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Places To Visit In Victoria

Bug Zoo/Butterfly Gardens

A great time for the family, the Victoria Bug Zoo and Butterfly Gardens are the largest collection of insects in Canada. For families with kids, the Bug Zoo and the Butterfly Gardens are the best way to pass a day in Victoria. Home to several species of insects, and some can even be held by the more enthusiastic visitors. The butterfly gardens are home to about 3000 butterfly species, and are spread over a beautiful stretch of land with flowers. The gardens also host a variety of tropical birds and fish. Read More

With beautiful flower-lined paths, and immaculate gardens, the Butchart Gardens are ideal for photography, and are a visual treat. Fifty-five acres of beautifully maintained gardens constitute the Butchart Gardens, with a large collection of flora- carefully maintained throughout the year. During the summer, the park comes alive at night with light displays and a music festival. There are also many eateries within the park, ideal for tourists, because the park is so large that it requires at leat half a day to visit and explore. Read More

Chinatown, Victoria

Chinatown is a small glimpse into Chinese culture in Victoria, with tiny winding streets and eateries lining these streets, coming alive specially at night. With small winding streets, and welcoming scents of incense and food,this area offers a small view into the Chinese population of Victoria, and this area is famous for the great food, and Chinese festivals held in the summer. It is ideal for photography, with picturesque streets and buildings. and comes alive at night, with paper lanterns and street vendors. Read More

To sample a slice of Victorian history, tourists can head to the Craigdarroch Castle. Even for people who arenÍt history buffs, the Craigdarroch Castle has the breathtaking view od downtown Victoria. This is one of the landmarks of Victoria. A mansion belonging to a Victorian coal tycoon, the castle has thirty nine rooms that can be explored by tourists. The scenery surrounding the castle is one of the best, most picturesque sights in Victoria. It also is one of the best architectural wonders in the region as well. Read More

A haven for nature-lovers, the Goldstream Provincial Park is the best place in Victoria for nature exploration and fishing. Located to the northwest of the Inner Harbour, the Goldstream Provincial Park is the best place for photography, nature and a little bit of fishing. Salmon is the prevalent fish breed in the area, and many varieties are found in the water bodies. The place is filled with towering cedar trees, gardens, and nature trails, making this the ideal place for tourists wishing to be one with nature. Tourists may also take a whole day to hike around the park and reach the highest point in Victoria, Mount Finlayson. This is also a popular picnic spot among tourists and locals alike. Read More

The most visited neighbourhood in Victoria for most tourists, the Inner Harbour offers interesting panoramas, pedestrian-friendly streets, street vendors, eateries, and the famous Royal British Columbia Museum, with the government buildings. The Inner Harbour is truly the most beautiful neighbourhood in Victoria, boasting of a landscape dotted with multicoloured boats and government buildings, with an old-world charm to its streets and establishments. Horse-drawn carriages are commonplace in the area, as are traditional British double-decker buses. The Royal British Columbia Museum is also the biggest attraction in the area- it offers a view into the culture and history of the region, and is comprehensive with many interactive sessions. Exhibits include tribal artefacts, natural history displays and even replicas of Colonial-era settlements. Government buildings can be looked at from the outside, with beautiful architecture, ideal for photography. The place is also dotted with small chic eateries, which are great for tourists. Read More

Another great place for the family, the miniature world is a small scale representation of the region of Victoria. A place for the whimsical part in adults and kids, the miniature world is the best place for a tour around small displays of Victoria, with dioramas and displays made to perfectly imitate the lifelike. With enchanted castles, futuristic places and large cities, fit to small sizes, miniature world is the best place for kids.