Victoria

“charming and relaxing”

Victoria
Victoria
Victoria, BC

Settled in 1843 by England, it was named after Queen Victoria.

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The Garden City

Fisherman’s Wharf
Fisherman’s Wharf
Fisherman’s Wharf

Located in Vancouver Island, Victoria is the capital of the province of British Columbia.

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Haven

Totem Pole
Totem Pole
Beacon Hill Park

Standing at around 39 m high, the was the world’s tallest totem pole at its creation in 1956.

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Reach for the stars

Thunderbird
Thunderbird
Thunderbird

This powerful supernatural being is said to have helped the indigenous people of Canada against a whale and therefore stands at the top of totem poles, a position of utter respect.

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Thunder

Hatley Castle
Hatley Castle
Hatley Castle

Part of the Royal Roads University, this castle has been used in different films such as X-Men, Deadpool, as well as the Smallville television series.

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Action

Mount Douglas
Mount Douglas
Mount Douglas

The Olympic Mountains in the state of Washington can be seen in the background.

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Distant views

Willow Beach
Willow Beach
Willow Beach

Come for the beach, stay for the vibe.

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Chillax

Downtown
Downtown
Downtown

Victoria is renowned for its mild climate, making it one of the warmest cities in Canada.

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Sunshine

Ferry
Ferry
Ferry

Victoria is accessible by ferry from south of Vancouver and Seattle.

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Sail away

Empress
Empress
The Empress

This iconic hotel in Victoria, BC, is renowned for its stunning Beaux-Arts architecture and its elegant afternoon tea.

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In bloom

Parliament
Parliament
Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

The ceiling depicts the four pillars of the economy of British Columbia: fishing, mining, agriculture, and logging.

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Parliament

Craigdaroch Castle
Craigdaroch Castle
Craigdarroch Castle

This historic mansion built in the 1890s for coal magnate Robert Dunsmuir is renowned for its opulent Victorian architecture.

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Mansion

Government
Government
Government House

Government House in Victoria, BC, is the official residence of the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, featuring beautiful gardens and historic architecture.

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The house

Seal
Seal
Legislative Assembly of BC

The coat of arms includes the flag of BC, where the wavy blue and white lines represent the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains respectively.

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Inside

Chinatown
Mozart
Chinatown

This is the oldest Chinatown in Canada.

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Town

Mozart
Alley
Fan Tan Alley

This is the narrowest commercial street in North America.

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Narrow

Poutine
Poutine
Poutine

This chocolate poutine has churros for fries, marshmallows for cheese curds, chocolate sauce for gravy, and ice cream at the bottom.

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That’s sweet

Beacon Hill Park
Beacon Hill Park
Beacon Hill Park

First Nations communities and the provincial government are taking action to protect and revitalize Indigenous languages, which includes using the native names of different places.

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Native

Terry Fox
Terry Fox
Terry Fox

Terry Fox was a Canadian athlete who, after losing his leg to cancer, began the Marathon of Hope across Canada from East to West in 1980 to raise funds for cancer research. Running until Ontario before his illness returned, he inspired annual Terry Fox Runs worldwide, raising millions for cancer research.

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Legend

Terry Fox Van
Terry Fox Van
Royal BC Museum

Terry Fox’s van was a crucial support vehicle during his 1980 Marathon of Hope, providing supplies, rest, and logistical aid as he ran across Canada for cancer research.

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Van

Cowichan
Cowichan
Cowichan

Located about 60 km from Victoria, Cowichan offers the perfect places for camping in the wild.

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Nature

Train
Train
Kinsol Trestle

With the promise of a railway connection to Ottawa, British Columbia joined the Canadian Confederation in 1871, instead of joining the United States.

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Railway

Harbour
Harbour
Harbor

Victoria’s Inner Harbor is known for its vibrant activity, with water taxis, and seaplanes regularly taking off and landing.

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Dusk

Aurora
Aurora
Aurora Borealis

Until next time, Victoria.

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Aura