Vancouver International Airport 2 hr 50
Victoria Bug Zoo (6 min) Family-friendly mini-zoo offering a collection of live tropical insects from around the world. Carr House (6 min) Historic site once home of renowned Canadian painter Emily Carr, with gardens & art exhibitions. Hatley Castle (21 min) Early-1900s mansion with formal gardens previously used as a residence & naval training facility. The Butchart Gardens (25 min) Well-known botanical garden spread over 22 hectares & featuring eateries & seasonal entertainment. Thunderbird Park (11 min) Outdoor collection of replica totem poles & historic buildings including a convent & carving studio. Victoria’s Chinatown (6 min) This Chinese neighborhood, Canada's oldest, has restaurants, shops & colorful architecture. Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse NHS (22 min) Oceanfront park offering a historic lighthouse, trails, naturalist tours & old military structures. Craigdarroch Castle (5 min) Ornate Victorian castle built by the coal baron Robert Dunsmuir between 1887 & 1890, open for tours. Miniature World (9 min) Miniature-themed dioramas & displays representing historical times & fictional worlds. The Maritime Museum of British Columbia (9 min) Historical objects, art, photos & models showcasing the maritime history of the Pacific Northwest. Beacon Hill Park (7 min) Elegant 200-acre Victorian park with trees & landscaped gardens, ponds & peacocks, plus a bandshell. Legislative Assembly of British Columbia (13 min) Landmark parliament buildings featuring ornate neo-baroque architecture, artwork & guided tours. Fisherman's Wharf Park (7 min) Visitors can see seals & other marine life along this quaint floating pier with food kiosks & shops. Royal BC Museum (10 min) This museum showcases natural wonders like dinosaurs & includes an IMAX movie theatre. Art Gallery of Greater Victoria (4 min) Variety of art, including pieces from Canada & Asia, plus gardens with a Japanese Shinto shrine. |