Vancouver Island
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Vancouver Island Travel Guide Video
Where to stay in Vancouver Island
![Victoria which includes a city, street scenes and a house](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/40000/40361-Chinatown-Victoria.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Downtown Victoria
The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Downtown Victoria. Make a stop by Lower Johnson Street or Chinatown while you're exploring the area.
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Inner Harbour
The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Inner Harbour. Make a stop by Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal or Victoria Harbour while you're exploring the area.
![Victoria showing a coastal town and a marina](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/40000/40443-Victoria-Fishermans-Wharf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
James Bay
The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of James Bay. Make a stop by Victoria Harbour or Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal while you're exploring the area.
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Esquimalt
Esquimalt is popular for its colorful gardens, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to CFB Esquimalt Naval and Militiary Museum or Esquimalt Gorge Park.
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Burnside
Burnside is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by MayFair Shopping Centre and Government Street while in the area.
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Saanich East
While visiting Saanich East, you might make a stop by sights like Cadboro Bay and Mount Douglas Park.
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Reviewed on 19 Jun, 2024
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Popular places to visit
Victoria Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Victoria with a trip to Victoria Harbour. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Butchart Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Butchart Gardens, a lovely green space in Brentwood Bay. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Victoria Fisherman's Wharf
Explore the waterfront in Victoria with a trip to Victoria Fisherman's Wharf. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Parksville Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Parksville Beach during your travels in Parksville? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Government Street
During your visit to Victoria, you can do some window-shopping at Government Street. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Royal BC Museum
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.