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Victoria is Western Canada's oldest city, and as expected, it is filled with historic attractions with enriching experiences for you. Venture into Victorias past with the home of Emily Carr, one of Canada's foremost artists. The Emily Carr House is located in historic James Bay and is a mere minutes away from downtown Victoria. Have a bit more of Victorias old-world charm with Craigdarroch Castle and be surrounded with lavish Victorian-era furnishings and interiors. Make time for Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard lighthouse, both recognized as National Historic Sites of Canada. Learn more about local Victoria art with the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria. See more Victorian-era houses with the Point Ellice House and Helmcken House, the oldest house in British Columbia still situated in its original grounds. Dont forget to drop by these historic sites as well: the Maritime Museum of British Columbia, Royal British Columbia Museum, and St. Anns Academy National Historic Site. Victoria hotels thatll help you relax after a tiring day of touring historic sites are Abigails Hotel, Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort & Spa, Swans Suite Hotel, and The Hotel Rialto.
Outdoor Adventures with Victoria Hotels
There are oodles and oodles of outdoor adventures waiting for you in the city of Victoria. With the citys temperate climate, adventures on land and at sea are always possible all throughout the year. Go whale watching or maybe try crescent moon kayaking, you can also go diving, hiking, and biking across the scenic natural beauty of Victoria. Check with Victoria hotels for their local adventure tour operators and get the best out of your vacation. Some of the best places to go to for a great adventure are Saanich Commonwealth Place and Beacon Hill Park one of downtown Victoria's most charming attractions. Beacon Hills 200 acres beautifully landscaped and manicured grounds with bridges, lakes and ponds, and alpine and rock garden is also home to several species of ducks, birds and wildlife. There are Bald Eagles soaring above so keep your eyes peeled for them. If youre taking your family with you, make time for the Pacific Undersea Gardens. Make time for the Live Dive Show in the Undersea Theatre. On display in the Pacific Undersea Gardens are over 5,000 animals of different species of the Pacific Northwest in its many aquariums.
Vancouver Island and Victoria Hotels
Victoria and Vancouver Island are teeming with attractions and activities ready to provide you with the right blend of excitement and rejuvenation you need on your vacation. Its a great destination for your Victoria vacation itinerary with its wonderfully diverse ecosystem; you have rainforests, marshes, meadows, beaches, mountains, oceans, rivers and lakes to explore. You also have opportunities for whale watching, birding, as well as salmon and trout fishing. Start planning now to get the most out of your vacation and choose Victoria hotels in the harbor area, just a short walk away from the ferries that take you around the islands best attractions. The perfect harbor-side location makes The Admiral Inn one of the best places to stay in. The Albion Manor Bed and Breakfast in Downtown Victoria is a 1892 heritage manor house surrounded by a sprawling English country garden. Other Victoria hotels near the harbor are Abigail's Hotel, Accent Inns Victoria, Days Inn Victoria On The Harbour, and Elite Vacation Home.
Golf Getaways and Victoria Hotels
Looking for a good round of gold?Choose Victoria; the city has been selected by Cond Nast Traveler Magazine as the #2 Top City in the Americas by its readers. Another reason for planning a golf getaway to Victoria is the Arbutus Ridge Golf Club. Voted the Best Destination Golf Course in British Columbia by Golf Nerve Magazine readers in 2006, the course features three of the most demanding finishing holes on Vancouver Island. Also consider Bear Mountain Resort Mountain Course, a golf course co-designed by Jack and Steve Nicklaus. Arbutus Ridge also puts you 10 minutes away from the cultural city of Duncan. Theres also Bear Mountain Resort Mountain Course, co-designed by Jack and Steve Nicklaus. The course opened in the summer of 2003 and was immediately rated the number 1 new course in Western Canada and a couple years later, the top golf course in all of Canada. The sister course, Bear Mountain Valley Course, is equally impressive while featuring unique amenities such as the world-renowned Sant Spa, great dining options, the state-of-the-art Mountainside Athletic Club, and a Nicklaus Golf Academy. Other golf courses you should consider are the Highland Pacific Golf and the Olympic View Golf Club. These golf destinations feature some of the best Victoria hotels around, perfect for relaxing and rejuvenating after a days hard work in the greens.
by: Daniel Cradock
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