Parks, gardens and beaches in and around Victoria, BC
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
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
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
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
HATLEY PARK NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE AND ... A MOVIE STAR! Hatley Castle James Dunsmuir commissioned Samuel Maclure, a Victorian architect, to design the “Castle”. Local stone, trimmed by Valdez and Saturna Island sandstone was used in the building’s construction. Its impressive exterior is matched only by the lavishness of the interior appointments;
