Various activities to enjoy while visiting Victoria, BC
Kayak in Victoria Harbour There are some wonderful paddling opportunities right in Victoria Harbour. Whether you kayak, canoe or stand up paddle board (SUP), whether you're a beginner or an expert, you can tailor a paddling trip anywhere from an hour to a few hours that will be sure to please. Victoria is a working
The Ashton Armoury Museum, located in the LGen E.C. Ashton Armoury was established in 1994 to maintain, honour and promote the histories of our local Communications (Signals), Logistic, Medical and Military Police units, their Canadian Forces Branches and predecessor Army Corps. **RE-OPENING TO THE PUBLIC ON JUNE 14, 2022** The museum is a secure, well-managed,
Travel back in time! The Ross Bay Villa was the home of Francis and Letitia Roscoe from 1865 to 1878. Located at 1490 Fairfield Rd. Victoria, BC Journey back in time at Ross Bay Villa Historic House Museum, a volunteer-led restoration project and museum in Fairfield. Step into our drawing room and experience a Victorian
There are many historic buildings in and around Victoria and some of the loveliest ones are the churches. Here are some you may wish to check out. Many are still in operation as places of worship, others have been converted to various other uses. The first part in our series is the smaller, less grandiose,
A Short History of the 'Goose' Part of the Trans Canada Trail which traverses the country, the Galloping Goose and Peninsula Trails form one of the most picturesque trail systems in Canada Dedicated in 1989, the Galloping Goose Trail is named for a gawky and noisy gas rail-car which carried passengers between Victoria and Sooke
The Sooke Potholes The Sooke Potholes are actually comprised of 2 different parks, Sooke Potholes Provincial Park and Sooke Potholes Regional Park. As you drive along Sooke River Rd, it is he provincial park the you first enter. This park is comprised of 7.28 acres along both sides of the Sooke River and extends north
This small lagoon serves as a wildlife sanctuary and refuge for a variety of birds. Features A protected lagoon that attracts local ducks, geese and swans, as well as many varieties of migrating birds A cobble beach Views of Victoria and the distant Olympic mountains in Washington state Trail Rating: Easy Size: 7.10 hectares Location:
Right in the heart of the city lies one of the most breath-taking views along with some of the most beautiful trails - that's Mt. Tolmie! I hadn't been there in some time and when I visited recently to research this article I was simply stunned to experience the views! There is an easy drive
One of the best hikes on Vancouver Island is the West Coast Trail. This is not a trail to be taken lightly - it's not a Sunday afternoon type of hike. This is a major expedition that can take anywhere from a few days to over a week to complete - depending on your condition
If the ocean is too cold for you to swim in ... try one of the great public swimming pools in Victoria. Crystal Pool - 2275 Quadra St. Saanich Commonwealth Place - 4636 Elk Lake Dr. Gordon Head Recreation Centre - 4100 Lambrick Way Esquimalt Recreation Centre - 527 Fraser St.
