Victoria BC on Steel Globe
Millions of tourists flock to Victoria BC every year, this visitor friendly city makes travellers from afar feel relaxed, welcome and offers unique opportunities to meet other travellers. Often new friendships emerge, brought together by common interactions and the relaxed atmosphere that encourages people to intermingle.
The biggest Victoria BC tourist attraction is the Butchart Gardens. Originally a limestone quarry at the edge of Brentwood Bay, Jennie Butchart envisioned a fantastic garden when the quarry was depleted. Over time the quarry gradually changed into the large and intricate garden that it is today. The Butchart Gardens are open year round, but the summer season offers the best it has to offer. There is a large bandstand that from time to time has hosted a major headlining acts. Every Saturday night there is a half hour fireworks display set to music and back story. Tourists come to Victoria BC sometimes exclusively to see the Butchart Gardens, and if you can see only one attraction in Victoria BC this would be it. If you have a little more time there is a lot more to explore in this garden city.
The Royal BC Museum is one of the best museums in Canada. Come explore BC's natural and human history. Unique and intricate period displays, BC's prehistoric beginnings and the west coasts unique habitat can be explored. There is even an old movie house in a turn of the century town display where you can go in, sit down and watch Charlie Chaplin movies to your hearts content. The museums primary role is public educator and there are several activities and displays that appeal directly to children. Attached to the Royal BC Museum is an IMAX Theatre, there is always something interesting to see on the big screen.
Tourism in Victoria BC does not always have to involve spending money. If you are looking for free things to do in Victoria BC go visit the Parliament Buildings and historic Beacon Hill Park. The Parliament Buildings is accessible 9-5ish Monday to Friday, don't let the guards scare you away. Go right in through side door beside the main entrance, you can take a guided tour or you are also free to explore the buildings on your own. Beacon Hill park is a five minute walk from downtown and is the best place to take the children. There is a petting zoo and 2 water parks for those hot summer days. Beacon Hill park also has a few kilometres of coastline that are made accessible via stairways and paths. You could spend a whole day exploring Beacon Hill Park, better yet, bring a picnic lunch along that make that family moment all the more special.
Whale watching is another major Victoria BC tourist attraction. Victoria BC is home to multiple pods of killer whales (orcas) and some whale watching companies will even grantee you will see whales.
Maybe you just need some unstructured leisure time. Victoria's causeway and Government St. has a wide variety of street performers, artists and eclectic shops to explore. The Fairmont Empress Hotel just behind the causeway is worth a stroll through as well. You can enjoy English high tea or a stiff beverage in the Bengal Lounge.
This article only serves as a taste for what Victoria BC has to offer. If you would like more information on services, accommodations and attractions, visit this comprehensive travel guide on Victoria BC Tourism.http://www.victoriabcca.com/
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