16 Things to Do in Victoria, BC, Canada (the brunch capital of Canada!) Victoria, British Columbia

Victoria, British Columbia is one of Canada’s most elegant cities. In this travel guide, I’m showing you 16 things to do while visiting Victoria, BC, Canada (located on Vancouver Island, sometimes referred to as Victoria Island). This city has so many similarities to San Francisco, and one of my favorite things was discovering some epic Brunch spots! Whether you’re traveling to and staying in Victoria for a few days or stopping in on a day trip from the cruise ships, this Victoria city tour should give you some ideas about how to fill your itinerary. I hope you enjoy exploring Victoria, BC with me as we visit the historic downtown, harbour, take a ride on pickle boats, stop by Fisherman’s Wharf, eat fish & chips, explore the castles and gardens, go whale watching, stroll through Beacon Hill Park and so much more.

Chapters:
0:00 Brunch Capital of Canada
0:50 About Victoria
1:30 Floyd's Diner
3:10 Harbour
3:41 Pickle Boats
4:23 Water Ballet
5:10 Fisherman's Wharf
6:18 Historic Downtown
7:16 Johnson Street
7:38 Squares & Alleys
8:42 Quazar's Arcade
8:58 Chinatown
9:44 Fan Tan Alley
9:58 Beacon Hill Park
11:30 Whale Watching
12:04 Craigdarroch Castle
12:29 Gardens
12:59 Fish & Chips

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[ardourallen]

Finally, no robotic voice over... a real person! ty

[robwoudsma]

Retired in 2017 and moved here. The best place to be in the best country. So much to see and do!

[esehn]

I have the immense privilege of calling Victoria home for the last 13 years. It is wonderful.

[tomokoinoue]

I came back from Victoria yesterday. I agree with you about foods are good. Foods are not cheap, but they serve good size portions and good quality foods. I want to explore Vancouver Island. Thank you for the video.

[smontfort]

Thanks for showing me around My Beautiful City....I have walked to all of these places many times. It was great to see Victoria through your eyes. It's an excellent representation of this beautiful city and all it has to offer. Kudos.

[cactus]

Born in Victoria. Never knew how lucky I am! ❤️

[KiaFursuits]

I grew up and still live in Victoria! I remember all throughout elementary and middle school we would have field trips to downtown and visit the museum, and China town. Such a lovely place to live. :)

[jamesesl]

I think, one of the most stunning things I didn't hear mentioned was the amazing street performers, and incredible outdoor free concerts. I saw Rankin Family, Colin James and more. Fringe festival, young violinists, Chloe and Michael, I still remember. So cool!!

[duanecaringuthrie]

From someone who is from Victoria, you did a great job presenting some of the highlights.

[Jay-lrme]

I love how much places like victoria embrace their british roots

[FAISALALSAUD]

I have been to Victoria it was in 2005
I was studying English there .
It was the best times of my life ❤

[canuckcoffeecanada]

No one ever calls it "Victoria Island..." In my 5+ decades here... never heard that - tourists maybe...

[paulafowler]

Living in Kelowna now, but you made me so homesick. I need to move back to my beautiful Victoria. Thanks for this.

[jodieashleyyy]

I lived across the street from Fan Tan Alley! Such a great location. Victoria is amazing! 😊🙌

[robertbeaumont]

Great video. I was born here and live here. A couple of things to also see are Hatley Castle and the garden grounds there, incredibly beautiful. Also there's a top floor restaurant on the 19th floor of The Chateau Victoria called Vista 18. It has great views of the whole city skyline and harbor. :D

[SharylForster-omuw]

Victoria very elegant, fun and British overtones !! Totally stunning 😊

[vicchris]

Just visited Victoria, so beautiful island, and massive, , buchard garden is so beautiful, worth the ticket

[martinpenev]

Gosh, I haven’t been to Victoria since 2010. How time flies! Love BC and of course Canada 🇨🇦 ❤️

[ivanovskilozada]

My favourite place, Fisherman's and Parlament Building, Simply, the best!!!

[brandonpeniuk]

Thanks for sharing. I will be headed to Van Island in May 2024. Ticket is booked. I usually go to Victoria every year to visit good friends. this time around I am going up to Tofino to go surfing. I have never been surfing before so it should be epic. Then I will be going up to Campbell River to visit family and friends. My cousin is a fishing guide. Earlier this year I was up in Campbell River and I want on his boat and we caught three Link Cod. It was Epic.