Fang’s guidebook : Victoria
Sightseeing
The Butchart Gardens is one of Victoria's most famous and popular attractions! Begun in 1904 as an effort to restore a worked-out quarry site, the Butchart Gardens has since been delighting visitors from all around the world with its 55 acres of meticulously manicured grounds. As you make your way around the gardens, you'll walk through intimate stone paths and streams lined with colorful arrays of flowers and trees. Butchart Gardens adjusts their floral displays seasonally so it is just as spectacular in Spring and Fall as it is in Summer.
388 locals recommend
The Butchart Gardens
800 Benvenuto AveThe Butchart Gardens is one of Victoria's most famous and popular attractions! Begun in 1904 as an effort to restore a worked-out quarry site, the Butchart Gardens has since been delighting visitors from all around the world with its 55 acres of meticulously manicured grounds. As you make your way around the gardens, you'll walk through intimate stone paths and streams lined with colorful arrays of flowers and trees. Butchart Gardens adjusts their floral displays seasonally so it is just as spectacular in Spring and Fall as it is in Summer.
Craigdarroch Castle is a definitive Victorian experience. Built between 1887 and 1890 on a hill overlooking the City of Victoria, this legendary mansion now shines over the city.
234 locals recommend
Craigdarroch Castle
1050 Joan CrescentCraigdarroch Castle is a definitive Victorian experience. Built between 1887 and 1890 on a hill overlooking the City of Victoria, this legendary mansion now shines over the city.
With over 200 acres of park land, Beacon Hill Park is the crowning jewel in Victoria's park system. There are natural areas, manicured flower beds, footpaths and many sports and play features for the whole family to enjoy.
503 locals recommend
Beacon Hill Park
100 Cook StWith over 200 acres of park land, Beacon Hill Park is the crowning jewel in Victoria's park system. There are natural areas, manicured flower beds, footpaths and many sports and play features for the whole family to enjoy.
The Victoria Harbour - including the Inner Harbour - is one of the most beautiful harbours in the world. The harbour has had a long history, starting with its use by First Nations. 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.
70 locals recommend
Inner Harbour Centre
950 Wharf StThe Victoria Harbour - including the Inner Harbour - is one of the most beautiful harbours in the world. The harbour has had a long history, starting with its use by First Nations. 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.
Just around the corner from Victoria’s Inner Harbour, Fisherman’s Wharf is a hidden treasure waiting to be discovered. This unique marine destination offers food kiosks, unique shops and eco-tour adventures amongst fishing vessels, pleasure boats with live-aboard residents, float homes, and commercial businesses.
23 locals recommend
Fisherman's Wharf Park
12 Erie StreetJust around the corner from Victoria’s Inner Harbour, Fisherman’s Wharf is a hidden treasure waiting to be discovered. This unique marine destination offers food kiosks, unique shops and eco-tour adventures amongst fishing vessels, pleasure boats with live-aboard residents, float homes, and commercial businesses.
Dynamic, hands-on learning; research that makes a vital impact; and discovery and innovation in Canada's most extraordinary academic environment provide an Edge that can't be found anywhere else.
78 locals recommend
University of Victoria
3800 Finnerty RoadDynamic, hands-on learning; research that makes a vital impact; and discovery and innovation in Canada's most extraordinary academic environment provide an Edge that can't be found anywhere else.
The grounds, a mix of landscaped gardens and natural woodland, still go by the name of Hatley Park that the Dunsmuir family gave their estate (it is not a designated park). Hatley Castle and its surroundings have made appearances in numerous movies and TV series programs such as Smallville where it serves as the Luthor Mansion, and the second and third X-Men films where the university is transformed into Professor Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters.
61 locals recommend
Royal Roads University
2005 Sooke RdThe grounds, a mix of landscaped gardens and natural woodland, still go by the name of Hatley Park that the Dunsmuir family gave their estate (it is not a designated park). Hatley Castle and its surroundings have made appearances in numerous movies and TV series programs such as Smallville where it serves as the Luthor Mansion, and the second and third X-Men films where the university is transformed into Professor Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters.
Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary is an excellent place for year-round birdwatching, especially during the spring and fall migration.
23 locals recommend
Swan Lake
Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary is an excellent place for year-round birdwatching, especially during the spring and fall migration.
Canada's oldest Chinatown is characterized by narrow, winding streets and lots of little shops and restaurants.
124 locals recommend
Victoria’s Chinatown
500 Fisgard StCanada's oldest Chinatown is characterized by narrow, winding streets and lots of little shops and restaurants.
Parliament House
Government StreetFood scene
Blue Fox Cafe
919 Fort StVictoria’s first and foremost all day breakfast since 1991.
Victoria's newest premier landmark pub, located on the corner of Fort St and Government St downtown Victoria, BC. With 30 different beers on tap, one of the most impressive selections of spirits under one roof and live music, the Bard & Banker defines the ultimate pub experience.
119 locals recommend
Bard & Banker
1022 Government StVictoria's newest premier landmark pub, located on the corner of Fort St and Government St downtown Victoria, BC. With 30 different beers on tap, one of the most impressive selections of spirits under one roof and live music, the Bard & Banker defines the ultimate pub experience.
J.J. Morgan Restaurant
1520 McKenzie AveShine Cafe
1324 Blanshard StRed Fish Blue Fish
1006 Wharf StGreen Leaf Vietnamese Bistro
1684 Douglas StBest Vietnamese Bistro in town
Tapa Bar
620 Trounce Alley10 Acres Bistro
611 Courtney St