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Hatley Castle

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Trial Island Light in Victoria

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Gateway to Chinatown
Gateway to Chinatown, James O'Mara photo
Victorians are proud of their history, and it shows in carefully preserved residential, commercial and public buildings from the Victorian and Edwardian eras. These include Craigdarroch Castle, Helmcken House, Carr House, Point Ellice HouseCraigflower Manor and Schoolhouse and the barracks at Fort Rodd Hill.

As British Columbia's capital city, Victoria is also home to grand public buildings and structures that include the BC Legislative Buildings, Fairmont Empress Hotel as well as Christ Church and St. Andrew's Cathedrals. You can view totem poles, longhouses and native artwork in locations throughout the city.