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Downtown Victoria is the best place to experience the Garden Citys sights and sounds. Downtown Victoria offers some of the best shopping destinations: from Antique Row on Fort Street, to the charming little shops in Market Square, and the dainty gift shops that dot Government Street. Downtown Victoria hotels will put you near the most popular attractions of the city: the majestic Legislative Buildings, ivy-covered Empress Hotel, and iconic Inner Harbour. Experience the unique feel of Inner Harbour by walking along the causeway while enjoying the ambience of local musicians, jugglers, and artists; or go high-speed whale-watching aboard a zodiac; or maybe take a luxurious dinner cruise on a yacht. The Undersea Gardens, Royal London Wax Museum, Crystal Gardens, and Miniature World are great destinations if you plan on taking your family with you. The city also features great museums, such as the world-renowned Royal British Columbia Museum, and historic sites like Fort Rodd Hill in Esquimalt and Craigdarroch Castle.
Winter Getaways and Victoria Hotels Victoria enjoys temperate climes all year round but its still a great place to visit in the winter. There are several Victoria hotels that have the best slopes for skiing and snowboarding. You have Vancouver Islands largest skiing and snowboarding site in Mount Washington. Easily accessed from both Courtenay and Campbell River, this resort gives you some of the best alpine adventures around: from snowboarding to cross-country skiing. When the snow melts, youll have the opportunity to hike the breathtaking trails, go mountain biking, or simply enjoy the beautiful outdoors. Apex is another excellent winter spot, recognized as Canada's Top Small Destination Resort. The resort has a range of activities for families while featuring the challenge of 2000 vertical feet of dry Okanagan powder. You should also consider Big White Ski Resort, Canada's largest exclusively ski-in/ski-out resort village. Located in British Columbia's Okanagan Valley near Kelowna, Big White features 15 lifts that lead you to 2,765 acres of slopes covered by natural champagne powder. Other great Victoria hotels for some action in the snow include Sun Peaks, an award-winning year-round destination mountain resort; and Fernie Alpine Resort, one of the top 10 ski resorts in the world and famous for its legendary powder.
Waterfront Vistas and Victoria Hotels
Victoria is best enjoyed by taking in its scenic attractions slowly. One good way to make the most of the spectacular harbor views at Victoria is to stay in waterfront Victoria hotels. Wake up to beautiful harbor views or check out the Victoria Harbour Ferries and their fleet of mini ferries that travel around the Inner Harbour. Take short trips to popular destinations or drift the hours away by hopping on and off at different stops, either way youll find yourself captivated by the stunning vistas and clean ocean breeze. Highly recommended destinations are Spinnakers Gastro-Brewpub, Reeson Landing, Lojo District, Rice Mill Landing, Victorias Historic Chinatown, Point Ellice House, Glo-Europub, Dockside Green, Fol Epi Bakery, Caffe Fantastico, Fishermans Wharf, and Aura Inn at Laurel Points award winning restaurant and lounge. Harbor hops like these are perfect for romantic getaways or a vacation with the family. Great discounts on many of the best harbor restaurants, pubs, spas and other attractions are available with these harbor trips.
Victoria Hotels and Spas
Victoria is a city meant to be explored by walking, and with its plethora of beautiful gardens, museums, parks, landmarks, restaurants, and shops youll find yourself utterly spent after a days excursion. It pays to stay in Victoria hotels that feature relaxing vistas and rejuvenating surrounds, such as the Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort & Spa. The Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort & Spa offers just that, with luxuriously appointed rooms, spectacular views, top-class fitness facilities, European-inspired spa, and splendid restaurants that are sure to restore your energies. You might also want to consider The Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa is another option; with the flexibility and service of a luxury hotel, youll be ready and recharged for more adventures to Victorias major attractions. You should also consider the Sidney Waterfront Inn & Spa, Aerie Resort, and Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour, which offers spectacular views of the Olympic Mountain range, Legislative buildings, and the ocean. For an off-the-beaten-path spa experience, try the Merridale Spas Antioxidant Hut, one great way to energize yourself while in the city.
by: Daniel Cradock
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