Victoria
About 3 hr by ferry from Vancouver
British-style harbor city on Vancouver Island.
Why locals go
BC Ferries from Tsawwassen makes it an easy island weekend.
Visiting Vancouver?
At 3 hr by ferry, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Vancouver for your flight home.
What to book
- Butchart Gardens
- Whale watching
- Afternoon tea at the Fairmont Empress
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Afternoon tea at the Empress
- Butchart Gardens at night (summer)
With friends
- Whale watching
- Brewery tour
When to go
Year-round.