{"id":15005,"date":"2023-02-27T08:00:44","date_gmt":"2023-02-27T08:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/?p=15005"},"modified":"2023-02-28T01:38:46","modified_gmt":"2023-02-28T01:38:46","slug":"things-to-do-spring-break-victoria-bc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/things-to-do-spring-break-victoria-bc\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Things to Do in Victoria, BC for Spring Break"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hello spring! If you\u2019ve been counting the days until the sun finds its way back to the Pacific Northwest, the first glorious days of warm spring weather are like a breath of fresh air. With billions of blossoms covering the city like a floral blanket combined with blue skies and lush gardens, there is no better place to embrace the season than the vibrant city of Victoria.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"><b>Book Now: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/victoria-packages\/seattle-to-victoria-overnight\/\">Seattle to Victoria Overnight Package Deal<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Only a short, 2 hours and 45 minutes ride away from Seattle on the sleek, high-speed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/seattle-victoria-ferry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Victoria Clipper fast ferry<\/a>, the city is springing back to life with a fair share of hidden gems to explore. Come out of hibernation and plan a fun family adventure with these 9 things to do in Victoria, BC for spring break from Vancouver Island locals.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>1. See Victoria, BC\u2019s Gardens Blossom to Life<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15016\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15016\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15016 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/03\/Spring_mag1.jpg\" alt=\"The Butchart Gardens' crown jewel, the Sunken Gardens are a sight to behold. Credit: The Butchart Gardens\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/03\/Spring_mag1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/03\/Spring_mag1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/03\/Spring_mag1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15016\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Butchart Gardens&#8217; crown jewel, the Sunken Gardens are a sight to behold. Credit: The Butchart Gardens<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As Mother Earth awakens from her winter\u2019s sleep, there is no better place to get your flower fix than at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/victoria-packages\/seattle-victoria-overnight-butchart-gardens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Butchart Gardens<\/a>! Duck into the tranquil <a href=\"https:\/\/www.butchartgardens.com\/events\/spring-prelude\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spring Prelude Garden<\/a> (<em>open till March 19<\/em>) to transport yourself to a tropical paradise. Then, stroll through the grounds to soak in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/behind-scenes-butchart-gardens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">55-acres of swoon-worthy flowers<\/a> as The Gardens shift into overdrive for the season.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15007 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/03\/mommamills-5-2-440x590_mag1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>Natasha Mills of <a href=\"http:\/\/mommamillsblog.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Momma Mills<\/a> proclaims, \u201cThe thousands of blooms at The Butchart Gardens always delight kids in spring and The Gardens have exciting attractions and a restaurant for families to enjoy.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Put your little one\u2019s drawing and scavenger hunting skills to work completing the free Family Discovery Walk guide from the Visitor Center. Bonus points for stopping by the Rose Carousel <em>(the only one on the island!)<\/em> for a whirl on one of the 30 hand-carved wooden animals and chariots.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15015\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15015\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15015 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/03\/Stacie-Bancroft-1_kids_mag1.jpg\" alt=\"The kids will love exploring the endless trails and pathways at The Butchart Gardens. Credit: Stacie-Bancroft\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/03\/Stacie-Bancroft-1_kids_mag1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/03\/Stacie-Bancroft-1_kids_mag1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/03\/Stacie-Bancroft-1_kids_mag1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15015\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The kids will love exploring the endless trails and pathways at The Butchart Gardens. Credit: Stacie-Bancroft<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Want more amazing blooms? Vancouver Island boasts an incredible <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/southern-vancouver-island-secret-gardens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">network of gardens<\/a>, almost hidden in plain sight. The type of gardens that leave you awe-struck by their beauty and diversity of design.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15008 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/03\/wellman_mag1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>Rebecca Wellman, <a href=\"https:\/\/eatmagazine.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EAT Magazine<\/a> prior Editor-at-Large, explains, \u201cOne of my very favorites is the gardens at the <a href=\"https:\/\/hcp.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Horticulture Center of the Pacific (HCP)<\/a>. They offer a beautiful walk through the plants and flowers, special days of education and instruction. As an added bonus the fantastic restaurant <a href=\"http:\/\/www.charlotteandthequail.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charlotte and the Quail<\/a> is right on the property!\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Wellman continues on to say <a href=\"http:\/\/hatleycastle.com\/gardens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the gardens at Hatley Castle<\/a> are also spectacular. She states, \u201cThey boast a rose garden, an Italian garden and a Japanese garden with over 15km of trails throughout the oceanfront property. Book a tour of the historic <a href=\"http:\/\/hatleycastle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hatley Castle<\/a> and then grab lunch at the nearby <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mychosencafe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mychosen Caf\u00e9<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15017\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15017\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15017 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/03\/Blossoms-at-Hatley-Castle-by-Charlene-Kerr_mag1.jpg\" alt=\"The vast and exquisite Hatley Gardens are filled with hundreds of unique flowers and plants from all corners of the world. Credit: Destination Greater Victoria\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/03\/Blossoms-at-Hatley-Castle-by-Charlene-Kerr_mag1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/03\/Blossoms-at-Hatley-Castle-by-Charlene-Kerr_mag1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/03\/Blossoms-at-Hatley-Castle-by-Charlene-Kerr_mag1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15017\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The vast and exquisite Hatley Gardens are filled with hundreds of unique flowers and plants from all corners of the world. Credit: Destination Greater Victoria<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong>2. Stroll Along Victoria\u2019s Inner Harbour<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Now that the telltale signs of spring are starting to appear, there is something magical about wandering around town soaking in the vibe of the city. The beginnings of cherry blossom buds, the green leaves of crocuses and vibrant tulips pop out in stark contrast against roughly-hewn brick and stone buildings. It is simply spectacular.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15018\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15018\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15018 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/03\/Victoria_InnerHarbor_Flowers1_April2018_mag1.jpg\" alt=\"Flowers burst to life on nearly every street corner in Victoria, BC. Credit: Scott Meis\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/03\/Victoria_InnerHarbor_Flowers1_April2018_mag1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/03\/Victoria_InnerHarbor_Flowers1_April2018_mag1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/03\/Victoria_InnerHarbor_Flowers1_April2018_mag1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15018\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Flowers burst to life on nearly every street corner in Victoria, BC. Credit: Scott Meis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<blockquote><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15009 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/03\/Anna_mag1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>Anna James, a local <a href=\"https:\/\/annajames.journoportfolio.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Victoria journalist,<\/a> says, \u201cI\u2019ll go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.murchies.com\/store\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Murchie\u2019s<\/a> on Government Street and grab a coffee or tea and stroll down to the Inner Harbour. As the weather warms up, Victoria starts to bloom, and it makes for good people-watching weather.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><strong>3. Grab a Cup of Ethically Sourced Coffee<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Need to perk yourself up mid-adventure? A tried-and-true FRS Clipper favorite, sustainability meets exceptional sips at the community centered coffee hub <a href=\"https:\/\/www.habitcoffee.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Habit Coffee<\/a>. With\u00a0two locations offering locally sourced coffee beans and pastries, grab and go in their Chinatown location as you explore, or sit down and relax as the sun peeks through the floor to ceiling windows at their sister location on Yates Street.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Bailey Nygreen, an FRS Clipper Employee says, &#8220;It&#8217;s equally fulfilling for early birds to enjoy some peace and quiet over a good espresso and for late risers to soak up the mid-day sun.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><strong>4. Spend the Afternoon in Beacon Hill or Cadboro-Gyro Park<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15020\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15020\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15020 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/03\/Beacon-Hill-Park_mag21.jpg\" alt=\"Boasting a variety of vibrant plants and an amazing assortment of wildlife, Beacon Hill Park is breathtaking come spring. Credit: Destination Greater Victoria\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/03\/Beacon-Hill-Park_mag21.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/03\/Beacon-Hill-Park_mag21-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/03\/Beacon-Hill-Park_mag21-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15020\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Boasting a variety of vibrant plants and an amazing assortment of wildlife, Beacon Hill Park is breathtaking come spring. Credit: Destination Greater Victoria<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>An oasis in the middle of the city, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.beaconhillpark.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beacon Hill Park<\/a> is a must-visit if you want to immerse yourself in nature for an hour or two. Bursting to life with a sea of red and pink rhododendrons, purple crocuses, pale pink cherry blossoms and more, it is one of the most breathtaking spots in the city.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15011 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/03\/Laura.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>Laura Mitbrodt of <a href=\"https:\/\/laurajaneatelier.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Laura Jane Atelier<\/a> recommends, \u201cCheck out the sprawling fields of Daffodils which makes for an amazing Instagram photo.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Combined with free-roaming peacocks that call the grounds home as well as a full-on <a href=\"https:\/\/beaconhillchildrensfarm.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">petting zoo<\/a> filled with fluffy critters, the park is an animal-loving kid\u2019s paradise.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15021\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15021\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15021 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/03\/Beacon-HIll-park-petting-zoo_kids_mag21.jpg\" alt=\"Little ones can cuddle up with the friendly goats at Beacon Hill Park\u2019s Children\u2019s Farm. Credit: Destination Greater Victoria\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/03\/Beacon-HIll-park-petting-zoo_kids_mag21.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/03\/Beacon-HIll-park-petting-zoo_kids_mag21-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/03\/Beacon-HIll-park-petting-zoo_kids_mag21-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15021\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Little ones can cuddle up with the friendly goats at Beacon Hill Park\u2019s Children\u2019s Farm. Credit: Destination Greater Victoria<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<blockquote><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15012 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/03\/Ladena_mag1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>Ladena Racine of My Family Stuff adds, \u201cMy kids love visiting the <a href=\"https:\/\/beaconhillchildrensfarm.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beacon Hill Children&#8217;s Farm<\/a> during spring break. Petting the goats and checking out the pigs are hands-down their favorite part of the visit. After our visit at the Beacon Hill Children&#8217;s Farm, we usually head to the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.beacondrivein.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beacon Drive-In<\/a> for ice cream.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Want an off the beaten path locale where the kiddos can burn off some of their excess energy? Look no further than the beachy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saanich.ca\/EN\/main\/parks-recreation-culture\/parks\/parks-trails-amenities\/signature-parks\/cadboro-gyro-park.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cadboro-Gyro Park<\/a> in Saanich.<\/p>\n<p>Racine mentions, \u201cGyro Park is always our favorite park to visit in the spring. The park is located on the water and has several classic climbing structures. My son loves to challenge himself on the large Ogopogo sea serpent.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><strong>5. Shop the City for Vintage Gems<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>While it\u2019s easy to get caught up browsing the gift shops near the Inner Harbour, there is a collection of well-stocked thrift shops and independent consignment stores a few blocks away begging to be discovered.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15022\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15022\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15022 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/03\/Lower-Johnson-Street-1-2_mag1.jpg\" alt=\"Score sweet finds and stumble upon hidden gem communities as you shop the streets of Victoria. Credit: Destination Greater Victoria\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/03\/Lower-Johnson-Street-1-2_mag1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/03\/Lower-Johnson-Street-1-2_mag1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/03\/Lower-Johnson-Street-1-2_mag1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15022\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Score sweet finds and stumble upon hidden gem communities as you shop the streets of Victoria. Credit: Destination Greater Victoria<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Stop by LoJo\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/flavourupstairs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flavour Upstairs<\/a> where you can find a curated selection of vintage and second-hand threads, shoes and accessories. Next, make your way to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Duchess-Duke-425505844235297\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Duchess and Duke<\/a> on Government Street for on-point fashion picks.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-15011 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/03\/Laura.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>Looking for more vintage finds? Mitbrodt suggests, \u201cGo to the annual <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vintagefairvictoria.com\/vintage-spring-fair-2019\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spring Vintage Fair at the Da Vinci Center<\/a>. If you don&#8217;t make the one in the spring, there is also one in the summer, fall and Christmas.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><strong>6. Kick Back on a Patio<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Spring in Victoria means two things: the city coming back to life and the excuse to spend as much time outside as possible basking in the sun\u2019s rays. Shake off your winter grogginess and soak in some much-need vitamin D at one of the city\u2019s urban or oceanfront restaurants.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15023\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15023\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15023 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/03\/Il-Covo-Garden3_mag1.jpg\" alt=\"Il Covo's secluded garden patio is the perfect place to spend a quiet evening. Credit: Il Covo\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/03\/Il-Covo-Garden3_mag1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/03\/Il-Covo-Garden3_mag1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/03\/Il-Covo-Garden3_mag1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15023\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Il Covo&#8217;s secluded garden patio is the perfect place to spend a quiet evening. Credit: Il Covo Trattoria<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<blockquote><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15008 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/03\/wellman_mag1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>Wellman says, \u201cIt\u2019s always a good day when patio season arrives in Victoria! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilcovotrattoria.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Il Covo Trattoria<\/a> in James Bay has the sweetest little garden patio where you can enjoy home-made Italian food and wine.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Looking for more patio bliss? Make sure to check out <a href=\"https:\/\/boomandbatten.com\/menu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Boom+Batton<\/a> as the weather gets warmer, serving up incredible views of the Inner Harbour and refined PNW flavors to pair.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>7. Take a Hike<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Have adventurous kiddos? Take them on a quick trek along <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/victoria-on-foot-a-guide-to-walking-and-running-trails\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Victoria, BC\u2019s scenic trails<\/a>. With no shortage of dense old-growth forests and accessible paths, the region is a prime spot for outdoor exploration.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15013 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/03\/Sue_mag1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>Sue Fast, Editor of <a href=\"https:\/\/islandparent.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Island Parent Magazine<\/a> states, \u201cOne Island hike that\u2019s not only scenic but also kid-friendly is the 2km trail to Mystic Beach, just west of Sooke.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Fast explains further, &#8220;Here, you\u2019ll encounter small stream crossings, a suspension bridge and a descent down a felled and notched tree to the spectacular beach below. Once you\u2019re there, cool off under a waterfall cascading from the sandstone cliffs or swing from a nearby rope swing.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15024\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15024\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15024 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/03\/Mystic-Beach-Rope-Swing_mag1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/03\/Mystic-Beach-Rope-Swing_mag1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/03\/Mystic-Beach-Rope-Swing_mag1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/03\/Mystic-Beach-Rope-Swing_mag1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15024\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The change to soar over the sand is worth the trek to Mystic Beach. Credit: Destination Greater Victoria<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Want a hike closer to the city? Racine suggests heading to the nearby <a href=\"http:\/\/www.env.gov.bc.ca\/bcparks\/explore\/parkpgs\/goldstream\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Goldstream Provincial Park<\/a>. Within a quick 25-minute drive outside of Victoria and home to dozens of bald eagles, it is the Northwest at its best.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>8. Picnic at Saxe Point in Esquimalt<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Nothing screams \u201cspring!\u201d like spending a warm day camped on a patch of green lawn at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.greatervancouverparks.com\/SaxePoint01.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saxe Point in Esquimalt<\/a>. Get a head start on your summer tan or kick back, wiggle your toes in the grass and think of absolutely nothing.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15026\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15026\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15026 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/03\/Kevin-Boyd_mag1.jpg\" alt=\"Soak in stunning views of pennisula seafront from Saxe Point Park. Credit: Kevin Boyd\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/03\/Kevin-Boyd_mag1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/03\/Kevin-Boyd_mag1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/03\/Kevin-Boyd_mag1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15026\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Soak in stunning views of pennisula seafront from Saxe Point Park. Credit: Kevin Boyd<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<blockquote><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15013 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/03\/Sue_mag1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>Fast suggests, \u201cPick up delicious wrapped-and-ready sandwiches from <a href=\"http:\/\/folepi.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fol Epi<\/a> for a DIY picnic. With a vast expanse of oceanside gardens, green grass and forested trails, along with access to sheltered beaches and rocky outcrops, Saxe Point is the perfect place to let off some steam. Don\u2019t forget to bring a Frisbee to run off your lunch!\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><strong>9. Soak in Beachy Vibes in Sidney<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Ever wonder where the locals go when they want to discover new and unique places in their own backyard? Your search ends here. A 30-minute drive outside of Victoria\u2019s downtown core will land you in the charming seaside town of Sidney. Here, you\u2019ll find the popular and family-friendly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcam.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BC Aviation Museum<\/a> as well as plenty of opportunities for ocean-side fun.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15013 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/03\/Sue_mag1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>Fast recommends dropping by \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/ShowUserReviews-g181772-d7710362-r258772621-Sidney_Pier-Sidney_Victoria_Capital_Regional_District_Vancouver_Island_British_C.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glass Beach<\/a>.\u201d She says, \u201cThis strip of sand and rock\u2014and brightly-colored glass!\u2014is at the end of Beacon Avenue, to the south and down the second flight of stairs. Bring a bucket for your treasures and be prepared to spend an hour or two sifting through the sand. At home, display your beach glass in a jar on a window ledge and let the sunshine through!\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Fast adds, \u201cWhile you\u2019re in Sidney, stop by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salishseacentre.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea<\/a>. You\u2019ll find over 3,500 animals at the aquarium from over 150 species from the Salish Sea. If you happen to be there on the first Sunday of the month, stick around for Sea Shirt Sunday where you can create a one-of-a-kind fish printed shirt to take home. BYOT-shirt.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15025\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15025\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15025 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/03\/shaw_mag21.jpg\" alt=\"Slippery anemones and bumpy sea stars at the touch pools at the Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea will keep the kids enthused for hours. Credit: Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/03\/shaw_mag21.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/03\/shaw_mag21-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/03\/shaw_mag21-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15025\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Slippery anemones and bumpy sea stars at the touch pools at the Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea will keep the kids enthused for hours. Credit: Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The return of sunny weather in Victoria allows this picturesque city to shine. Whether you\u2019re looking to frolic through spring blooms, stroll along the tranquil Inner Harbour or indulge in some beach-time, it\u2019s time to grab your friends, family and adventure partners to start planning some springtime fun!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/seattle-packages\/seattle-overnight-package-2-nights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13220 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2017\/12\/magazinebutton_victoria.png\" alt=\"Book Your Victoria Trip Now\" width=\"326\" height=\"53\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2017\/12\/magazinebutton_victoria.png 326w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2017\/12\/magazinebutton_victoria-300x49.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hello spring! If you\u2019ve been counting the days until the sun finds its way back to the Pacific Northwest, the first glorious days of warm spring weather are like a breath of fresh air.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":70,"featured_media":15300,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[448],"class_list":["post-15005","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-victoria","tag-family"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>9 Things to Do in Victoria, BC for Spring Break | Clipper Vacations<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Looking for things to do this spring? 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