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Top things to see and do in Victoria

With its fabulous coastal recreation choices, Victoria will leave you breathless.

April 2012 » by Danielle Cameron
An archway at the Japanese Garden portion of the Butchart Gardens.

Art and architecture in B.C.‘s capital city

From the Butchart Gardens to the Parliament Buildings, Victoria is home to some stunning art and architecture.

February 2019 » by Danielle Cameron
a fish dish with asparagus and other veggies on the side

Immerse yourself in Victoria’s culinary scene

Choosing a place to eat in Victoria can be overwhelming in a good way.

October 2018 » by Danielle Cameron
At Sooke Government Wharf on Vancouver Island fishing boats are parked alongside a dock.

Surprising things to do in Victoria, B.C.

After calling Victoria home for a decade, Bernard von Schulmann is willing to share all his favourite free and underrated local sights and activities.

April 2014 » by Kristen Mitchell
The Sunken Garden was the original garden site in 1904.

Stop and smell the roses at the incredible Butchart Gardens

Butchart Gardens on Vancouver Island offer visitors seasonal walks through spectacular flower and foliage displays year-round.

January 2014 » by Susan Hughes
A plank is set with slices of sausage topped with bacon and shavings of cheese.

Culinary celebration in Victoria

The city of Victoria is full of delectable eating and the chance to discover Vancouver Island through food.

September 2013 » by Kristen Mitchell
Ray Burr's Rig boondocking.

RVers tips

Full-time RVers Ray Burr and Ann McKinnell have earned their stripes as snowbirding adventurers. While traversing America’s perimeter and Canada’s Maritime provinces, the Victoria, B.C.-based couple has learned a thing or two about full-timing, and they offer tips for making the most of the RV lifestyle. 

July 2013 » by Jessica Kirby
Impressive looking Victorian building

Visit the Maritime Museum, then take an amphibious vehicle tour of Victoria

It's all about the ocean when you're looking around beautiful downtown Victoria.

April 2013 » by Karissa Gall
Liz and Anders stand in front of a rail. Behind them is the curve of a river, and several kayaks.

Can’t get enough of Canada

Never mind that Anders Treiberg is originally from Sweden, or that his wife, Liz, moved to Canada from Switzerland. The fact is, they have probably seen more of Canada than just about anyone you know.

February 2013 » by Kristen Mitchell
The Bard and Banker in Victoria, BC.

A foodie’s tour of Victoria

British Columbia's capital city will tease your palate with some great downtown restaurants.

November 2012 » by Sandra Albers
Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria, B.C.

The romance of a harbour city

Victoria, which is B.C.'s capital city, has a compact downtown that is eminently walkable and has some wonderful dining choices.

November 2012 » by Sandra Albers

Scent-sational Victoria

Victoria's mild climate makes it the bloomingest city in Canada.

February 2012 » by Phyllis Crook
A picture of a lighthouse

Shedding some historical light

Race Rock's lighthouse has a 150-year-old history. Garry Fletcher has constructed a very informative website that documents many historical events and people involved with the light station.
July 2011 » by Lisa Crane
Steller Sea Lions hang out on the rocks

The life aquatic

Off the coast of Pedder Bay on Vancouver Island is Race Rocks Ecological Reserve—an area frequented by steller sea lions and a stopover point for migratory birds.
April 2011 » by Trevor Crawley
Interior of Craigdarroch Castle

Victoria’s tour of opulence

Craigdarroch Castle is a monument of historic Victorian wealth, originally owned by coal baron Robert Dunsmuir
October 2010 » by Danielle Cameron
RV in a park

A new addition

RVers will have a brand new spot to get close to nature on Southern Vancouver Island, with the opening of Pedder Bay RV Resort & Marina
April 2010 » by Wendy Oppelt

Snowbirding 101

A Navajo Nation adventure

The Navajo Nation (Diné Bikéyah in Navajo) is huge and covers 67,339 square kilometres.

dog in a tent for RV camping

RV Gear Guide

The Shade Shelter

The spacious, easy-to-assemble Shade Shelter helps provide your four-legged friends with relief from the elements.

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