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Victoria Vacation Guide

Victoria, British Columbia. It doesn’t exactly inspire quivers down the spine as a vacation destination, does it? Sometimes, though, the unheralded places are the best. You might arrive expecting little, but equally you’re likely to leave seduced by the natural charms of the Vancouver South Island, and the assortment of chilled out attractions.

Nature is dominant here. Even the locals can’t seem to stay away from the water, with dragon boat racing, cruises, yachting, scuba diving and the exploring of saltwater lagoons all important parts of the Victoria experience. If you want to truly understand the allure of this district, in fact, time in the water is all but essential. You can even whale watch from the shore – French Beach is home to fantastic uber-mammal ogling picnic spots and sands that tempt despite the cold. If you prefer your fun a little drier, head for the fantastic footpaths of Galloping Goose Trail and explore the scenic hills.

Victoria’s annual festivals are also a big draw. The chocolate festival has the taste buds dripping, while a host of yearly sporting events – including sailing and running races – keep the athletic busy, especially in training for the striking marathon course. Langford hosts a Lavender Festival, Christmas sees a literary focus and Luxton has its own professional rodeo. You’ll not be short of draws year round, either, though come in winter and you’ll be fighting a notably frosty disposition.

A Butterfly Garden and a Bug Zoo take you through a microscopic take on wildlife, while the theme continues with miniature world, where you can discover over 80 different corners of the globe in scaled down replica. The Royal BC Museum gives a thorough overview of the backdrop to this exceptionally beautiful state, with an unsurprising focus on the more natural side of life.

Vitoria might be lacking one major tourist attraction, but a host of minor ones quickly sweep away any worries and replace them with a charming, slow-paced outlook on life. In other words, the perfect spot for an energetic but laid back holiday.

Popular Hotels in Victoria

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  2. Amore By The Sea
  3. Grand Pacific Hotel
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  9. Days Inn
  10. Harbour Towers Hotel & …
  1. Laurel Point Inn
  2. Paul's Motor Inn
  3. Red Lion Inn & Suites
  4. Rosewood Inn
  5. Swans Suite Hotel
  6. Travel lodge
  7. Best Western Inner Harb…
  8. Oxford Castle Inn
  9. Dalton Hotel and Suites
  10. Quality Inn Downtown
  1. Traveller's Inn in Town
  2. Comfort Inn & Suites
  3. Executive House Hotel
  4. Gatsby Mansion Inn
  5. Howard Johnson Hotel
  6. Huntingdon Hotel and Su…
  7. Traveller's Inn City Ce…
  8. Abigail's Hotel
  9. Accent Inn
  10. Admiral Inn
  1. Amethyst Inn At Regents…
  2. Bedford Regency Hotel
  3. Best Western Carlton Pl…
  4. Blue Ridge Inn
  5. Brentwood Bay Lodge & S…
  6. Chateau Hotel & Suites
  7. Clarion Hotel Sea View
  8. Comfort Hotel
  9. Embassy Inn
  10. English Inn

Victoria Travel Blogs

Around the block in Victoria
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Apr 27, 2008
   I love living in this city, I am very lucky.  There is so much beauty that surrounds this city, and Vancouver Island in general.  I work right downtown (first job), close to the inner harbour.  There is much crammed into a block, lots to see, and many things to do. …
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This trip was featured on Saturday May 3rd, 2008
The Hot August long weekend...and the snowbirds!!!!!!!
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Feb 08, 2008 – Jan 19, 2010
I am not going to go through all of the history of Victoria...I think I did that in some of my earlier blogs...I had been sick for about the last 10 days or so...and I was getting cabin fever really badly.Not that I couldn't go anywhere...I really had no energy.  I had a really bad viral infec…
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This trip was featured on Friday August 8th, 2008
ITS STARTING TO FEEL A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!
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Dec 14, 2008
Yes it has started here...the anticipation of Christmas...food...friends...and lots of cheer.I am going to add to this journal later.I need to research and think about lots of things before putting everything into words.But I wanted to put some pictures up of this winter wonderland...and the stirri…
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