" Victoria BC Vacation "
Things to Do And Places to See …
Victoria BC is a vibrant and colorful city located on Vancouver Island. Did you know that Victoria BC is Canada’s warmest spot in the month of January?
You see ... February is the month when cherry blossoms bloom in Victoria.
This is a beautifully landscaped city. No wonder people visiting here like to revisit again and again and sometimes even buy a house and settle down.
This is Canada's #1 retirement destination. The weather is nice, and life is peaceful, easy and calm.
Our Home Town
We have experienced all the excitement Victoria has to offer all year round... All our experiences are updated on this site through our eyes – for you to read and hopefully to enjoy very soon.
There is Something to do all Year Round...
Downtown Victoria is very special. It is connected to so many activities, and touristic attractions. Some of these include whale watching, scenic seaplane tours, horse carriage tours, double decker bus tours, and even day trips to a world famous garden you may have heard... Butchart Gardens.
There is even a bus that takes you on a day trip from downtown to the Mount Washington Alpine Resort for skiing 7 days a week during the winter.
Remember, many of these world-class attractions are just walking distance from Downtown Victoria. Some of these include the Legislature Building, Royal BC Museum, and Government House.
You can walk to the downtown IMAX Theater which is an ultimate movie experience for you to enjoy. Maybe walk to Canada's oldest Chinatown! Fan Tan Alley in Chinatown is the narrowest street in Canada. You could also see floating homes at Fisherman’s Wharf while walking along the scenic harbour or walk to Beacon Hill Park during the summer!
Kids Favorites ... See the world's smallest operational sawmill at Miniature World, or walk into the amazing world of insects and spiders at the Victoria Bugs Zoo. My daughter, Lapaly's personal favourite is the Petting Zoo at Beacon Hill Park, where you can pet some goats!
When we walk to Petting Zoo at Beacon Hill Park with my daughter, it is a never ending fun time for her.
Petting-ZooSpring and Summer are the best seasons for roses, dahlia, daffodils and variety of other flowers. This brings so much color to Victoria BC.
Downtown is famous for the displaying of colorful hanging baskets during the summer months.
Colorful hanging baskets - Downtown
Location ... And Our Move To Victoria BC
The capital of British Columbia – Victoria BC is on Vancouver Island. It lies just off the southwest corner of mainland Canada, and is a easy ferry ride from Vancouver BC – Tsawwassen.
I moved here first, later on my wife Chammi, and Lapaly, our daughter a born “Victorian” girl.
Our Airport
My very first trip to Vancouver Island from Toronto gave me a good feeling. The Victoria International Airport is a charming spot with a friendly Airport staff.
Flying here was pure fun. Mountains, ocean views, and the scenic beauty of the landscape made me fall in love with Canada's garden city.
Ferries to Victoria BC
Chammi came to the Island sometime later, as a new immigrant to Canada. She sailed BC ferries from Vancouver to Victoria.
"BC-Ferries" Vancouver to VictoriaHere is what she wrote...
My journey was long but the best part of it was ferry ride to the Island. It was a fabulous trip itself. I was thrilled to see a pod of whales and bald eagles - Chammi.
"Whale" Seen from BC Ferries
Fly Directly to Downtown?
My cousin on a short business trip to Vancouver decided to take a different route to visit us. For a quick one day trip from Canada or from U.S.A he found out that flying directly to downtown is the best.
"Harbour-Air-Terminal" DowntownHe took Harbour Air flight and landed directly at downtown harbor. We met him there. Half an hour after landing he was having lunch with us and feeding wild seal at the Fisherman’s Wharf.
Victoria BC for Tourists
Victoria has been all year around vacation spot that offers a friendly place to unwind, a place to experience thrilling adventures. It's truly a haven for visitors and tourists of all ages. It's no surprise that this is one of the world's favorite destinations. There are world class hotels, restaurants and resorts, shops and activities for all ages.
If you are planning to come here in summer, keep in mind not to miss out on Butchart Garden's fireworks. Absolutely superb fireworks for everyone to be enjoyed. I have never seen this type of fireworks in my life because this is unique and creative. In December you can see the magic of Christmas - billions of light decorations throughout the garden.
Don't miss out these places; Hatley Castle, Craigdarroch Castle, and Shaw Ocean Discovery Center - an aquarium and marine education center.
"Horse-Carriage" Downtown Tour
Planning To Live Here And Settle Down?
Canadians love to be here. Real estate values in Victoria are some of the highest in Canada. However, if you move here, there are still fabulous spots to build your dream home.
We have been exploring Victoria BC for the last few years and always find new things to do, despite it being our home town. There’s exciting news and events to write about every day!
Visit our site often to see more updates.
