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18 attractions, landmarks and museums worth your time, ranked by traveler reviews.

Victoria’s Chinatown National Historic Site

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Victoria’s Chinatown National Historic Site

1,083 reviews · Downtown

Explore Canada's oldest Chinatown, a vibrant neighborhood with narrow alleys, historic buildings, and authentic Asian shops and eateries in downtown Victoria.

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Victoria Public Market at the Hudson

116 reviews

A vibrant indoor market in downtown Victoria offering local produce, artisan foods, and unique crafts in a historic building.

McPherson Theatre

52 reviews

A historic performing arts venue in downtown Victoria, hosting theater, concerts, and community events.

Victoria City Hall

Victoria City Hall

22 reviews

A historic city hall building in downtown Victoria, known for its Edwardian architecture and civic functions.

Christ Church Cathedral (Victoria, British Columbia)

Christ Church Cathedral (Victoria, British Columbia)

This stunning Gothic Revival cathedral features intricate stonework, soaring arches, and beautiful stained glass windows in the heart of Victoria.

Congregation Emanu-El (Victoria, British Columbia)

Congregation Emanu-El (Victoria, British Columbia)

Built in 1863, this is Canada's oldest surviving synagogue, a beautiful Romanesque Revival building with a rich Jewish history.

Beacon Hill Park

Beacon Hill Park

Beacon Hill Park offers 200 acres of gardens, ponds, and sweeping views of the Olympic Mountains, with free-roaming peacocks and a petting zoo.

Maritime Museum of British Columbia

Maritime Museum of British Columbia

Housed in a historic 1889 building, this museum explores British Columbia's rich maritime heritage through ship models, artifacts, and interactive exhibits.

Chinatown, Victoria

Chinatown, Victoria

Victoria's Chinatown is Canada's oldest, with narrow Fan Tan Alley, historic buildings, and a vibrant mix of shops and restaurants.

Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Site

Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Site

Explore restored gun batteries and coastal defense fortifications at this historic artillery fort overlooking the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

Mount Tolmie

Climb to the summit for 360-degree views of Victoria, the Olympic Mountains, and surrounding waterways from this hilltop park.

Royal British Columbia Museum

Royal British Columbia Museum

Explore British Columbia's natural and human history through immersive dioramas and Indigenous cultural treasures at this renowned museum.

The Empress (hotel)

The Empress (hotel)

Experience Edwardian elegance and world-famous afternoon tea at The Empress, a historic Fairmont hotel on Victoria's Inner Harbour.

Thunderbird Park (Victoria, British Columbia)

Thunderbird Park (Victoria, British Columbia)

Thunderbird Park displays a remarkable collection of totem poles and First Nations carvings in a small, open-air setting near the Royal BC Museum.

Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Site

Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Site

Explore Canada's first west coast lighthouse, perched at the entrance to Esquimalt Harbour, with a lightkeeper's dwelling and scenic coastal views.

British Columbia Parliament Buildings

British Columbia Parliament Buildings

Admire the iconic neo-baroque architecture of the British Columbia Parliament Buildings, illuminated at night above the Inner Harbour.

Art Gallery of Greater Victoria

Art Gallery of Greater Victoria

Discover an extensive collection of Asian art, including Japanese woodblock prints and Chinese ceramics, alongside contemporary Canadian works in a historic mansion.

Abkhazi Garden

Abkhazi Garden

Wander through a heritage garden featuring mature rhododendrons, native plants, and a charming tea house in a serene setting.