Canada Attractions
Must see attractions in Victoria, BC
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1. Inner Harbour
Victoria’s scenic Inner Harbour is the main attraction and the best starting point for tourists. Many of the city’s top sights are located either on the harbor or within easy walking distance. You can stroll along the waterfront, pass by the Empress Hotel and Parliament buildings, watch street buskers perform on sunny days, or stop in at restaurant for a bite to eat.
The Inner Harbour is also where float planes land and take off, with service to Vancouver and Washington state.
2. Royal BC Museum
British Columbia’s provincial museum and archives is one of the best museums of natural and cultural history in Canada, with many three-dimensional displays offering a feast of sights, smells, and sounds.
3. Butchart Garden
Although the garden is a short drive from downtown Victoria, it is one of the premier tourist attractions in the area and worth taking the time to see. It’s also a place you can visit several times a year to see the changes throughout the seasons. Even in winter, the gardens are a lovely sight, with an outdoor skating rink and a fabulous display of lights around Christmas.
4. Fairmont Empress Hotel
Built in 1908 for Canadian Pacific, like the Château Frontenac in Québec City, the Fairmont Empress Hotel on the Inner Harbour is one of Victoria’s best-loved landmarks. This historic hotel has hosted celebrities and famous people throughout the decades, including members of the British Monarchy.
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