| Victoria is a beautiful city located at the | | | | in the spring with the rhododendrons, tulips |
| Pacific Coast of Canada on Vancouver Island. | | | | and daffodils, but it can be enjoyed even in |
| This quaint and charming city enjoys the | | | | the winter months. Victoria has winter |
| mildest climate in Canada. Golfing and | | | | pansies, heather, and primrose flowers that |
| gardening are a way of life for many | | | | time of year. |
| residents, and outdoor activities can be | | | | |
| enjoyed year round. | | | | The Carillon bell tower chimes on the hour |
| | | | and is a gift to the city from the |
| The city was named after Queen Victoria and | | | | Netherlands marking Canada's centennial back |
| its British heritage is apparent with many | | | | in 1967. |
| gift shops selling fine china, Irish lace, | | | | |
| and woolens and tartans. There also are | | | | Victoria's Chinatown is small but beacons the |
| several tea rooms. A visit to the Empress | | | | visitor with its ornate gate featuring two |
| Hotel at the waterfront to enjoy their | | | | stone lions. It is the oldest in North |
| afternoon tea is an experience many tourists | | | | America and has fine restaurants and shops. |
| don't want to miss. This hotel overlooks the | | | | |
| Inner Harbour, the area where the Washington | | | | There are many restaurants featuring every |
| state ferries arrive, and across the street | | | | cuisine. Especially popular is salmon and |
| from the stately Parliament buildings which | | | | shellfish, fresh from the Pacific waters. |
| are brightly lit at night. | | | | You may also enjoy Italian, Greek, and |
| | | | British among many others. |
| Ferries go from Victoria to the British | | | | |
| Columbia mainland and Washington state many | | | | The world renowned Butchart Gardens is |
| times a day and all year. The ferry trips | | | | located about an hour away from downtown |
| are all very scenic as you enjoy passing by | | | | Victoria. The sunken garden is breathtaking |
| many small islands and the mountain views.Be | | | | and the gardens also feature roses, a |
| prepared for possible long line ups, | | | | japanese garden, two fine restaurants and in |
| particularly on weekends and holidays. | | | | the summer spectacular fireworks. The |
| | | | gardens are illuminated at night in the |
| Walking tours downtown are very popular, and | | | | summer time. |
| you can also see the sights by taking one of | | | | |
| the many horse drawn carriage tours. There | | | | Victoria is rated one of the world's favorite |
| is much to see and enjoy downtown all within | | | | places and with good reason. With so much |
| short walking distance. | | | | natural beauty, lots of activities to enjoy, |
| | | | pleasant climate and outstanding |
| Thunderbird Park is small but is renowned for | | | | accommodations and dining it is a city that |
| its native heritage and totem poles. Close | | | | is not to be missed! |
| by is Beacon Hill Park, absolutely beautiful | | | | |