Sanna's Guidebook
Indoor activities
Some ideas of places to visit on a rainy day
Royal BC Museum
675 Belleville StVictoria Bug Zoo
631 Courtney StMiniature World
649 Humboldt StSightseeing
Victoria’s Chinatown
500 Fisgard StThe oldest in North America
Colourful houseboats in this lively little community, 30 min walk from condo
255 locals recommend
Fisherman's Wharf Park
12 Erie StColourful houseboats in this lively little community, 30 min walk from condo
Beautiful walk along waterfront, past the stately Empress Hotel, past the Legislature buildings, etc. Watch the float planes land and take off.
70 locals recommend
Inner Harbour Centre
950 Wharf StBeautiful walk along waterfront, past the stately Empress Hotel, past the Legislature buildings, etc. Watch the float planes land and take off.
Make sure you give yourself plenty of time to visit the gardens which are spectacular any time of year. Check entry requirements before going.
388 locals recommend
The Butchart Gardens
800 Benvenuto AveMake sure you give yourself plenty of time to visit the gardens which are spectacular any time of year. Check entry requirements before going.
Very popular beach within a 10 minute drive of the condo. Plenty of free parking, and a lovely sandy beach and play area with swings, etc for kids. Concession and washrooms in playground area. There are lovely scenic walks north of Willows Beach To Cattle Point and through Uplands.
170 locals recommend
Willows Beach
EsplanadeVery popular beach within a 10 minute drive of the condo. Plenty of free parking, and a lovely sandy beach and play area with swings, etc for kids. Concession and washrooms in playground area. There are lovely scenic walks north of Willows Beach To Cattle Point and through Uplands.
Jewel of a park in the heart of downtown, with lovely walks, ponds, rose garden and petting zoo. 20 min walk from condo.
503 locals recommend
Beacon Hill Park
100 Cook StJewel of a park in the heart of downtown, with lovely walks, ponds, rose garden and petting zoo. 20 min walk from condo.
City/town information
https://www.victoriaheritagefoundation.ca/Misc/heritagehouses.html
individual walking tours of heritage houses in various neighbourhoods of Victoria
230 locals recommend
Victoria
https://www.victoriaheritagefoundation.ca/Misc/heritagehouses.html
individual walking tours of heritage houses in various neighbourhoods of Victoria
Food scene
Amazing food market, a bit pricey but great quality and variety. The displays and decor are outstanding.
14 locals recommend
The Market Garden
810 Catherine StAmazing food market, a bit pricey but great quality and variety. The displays and decor are outstanding.
Tea at The Empress
721 Government StA relaxing afternoon activity (reservations required)