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Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Tickets

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Ticket

CA $82
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Ticket
Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket

Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket

CA $23
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket
Butchart Gardens in bloom

Day Trip from Vancouver to Victoria + Butchart Gardens Admission

CA $321
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Day Trip from Vancouver to Victoria + Butchart Gardens Admission
Granville Island Ferry Hop-On Hop-Off Day Pass

Granville Island Ferry Hop-On Hop-Off Day Pass

CA $22
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Granville Island Ferry Hop-On Hop-Off Day Pass
Best of Vancouver City Half Day Tour

Best of Vancouver City Half Day Tour

CA $92
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Best of Vancouver City Half Day Tour
Discover Vancouver A Guided Tour

Discover Vancouver: A Self-Guided Tour

CA $2
per adult
Discover Vancouver: A Self-Guided Tour
VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission Tickets

VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission Tickets

CA $17
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission Tickets
Whistler 1-Day Tour From Vancouver [Silver] Bus Tour

Whistler 1-Day Trip from Vancouver

CA $197
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Whistler 1-Day Trip from Vancouver
Woman looks at paintings in Vancouver Art Gallery in Canada

Vancouver Art Gallery Skip-the-Line Admission Tickets

CA $37
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Art Gallery Skip-the-Line Admission Tickets
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Recommended activities in Vancouver Island

Tours & day trips

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From Seattle: Day Trip by High Speed Ferry to Victoria, BC

From Seattle: Day Trip by High Speed Ferry to Victoria, BC

Activity duration is 11 hours and 45 minutes
9.0 out of 10 with 223 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $329 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Private Butchart Gardens + Gardens at HCP Tour

Private Butchart Gardens + Gardens at HCP Tour

Activity duration is 5 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $170 per adult
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Water activities

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Brentwood Bay: Bioluminescence & Sunset Paddleboard Tour

Brentwood Bay: Bioluminescence & Sunset Paddleboard Tour

Activity duration is 2 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $131 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour

Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour

Activity duration is 3 hours
9.0 out of 10 with 34 reviews
Free cancellation available
The previous price was CA $72 and current price is CA $65 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Victoria Waterfall, Skywalk, Beach Picnic, Castle and Whales

Victoria Waterfall, Skywalk, Beach Picnic, Castle and Whales

Activity duration is 6 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $350 per adult
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Popular places to visit

A modern building with a glass facade and a covered entrance area.

University of Victoria

4.5/5(380 reviews)

Enjoy the collegiate vibe at University of Victoria during your stay in Victoria. Stroll along the area's waterfront, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

University of Victoria
An indoor exhibit with educational displays about climate change, featuring posters and a globe.

Royal BC Museum

4.5/5(763 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Royal BC Museum in Victoria. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Royal BC Museum
A forested road flanked by tall trees with moss-covered trunks.

Goldstream Provincial Park

You can take time to visit Goldstream Provincial Park during your travels to Langford. Stroll along the area's waterfront, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

Goldstream Provincial Park
A colorful building with a yellow and red facade, a dock extending over water, and people sitting and standing on the dock.

Fisherman's Wharf Park

4.5/5(75 reviews)

Fisherman's Wharf Park is just one of the places to see in Victoria, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's waterfront, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

Fisherman's Wharf Park
A street lined with traditional buildings, red lanterns, and a sign for Cathay Living.

Chinatown

4/5(781 reviews)

During your trip to Victoria, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Chinatown. Stroll along the waterfront in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Chinatown
A building with a 'save on food' sign and a large funnel-shaped structure.

Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre

4/5(205 reviews)

Catch an event at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre during your trip to Victoria. Wander the waterfront and picturesque gardens in the area.

Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre