Activities

Victoria is unlike anywhere else in Canada during the winter months, thanks to the beautiful weather and mild climate, with an average temperature of 10C in January. From the heart of downtown, [...]

Season’s greetings from the Victoria Regent! As the holiday season approaches, we wanted to take a moment to extend our warmest wishes to all of our guests and visitors. We are grateful for [...]

Autumn has finally arrived in Victoria, and every West Coaster looks forward to all the rain promises. Victoria is surrounded by natural beauty and is set near Vancouver Island’s [...]

Summer on Vancouver Island means festivals, events, and various attractions. Visit Swan Lake on Friday, August 5th, to learn about native nocturnal species. More information is available here: [...]

Fan Tan Alley, Canada’s narrowest street, was formerly home to a cornucopia of opium dens, restaurants, and even a tofu factory. Named after a prominent 1800s gambling game played in [...]

The Royal Ballet is world-renowned, yet the Victoria Harbour Ferry Water Ballet is universal. Starting in 1990, after the skippers noticed how agile the boats were, the charming choreography was [...]

Fuchsia and white confetti adorn the Victorian streets, the cherry blossoms heralding the arrival of Spring. With that comes Victoria Day celebrations and a myriad of events to keep any visitor [...]

Victoria is known as the “Brunch Capital of Canada” for a reason: according to Statistics Canada, there are 4.6 restaurants and eateries per 1,000 residents, a majority of which serve [...]

Victoria has carved out a name for itself as a craft beer mecca, and the Victoria Beer Society (yes, we have a society for beer) created an event to celebrate the craft. Beer Week kicks off in [...]

The Family Day long weekend is fast approaching, and Victoria is a treasure trove of activities for the whole family. This year’s Family Day takes place on Monday (February 21), but many things [...]