Canada Holidays in Victoria

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Victoria, Canada

Victoria is a gloriously beautiful city in British Columbia, boasting the mildest climate in Canada – it is green, luscious, verdant and blooming! Because of these wonderful natural gifts, it is known as ‘The Garden City’. Victoria offers it all to the Canada holiday visitor – Pacific coast, wilderness and mountain vistas and the perfect place to relax after your flight to Canada.

What to See and Do on Your Canada Holiday in Victoria

In Victoria you find Totem poles, heritage architecture in beautiful repair and afternoon high teas in cultural landscape. On your Canada holiday in Victoria you can explore both the area’s continental and native roots. British imports, native art and the latest modern trends jostle alongside each other in shop windows of Victoria. Victoria is safe and friendly, clean and charming, and offers many amusements and much entertainment to the Canada holiday visitor. The heart of Victoria emanates from its harbour, where much of its unique history has been lived out. Many tours for Canada holiday visitors are available that take in all there is to savour, including guiding you past historical buildings and sights. Nature comes to town in Victoria, unsullied and unhurried, make the most of it on a Canada holiday here.

Cultural Activities in Victoria, Canada

Both Victoria and Vancouver Island host many events and festivals that celebrate their varied and colourful cultural heritages. Live theatre, musical concerts, summer films and art exhibits provide year-round entertainment for the Canada holiday visitor in Victoria. There are also many prestigious and fascinating museums to enjoy; explore international art, hands-on displays, live entertainment and multi-media installations at a number of the great museums in Victoria.

Cycling on Your Canada Holiday in Victoria

Both Victoria and the whole of Vancouver Island offer the Canada holiday visitor ample opportunity to enjoy the wonderful natural surroundings or great urban scenery whilst indulging a taste for cycling! Victoria is the ‘bike riding capital of Canada’ and there are shops, equipment, expertise and provision for cyclists in abundance. As well as cycling facilities such as the Juan de Luca velodrome, the city and country cycle paths, there is a very active mountain biking community here in Victoria. Get on two wheels whilst on Canada holiday in Victoria for a fresh view of the city and its way of life!

Shopping in Victoria, Canada

Everything from malls to markets is available to delight the shopaholic on a Canada holiday in Victoria. Chinatown in Victoria has many enchanting areas to keep the Canada holiday visitor busy all day and there are great restaurants to boot.

Fort Street is dedicated solely to antiques and collectibles, and European fashions and gift shops are to be found down the quiet and tasteful Trounce Alley.

Food and Dining on Your Canada Holiday in Victoria

Victoria and Vancouver Island are home to some wonderful culinary delights. The Pacific influence and rugged, beautiful cleanliness of the region provide Victoria with some fine fresh produce and an abundance of fish and seafood. Victoria has the second highest number of restaurants per head in North America and as well as local delicacies, the Canada holiday visitor can savour an array of international flavours, from Italian to Greek, Indian to Japanese or Mexican. In this wonderland, often the restaurant view will be as tantalising and fantastic as the food.

Nightlife for Your Canada Holiday in Victoria

Victoria offers the Canada holiday visitor a varied and vibrant night life to cater for any taste. From trendy bars to fantastic restaurants to more intimate or relaxed atmospheres, Victoria has something for everyone.

Victoria Weather - What to Expect on Your Canada Holiday

Victoria has the mildest climate in Canada and thousands of hours of sunshine every year, as well as a eight month frost-free season. The climate is dry and mild with sea breezes to stop any humidity developing and a pleasant feel year round.