Holidays to Victoria, Canada

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The population of this area of Vancouver Island is approximately 290,000.

Take your partner and kids out to enjoy some quality time together at Miniature World and Langford Lanes. Want more? Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre and Panorama Recreation Centre will ensure that the good times keep rolling.

You don't need to have fins and scales in order to be able to explore the marine attractions at Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre.

Take snapshots, enjoy the interpretive displays and learn about our fragile environment at the Victoria Bug Zoo. Be sure to ask at the entrance about hands-on activities and where to find the zoo's rarer specimens.

Visiting wine enthusiasts shouldn't forgo a trip to the Tugwell Creek Honey Farm and Meadery and the Church and State Wines. Take a walking tour through the vineyards, compare the latest vintages, and, to cap off a superb day, buy a bottle or two to take home with you.

Plant lovers will enjoy a stroll around the Butchart Gardens.

For fresh air and relaxation, grab some lunch and head out to one of the picturesque urban parks, such as Iroquois Park or Rotary Park. There's also plenty of room to lie around on the grass at Beacon Hill Park and the Victoria Butterfly Gardens.

With piles of tourist information at the ready, Greater Victoria Visitors & Convention Bureau is a great place to discover what's happening in Victoria.

Take a walk and enjoy the glassy water at Barnes Creek and Princess Louisa Inlet. If the day is warm, you might even like to dip your toes in the shallows.

Need to get away from the stresses of modern life? Make your way over to Goldstream Provincial Park and French Beach Provincial Park. Nature-loving travellers will also have a wonderful time at All Fun Recreation Park and Havenwood Park.

Broaden your perspectives by spending some time at one of the area's wonderfully curated cultural institutions. Enjoy the contemplative atmosphere as you check out the displays at Mercurio Gallery and Victoria Police Historical Society Museum. The CFB Esquimalt Naval and Militiary Museum and the British Columbia Aviation Museum are also worthwhile.

Gather all hands on deck and head to the Maritime Museum, the main seafaring museum in the region.

Consider spending a couple of hours at Dominion Astrophysical Observatory to broaden your knowledge on scientific discoveries and the natural world.

Lovingly collected from the natural world, the captivating specimens at the Thunderbird Park - Royal BC Museum and the Royal BC Museum have plenty of surprises up their sleeves.

Expand your knowledge of art, and maybe even get something to take back home with you at one of the many gallery and exhibition spaces. Start your explorations of this creative enclave with a stop at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria and the Robert Bateman Centre. If you have time afterwards, the Emily Carr Gallery and the Red Art Gallery are also well worth a look.

History buffs will love passing the day at the Sooke Region Museum, learning about the future by studying the forgotten past. To get a better idea of how things used to be, why not also explore the various displays at the Craigflower Schoolhouse or the Sidney Museum and Archives?

To find out more about the area's colourful past, make sure you visit its many historic structures and monuments. Start the local history tour at British Columbia Parliament Building and Government House. You might also like to snap a few photos at Emily Carr House and Ross Bay Cemetery.

Why not spend your day at the local castles? Watch out for the wandering spirits of past rulers as you hear the heroic stories of Craigdarroch Castle and Hatley Castle.

Work on your photography skills, go for a stroll and immerse yourself in the peaceful atmosphere at Christ Church Cathedral.

This region's most popular sights sometimes overshadow its less visited, yet equally fascinating activities. The Open Space Arts Centre and WildPlay West Shore Victoria are a couple of good options. If you have more time to spare, also visit the Greater Victoria Public Library or the Glendale Gardens & Woodlands.

Accommodation in Victoria

The exciting provincial capital of British Columbia is home to plenty of accommodation options. On Expedia's hotels guide you will find 114 Victoria hotels to select from.

Two examples of the luxurious Victoria lodgings are the Oak Bay Beach Hotel, at 1175 Beach Dr, and The Fairmont Empress, at 721 Government St. Alternatively, if you're travelling on a budget, the Helms Inn, 600 Douglas St, or the Island Travel Inn, 1850 Douglas St, might be more to your liking.