| Victoria BC has a diverse range of appealing | | | | motels, vacation rentals, campgrounds and RV |
| attractions and activities so it naturally draws a | | | | parks there are literally hundreds of Victoria BC |
| wide range of visitors who stay at equally diverse | | | | bed and breakfasts. These are delightful places to |
| bed and breakfasts. There's something for | | | | stay - you can choose from a heritage home, |
| everyone to do and somewhere for everyone to | | | | waterfront guest house, country manor house, |
| stay. | | | | lakeside lodging, elegant inn, country cottage, a |
| This tiny part of BC on southern Vancouver | | | | farm or a woodland retreat. Some are in peaceful |
| Island offers a microcosm of the province | | | | country settings near the Butchart Gardens, |
| including ocean beaches, pretty lakes, rainforest | | | | others in Cordova Bay a small community just |
| parks and mountain vistas. There are first rate | | | | 15-20 minutes from downtown Victoria, the |
| attractions too such as the Butchart Gardens, the | | | | ferries and the airport. All include a full breakfast |
| Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and the | | | | so their rates are highly competitive. |
| Inner Harbour. Visitors enjoy enthralling activities | | | | Other area attractions near Greater Victoria BC |
| such as whale-watching, kayaking, sailing, fishing, | | | | bed and breakfasts include the Horticulture Centre |
| golf, biking and hiking - there are 48 regional, | | | | of The Pacific, the Dominion Astrophysical |
| provincial and federal parks in Greater Victoria. | | | | Observatory/Centre of the Universe and Saanich |
| A moderate Mediterranean climate makes Victoria | | | | Commonwealth Place (a swimming and |
| BC a year-round vacation destination, with | | | | recreational centre of Olympic standards). Elk |
| substantially less rain than either Vancouver or | | | | Beaver Lake Regional Park is popular for |
| Seattle. Summers are pleasantly hot and winters | | | | swimming, rowing, windsurfing, fishing, walking and |
| surprisingly mild (a flower count is held in the last | | | | horseback riding. Nearby you can stroll on an |
| week of February - there were over 3.9 billion | | | | ocean beach or hike through woodland and |
| blossoms in 2000!). The relaxed lifestyle and safe | | | | lakeside trails, tour wild marine parks, visit wineries |
| environment have also helped to Victoria a top | | | | and sample BC wines, or snack on local fruit at |
| world travel destination. | | | | roadside stands. |
| As well as the usual selection of hotels, resorts, | | | | |