Scenic Coastline Tour
Attractions and activities on land and water combine in this itinerary of stops along Victoria's coastline. This route is ideal for motorcoaches and individual vehicles.
Royal British Columbia Museum
This world-renowned museum at Victoria's Inner Harbour includes the Open Ocean exhibit which examines the underwater world through films, special effects and exhibits.
Maritime Museum of British Columbia
Housed in an 1889 heritage building (formerly the court house), this museum features more than 5,000 artifacts including the largest model ship collection in Canada. New exhibits include the Vice Admiralty's Courtroom and the Passenger Travel Gallery.
Whale Watching
Many tour companies operate from Victoria's Inner Harbour. A variety of boats are available, both open and covered.
Fishing Charter
Several charter operators are based out of Victoria's Inner Harbour as well as other marinas in and near Victoria.
Harbour Tour
Take a tour of Victoria's Inner Harbour and the Gorge Waterway. Stops along the way include Fisherman's Wharf and other key points on a circle route.
Beacon Hill Park and Mile Zero
Victoria's oldest municipal park offers spectacular ocean views, wooded pathways, gardens, duck ponds and a petting zoo. The Ogden Point Breakwater is nearby. Mile Zero of the Trans Canada Highway is located at the corner of Douglas Street and Dallas Road.
Beach Drive Scenic Route
Dallas Road becomes Beach Drive and leads past the district of Oak Bay. The Oak Bay Marina, Willows Beach and the stately homes of Uplands residential district are all worthwhile stops.
Mount Douglas Park
A lookout with paved-road access grants views of the US and the Gulf Islands. Easy to moderate hiking trails snake throughout the park.
Sidney Marine Mammal Museum
This excellent marine mammal museum is located in Sidney. Follow Highway #17 to Sidney or take scenic Lochside Drive from the Mt. Newton Crossroad turnoff.
Sidney Spit Provincial Park
This sandy, island park offers hiking, birdwatching and beaches. Accessible only by boat passenger ferry service from Sidney is available from May 15 to mid-October.
Sidney Harbour Cruise
Try a tour of the local waterways from Port Sidney Marina. Stops along the way can include a local pub.
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