| Victoria BC has a diverse range of appealing | | | | As well as the usual selection of hotels, |
| attractions and activities so it naturally | | | | resorts, motels, vacation rentals, |
| draws a wide range of visitors who stay at | | | | campgrounds and RV parks there are literally |
| equally diverse bed and breakfasts. There's | | | | hundreds of Victoria BC bed and breakfasts. |
| something for everyone to do and somewhere | | | | These are delightful places to stay - you can |
| for everyone to stay. | | | | choose from a heritage home, waterfront guest |
| | | | house, country manor house, lakeside lodging, |
| This tiny part of BC on southern Vancouver | | | | elegant inn, country cottage, a farm or a |
| Island offers a microcosm of the province | | | | woodland retreat. Some are in peaceful |
| including ocean beaches, pretty lakes, | | | | country settings near the Butchart Gardens, |
| rainforest parks and mountain vistas. There | | | | others in Cordova Bay a small community just |
| are first rate attractions too such as the | | | | 15-20 minutes from downtown Victoria, the |
| Butchart Gardens, the Royal BC Museum, | | | | ferries and the airport. All include a full |
| Craigdarroch Castle and the Inner Harbour. | | | | breakfast so their rates are highly |
| Visitors enjoy enthralling activities such as | | | | competitive. |
| whale-watching, kayaking, sailing, fishing, | | | | |
| golf, biking and hiking - there are 48 | | | | Other area attractions near Greater Victoria |
| regional, provincial and federal parks in | | | | BC bed and breakfasts include the |
| Greater Victoria. | | | | Horticulture Centre of The Pacific, the |
| | | | Dominion Astrophysical Observatory/Centre of |
| A moderate Mediterranean climate makes | | | | the Universe and Saanich Commonwealth Place |
| Victoria BC a year-round vacation | | | | (a swimming and recreational centre of |
| destination, with substantially less rain | | | | Olympic standards). Elk/Beaver Lake Regional |
| than either Vancouver or Seattle. Summers are | | | | Park is popular for swimming, rowing, |
| pleasantly hot and winters surprisingly mild | | | | windsurfing, fishing, walking and horseback |
| (a flower count is held in the last week of | | | | riding. Nearby you can stroll on an ocean |
| February - there were over 3.9 billion | | | | beach or hike through woodland and lakeside |
| blossoms in 2000!). The relaxed lifestyle | | | | trails, tour wild marine parks, visit |
| and safe environment have also helped to | | | | wineries and sample BC wines, or snack on |
| Victoria a top world travel destination. | | | | local fruit at roadside stands. |
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