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Welcome to Victoria on Vancouver Island!
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Downtown Victoria is a vibrant urban neighbourhood, a walkable shopping area, and a thriving entertainment district.
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Downtown is picturesque, featuring waterfront paths, charming shops and restaurants, and stunning heritage buildings
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Downtown Victoria hosts not only the world-renowned Inner Harbour, The Fairmont Empress hotel and Legislature Buildings, but also Canada's oldest Chinatown! Victoria's downtown is without a doubt one of the reasons why Victoria is consistently rated as a premier travel destination across the country, and around the globe. It is picturesque, featuring waterfront paths, charming shops and restaurants, stunning heritage buildings and picture-perfect locations. Start your journey from the Rainforest to Rockies from here!
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Victoria is the capital city of British Columbia
501 Belleville St.
Victoria, BC
Monday:
8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Tuesday:
8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Wednesday:
8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Thursday:
8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Friday:
8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed
Victoria is the capital city of British Columbia. Overlooking Victoria's majestic Inner Harbour are the Parliament Buildings. Visitors are invited to discover the architectural splendour of the Parliament Buildings and learn about British Columbia's Legislative Assembly.
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Overlooking Victoria's majestic Inner Harbour are the Parliament Buildings
501 Belleville St.
Victoria, BC
Monday:
8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Tuesday:
8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Wednesday:
8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Thursday:
8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Friday:
8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed
Overlooking Victoria's majestic Inner Harbour are the Parliament Buildings. Visitors are invited to discover the architectural splendour of the Parliament Buildings and learn about British Columbia's Legislative Assembly.
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The Victoria Harbour - including the Inner Harbour - is one of the most beautiful harbours in the world
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
The Victoria Harbour - including the Inner Harbour - is one of the most beautiful harbours in the world. Recreational vessels and small cruise ships can moor in the centre of this famous heritage city, just steps from its historic streets and distinctive architecture. During the summer months, the harbour is the focus of festivals, shows and music. The harbour also serves whale watching and ecotourism businesses, float planes, an International Ferry terminal with connections to Port Angeles, Bellingham and Seattle, and a water taxi service.
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Officially established as a park in 1882, Beacon Hill Park is one of Downtown Victoria’s Crown Jewels
100 Cook St
Victoria, BC
Monday:
8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Tuesday:
8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Wednesday:
8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Thursday:
8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Friday:
8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Saturday:
8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Sunday:
8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Beacon Hill Park is in the heart of Victoria and within easy walking distance from the inner harbour. With roughly 740,000 square metres of parkland, Beacon Hill Park is the crowning jewel in Victoria's park system. There are natural areas, manicured flower beds, trails, a petting animal farm and wading pool, water fountains, picnic areas and many sports and play features for everyone to enjoy.
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Peacocks roam freely throughout the park!
100 Cook St
Victoria, BC
Monday:
8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Tuesday:
8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Wednesday:
8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Thursday:
8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Friday:
8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Saturday:
8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Sunday:
8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
The park is meticulously landscaped with manicured gardens, a mixture of exotic and native trees, and ponds full of numerous ducks and other waterfowl. Peacocks roam freely throughout the park!
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The Gate of Harmonious Interest marks the entrance to the centre of Victoria’s Chinatown
500 Fisgard St
Victoria, BC
Monday:
Open 24 hours
Tuesday:
Open 24 hours
Wednesday:
Open 24 hours
Thursday:
Open 24 hours
Friday:
Open 24 hours
Saturday:
Open 24 hours
Sunday:
Open 24 hours
The Gate of Harmonious Interest marks the entrance to the centre of Victoria’s Chinatown. Chinatown was designated a National Historic Site in 1995, and these days is home to a vibrant mix of businesses, restaurants, Asian-style shops and heritage buildings.
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Chinatown is home to a vibrant mix of businesses, restaurants, shops and heritage buildings
500 Fisgard St
Victoria, BC
Monday:
Open 24 hours
Tuesday:
Open 24 hours
Wednesday:
Open 24 hours
Thursday:
Open 24 hours
Friday:
Open 24 hours
Saturday:
Open 24 hours
Sunday:
Open 24 hours
Victoria’s Chinatown remains one of the city’s most visited attractions to this day. While much of the area has evolved over time, some features of the buildings have been preserved. The distinct Chinese architecture sets it apart from the rest of Victoria. Victoria's Chinatown is the oldest in Canada and second oldest in North America.
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Fan Tan Alley in Chinatown is one of the narrowest streets in Canada!
2 Fan Tan Alley
Victoria, BC
Monday:
8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Tuesday:
8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Wednesday:
10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Thursday:
8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Friday:
8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Saturday:
8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Sunday:
8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Fan Tan Alley in Chinatown is one of the narrowest streets in Canada. Explore the locally-owned shops lining the lantern-lined pathway!
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The heart of Downtown Victoria is beautiful during the day and night!
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
The heart of Downtown Victoria is beautiful during the day and night!