The Butchart Gardens is a group of floral display gardens in Brentwood Bay, British Columbia, Canada, located near Victoria on Vancouver Island. The gardens receive over a million visitors each year. The gardens have been designated a National Historic Site of Canada.

Cedar Hill Golf Course is open year-round for public play. Their 18-hole course offers affordable green fees, a driving range, putting and chipping greens, cart equipment rentals, and instructional programs with PGA of Canada professionals. Enjoy exceptional greens and fairways that will far exceed your expectations. Set just minutes from downtown Victoria and with the benefit of our mild west-coast climate, Cedar Hill Golf Course offers an enjoyable and accessible golf experience for everyone! Lead by its dedicated grounds crew, Cedar Hill Golf Course is in the process of completing the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf certification — an award-winning program that helps golf courses protect their environment and preserve the natural heritage of the game of golf. For non-golfers, a picturesque 3.5 km chip trail surrounds the course. Whether you are a walker, runner, or nature enthusiast, you will marvel at the wonderful views this wooded trail offers. Cedar Hill Golf Course is conveniently located only 10 minutes from downtown Victoria.

Side Street Studio is celebrating almost 40 years of representing the amazing work of 100% local BC Artists and Makers. They strive to offer a wonderful range of unique designs and prices on handmade, West-Coast inspired; Jewelry, Pottery, Woodturning, Glass Art, Small Originals, Indigenous Works, Textiles, Sculptures, Gift Cards, Photography, Metalwork, Natural Soaps, Body Care, Candles and much more. Stop by for a visit, in-store or online!

Imagine a getaway with miles of beach, boutique shops, art galleries, tasty food and wine, bakeries and coffee shops to linger in, a charming hotel, and an inn all within a few kilometers. Lots of cool, relaxed things to do with family and friends within easy walking distance. Beautiful, Oak Bay. Very close to Downtown Victoria on Vancouver Island. The getaway that’s a real community surrounded by a spectacular natural setting. Welcome to Oak Bay.

Hoyne Brewing Co. is a family-owned brewery that believes in people. It is at the core of everything they do. They like to think of their team and community as their extended family—and what better way to celebrate than sharing a beer made from the finest ingredients and a deep love of the craft?

The Victoria Jazz Society was founded in 1981 and reincorporated in 1987. They produce two major multi-day music festivals every summer, TD Victoria International JazzFest and the Harbour Blues ‘n Roots Festival, as well as a Fall/Winter/Spring Presentation Series.

A local favourite, having won consecutive Readers Choice Awards for Best Pub, this beautiful heritage property features made-from-scratch meals using ingredients that are thoughtfully sourced and lovingly prepared. Wash it all down with a choice of 22 local micro-brewed draught beers on tap!! Family-friendly, food sensitivities and allergies enthusiastically catered to, with plenty of free parking makes this heritage pub a great stop for a quick respite from your travels.

Get your wedding party together for a night of pub-crawling fun that will generate lasting memories! Our brand new group bikes are top of the line and have the added benefit of electric pedal assist, should the passengers need extra help touring around town. Knowing Victoria as well as your pedal bike tour guide (and owner of the business), Colin, your carefully crafted tours will meet the needs of your group, affording you the opportunity to visit some of Victorias best locations and have the time of your lives. Less work, more partying! ! The tour includes three complementary appetizers and the first round of drinks are on them!

Craigdarroch Castle is a definitive Victorian experience. It is a shining example of a “Bonanza Castle” — massive houses built for entrepreneurs who became wealthy during the industrial age. In this case, the industrialist was Robert Dunsmuir, a Scottish immigrant who made his fortune from Vancouver Island coal. This legendary Victorian mansion, built between 1887 and 1890 on a hill overlooking the City of Victoria, announced to the world that Robert Dunsmuir was the richest and most important man in Western Canada.

Arcteryx began because Canadian Coast Mountains are harsher, more humid, and nastier than almost anywhere else. Founded by single-minded climbers in need of better equipment, they believe design is a process: prototype, test, revise. Driven by the specific needs of each product. Arcteryx Victoria has a curated selection of our relevant designs, for an urban and active life. Their knowledgeable staff is there to help you select the best possible gear for your needs.

At Idar, the jewellery you buy today becomes the heirloom of tomorrow — one to be treasured for years to come. A superb piece of handcrafted jewellery is very special. The care, thought, and craftsmanship in an Idar piece makes the final creation incredibly personal and beautiful. That is exactly what Idar Jewellers has been doing for more than 45 years. Located in the heart of Fort Street in Victoria, Idar serves as the retail showcase and working studio of award-winning master goldsmith and nationally renowned jeweller Idar Bergseth. Idar’s vision is to create distinctive lines of jewellery that are exceptionally designed and made by hand, using time-honoured techniques and intended for a lifetime of everyday use. That original idea and inspiration live on in every piece he produces.

Established in 1999, ONG started out as a small jewellery and antiques dealer on Fort Street’s Antique Row. The company has grown 12-fold and is now the largest jewellery store and gold buyer of jewellery, scrap, and bullion on the Island.

Maple Leaf Adventures is committed to creating a great sustainable tourism industry in British Columbia and southeast Alaska. Providing high-quality adventures, following the principles of eco-tourism, where we not only respect the environment and communities of our coast, but they give back to protect and regenerate, too. The trips provide special access to the wildlife, landscapes, culture and nature of the coast, while providing the excitement of an adventure by ship.

Munros Books has been a destination for readers since 1963. Located in a beautiful heritage building in the heart of downtown Victoria, Munros carries a large selection of children’s books, local history, fiction, and poetry. Their bargain book tables are not to be missed! You’ll also find stationery, journals, puzzles, and gifts for the book lover.

Stormtech outerwear specializes in producing waterproof outerwear and bags to keep you and your gear warm and dry. A necessity for keeping you comfortable while visiting Vancouver Island. They have products for men, women, and youth. Exceptional durability has been a hallmark of the Stormtech brand for more than 30 years. Quality is important to Treck Wear and Stormtech. They know you need to be able to count on your gear

Simply The Best is a well-established business in Victoria, British Columbia, that has been providing elegant, high-quality, and exquisitely designed products to its customers for over two decades. Their extensive collection of over 10,000 items from the worlds most exclusive and leading brands includes products for every aspect of life, from fashion and accessories to kitchenware, office supplies, and even luxury fountain pens. Simply The Best is known for its exceptional customer service, and their knowledgeable and friendly staff are always on hand to help customers find the perfect item to meet their needs. Whether youre a local, a business person, or a traveler, Simply The Best has something for everyone. One of the unique features of Simply The Best is their selection of Canadas largest fountain pen selection. For those who appreciate the beauty and craftsmanship of fine writing instruments, Simply The Best offers a wide range of high-end fountain pens to choose from. In addition to their extensive fountain pen selection, Simply The Best also offers a variety of exclusive premium brands and high-end mens fashion and accessories. Whether youre looking for a luxurious new suit or a stylish new bag, Simply The Best has something to suit your style and taste. Overall, Simply The Best is a must-visit destination for anyone looking for elegant, high-quality products and exceptional customer service in Victoria, BC. Whether you choose to visit their store in person or shop online, youre sure to find something special that will enhance your life and bring you joy for years to come.

Artina’s Jewellery, with two locations in Victoria and Vancouver BC, has the largest selection of unique and exquisite Canadian Jewellery. They showcase over 90 of Canada’s most talented artists including West Coast Indigenous carvers and contemporary Canadian jewelers. Family-owned and operated for over 30 years, they specialize in unique, handcrafted jewellery and take pride in providing superior customer service.

One of the most popular tourist attractions in downtown Victoria, BC, Canada. Your visit will be a memorable experience for years to come. Youll feel a lasting desire to return! Welcome to the little peoples Wonderful World of Smallness, walk down its road step into the Story Books of fact, fiction, and fantasy. Return to those fond memories of yesteryear, those childhood dreams, and historys greatest moments! Buy your Yearly Season Pass today! See the Worlds Smallest Operational Sawmill, 11 years in the making.

Join the Songhees Nations official tourism team, Explore Songhees, to learn about the traditional territories of the Lekwungen People. Join them on a walking tour to learn about the 7 Signs of Lekwungen on an interpretive walkway along the Inner Harbour and surrounding areas that honors the art, history, and culture of the Coast Salish people who have resided in the Victoria area since time immemorial. Or hop on a canoe tour, to learn about the traditional ways of the water that the Lekwungen people followed for hundreds of years before colonization. Learn about the history of the now Songhees and Esquimalt Nations, and cultural practices and protocols including weaving, foraging and harvesting food from the water.

Being Victoria’s original craft libation tour company, we have long-established partnerships with every Brewery, Winery, Distillery Cidery in Greater Victoria. This means you get the most location options available and VIP back-of-the-house experiences not available to other tour companies.

In keeping with the custom of the era, the Pendray Inn, located on Victorias scenic Inner Harbour, features traditional Afternoon Tea at our heritage Tea House. Enjoy a relaxing ambiance steeped in history tradition, while sipping on exotic international teas from around the globe.

Create a Memorable Engagement. Victoria Carriage Tours will set the perfect scene to ask the big question. Enjoy the moments leading up to your romantic location and after they say YES, we will transport you to your next activity. These engagement packages are uniquely tailored to each client. Options include: Advice on the most romantic locations in Victoria, pick up at a hotel or restaurant, and on-location service to many places within the Greater Victoria area. On the BIG DAY! Arrive as the Royals do! Experience the elegance of a Horse and Carriage while being transported to your venue. Slow down and enjoy comfort and style knowing the custom wedding package you wanted specific to your wedding day is going exactly how you dreamed it would. Options include: Shuttle service for the bride to and or from the venue, shuttle service for wedding party, allotted time for photos, on-location service to many venues within Greater Victoria area, ride the horse down the aisle, princess style carriage.

Iconic Barbs Fish Chips is floating in Victoria BC’s Inner Harbour at the vibrant Fisherman’s Wharf and has been serving up delicious fresh seafood for over 39 years. Families flock to enjoy locally caught BC Halibut with a crunchy crust served up alongside golden fries, crisp coleslaw, and tangy house-made tartar sauce. Generations have fallen in love with these world-famous Fish Chips but Barbs friendly team also dishes up towering house-made burgers, legendary seafood chowder plus local Fanny Bay oysters, clams, and Salt Spring mussels all soaked in butter. Visitors and locals soak up the seaside activity while they enjoy meals on the dock alongside fishermen, sailboats, houseboats, seaplanes, and seals playing in the harbour. Barbs features open-air picnic tables and a handy pickup window if you’d like to enjoy takeout at one of the nearby parks.

The Esquimalt Farmers Market operates on the land of the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees) and Xwsepsum (Esquimalt) Nations. As a food-first farmers market, they acknowledge that many of the practices represented at the market are a result of ongoing forms of colonialism. Recognizing these inherent connections and continuing to interrogate settler colonialism is critical to our work. As they continue to grow as an organization, they endeavour to strengthen our relationships and responsibilities to the people and nations of this place.

Platforms high above your head. Dozens of ziplines streaking through the trees. Gravity-powered plummets that make your heart race. A giant swing so fast it blurs your vision, and more suspended ladders, bridges, nets, and obstacle games than you can count. This is where adventure lives. This is WildPlay.

Isolated by nature, connected by spirit. Langford, a city surrounded by nature located on Southern Vancouver Island, is the ideal place to escape. Just a short drive from all of the major ferry routes and Victoria’s International Airport, Langford offers all the amenities and experiences you’ll need to complete your perfect getaway. Whether it’s majestic hikes, epic bike trails, golfing, paddle boarding our pristine lakes, an ultimate spa day, or a hotel stay, Langford offers something for every traveler. Find inspiration and new adventures in places unknown.

Sheringham Distillery is on a mission to make the world’s most drinkable gin, prioritizing sustainability and quality ingredients with a chef’s approach to distilling. As a chef, Jason has spent more than twenty years mastering the principles of creating balanced flavor profiles in food. The skills needed to find harmony in high-quality ingredients in the kitchen are the same principles that apply to distilling exquisite gin. Every chef has the same ingredients in their pantry, but the skill lies in how they balance each flavor to create a unique outcome. This is the approach Sheringham takes with gin. Sheringham believes that gin should be sippable, approachable, and balanced. They’ve created a gin that’s an everyday luxury by focusing on high-quality, curated ingredients that complement each other on the rocks or in a cocktail. Each of Sheringham’s spirits has a story and is tied to the terroir where they were created. These developments have led to Sheringham’s flagship Seaside Gin taking home the World’s Best Contemporary Gin award. Sheringham believes that business sustainability is crucial to help our world today and ensure that future generations can also thrive. Their sustainable initiatives include: utilizing winged kelp in their Seaside Gin which is sustainably harvested by a licensed biologist from their home on Canada’s West Coast; giving a percentage of all their proceeds to SeaLegacy (an organization with a mission of creating healthy and abundant oceans through the power of visual storytelling; and their goal is to be carbon neutral by 2023. You can find Sheringham’s Seaside Gin and Kazuki Gin growing across Canada and internationally. Sheringham’s Test Kitchen spirits like Akvavit, Lemon Gin, Rhubarb Gin, and Coffee Liqueur can be found in select stores and Sheringham’s tasting room.

Bad Dog Brewing Company is a craft microbrewery in Sooke, British Columbia. They welcome you to come by and try their tasty brews. They offer their products in single tall cans, 4 packs, kegs, growler fills, and tasting flights. Enjoy a cold beer and delicious food in their indoor tasting room, patio, or picnic area! The Hot Diggitty-Dog food trailer is open from Wednesday to Sunday. Bad Dog brewery tours and samples are available during their open hours. Bad Dog Brewing Company has 12 taps available for tasters and growler fills! Packaged snacks and our branded merchandise are also available at the brewery.

Perched above the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and with views of the Pacific Ocean and Olympic Mountains, the resort offers an unparalleled experience to its guests. Fire pits in the resort’s tropical-inspired terrace add an element of casual luxury as visitors are encouraged to enjoy a glass of wine or meal by the fire as they take in the ocean views. The on-site Coastal Tides Day Spa pampers guests with indulgent treatments, while a beautiful indoor pool and hot tub area are complimented by a state-of-the-art athletic centre. West Coast Grill restaurant offers fresh seafood dishes in an upscale, beachy atmosphere. The resort is now renting its Pacific Penthouse, a luxurious and spacious quiet with 5 terraces, a private hot tub, an outdoor kitchen, a putting green, and gorgeous master bedrooms and ensuites.

Coastal hikes, sandy beaches, and giant Douglas-fir trees are yours to explore in CRD regional parks! Join them at their free guided outings for nature lovers in all seasons of life, every season of the year

Just off the Pacific Marine Circle Route, there’s a Funky A-frame in the heart of Shirley. Since 2013, Shirley Delicious has been serving hungry explorers with its unique take on cafe fare. Freshly baked goodies, brunch, lunch, desserts, and of course, Shirley Delicious Coffee, roasted by Agro Roasters, local Honestly Teas, and JagaSilk Chais. Baked fresh daily are Muffins bursting with flavour, Croissants stuffed with chocolate, pesto, and cheddar, or cinnamon topped with homemade Salted Caramel, Savoury Pork, and Caramelized Apple Sausage Rolls, and whatever tasty creations the bakers come up with. Desserts ranging from seasonal fruit pies to decadent Cherry Espresso Cheesecake Brownies or Gluten Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Shortbread. All items are made in-house from scratch, and many dietary requirements can easily be accommodated, there are always vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options available. Grab a Breakie Bun and Salted Caramel Latte for the road and head out to one of the many beaches that makes this area spectacular. After a surf, warm up with a JagaSilk Macchai Chai and a generous bowl of Soup, served with fresh focaccia or a toasty sandwich, with unique names like the Sgarabotolo and the Amanzimtoti, filled with fresh, local ingredients and grilled to perfection. No reservations, we are first come, first served and the line is part of the experience! Open every day except Tuesday from 8 am to 3 pm year-round

From small towns to large urban centres, BC Transit transports more than 57 million customers in communities across the province every year.

Discover an ocean-carved land of extremes ranging from mild to wild, cultured to life-affirmingly raw. Backpack in majestic wilderness parks. Marvel at orcas, black bears and the sheer abundance of furred, feathered and finned wildlife. Gaze at distant snowcapped mountains while splashing barefoot along softly curving beaches. Relax, restore and recharge yourself in the region’s cosmopolitan centres, small towns and snug harbours. That’s Vancouver Island.