Holidays

It’s nearly May, which means the May long weekend — otherwise known as Victoria Day — is just around the corner. Victoria Day was declared a public holiday by the Canadian government in 1845 in [...]

Happy holidays, Victoria Regent family! Here are the top three things we recommend our guests do when visiting Victoria during the holiday season. Check out Habitat for Humanity’s annual [...]

Visiting Victoria around Remembrance Day is a unique experience that should not be missed! Home to Canada’s navy, Victoria has a historic military background. On November 11, we remember the tens [...]

Did you know that Victoria is Canada’s most haunted city? Founded in 1843, Victoria is one of Western Canada’s oldest cities. Its rich history includes some more paranormal secrets, including [...]

Fall is here — and what better place to see the fall colors than in Victoria. Autumn in Victoria is full of striking colors and mild temperatures. Think walking down Government Street with a tea [...]

Summers in the Garden City are sunny and warm, ideal for days spent outside wandering the city streets or suntanning on one of our many beaches. Here’s a list of the top 5 things to do in [...]

Last time you visit Victoria, did you check out Craigdarroch Castle? Craigdarroch Castle is actually an example of a “bonanza castle” — a massive house built for entrepreneurs who earned their [...]

Next time you’re on Vancouver Island, experience Victoria the way the locals do by visiting Dallas Road! Dallas Road is located approximately 2 kilometers from the Victoria Regent. Winding its [...]

Warm wishes from everyone at the Victoria Regent! We hope you and yours enjoy a restful holiday season. What a year we’ve had in Victoria! This truly is the greatest city in Canada, and we are so [...]

Victoria has a rich military history and that makes it an exciting place to be for November 11. Take in a ceremony at one of the city’s cenotaphs, watch the procession at the Legislature, or [...]