Vancouver International Airport 2 hr 53
The Butchart Gardens (29 min)
Well-known botanical garden spread over 22 hectares & featuring eateries & seasonal entertainment. Craigdarroch Castle (7 min)
Ornate Victorian castle built by the coal baron Robert Dunsmuir between 1887 & 1890, open for tours. Beacon Hill Park (10 min)
Elegant 200-acre Victorian park with trees & landscaped gardens, ponds & peacocks, plus a bandshell. Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse NHS (23 min)
Oceanfront park offering a historic lighthouse, trails, naturalist tours & old military structures. Carr House (7 min)
Historic site once home of renowned Canadian painter Emily Carr, with gardens & art exhibitions. Hatley Castle (23 min)
Early-1900s mansion with formal gardens previously used as a residence & naval training facility. Victoria Bug Zoo (2 min)
Family-friendly mini-zoo offering a collection of live tropical insects from around the world. Legislative Assembly of British Columbia (5 min)
Landmark parliament buildings featuring ornate neo-baroque architecture, artwork & guided tours. Thunderbird Park (5 min)
Outdoor collection of replica totem poles & historic buildings including a convent & carving studio. Art Gallery of Greater Victoria (5 min)
Variety of art, including pieces from Canada & Asia, plus gardens with a Japanese Shinto shrine. The Maritime Museum of British Columbia (1 min)
Historical objects, art, photos & models showcasing the maritime history of the Pacific Northwest. Fisherman's Wharf Park (11 min)
Visitors can see seals & other marine life along this quaint floating pier with food kiosks & shops. Miniature World (1 min)
Miniature-themed dioramas & displays representing historical times & fictional worlds. Royal BC Museum (3 min)
This museum showcases natural wonders like dinosaurs & includes an IMAX movie theatre. Victoria’s Chinatown (10 min)
This Chinese neighborhood, Canada's oldest, has restaurants, shops & colorful architecture. | 
