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    Eric B.

    The Trans-Canada Highway is a national road system that travels through all ten Provinces. Along with the Trans-Siberian Highway and Australia's Highway 1, the TCH is one of the world's longest national highways, with the main route spanning 8,030 km (4,990 mi) from Victoria BC to St. Johns Newfoundland. The highway system is recognizable by its distinctive white-on-green Maple Leaf route markers. The Victoria terminus of the Trans-Canada Highway lies at the foot of Douglas Street and Dallas Road at Beacon Hill Park, and is marked by a "Mile Zero" monument. This is the official western end of the Trans-Canada Highway. Over the years, I have traveled on various sections of the TCH, primarily in BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Ontario. Remember the movie Supersize Me? It's about a guy who spends a 30 day period by only eating at McDonald's. My Canada version of this goal would be to drive the entire length of the Trans-Canada and only eat at Tim Horton's. I'm big on local-flavour monuments such like this and I thank Gayle for indulging me as we walked down from Victoria's Inner Harbour area and through Beacon Hill Park. As it turned out, it was a great walk as Beacon Hill Park is gorgeous, and it was a pleasant sunny and warm day. Another bonus is that the shoreline is only a short distance from the Mile Zero marker and it was great to walk down to the beach and enjoy the fresh breeze and the view. There's also a walking trail and benches along the water. A few feet away also stands the memorial to Terry Fox. At the age of 21, Terry Fox became a beloved inspiration to all Canadians because of his determination and his complete sense of giving. A native British Colombian, Terry lost his leg to cancer at age 18. Despite this, Terry decided to do an across-Canada run to raise awareness and money for cancer research. He began in April, 1980, when he dipped his leg into the Atlantic Ocean in Newfoundland and began his run covering 26 miles a day. But sadly, Terry had to stop 5 months later, in Northern Ontario, having covered more than half the distance. His cancer had reappeared. He died the following year, in June of 1981, at the age of just 22. Terry's memorial is at Mile Zero, where his original Marathon of Hope was to end. His legacy is carried on annually as school children and people of all ages across Canada, and around the world, participate in The Terry Fox Memorial Run. There's also a plaque here honoring Steve Fonyo, an amputee like Fox who recreated and finished Terry's journey at Mile Zero.

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    Fishermans Wharf

    Fishermans Wharf

    3.7(15 reviews)
    1.8 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)
    1.3 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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    Inner Harbour - The views of the Harbour are breathtaking

    Inner Harbour

    4.5(15 reviews)
    1.4 km

    Amazing place to walk around and take boats. We took both a whale watching cruise and the in-depth…read moregorge tour. Red Fish Blue Fish is also an amazing fish stand you with some of the best food I have ever had for the price that you can take on a boat or sit there or nearby. They also have one of the world's only seaplane airports and you can see the seaplanes come and go from the Flying Otter restaurant. Looking forward to returning!

    The Inner Harbour in Victoria is THE place to hang out and create beautiful memories…read more Here are the top three things to do: (1) Spend time soaking in the beautiful scenery - from seaplanes and sailing boats to beautiful gardens and magnificent buildings (The Empress Hotel, The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, etc.), there is something for everyone. PRO TIP: Visit in the late evening, and watch the lights come on at dusk. It's magical! (2) Take in a bit of culture and history - start at Thunderbird Park, but don't neglect spending time at the other totem poles scattered around the area. There is also Confederation Garden Court with its psychedelic fountain and shields for all 13 Canadian provinces and territories, and some impressive statues, such as Queen Victoria, Memorial to soldiers who fought in Wars, etc. (3) Interact with the locals - we enjoyed the mimes and hawkers, and spent a fun hour watching a very entertaining busker juggle knives atop a unicycle! If you can, enjoy a horse buggy ride (they cost about $80 per family and close at 10 pm). We heart you Inner Harbour! Can't wait to return!!

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    Inner Harbour - Queen Victoria statue

    Queen Victoria statue

    Inner Harbour - Thunderbird park

    Thunderbird park

    Inner Harbour - The legislative assembly of BC

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    The legislative assembly of BC

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

    Victoria

    4.5(10 reviews)
    2.0 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 - Beautiful harbor bordering City Hall

    Beautiful harbor bordering City Hall

    Victoria

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    Bastion Square

    Bastion Square

    3.8(11 reviews)
    1.9 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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