League - venue Save On Foods Memorial Arena 2. Victoria Harbour Cats - Baseball - West Coast League - venue - Royal Athletic Park 3. Victoria Shamrocks - Box Lacrosse - Western Lacross Ass'n - venue The
There is a lot to see and do in Victoria, including colourful characters and fascinating stories, history & nature. Here are some guided tours that are fun, interesting and can even revive your body and spirit! Please click on the provided links or contact these companies by phone or email directly for more information.
Just a short ferry ride from Victoria is a series of small islands called the 'Canadian Gulf Islands'. For something very different and memorable, take a ferry ride to one of the many Gulf Islands. Ferry service is daily through BC Ferries and most leave from the ferry terminal at Swartz Bay (Sidney) . For
A Driving Tour from Victoria To Duncan and Chemainus, BC If you're looking for other things to do within a day's drive from Victoria, consider driving up the famous 'Malahat' (Highway #1 North) with it's spectacular scenery. Be sure to stop at the viewpoint at the top ... just beautiful! Whippletree Junction Along
Victoria is a city of parks. We have literally dozens of them! One of the most popular parks is right downtown and has something for everyone - Beacon Hill Park. February in Beacon Hill Park Map of Beacon Hill Park This 62 acre park in downtown Victoria features trails, a petting
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
