Victoria Attractions
The Butchart Gardens, Tourism BC photo
Attractions in Victoria are educational, beautiful and inspiring.
Known as “The Garden City” due to the abundance of gardens and city parks, Victoria also has an impressive selection of historic sites and heritage architecture. See floral displays year-round or wander through a castle.
Museums in Victoria cover everything from Aboriginal culture to science and nature. This is also the home of the Royal BC Museum and the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia.
Take a Victoria whale-watching tour to enjoy the natural surroundings and to look for Orcas, sea lions and more.
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Victoria Places of Interest
Here are a few ideas of attractions to experience in Victoria:
- The Butchart Gardens is known for its incredible floral displays. There is always something new to see in any season, from spring crocuses and tulips to thousands of dazzling lights during Christmas.
- Craigdarroch Castle, with its lavish late 19th century architecture, design and furnishings, gives a glimpse of how the wealthy lived in the late 1800s. Climb 87 steps to the top of the tower for a rewarding panoramic view of Victoria.
- Take a tour of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia to learn about the history of these intricate buildings and the role of BC’s provincial government.
- Whale-watching tours set out from the Inner Harbour to look for Orcas, grey and minke whales. Along the way, learn about (and see) sea lions, seals and bald eagles, and listen for whales with the hydrophone.
- The Royal BC Museum has more than 7 million objects and documents! Confront a woolly mammoth, admire impressive Aboriginal art, peek into a Chinatown herbalist shop, and much more.
Family Attractions in Victoria
Looking for something the kids will love? Head to the Victoria Bug Zoo. Kids can see (and hold) everything from scorpions to a pharnacia – one of the longest insects in the world – or pick up chocolate covered insects in the gift shop. Yum!
Adventuresome families should visit WildPlay Element Park. Cross bridges, descend ziplines and use rope swings to conquer a variety of obstacle courses that are up to 18m/60ft above the ground for quality family bonding time.
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490 Bellevue Street
Victoria, British Columbia
V8V 1W9
Pacific Undersea Gardens is truly a unique adventure for the whole family. Located in Victoria's beautiful Inner Harbour, Pacific Undersea Gardens provides the world with an exciting & convenient way to view the marine life of the British Columbia coastal region.
Visitors descend 5 meters beneath the ocean to watch a variety of marine plants and animals. More than 5,000 animals of different species inhabit the aquariums around the vessel in a natural but protected environment. Through the many viewing windows, visitors can look right into the underwater world of the Pacific Northwest.
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9811 Seaport Pl
Sidney, British Columbia
V8L 4X3
The Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre is a hands on/hands wet aquarium located on the spectacular Sidney waterfront. Through massive habitats, visitors explore the extraordinary marine life in the waters surrounding the Gulf Islands - microscopic plankton to Puget Sound king crabs and giant Pacific octopus. The Centre's ever-changing seascapes and touch pools offer a unique, unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages. The Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre is minutes from the Victoria International Airport and BC Ferries terminal at Swartz Bay, en route to downtown Victoria.
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Book Online & Save on your General Admission
Save $1.00 off your regular admission when you book online for your undersea adventure.
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1767 Island Hwy
Victoria, British Columbia
V9B 1J1
At WildPlay West Shore Victoria, guests (ages seven years and older) embark on entertaining and challenging 30-minute to half-day adventures. The ever-popular Monkido Kids, Buddy, and Classic tree courses provide four levels of climbing, swinging, balancing and zip-line obstacles - suspended up to 18m (60ft) above ground! Guests of all bravery and physical ability conquer the Monkido games - and love to unleash an aerial adventure. WildPlay is a fun day for singles, families, and groups to conquer one of Victoria's most unique attractions. Talk to a Guest Services Agent or visit WildPlay online to find out more!
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Enjoy more of BC's most primal fun and games! Check wildplay.com for current special offers.
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5128C Sooke Rd
Victoria, British Columbia
V9Z 0E2
Adrena Line Zipline Adventure Tours take you on a fully-guided zip line tour through a diverse coastal temperate rainforest. The tour includes 8 scenic ziplines, 2 suspension bridges & an exhilarating ATV ride. Ziplines range from 40 to 305 m (130-1,000 ft) in length & up to 46 m (150 ft) high. Night zipping is now available. Experience our amazing zipline tour with the added thrill of zipping in the dark. Tour duration is approximately 2 hrs. Shuttle transportation to our Sooke location is available from Victoria Inner Harbour. Add some zip to your trip at this popular outdoor attraction. Reservations recommended.
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Family of 4 Rate
Family of 4 (ages 5+) can get zipped for $225!
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Landsea Tours offers daily scheduled half-day & full-day mini-coach sightseeing excursions to include Vancouver, Victoria, Whistler & more - maximum of 24 guests. See it all: Stanley Park, Chinatown, Gastown, Granville Island Market, Alaska cruise ships, Capilano Suspension Bridge, Grouse Mountain & Butchart Gardens. Combine a Victoria tour with whale watching or a floatplane flight, or a Whistler tour with the Whistler Mountaineer train by Rocky Mountaineer. Driver/guides create memorable sightseeing experiences by sharing their extensive knowledge of area history, geography & current events & in answering guests' individual questions.
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Pre-Cruise City Highlights Tour for $69
See Vancouver's highlights & have the added benefit of a transfer to the cruise ship terminal.
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