Disclaimer: This post is based in my opinion and my past travel experiences.

Victoria is located at the beautiful coast of Vancouver Island. Flying to Victoria is the fastest option. It only takes 25-35 minutes from Vancouver, 1.5-2 hours from Edmonton, 5 hours from Toronto, 5-6 hours from Quebec, 6-7 hours from Nova Scotia & New York City, and 3-4 hours from California.

Driving to Victoria is another option for road trip lovers. Rest stops, overnight hotels and ferry rides are some of the things to consider when you travel by road to Victoria. It is only 2-3 hours from Vancouver but you need to ride a ferry. You can bring your vehicle as well. The ferry leaves the Tsawwassen port every hour from 7AM-9PM every day during Summer and every two hours during off season. They have an App called BC Ferries. You can track the daily schedule of the ferry there. Transportation by train directly to Victoria is not possible.

PLACES TO VISIT:

1. The Butchart Gardens

– This is the largest garden in Victoria

– It is located at 800 Benvenuto Avenue Brentwood Bay, BC V8M 1J8

– I was amazed by the Sunken Garden, Rose Garden, Japanese Garden, Italian Garden Mediterranean Garden, & Bog Garden

2. The Butterfly Garden

3. Craigdarroch Castle

4. Whale watching tours

– We chose a bigger boat to make sure that we will not get wet when the whale dives in front us and it did not disappoint.

5. Chinatown & Fan Tan Alley

6. The Beautiful Parliament Building

– It is located at 501 Belleville St., Victoria, BC

– I highly recommend that you visit it during the night as well

7. The Royal BC Museum

– It is located at 675 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC.

8. The Fairmont Empress Hotel

– Off the coast of Victoria sits one of the most stunning hotels in Canada, The Fairmont Empress.

9. Hatley’s Castle

– Tickets are first come, first served only. Tour times can be checked on Hatley Park’s website.

10. Malahat Skywalk

– It is located at 901 Trans-Canada Highway

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