Various activities to enjoy while visiting Victoria, BC
MAP OF CITY PARK LOCATIONS
If you'd like to find a park or playground close to you in Victoria ... here's a map. Just click on the location marker and then click the link to the details page!
LONE TREE HILL REGIONAL PARK
Lone Tree Hill Regional Park is located in the Highlands of southern Vancouver Island, a municipality of Greater Victoria. It is a small park but the views from the 364 meter (1200') summit are well worth the trip. You will enjoy views of the Malahat, the Highlands, the Gowlland Todd Range, Victoria and the distant
MAP OF GARDEN LOCATIONS
Check out this handy map for locations of the various gardens in and around Victoria. Some are within walking distance of downtown, some require transportation. All are worth a look! Click on the garden you're interested in ... this will give you the link to the page with information and details about each place.
FISHERMAN’S WHARF
Fisherman’s Wharf Park Overlooking the wharf and on the new Harbour Pathway, the park is at Erie and St. Lawrence. A rehabilitated land project, this newly formed park today boasts a rain garden which serves to filter much of the storm drain waters of James Bay, a public herb garden, a well-used children's playground, a
TOPAZ PARK
Topaz Park is located in the Hillside Quadra neighbourhood between Topaz Avenue and Finlayson Street, along Blanshard Street. It is Victoria's third largest park and includes a variety of sport and community features, including an artificial turf field and a lacrosse box. Park Features Four sport fields - including one artificial turf field Baseball diamonds Lacrosse box Washrooms Dog
JUAN DE FUCA PROVINCIAL PARK – BOTANICAL BEACH
When visiting Victoria, a really nice day trip is out to Port Renfrew - there you'll find a wonderful place to explore, particularly at low tide - Botanical Beach. The drive to Botanical Beach is approximately 115 kms (72 miles) and will take you approximately 2 hours. Plan a little more time though, as there
MT DOUGLAS (MT. DOUG) PARK
A very popular hiking spot as well as a magnificent view of Victoria can be found at Mt. Doug Park. Mount Douglas Park Mount Douglas Park has something for everyone With year-round activities and experiences, Mount Douglas Park provides inspiration and enjoyment to thousands of visitors each year. At 1.88km2 (188 hectares), the park contains
WENTWORTH VILLA
Wentworth Villa, one of the oldest and most valued residential houses in Victoria, was built in the spring and summer of 1863. Done in Gothic Revival style, the sophistication of the design makes it likely to have been planned by an architect. It is believed that Wright and Sanders, the first architectural firm in Victoria,
5 BEST OVERVIEWS OF VICTORIA
Victoria is a beautiful place and walking or driving around can certainly give you a flavor of the city. But sometimes it's nice to get up high and get a larger view! Here's some spots that I love: Mt. Tolmie - Elevation 120 metres Mt. Doug - Elevation 225 metres Mt. Finlayson - Elevation 419
LIBRARIES IN VICTORIA
Victoria Public Libraries Need to find a place you can get free wi-fi? Many coffee shops and some restaurants have this available for customers. It's also free in most public libraries without having a library card. Here is a list of Victoria's public libraries: Central Bruce Hutchison 735 Broughton St. Victoria, BC V8W 3H2 Customer