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    Boat going into Inner Habour, Victoria, BC.
    Brian B.

    This is such a great spot in the historical part if down town Victoria, BC. The famous Empress Hotel is here along with the ferry to Port Angeles near Seattle. The first time I came here there was a marathon. A lot of major events are here. There is a handy dandy tourist information center here as well.

    Victoria's Inner Harbour and The BC Parliament Building.
    Davy J.

    Victoria's Inner Harbour is a great place for a romantic peaceful weekend getaway. Lots of shops and restaurants. Hubby and I really enjoyed the beautiful scenery. Will definitely return for future visits.

    Jay Y.

    Inner Harbor is absolutely beautiful and is certainly the highlight of my Victoria trip! Especially on a sunny day, the sight of clear water filled with boats and surrounded by majestic buildings like the British Columbia Legislature and the Empress Hotel is simply gorgeous. This is the main focal point of many Victoria attractions, so you will be spending a good amount of time either exploring places or just relaxing. Be sure to see the Inner Harbor at night too for an even more stunning sights as the harbor is lit up! Man, I wish I was back there eating fish and chips on the pier...

    Inner harbour view looking towards downtown - sunny winter day (Feb 23/16).
    John P.

    We did a 3-night stay at a hotel in the Inner Harbour area of Victoria recently, and this area definitely provided the center of our attention. The hotel's location afforded some rather decent partial views of the harbour, and some of the happenings (boats, yachts, ferries, seaplanes, working areas, et al), but the choice views of the settings of the harbour itself, were experienced via our walks from there to downtown, and other areas adjacent the harbour. The weather during our stay was rather variable, and helped to provide some rather nicely-varied 'contrasts and lightings' to our viewings. We explored much of the area and it's immediate attractions on foot - both on the way to downtown, and the other way, out towards Laurel Point. To downtown -- the Legislature buildings (nice grounds, and the buildings all lit up at night), grounds of the Royal BC Museum (many great totem poles), the Fairmont Empress Hotel (checked out the lobby, and soon to be gone, the very regal and elegant Bengal Lounge) and in the same area, the Victoria Conference Centre (the beautiful lobby, and and some lovely First Nations art), and of course, all the walkways right alongside the harbour itself (with all the boats, water and property views, both immediate, and over there, across the water, and the added fun of many gulls, and crows coming 'close & personal' seeking your attention for handouts! To the area before Laurel Point -- Huntington Manor (with its lovely grounds, and elegant buildings), and the other hotels and properties along the way (many lovely water and land views). And by driving a ways, we gained some wonderful views of Victoria and harbour, from across the water at Esquimalt (especially enjoyed the views from Spinnakers Pub, and along the waterside walkway from there). We found the Inner Harbour to be alive with sights, sounds, and attractions, and sure enjoyed seeing and experiencing this lovely area of Victoria. Edit to add: we were back for another Victoria stay in late-April (same hotel). Did all of the aobve once again, plus added more of the Inner Harbour to our our walks. I've added some pictures taken along the Inner Harbour via the 'David Foster Harbour Pathway', a rather lovely pathway along the harbour, from downtown out to Laurel Point, and Fisherman's Wharf. For us, a short walk from our hotel on Quebec Street to Belleville Street, to gain entry to the path, near the entrance down to the Black Ball Ferry. A lovely, scenic route - water of the Harbour on one side, harbour-side views of some big hotels on the other.

    Night shot of the Harbour
    Brandon L.

    Inner Harbour is a relaxing place to enjoy the water. Tons of boats docked, beautiful view, and a place to take tours. There are people who you can watch that put on shows to earn a few bucks. It's in the center of all the monuments, restaurants, and shopping.

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    Wonderful relaxing evening strolling the inner harbor. It's especially nice at night with all the lights.

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    Review Highlights - Inner Harbour

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    Fishermans Wharf

    Fishermans Wharf

    3.7(15 reviews)
    0.3 km

    just a leisurely (maybe 36 minute) walk from downtown, or a quick, breezy ride across the harbour…read moreon one of the cute little water taxis, this spot feels like stepping straight into a postcard. the moment you arrive, the air shifts, sea salt mixes with the faint scent of fried fish, seagulls hover lazily above, and sunlight scatters across the rippling water like handfuls of coins tossed for luck. floating homes line the docks in a cheerful row of colour, each one reflecting softly in the water, like brushstrokes that never quite stand still. water taxis glide past, picking up and dropping off passengers, their propellers leaving slow, curling ripples behind. a whale watching group gathers near the pier, their chatter carried by the breeze, while the smell of seafood and freshly fried mini donuts drift from the stall nearby. barb's fish and chips, a local favourite, has its usual line, with diners perched at picnic tables, seagulls keeping hopeful watch. there's a small mexican food stand, a souvenir shop filled with nautical trinkets, and locals walking their dogs, exchanging smiles as they pass. everything here moves at its own rhythm, calm, relaxed, and quietly cinematic. it's the kind of place that doesn't just ask you to visit, it makes you slow down, breathe deeper, and really take in the view, the raw beauty, the smell of the ocean, and the lull of the water. this is victoria at its most picture perfect.

    A cute little spot to see boats and colorful floating homes. Tons of food options. I wasn't here…read morevery long. We walked the pier, took some pictures, had some ice cream. I wouldn't say this is a place you must see, but it's nice pitstop if you're trying to kill some time.

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    Fishermans Wharf
    Fishermans Wharf
    Fishermans Wharf

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    Parliament Buildings

    Parliament Buildings

    4.6(39 reviews)
    0.1 km

    Review #1 for 2026 I…read morewas determined to go to the Parliament buildings when we did a day trip to Victoria from Vancouver. The building itself is huge from the outside and does feel a bit smaller on the inside, but it is beautiful! They do free tours and I was afraid we would not be able to catch a tour, but during the summer, they do tours everyday of the week! The tour tickets are first come first serve. We managed to get tickets for the 12pm tour the day we were there. You just go towards the entrance and there will be volunteers passing out tour tickets for the next available tour. The tours are all done by volunteers. The parliament buildings are part of British history and now used for government business. We had roughly 30 minutes before our tour. So we went and took pictures around the outside of the building. To get the entire building, you have to take a picture from the sidewalk since the building is so big. There is a water fountain in front of the building as well as across the street. There is also a massive totem pole near the building. The tour was filled with information. Make sure you go to the bathroom before they start the tour. I think the tour is about an hour long, but it flew by as all of it was so interesting and there was so much so see. I enjoyed the tour. There is a gift shop at the end of the tour. The gift shop is TINY! I ended up getting some pins as I collect them and I also bought some Parlia-Mints! Get it? HAHA. My husband loved it and had a good laugh. I think I should had gotten some more to hand out to people when I got home. It came in a cute metal container. Apparently there is also a cafe here which I would had liked to try but it was not open when we were there. Also at night, the buildings are lit up. We had to leave before the lights came on as we had a ferry to catch back to Vancouver, but the pictures I have seen look absolutely stunning. Would I come back? Yes I would! I would love to see the buildings all lit up at night... and of course I have to buy some more of those ParliaMints!!

    Take a stroll through history. Just walking the grounds is great with a lot to see…read more Monuments, grass, architecture, and a lot of people. This is a great place to stretch your legs before going next door to the museum.

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    Parliament Buildings
    Parliament Buildings
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    Victoria - Hot tub boats and wooden tall ships at Mermaid Wharf

    Victoria

    4.5(10 reviews)
    0.7 km

    It's such a beautiful city! So welcoming and charming! It's almost "whimsical" meets "great place…read moreto live"! Only had 4 hours to spend as this was a cruise stop. I'm so glad I had at least the 4 hours. 4 months might have been better! This place is really cool vibes in the cruise port, downtown, and the 'burbs. We arrived as the sun was setting and had a simple bus tour as we drove to our tour destination at the observatory. (I had once planned to be an astrophysicist, yes really!) The streets were tidy and neat which matched the buildings and people walking the streets and parks. The architecture was pleasant, interesting and complimentary to terrain, trees, and other buildings. (I gave up on astrophysics in high school to pursue architecture in college.) This city is famous for a lot of beautiful things such as it's civic gardens and nighttime lighting. The 4 large, well lit cruise liners added to that nighttime appeal. I want to come back and stay awhile!

    The city of Victoria is absolutely charming. It is the capital of the Canadian Province of British…read moreColumbia and is a very popular city with tourists because of its history and old style Victorian architecture. It is popular with the Canadians for the same reason and because it has such a mild temperate climate compared with other parts of Canada. There is more sunny days in Victoria than in Seattle. I love walking around the Harbour and up to Laurel Point. So much fun watching the Seaplanes taxiing and taking off. Great opportunities abound for action photos of the planes landing, the Harbour and the surrounding eye catching buildings. Do your research to get the best British Style afternoon tea service with all those little bite sized snacks. The Empress hotel is the most renowned, but other hotels and restaurants have it as well. It pays off to read the reviews so you get what you want according to your tastes. This is a great city to explore and a fantastic jump off spot for adventuring to other parts of Vancouver Island and the smaller islands by ferry north I'd the airport.

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    Victoria
    Victoria - Beautiful harbor bordering City Hall

    Beautiful harbor bordering City Hall

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    Bastion Square

    Bastion Square

    3.8(11 reviews)
    0.4 km

    We had a very unique experience when visiting Bastion Square at the start of Summer Solstice. We…read morejust happened to stumble upon a fire dance being performed that evening by The Wandering Artist. I didn't know who they were at the time, but they are very popular in Victoria. It was such a mesmerizing performance. I wanted to keep watching it, but we were in the middle of a tour. I just remember our guide wasn't very happy because she wanted to show us something at the top of the steps. Most likely the beautiful view of the Inner Harbour from that elevated square. Ah, but we did get a very cool local experience in the form of an artistic performance. Everyone was cheering them on. The area is quite historic. There is a line of bricks with names of pioneers and business owners that mark what was once the northeast bastion of Fort Victoria. It would later become a courthouse and a jail complete with gallows. Yes, the prisoners were executed by hanging. That may be why people say that it's haunted. I don't know. The square was full of locals and tourists on a very busy Friday night. There are 2 very well known pubs at the entrance of the alley. Let's just say that everyone was having a great time. We learned a lot that night while walking through the alley & square. It was a very interesting experience. Maybe one day I'll actually see that view of the Harbour that everyone talks about.

    Bastion Square is not really a square; it's more like an open-air alley that descends (or ascends,…read moredepending on which way you enter it) for several city blocks and through multiple intersections of lightly-trafficked side roads. On a late Sunday morning, we passed by a handful of pop-up tents from local artists and craftsmen that weren't there the day (and night) before, so depending on when you visit, what you encounter here might be different than another. The "square" itself is clean, well-maintained and attractive, passing by several storied, stately structures built well over a century ago, repurposed and repopulated with nascent businesses, many of them pubs, clubs and restaurants, but also a smattering of others, such as a rare book store, and some satellite offices for regional colleges. At sunset, visitors are afforded a gorgeous view of Victoria Harbor painted in a pageant of dusky and fiery hues that encompass the entire color spectrum: a radiant sky with shades of red, orange, yellow, indigo, violet, framed by green foliage and blue water. Worth a visit for the ambiance and atmosphere alone, particularly when it is buzzing with visitors, tourists and patrons, but Bastion Square is made complete by the quantity and variety of quality dining establishments along its concourse. One of my favorite places to idle away the time in Victoria, and after your visit, I am sure you will agree.

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    Bastion Square
    Bastion Square
    Bastion Square

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    Mile Zero

    Mile Zero

    3.6(8 reviews)
    1.4 km

    Folks would probably get more of an appreciation for this starting point for the Trans-Canadian…read moreHighway if they were Canadian or heavy duty road enthusiasts. To the casual sight seeing person they will find it fairly cool or will not be impressed because it's a sign and it doesn't have the attention getting technique to rip them off their phones and appreciate it for what it is. This road goes through many of the major cities of Canada so looking at it on the map is fun to follow it's route. A few people I have talked to about it feels like it is kind of the Route 66 of Canada and ends in Newfoundland and Labrador. Knowing how big Canada is kind of makes this road awe inspiring and it is complete still unlike Route 66 where the exact road is not and has to be pieced together in order to relive that road experience. So all in all this was a fun stop and it is located on the south end of Beacon Hill Park.

    Mile Zero of the Trans-Canada Highway [Victoria BC]…read more Quick stop to see the marker for the official starting point of the Trans-Canada Highway. The last time I saw a mile marker zero was in Key West FL which people have stolen!! Can't steal this one. It has a concrete foundation on a large grassy field. This Mile 0 marker is the beginning of more than 8000 km Trans Canada Highway that stretches the entire length of Canada. whoa! wow! so if you are planning a road trip across Canada this would be the place to start (or end) your journey. The marker is adjacent to a park. The sign is located next to the Terry Fox memorial statue. There is an inscription about him just below. He lost his right leg to cancer when he was only 18 years old. Terry started a cross-country marathon to raise money for cancer research beginning on the East Coast of Canada and was supposed to finish at the Mile 0 Marker here in Victoria. His Marathon of Hope was recognized for his selfless efforts. Parking is available on nearby streets. Review #3175

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    Mile Zero - Mile Zero sign!

    Mile Zero sign!

    Mile Zero - Mile Zero Sign in south end of Beacon Hill Park!

    Mile Zero Sign in south end of Beacon Hill Park!

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    09.04.23

    Inner Harbour - landmarks - Updated May 2026

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