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1. Royal BC Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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2. Beacon Hill Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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3. British Columbia Parliament Buildings

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4. Scenic Marine Route

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5. Craigdarroch Castle

Romantic Castles
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6. Fisherman's Wharf

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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7. Ogden Point Breakwater

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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8. Miniature World

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9. Eagle Wing Whale Watching Tours

Tours in the Area
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10. Victoria Bug Zoo

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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11. Abkhazi Garden

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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12. Royal Theatre

Category: Entertainment Near Me
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13. Chinatown

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14. Maritime Museum of British Columbia

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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15. Tea at the Empress

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16. Mount Tolmie Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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17. Emily Carr House

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18. Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada

Category: Unique Accommodations
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19. Save On Foods Memorial Center

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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20. Bastion Square

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21. St. Ann’s Academy National Historic Site

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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22. Lone Tree Hill Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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23. Victoria Eco-Adventure Tours for Kids

Tours in the Area
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Victoria, the capital of the province of British Columbia, is located on Vancouver Island’s rugged southern end and boasts magnificent natural surroundings. The city’s museums showcase its complex history, including its ethnic mix and native origins. The waterfront, especially lively Fisherman’s Wharf, is popular with both locals and tourists and Victoria’s Chinatown is one of the oldest in North America.

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