{"id":17612,"date":"2026-05-08T20:47:25","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T20:47:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/?p=17612"},"modified":"2026-05-08T20:47:33","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T20:47:33","slug":"exploring-victoria-bc-by-water-kayaking-to-sunset-paddleboarding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/exploring-victoria-bc-by-water-kayaking-to-sunset-paddleboarding\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring Victoria BC By Water: Kayaking to Sunset Paddleboarding"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Exploring Victoria BC by water offers a beautiful perspective of the area and opportunities to spot local wildlife. In fact, it&#8217;s one of our favorite things to do in the city and its surrounding areas.<\/p>\n<p>Whether paddling or on a boat tour, breathing in the salty sea air while sunlight dances across the surface and seabirds soar overhead often evokes a sense of calm. If that&#8217;s what you&#8217;re craving, the Inner Harbour is where you&#8217;ll want to go to admire the beauty of the city from the water.\u00a0There are many ways to do so, from boat tours and kayaking to SUP, including sunset paddleboarding, an especially magical experience.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, there are many other options for getting out on the water while visiting Victoria. And, you&#8217;ll find multiple waterways for enjoying them. Not to mention, the best way to reach the BC capital is by water, aboard the FRS Clipper:<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/seattle-victoria-ferry\/\">BOOK YOUR SEATTLE TO VICTORIA FERRY HERE\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Exploring Victoria BC By Water on the H20 Taxi<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8939\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8939\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-8939 lazy-load\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2016\/04\/watertaxi-Copy.jpeg\" alt=\" Explore Victoria BC on the Water\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2016\/04\/watertaxi-Copy.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2016\/04\/watertaxi-Copy-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2016\/04\/watertaxi-Copy-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2016\/04\/watertaxi-Copy-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2016\/04\/watertaxi-Copy-200x133.jpeg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8939\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Victoria BC water taxi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&#8220;H20&#8221; boats serve as <a href=\"https:\/\/victoriaharbourferry.com\/water-taxi\/\">water taxis<\/a>, providing hop-on, hop-off service between over a dozen docks. Not only does it offer a practical alternative transport option, but it&#8217;s perfect for sightseeing. Both s<span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">cheduled tours and on-demand taxi services provide a unique way to see the waterfront and the city while watching for marine life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Boat Tour Through Butchart Gardens &#8216;Night Illuminations&#8217;<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9137\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9137\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img class=\"wp-image-9137 size-full lazy-load\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2016\/06\/Night-Illuminations.jpg\" alt=\"The Butchart Gardens and Night Illuminations\" width=\"960\" height=\"771\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2016\/06\/Night-Illuminations.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2016\/06\/Night-Illuminations-300x241.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2016\/06\/Night-Illuminations-768x617.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2016\/06\/Night-Illuminations-200x161.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9137\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Night Illuminations fireworks show at The Butchart Gardens<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Exploring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/ultimate-guide-butchart-gardens\/\">The Butchart Gardens<\/a> is widely regarded as one of the best activities in Victoria. While most simply stroll the winding paths to take in all the color, there are <a href=\"https:\/\/butchartgardens.com\/events\/boat-tours\/\">boat tours<\/a> for a dazzling perspective from the water.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What many don&#8217;t know is that during the summer, boat tours are operated during the popular <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/butchartgardens.com\/events\/night-illuminations\/\">Night Illuminations.<\/a> A true hidden gem, available Wednesdays through Sundays, you can glide through when the gardens are beautifully lit. It&#8217;s a completely different atmosphere than what you&#8217;ll experience by day. Plus, on Saturdays from late June through August, you can catch live music and a fireworks show too!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>INSIDER TIP: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/experience-the-butchart-gardens\/\">BOOK YOUR SEATTLE to VICTORIA FERRY with THE BUTCHART GARDENS TOUR for BIG $AVINGS!<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Exploring Victoria BC By Water via Kayak: Inner Harbour or The Gorge<\/h2>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9069 lazy-load\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2016\/05\/Kayaking-16_tourismvic1.jpg\" alt=\" Explore Victoria BC on the Water by kayak\" width=\"4368\" height=\"2912\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2016\/05\/Kayaking-16_tourismvic1.jpg 4368w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2016\/05\/Kayaking-16_tourismvic1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2016\/05\/Kayaking-16_tourismvic1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2016\/05\/Kayaking-16_tourismvic1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2016\/05\/Kayaking-16_tourismvic1-200x133.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4368px) 100vw, 4368px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Kayaking is another one of the best activities for exploring Victoria BC by water. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/activities\/victoria\/victoria-harbour-kayak-tour\/\">Tours are available<\/a> that will take you through the picturesque Inner Harbour, stopping at iconic landmarks along the way.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>INSIDER TIP:<\/em> To save on your trip,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/victoria-packages\/\">book a package<\/a> that includes the FRS Clipper ferry ride to Victoria and a kayak tour.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-subtree=\"aimfl,mfl\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);\">Kayak excursions through the Inner Harbour often include stops at the iconic Fairmont Empress Hotel, Fisherman&#8217;s Wharf, and the parliament buildings. Keep a close eye on the water as you paddle. You never know when a seal or two might pop up next to your vessel. Seafood lovers note: a brief stop can also be made to<\/span> sample some of the city&#8217;s mouthwatering local catch.<\/p>\n<p>The Gorge Waterway is also a great paddling option. The leafy, park-lined ecological sanctuary snaking north from the Upper Harbour is ideal for sightings of harbor seals, river otters, eagles, herons, and more.<\/p>\n<h2>Exploring Victoria BC By Water via\u00a0SUP<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15950\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15950\" style=\"width: 1350px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img class=\"wp-image-15950 size-full lazy-load\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/10\/Erik_Lawrenz_16_hero21.jpg\" alt=\"There's no better view of the colorful houseboats in Fisherman's Wharf than from the water\" width=\"1350\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/10\/Erik_Lawrenz_16_hero21.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/10\/Erik_Lawrenz_16_hero21-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/10\/Erik_Lawrenz_16_hero21-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/10\/Erik_Lawrenz_16_hero21-1024x569.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15950\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Colorful houseboats line the docks of Fisherman&#8217;s Wharf in Victoria, BC.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Another one of our favorite activities is paddling around <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fisherman\u2019s Wharf. <a href=\"https:\/\/southislandsup.com\/\">South Island SUP<\/a> offers rentals so you can enjoy the ultimate view of the floating homes right from the water level.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Last but not least, for a grand finale, being out on the water at sunset is unforgettable. 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