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THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Vancouver Island - 2024 (with Photos) - Tripadvisor

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Victoria and Butchart Gardens Tour from Vancouver
769
Historical Tours
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R 3 650
per adult
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Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure from Victoria
1,303
Nature and Wildlife Tours
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R 2 747
per adult
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Victoria Whale Watch Tour
230
Adventure Tours
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R 2 322
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Victoria Guided Food and History Tour
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R 1 373
per adult
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Beacon Hill Park Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour of Victoria
45
Horse Carriage Rides
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R 3 778
per group (up to 6)
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Discover Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour from Vancouver
187
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R 3 776
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75-Minute The Royal Tour
24
Historical Tours
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R 4 121
per group (up to 6)
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Indulge in a Wine & Food & Farms (Cheese) Tour - Cowichan Valley
68
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R 2 184
per adult
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Downtown Victoria Food & City Tour
107
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R 1 099
per adult
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Victoria and Butchart Gardens Day Trip from Vancouver
315
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R 3 806
per adult
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1. The Butchart Gardens

Points of Interest & Landmarks

Come enjoy our breathtaking 22 ha (55 acres) of gardens year around. In Spring, countless tulips, daffodils and hyacinths will give you a buffet of fragrances and colours. You’ll be saying “wow” when you experience our Summer: The Rose Garden, evening entertainment, subtle night illuminations, the Saturday firework show, and boat tours to name a few of the delights. Perennial borders start their stunning show in late summer, and the Japanese maples turn to russet, gold, and red in the fall. Be captivated by the Magic of Christmas with its decorations, expansive lighting and outdoor ice skating rink. Top off the day with a ride on the carousel and a great meal. Come see why we’ve been designated a National Historic Site.

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2. Wild Pacific Trail

Hiking Trails

The Wild Pacific Trail is located in Ucluelet and is a seven phase trail system skirting the rugged cliffs and shoreline of the west coast of Vancouver Island. Overlooking Barkley Sound and the Broken Group Islands to the east and the open Pacific Ocean to the south and west, it offers spectacular shoreline panoramas and seaward vistas through ancient cedar and spruce-framed viewing platforms constructed on the best headlands along the route.

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3. Inner Harbour

Bodies of Water

This scenic patch of waterfront is the location of Victoria's many tourist attractions, recreational activities, restaurants and shopping. For a special treat, have afternoon tea at the grand Empress Hotel or board a ferry for a harbor tour.

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4. Beacon Hill Park

Parks

This park holds a tree planted by Winston Churchill in 1929.

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5. Royal BC Museum

Speciality Museums

Explore the history of British Columbia from the dinosaurs that once roamed our province, to the forest creatures that still share our home. Experience authentic specimens and highly realistic settings – from the Woolly Mammoth in his rocky, icy world to the diverse sea life in our ocean station. Visit our blockbuster feature exhibitions including SUE: The T. rex Experience and Angkor: The Lost Empire of Cambodia.

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6. Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park

Parks

Explore the Hidden Gem of Vancouver Island, now open with limited daily tour departures, smaller group sizes and new health and safety protocols. Winner of BC’s Remarkable Experience Award and ranked #1 of 22 Things To Do IN Vancouver Island. Explore this park in 3D - above by hiking through the beautiful rainforest Fossil Trail or venturing underground on a guided tour. Start your journey with a short hike through the forest to reach the cave entrance. Here you’ll begin a fascinating subterranean experience. As you step away from the emerald forest and deeper into the cave, a new world of crystal formations, marbled passages and ancient fossils are revealed. Navigate ramps, ladders and slides to meander through the caverns. Feel the cool air. Listen to the sound of your guide’s voice, the steady drip of water or the rumbling of an unexpected waterfall. Turn off your headlamp to heighten your senses and absorb the power of complete darkness on this fun and educational adventure!

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7. Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Historic Sites

The Parliament Buildings are open for free guided tours on weekdays throughout the year and seven days a week during the summer. Free tours are offered regularly throughout the day. Visitors are invited to discover the architectural splendour of the Parliament Buildings and learn about British Columbia's Legislative Assembly. Please visit our website for the most up-to-date hours and tour information.

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8. Craigdarroch Castle

Speciality Museums

Completed in 1890, Craigdarroch is a stately home built by the pioneering couple Robert and Joan Dunsmuir, who at the time of its construction were the wealthiest people in British Columbia. Called a 'castle' due to its imposing exterior, the luxurious interior has been restored to look as though the visitor is a guest of Mrs. Dunsmuir during the 1890s. It features beautiful woodwork, unique Victorian artifacts, and an impressive collection of original stained glass, all within a pleasant walk from downtown Victoria.

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9. Pacific Rim National Park

National Parks

Unique park composed of three sections - Long Beach, the West Coast Trail and the Broken Group of Islands - that feature sandy beaches, island archipelagos, temperate rainforests and important archaeological sites.

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10. Chesterman Beach

Beaches

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Frank Island is an excellent vantage point for the true west coast.

11. Fisherman's Wharf

Piers & Boardwalks

Just around the corner from Victoria's Inner Harbour, Fisherman's Wharf is a hidden treasure waiting to be discovered. This unique marine destination offers food kiosks, unique shops and eco-tour adventures in the heart of the working harbour. Wander down the docks with your lunch, buy seafood fresh off the boat, see moored pleasure vessels and float homes, and watch as fishing vessels unload their wares.

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12. Cathedral Grove

Forests

Covering both sides of the road the walkway takes you through some fabulously enormous trees.

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