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Things to do in Victoria - There's always lots to watch around the Ferry Terminal - Photo Annie Smith
5 Must-Do Outdoor Family Adventures Outside of Downtown Victoria, BC

We stood on the top deck of the ferry, breathing in the familiar salt air and watched the black vultures fly high overhead, small quivering v-shapes up in the blue sky. We floated past the Gulf Islands, tree-green with rocky cliffs and private beaches, passed white sailboats and looked for
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9 Reasons to Get Away to Victoria This Fall

The crisp days of fall lend themselves to bundled up walks along leafy streets, warm cups of tea and historical and ghostly explorations of British Columbia’s charming capital city, Victoria. Autumn is an ideal time to steal away for an Island sightseeing holiday, with or without the littles in tow.
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Lush greenery and flowers outside the Empress. Photo MV
From Posh to Posh-ish: Hi-Lo Hotel Variety in Victoria, BC

If you’re longing for a real spring with visions of crocuses and balmy weather dancing in your head, you may want to head to Victoria. British Columbia’s capital city offers a wide range of great hotels, from luxurious high end to ‘low’ – a bit more affordable, fun and funky.
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Grown Ups Need Mom Time Too! Travels with Mom on Vancouver Island

Where to go and what to do when you visit Vancouver Island with your mom–and why you should! If you think about it, there is no better travel companion than your own mom—assuming, of course, you have a good relationship with her. But if you are lucky like me and
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Inner Harbour Reflection
Culture and Creepy-Crawlies in Victoria, BC

From high culture to the things that give you the willies, Victoria is a great spot to do what you love. All too often, Victoria gets written off as the capital of “newly-weds, nearly-deads, and flower beds.” While no one denies it has those things in abundance, it does a
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Aerial view of Oak Bay Beach Hotel. Photo Credit: Oak Bay Beach Hotel
Getaway With the Girls to Victoria’s Oak Bay Beach Hotel

  It’s no accident that Vancouver Island is on the list of one of the best islands in the world (according to Conde Nast Traveler). With its mild year-round climate and the aquatic wonderland of activities, Victoria brings the beauty of nature to an elevated state of euphoria. As a
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On The Hiking Trails in Victoria

If you’re visiting Victoria, B.C., heading out for a hike is a good way to explore the region’s natural beauty, get some fresh air and burn off excess energy. “You could get anything – beach, lake or forest, for any level, from easy to advanced hiking,” says art blogger Jessica
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Aerial Adventures - Wildplay Victoria-WTF jump-ladder
Look Up! Look Waaay Up for Tree Top, Mountain Top, & Zip Line Aerial Adventures Across Canada

Looking for an adrenaline-filled, action-oriented adventure? Here are a few aerial adventures across Canada where the hair-raising fun is guaranteed: Victoria & Nanaimo: WildPlay Element Park “The great part about this park is that even though you’re in an urban setting, you get a really good feel for an authentic
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Lush greenery and flowers outside the Empress. Photo MV
8 Reasons to Stay with the Queen: The Fairmont Empress Victoria

The Fairmont Empress Victoria, in beautiful British Columbia, has been an iconic fixture in the inner harbour since 1908. The former Canadian Pacific railway hotel had become a bit shabby, but in 2017 after a multi-year $60 million renovation she emerged from the ivy, refreshed, and rejuvenated for a whole new generation
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Victoria Gardens The vista from the Abkhazi Teahouse - photo Debra Smith
A Tale of Two Victoria Gardens

Discover the roots of these two very different but equally enchanting gardens, The Butchart Gardens and the Abkhazi Garden in Victoria, B.C. Victoria, B.C., the City of Gardens, is growing – in more ways than one.  Its population has bloomed to just under 350,000 people, mostly due to an influx
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