There are so many wonders to view and experience in Victoria, BC, it was near agony deciding what to include in our agenda. But don't let our opinions stop you from getting the most out of your stay. Below are our original notes on additional sites and activities you may want to consider during your leisure time, or even in place of some of our planned excursions. We won't mind. We want you to have the trip of a lifetime.
Shopping on Government St (same street as the Empress), Trounce alley (9 min walk from hotel), Bastion Square (25 min walk, 5 mins by car), Old Town (1860s-'90s - oldest section of Victoria), the very 'English' Oak Bay Village, Mattick’s Farm (home of Adrienne’s Tea Room)
Historic & Heritage sites - We’re doing 2 of the most interesting: Craigdarroch Castle & Chinatown's Walk of Lanterns
Miniature World - “The Greatest Little Show on Earth.” Spring - open daily 9a-5p, $15 (4 min walk)
St. Ann’s Academy - restored grounds & historic interiors featuring the 1858 restored chapel, Victoria's original Catholic cathedral. Self-guided tours available in Interpretive Centre. Restored grounds are open dawn to dusk daily. (11 min walk from hotel)
Tall ship Thane - 3-hour sail to the Juan de Fuca Strait. You can help sail & fire the cannon! Leaves from dock across from Empress 9am & 2pm for 3 hour, $89; 7:30pm for evening $65
IMAX Victoria - Gold Fever, Humpback Whales & regular movies. (3 min walk from hotel)
Butterfly Gardens - open 10a-4p daily, $16 (half an hour away by car)
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