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# Thunderbird Park

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## Visit Thunderbird Park

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#### See totem poles and an authentic First Nations house standing alongside heritage buildings in this park where history meets culture.

Come to Thunderbird Park to admire the art of carved totem poles and learn about the culture of British Columbia’s First Nations communities. Opened in 1941, the park is part of the Royal BC Museum. While at the park, visit two of the oldest buildings in British Columbia and explore museum exhibitions dedicated to human and natural history.

Start at the Kwakwaka’wakw heraldic pole. It stands in front of Wawadit'la, a painted wooden building also known as Mungo Martin House, named after a famous local carver. Nakapenkem, as the late chief was also known, modeled it after a house from an indigenous village in the northeast of Vancouver Island at Fort Rupert. The family has hereditary rights to Wawadit’la as a ceremonial meeting place.

Except for the heraldic pole, all the poles that you will see in the park are replicas carved by Mungo Martin and others. Take time to study the intricate carvings, including human figures, birds and bears. Go to the First Peoples Gallery inside the Royal BC Museum to see the original totem poles. Here, you’ll also find examples of the clothing and regalia of the Pacific Northeast Coast’s indigenous groups. Further museum exhibits showcase the region’s human and natural history. 

While at the park, pass by Helmcken House. Built in 1852, it’s the oldest building in British Columbia that still stands on its original location. Step inside to find artifacts relating to 19th-century domestic arts and traditions. St Ann’s Schoolhouse building dates to the mid-1840s and became one of Victoria’s most important schools starting in 1858\. It was moved to the park in 1974.

Situated in the Royal BC Museum complex, Thunderbird Park is a short walk from downtown Victoria. There are several pay-and-display parking lots nearby and public buses stop close to the museum’s main entrance. Thunderbird Park and the Royal BC Museum are open daily, except for Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

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![Victoria BC - Coast & Castle Tour by E-Bike](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50691191/d0d546ea-3e84-4d54-af05-536bd3ae6ecd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Victoria BC - Coast & Castle Tour by E-Bike

3h

Free cancellation available

£81

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/victoria-bc-coast-castle-tour-by-e-bike.a50691191.activity-details?&rid=6072311&location=Thunderbird+Park&swp=off)

![Victoria: Private Hot Tub Boat Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52127459/89bad4f1-201e-4a37-afc1-5a6bb6d761a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Victoria: Private Hot Tub Boat Rental

2h

Free cancellation available

£145

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/victoria-private-hot-tub-boat-rental.a52127459.activity-details?&rid=6072311&location=Thunderbird+Park&swp=off)

![Victoria Waterfall, Skywalk, Beach Picnic, Castle and Whales](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51753700/4388bb6c-2c7d-4da0-8280-31425248d6eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Victoria Waterfall, Skywalk, Beach Picnic, Castle and Whales

6h+

10/10

1 GetYourGuide review

Free cancellation available

£190

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/victoria-waterfall-skywalk-beach-picnic-castle-and-whales.a51753700.activity-details?&rid=6072311&location=Thunderbird+Park&swp=off)

![Iconic Pub Crawl with a Free Drink and Apps](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52271399/6fd26a89-b0d8-4aa5-973d-12d0cd822219.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Iconic Pub Crawl with a Free Drink and Apps

2h 30m

Free cancellation available

£352

includes taxes & fees

per traveller\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/iconic-pub-crawl-with-a-free-drink-and-apps.a52271399.activity-details?&rid=6072311&location=Thunderbird+Park&swp=off)

![Victoria Highlights & Whale Watching Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50754713/feb7f449-1798-4e1c-a59e-6b42ee96394d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Victoria Highlights & Whale Watching Tour

8h

Free cancellation available

£433

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/victoria-highlights-whale-watching-tour.a50754713.activity-details?&rid=6072311&location=Thunderbird+Park&swp=off)

### Water activities

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![Victoria: Guided Wildlife-Watching Tour by Catamaran](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44511789/709f3252-36fe-4581-8fed-4eae46357d5d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Victoria: Guided Wildlife-Watching Tour by Catamaran

3h

9/10

2 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

£70

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/victoria-guided-wildlife-watching-tour-by-catamaran.a44511789.activity-details?&rid=6072311&location=Thunderbird+Park&swp=off)

![Winter Victoria Whale and Wildlife Zodiac Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1388516/281c0d63-b602-4482-a407-ef0328adbeb5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Winter Victoria Whale and Wildlife Zodiac Tour

3h

10/10

2 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

£93

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/zodiac-marine-wildlife-excursion-from-victoria.a1388516.activity-details?&rid=6072311&location=Thunderbird+Park&swp=off)

![Paddling Thetis Lake](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2365924/4e051a19-4952-44af-a853-6eddf98bbd1b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Paddling Thetis Lake

2h

10/10

1 Viator review

Free cancellation available

£43

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/paddling-thetis-lake.a2365924.activity-details?&rid=6072311&location=Thunderbird+Park&swp=off)

![Victoria Marine Wildlife Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1385036/7f7c0674-a0f8-4e13-94bb-47b66059a620.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Victoria Marine Wildlife Tour

3h

10/10

3 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

£100

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/victoria-marine-wildlife-tour.a1385036.activity-details?&rid=6072311&location=Thunderbird+Park&swp=off)

![Paddling Inner Harbour - City centre Victoria BC](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48922198/cac9d061-2c17-4c49-89a6-08224fef29e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Paddling Inner Harbour - City centre Victoria BC

2h 30m

Free cancellation available

£38

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/paddling-inner-harbour-city-centre-victoria-bc.a48922198.activity-details?&rid=6072311&location=Thunderbird+Park&swp=off)

![Paddling Esquimalt Harbour to Cole Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2365929/4caf2f23-5018-4100-8d0d-de22f22c1d4a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Paddling Esquimalt Harbour to Cole Island

3h

8/10

1 verified review

Free cancellation available

£43

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/paddling-to-cole-island.a2365929.activity-details?&rid=6072311&location=Thunderbird+Park&swp=off)

![Victoria Harbour Kayak Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2261462/d24fface-32af-466e-90be-b6d061d804bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Victoria Harbour Kayak Tour

2h 30m

10/10

11 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

£54

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/victoria-harbour-kayak-tour.a2261462.activity-details?&rid=6072311&location=Thunderbird+Park&swp=off)

![Victoria Harbour Sunset Kayak Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1388530/ebec73e0-5495-4c52-91a2-6e6cc56d76eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Victoria Harbour Sunset Kayak Tour

2h 30m

10/10

12 Viator reviews

£62

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/victoria-harbour-sunset-kayak-tour.a1388530.activity-details?&rid=6072311&location=Thunderbird+Park&swp=off)

![From Victoria: Whale Watching Tour by Zodiac Boat](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46553825/0506c4d5-c0a7-4abb-9dd7-a8991c4262fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### From Victoria: Whale Watching Tour by Zodiac Boat

3h

9.8/10

26 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

£102

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-victoria-whale-watching-tour-by-zodiac-boat.a46553825.activity-details?&rid=6072311&location=Thunderbird+Park&swp=off)

### Popular places to visit

![Royal BC Museum which includes interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6072301/f4ac50dc-6cee-4af8-9c78-06f5ac2cecac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Royal BC Museum

4.5/5(12 reviews)

Learn about the region’s human and natural history, visit some of the oldest buildings in the province and see a special collection of totem poles.

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Royal-BC-Museum-Inner-Harbour.d6072301.Attraction)

![Victoria_VictoriaConferenceCentre_6253388-3](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6253388/9d871616-83f3-4cf5-963d-1cd06873a57d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Victoria Conference Centre

5/5(1 review)

After visiting Victoria Conference Centre, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Victoria. Wander the waterfront and picturesque gardens in the area. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Victoria-Conference-Centre-Victoria.d6253388.Attraction)

![British Columbia Parliament Building which includes night scenes, an administrative building and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6072307/a25ab77a-323a-454e-b144-cb2750159f39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### British Columbia Parliament Building

4/5(18 reviews)

Visit the legislative headquarters of British Columbia to admire neo-baroque architecture and murals depicting scenes from the province’s history.

[](https://expedia.co.uk/British-Columbia-Parliament-Building-James-Bay.d6072307.Attraction)

![Miniature World](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6072333/eb863cf3-a576-4a13-8bd8-021fbf7b834a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Miniature World

5/5(4 reviews)

Adults and children alike will be mesmerized by the detail of the tiny worlds on display in this charming museum.

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Miniature-World-Downtown-Victoria.d6072333.Attraction)

![Victoria showing street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621533087748/3738133a-3ebf-44d3-b745-621e1c938027.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Maritime Museum of British Columbia

Learn about the maritime heritage of this province on Canada’s west coast and hear ghost stories about its haunted historic building.

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Maritime-Museum-Of-British-Columbia-Downtown-Victoria.d553248621533087748.Attraction)

![Nice walk along Wharf St. towards the government building.

-2019](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4138/f05c40b0-5b17-4e39-abc2-61f33ee7499a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

After visiting Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Victoria. Wander the waterfront and picturesque gardens in the area. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Legislative-Assembly-Of-British-Columbia-James-Bay.d6220903.Attraction)

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Fairmont Empress

721 Government St Victoria BC

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740 Burdett Ave Victoria BC

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330 Quebec Street Victoria BC

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Hotel Grand Pacific

463 Belleville St Victoria BC

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The Parkside Hotel & Spa

810 Humboldt Street Victoria BC

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The Magnolia Hotel and Spa

623 Courtney St Victoria BC

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Strathcona Hotel

919 Douglas Street Victoria BC

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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Victoria

777 Douglas Street Victoria BC

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Embassy Inn

520 Menzies St Victoria BC

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