Victoria Water Activities

Victoria Harbour Ferry, James O'Mara photo

For coastal island cities like Victoria, an abundance of ocean swimming, kayaking and fishing opportunities is a given. However, few places on earth enjoy all this and a rich endowment of pristine freshwater lakes, streams and rivers as well.

There are many sandy beaches perfect for soaking up the sun, combing for driftwood or building sand castles. Calm, clean waters welcome swimmers, anglers and kayakers alike.

Then there's the scenery: it can include mountain ranges, old-growth forests, marshlands, waterfalls, spectacular rock formations and island chains.