Best of Victoria

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Best Hotels: The Fairmont Empress - Victoria

The renowned Empress hotel, located in the heart of downtown, is certainly the most famous hotel in Victoria. It’s a big... See More

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Best Restaurants: Canoe Brewpub Marina & Restaurant

Clare MorrisonBig beams and soaring windows characterize the heritage building that houses the brewpub...See More

• Il Terrazzo Ristorante

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Best Things to Do: Star Gazing at the Centre of the Universe

Centre of the UniverseThe big dome building that houses the high-powered Plaskett (1.8 m) telescope sits perched...See More

• Craigdarroch Castle

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Best Shopping: Bastion Square Market

Clare MorrisonPerched just above Wharf Street, this historic square takes on a carnival-type atmosphere...See More

• Lower Johnson

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Best Nightlife: Sugar

Clare MorrisonSugar is Victoria’s dedicated show venue. Although the outside needs a little upkeep, you... See More

• Whitebird Lounge

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Victoria Itineraries

Don't know where to go? Check out our 2 and 7 Day Itineraries to get an idea of what you could do in this great city!

2 DAY ITINERARY

1 Start off with some shopping on Lower Johnson (LoJo) and Market Square (which you can access from Johnson Street).
2 Stop in for a top-notch coffee at Habit.
3 Wander down to the water and take the Harbour Ferry across the Inner Harbour to Spinnakers Pub in Vic West for lunch (reservations recommended).