From romantic horse-drawn carriage tours to interactive museum exhibits, Victoria BC has attractions and tours for everyone to enjoy.

One of the more popular Victoria attractions is the Royal British Columbia Museum where you can learn about the history of the province and the First Nations culture.

For those interested in the more historic Victoria sightseeing tours take a step back into time and visit Craigdarroch Castle, built in 1890 by the wealthy coal baron Robert Dunsmuir. Or stroll down the Gorge Waterway to the Craigflower Schoolhouse, an original Hudson Bay Company farm established in 1853. Explore the Victoria Art Gallery, displaying both classic and contemporary artists such as Victoria's own Emily Carr.

Share in the British tradition of afternoon high tea at Murchies or The Blethering Place. Experience the grand IMAX National Geographic Theatre, a 6 storey-tall, 70 feet wide screen. Walk amongst life-size figurines, from the Royal family to Hollywood celebrities, at the Royal Victoria Wax Museum. Miniature World will delight the young and young at heart with over 80 handcrafted dioramas.

The mild year-round climate makes for stunning gardens, earning Victoria, British Columbia the reputation of Canada's “city of gardens”. The world-renowned Butchart Gardens, spanning over 55 acres is open year-round. At the tropical Victoria Butterfly Gardens, you will be greeted by the beauty of nearly 2,000 butterflies, exotic orchids & birds. The Victoria Estate Winery offers seasonal tours, a fantastic bistro and excellent picnic areas.

Other must-see garden attractions include the Hatley Park Gardens, the Pacific Undersea Gardens , Beacon Hill Park and the Abkhazi Gardens. Gray Line offers tours that include some of these attractions and more. Wanting a different perspective of Victoria? Harbour Air & West Coast Air offer breathtaking aerial tours from the Inner Harbour.