You can join a regularly-scheduled guided tours or explore the buildings on you own. Door are open to the public Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Visitors have the option to explore the inside of the BC Parliament Buildings. Other notable landmarks on the grounds are the Cenotaph (bronze War Memorial to the Unknown Soldier), Queen Victoria Statue, Douglas Obelisk, Knowledge Totem Pole, Speak Chair, Front Fountain and the Premier’s Rose Garden. The architectural style of these buildings has been described as a blend of Neo-baroque and Romanesque.Ĭonstruction of the Parliament Buildings began in 1893 and they were officially opened in 1898. The iconic British Columbia Parliament Buildings are one of the star attractions in Victoria’s Inner Harbour. Look for the ‘Ferry Stop’ signs at major waterfront locations around the harbour. Tickets for the Victoria Harbour Ferry can be purchased as a Harbour Tour ($30), Gorge Cruise ($30) or one-way fares starting from $7.00 per person. Or visit the Fisherman’s Wharf and sample the famous fish and chips at Barb’s Fish and Chips. You can stop off at Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub and grab a refreshing pint of craft beer. The little ferries depart from various points around the harbour, so you can bounce around the harbour and turn this convenient mode of transportation into a mini boat cruise. Ride a Harbour Ferry around Inner HarbourĪ fun way to get around Victoria’s Inner Harbour is to take a small Harbour Ferry. Book your Victoria horse carriage tour here.ģ. Tours range from 30 minutes to an 1.5 hours. You can also organize your trip directly from the horse carriage operators, located beside the British Columbia Parliament Buildings. The horse carriage will pick you up directly from your hotel or restaurant. We recommend using Victoria Carriage Tours. If you’re in the mood to turn up the romance, most operators allow you to open a bottle of champagne or wine while you tour the city by night. The relaxing and informative horse-drawn carriage tours allow visitors to see the city’s attractions in style, while traveling through old residential neighbourhoods, scenic waterfront roads and the second oldest Chinatown in North America. Related – The Best Road Trip from Vancouver for first timersĪ unique way to discover this historical city is by horse-drawn carriage. Read about our whale watching experience here. The water was calm, the sun was shining and we witnessed a super pod. We hit the jackpot on our tour and spotted over 25 orca whales! We could not have scripted a better whale watching experience. You can book whale watching tours online ahead of time or simply show up and jump on the next departing boat. We went on a tour with Prince of Whales and would recommend them. Victoria whale watching tours depart from the Inner Harbour.
While it is possible to see whales any time of the year, the peak Victoria whale watching season is in the summer months, from May to October during the salmon migration. Whales, sea birds and other marine animals are attracted to the area to feed, resulting in a 95% success rate on whale watching tours. The best place to spot orcas in their natural habitat is the Salish Sea and Strait of Juan de Fuca. Vancouver Island is home to some of the best whale watching in Canada. Skip ahead using the Table of Contents above.ġ. Squeeze through Fan Tan Alley in Chinatown Ride a Harbour Ferry around Inner Harbour
With that in mind, we’ve put together this list of things you should do on your next trip to Victoria. We recommend you spend at least two days in Victoria, preferably three days if your itinerary allows it. That said, don’t make the mistake of thinking you can properly do Victoria in one day (unless you take a float plane from Vancouver to Victoria). Victoria is located only 100 kilometres (62 miles) from both Vancouver BC and Seattle WA, making it the perfect weekend getaway for tourists and residents who live on the mainland. We try to visit at least once a year and we’re constantly recommending Victoria to readers of this travel blog. It’s no surprise we have a soft spot for Victoria. Today, we’d like to share some of our favourite things to do in Victoria with you. It’s also the city where we met almost 20 years ago during our university days (read about our love affair with Victoria here). Located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, the charming city of Victoria is one of the oldest cities in the Pacific Northwest.
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