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1. Royal BC Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture
Royal BC Museum | Victoria, British Columbia: Things to See, Do and Eat
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2. Beacon Hill Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Activities
Beacon Hill Park | Victoria, British Columbia: Things to See, Do and Eat
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3. British Columbia Parliament Buildings

British Columbia Parliament Buildings | Victoria, British Columbia: Things to See, Do and Eat
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4. Scenic Marine Route

Scenic Marine Route | Victoria, British Columbia: Things to See, Do and Eat
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5. Craigdarroch Castle

Romantic Castles
Craigdarroch Castle | Victoria, British Columbia: Things to See, Do and Eat
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6. Fisherman's Wharf

Category: Food & Drink
Fisherman's Wharf | Victoria, British Columbia: Things to See, Do and Eat
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7. Ogden Point Breakwater

Category: Activities
Ogden Point Breakwater | Victoria, British Columbia: Things to See, Do and Eat
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8. Miniature World

Miniature World | Victoria, British Columbia: Things to See, Do and Eat
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9. Eagle Wing Whale Watching Tours

Tours
Eagle Wing Whale Watching Tours | Victoria, British Columbia: Things to See, Do and Eat
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10. Victoria Bug Zoo

Category: Kids & Family
Victoria Bug Zoo | Victoria, British Columbia: Things to See, Do and Eat
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11. Abkhazi Garden

Category: Activities
Abkhazi Garden | Victoria, British Columbia: Things to See, Do and Eat
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12. Royal Theatre

Category: Entertainment
Royal Theatre | Victoria, British Columbia: Things to See, Do and Eat
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13. Chinatown

Chinatown | Victoria, British Columbia: Things to See, Do and Eat
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14. Maritime Museum of British Columbia

Category: Museums & Culture
Maritime Museum of British Columbia | Victoria, British Columbia: Things to See, Do and Eat
© Maritime Museum of British Columbia

15. Tea at the Empress

Tea at the Empress | Victoria, British Columbia: Things to See, Do and Eat
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16. Mount Tolmie Park

Category: Activities
Mount Tolmie Park | Victoria, British Columbia: Things to See, Do and Eat
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17. Emily Carr House

Emily Carr House | Victoria, British Columbia: Things to See, Do and Eat
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18. Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada

Category: Accommodations
Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada | Victoria, British Columbia: Things to See, Do and Eat
© Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada

19. Save On Foods Memorial Center

Category: Attractions
Save On Foods Memorial Center | Victoria, British Columbia: Things to See, Do and Eat
© Save On Foods Memorial Center

20. Bastion Square

Bastion Square | Victoria, British Columbia: Things to See, Do and Eat
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21. St. Ann’s Academy National Historic Site

Category: Attractions
St. Ann’s Academy National Historic Site | Victoria, British Columbia: Things to See, Do and Eat
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22. Lone Tree Hill Park

Category: Activities
Lone Tree Hill Park | Victoria, British Columbia: Things to See, Do and Eat
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23. Victoria Eco-Adventure Tours for Kids

Tours
Victoria Eco-Adventure Tours for Kids | Victoria, British Columbia: Things to See, Do and Eat
© Victoria Eco-Adventure Tours for Kids

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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