This is Not the Victoria You Remember:

50 things to do in Victoria & on Vancouver Island

There is so much to see and do in Victoria and on Vancouver Island; it will be hard to know where to begin. Choose from kid friendly attractions such as the Victoria Bug Zoo and Craigdarroch Castle or enjoy a romantic stroll on a Harbour walk followed by a spa visit. If you are looking for an adventure, try kayaking, wildlife tours and world-famous fishing. Victoria and Vancouver Island have everything from gardens, fish and chips, English pubs, wineries, museums, petting zoos, festivals and so much more. There is truly something for everyone in Victoria and Vancouver Island! Learn more and book your Victoria Overnight Package or Vancouver Island Package today.

For even more of what is happening in Victoria and on Vancouver Island, see the Northwest Events Calendar on the Clipper Vacations Blog, and for a unique view of Victoria, see the Inner Harbour from Fullscreen360.

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Spring/Summer Activities:

  • Victoria Highland Games & Celtic Festival (May 12-20)
  • Victoria Conservatory of Music Mother's Day Garden Tour (May 12-13)
  • Island Farms Victoria Day Parade (May 21)
  • International Jazz Fest (June 22-July 1)
  • Symphony Splash (Aug 5)
  • Dragon Boat Races (Aug 17-19)

Year Round Activities:

  1. Beacon Hill Kids Farm & Petting Zoo
  2. Victoria Bug Zoo
  3. Butchart Gardens
  4. Houseboats Along Harbour Walk
  5. China Town
  6. Gates of Harmonious Interest
  7. English & Irish Brew Pubs - download free map
  8. Victoria Marathon
  9. Kayaking in Inner Harbour
  10. Rogers ChocolatesRoyal BC Museum - Ocean Station
  11. Red Fish Blue Fish, Fish n’ Chips
  12. Beacon Hill Wind & Kite Surfing
  13. Craigdarroch Castle
  14. BC Maritime Museum
  15. Royal BC Museum
  16. Mineral Pool at Tigh-Na-Mara
  17. Golfing - download free map
  18. Bengal Room Curry Buffet
  19. Nightlife
  20. Afternoon Tea at the Empress or another Local Tea House
  21. Fort Rodd Hill and the Fisgard Lighthouse
  22. Oak Bay Village
  23. Butterfly Gardens
  24. Wineries - download free map
  25. Parliament Tours
  26. Chemainius Murals
  27. World's Largest Hockey Stick
  28. Zip Line Adventure Tour
  29. Salmon Kings Hockey Games
  30. Antique Shopping on Fort St.
  31. English Toffee
  32. Bear, Wildlife & Fishing Tours
  33. Tofino Storm Watching
  34. Fan Tan Alley
  35. Culinary Tours - download free mapChinatown Victoria, BC
  36. Cideries - download free map
  37. Victoria Art Gallery
  38. Whale Watching
  39. Sidney by the Sea
  40. Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre
  41. Emily's Carr's Birthplace & Home
  42. Horne Lake Caves Exploring in Parksville
  43. Coombs County Market & Goats on the Roof
  44. Bookstores in Ladysmith
  45. Surfing in Tofino
  46. Lighthouses of Vancouver Island
  47. Hot Springs Cove
  48. Pacific Northwest Raptors Visitor Centre
  49. Bike Routes - download free map
  50. Scuba Diving & Snorkeling in Nanaimo

Learn more about Victoria Vacation Packages and visiting Vancouver Island!