Victoria

The best restaurants in Victoria offer farm-to-table ethos and global flavours in intimate, laid-back spaces. The smaller scale of British Columbia’s capital city gives it a cosier feel than nearby Vancouver, and restaurants show their local pride by sourcing quality ingredients from the region’s farmers and stocking BC-produced wines and craft beers. Most of the city’s best eateries are downtown, near the...

The best Victoria nightlife includes relaxing pubs, intimate jazz clubs and packed nightclubs with pumping music. The city lies on the southern tip of Vancouver Island and its proximity to the water also offers fantastic choices for harbour tours or sunset cruises to photograph whales and eagles. Victoria is known for having one of the mildest climates in Canada, so it’s...

Our Victoria Travel Essentials lays out the essential information you need to help planning your trip to one of the most popular destinations in Canada. No matter how frequently you travel, some questions will always need answers: What’s the weather like? How can I get from the airport to my hotel? What currency and type of plug do I need?...