freebies include continental breakfast, parking and bike rentals. there's a lobby computer and coin-operated laundry facilities. . all suites add kitchens, some have balconies with harbour views. alongside the victoria clipper and us passenger/vehicle ferry terminals, this straightforward hotel overlooks laurel point park and the inner harbour. it's within a 9-minute walk of the royal bc museum and victoria conference centre. modest rooms offer free wi-fi and tvs with cable channels, as well as microwaves, and tea and coffeemaking facilities Vancouver International Airport 2 hr 55
Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse NHS (25 min) Oceanfront park offering a historic lighthouse, trails, naturalist tours & old military structures. Beacon Hill Park (5 min) Elegant 200-acre Victorian park with trees & landscaped gardens, ponds & peacocks, plus a bandshell. Fisherman's Wharf Park (6 min) Visitors can see seals & other marine life along this quaint floating pier with food kiosks & shops. Victoria Bug Zoo (13 min) Family-friendly mini-zoo offering a collection of live tropical insects from around the world. Royal BC Museum (8 min) This museum showcases natural wonders like dinosaurs & includes an IMAX movie theatre. The Maritime Museum of British Columbia (12 min) Historical objects, art, photos & models showcasing the maritime history of the Pacific Northwest. Hatley Castle (24 min) Early-1900s mansion with formal gardens previously used as a residence & naval training facility. Art Gallery of Greater Victoria (6 min) Variety of art, including pieces from Canada & Asia, plus gardens with a Japanese Shinto shrine. Victoria’s Chinatown (6 min) This Chinese neighborhood, Canada's oldest, has restaurants, shops & colorful architecture. Miniature World (12 min) Miniature-themed dioramas & displays representing historical times & fictional worlds. Thunderbird Park (10 min) Outdoor collection of replica totem poles & historic buildings including a convent & carving studio. Legislative Assembly of British Columbia (6 min) Landmark parliament buildings featuring ornate neo-baroque architecture, artwork & guided tours. Carr House (15 min) Historic site once home of renowned Canadian painter Emily Carr, with gardens & art exhibitions. Craigdarroch Castle (8 min) Ornate Victorian castle built by the coal baron Robert Dunsmuir between 1887 & 1890, open for tours. The Butchart Gardens (30 min) Well-known botanical garden spread over 22 hectares & featuring eateries & seasonal entertainment. |