Royal British Columbia Museum on 675 Belleville Street ,Victoria,BC…read more This is a great place to visit I We estimate that for us to visit each museum in detail, would take us at least two to three days with no doubt!

This is one of the best museums ever with amazing exhibits on the history and diversity of Victoria…read moreand British Columbia as well as the best natural history exhibits I have seen. I have been to natural history museums in Washington DC, Chicago, New York, and London and never seen exhibits other than at a zoo where I felt like I was part of the habitat they were in.

This was a great stop. You can see the 4000 year old Makah local tribal culture in a hour…read more A Great small store at the end. no photos , food or drink i the museum. Discounts offered, not for Veterans.

Amazing! Staff (Cedar) was awesome, so full of knowledge and very friendly. We were fortunate…read moreenough to meet Aunty Sarah a Makah native who just so happen to be at the museum when we walked in. She too was such a joy to converse with. Sharing stories proudly (as she should be) about her culture. The artifacts that are on display definitely helped paint a picture of the Makah people. Resilience, resourceful and respected -- Mahalo for sharing with us !!

Free! The people who volunteer there are so kind and will answer all questions. Must visit! An…read moreincredible gem of film history in a quaint town that is just perfect for a day trip when camping nearby.

A must see for any Twilight fan!! It's a small collection and spots fill up quickly...but it's…read moreFREE!! Keep that in mind when you visit--this place runs solely on donations, so don't be expecting something extravagant. It's a modest, cool collection! It was so fun seeing the costumes from the movie, Chuckesmee, and other movie memorabilia. They only allow groups of 10 at a time and you're allowed 15 min to take a look of everything...which is PLENTY of time. My boyfriend and I arrived at around 12:15 and managed to squeeze into the next group. I recommend the earlier you can get to put your name down, the better.

We had scoped out this as a place to stop with our 4 yr old. We walked over and her entry was free…read more She enjoyed all the buttons to push and the displays, the beginning part through "space" and all the castles and trains. We appreciated the stop. In general, I'm not sure if I would go out of my way to come back but with kids who like small things, trains, dioramas, it was worth doing! I think we were in and out in about an hour. I bet some kids could zoom through in less time (then maybe not worth the price?) and some kids might take 1.5-2 hours, so maybe try to gauge if you think its something you/your family would enjoy. Some displays had buttons that didn't work but for the most part if you looked or read the placard you could figure out what was going on.

Miniature World has some truly impressive displays, and there were several miniatures that were…read moreincredibly detailed and beautifully crafted. It was clear that a lot of time and talent went into many of the exhibits. That said, the experience felt a bit inconsistent. Some areas were much more engaging than others, and a few of the displays didn't have the same level of detail. At times, multiple audio narrations were playing at once, which made it difficult to focus and became a little overwhelming. We also noticed that several of the interactive buttons and TV displays weren't working during our visit. For $19, I don't regret stopping by, but it just wasn't quite what I was expecting. For me, it's more of a one-time attraction than somewhere I'd visit again. If you enjoy miniature art and displays, it may be worth checking out, but it ultimately wasn't the right fit for my interests.

Came here to get briefed on the Twilight film locations and the staff here was sooooo welcoming so…read moreknowledgeable and passionate about the franchise on where to go, what to see, and who to find to get a tour where they had memorabilia featured in the movies and books. It was impressive how much information that the staff could remember to then pass on to each visitor with the same enthusiasm , even though they briefed this so many times. I consider it mandatory to come here to the visitor center so that you can better plan your Forks, Washington trip as a twilight fan or Twihard. Quite a bit of parking here, too!

We spent about a half hour learning about the history of Forks through timbering. Lots of…read morehistorical information on the area. The pictures in the back were the coolest part. It shows how they made trees into post offices, houses and other things. Upstairs you can see a fire tower. Other information on the history of forks like the movie theater, bars and other businesses in the area. Worth a stop if you want to learn a bit about how timbering has changed over time and the tools they used to do it.

This place is incredible, just mind blowing. The owner and…read morehis wife are lovely people, willing to tell you all about their collections. Not exactly kid-friendly, in the "do not touch"sense, but there's also a waist-high sand box for kids to play toys in by the front of the store. Our boys, 9 and 5, had great fun adding a "message" into a bottle headed for sea. I suggest parents keep kids away from the second floor - the action figures and dolls are verrrryyy tempting to touch!

update :: John asked me to post my idea of what his floats…read morelook like at our place. He is the Master in BeachCraft.

I love orcas, and I love this museum. Great video, great information, and a good time…read more Chair lift available, bathrooms were clean, chairs for sitting all around, and the employees were friendly. Check the schedule before going.

It was quite a small museum. When you enter, you are in the gift shop. From there you purchase…read moreadmissions which I believe was $12 then head up the stairs to the museum. There were some interesting things to look at but I expected more. We spent about 20-30 minutes in the museum.

Hatley Castle, tucked away on Victoria Island, was a serene and picturesque stop on a crisp…read moremorning. Even though the air was chilly and the castle didn't open until 10 a.m., wandering the grounds beforehand felt like a moment out of a storybook. The expansive, beautifully kept gardens and coastal views made the stroll well worth it, offering a quiet and peaceful way to take in the surroundings. Paid parking is available, making it an easy stop to add to a morning itinerary.

Cool to view but tours are closed in the winter, so we were able to wander the grounds only. Not…read morethe size expected for a castle, it's part of the university and classes are held in the winter which is why there weren't any tours available.

For a smaller museum, taking only about 20 minutes to walk through, it is a fantastic museum,…read moreshowcasing Orcas Island history. The docent that greeted us was friendly and informative, telling us that the museum was at one time six separate one-room residences that were dismantled and rebuilt to make this current museum. Full of many early and late century household items, placard's describing the way of life on the island, and has loads of interesting artifacts, photographs, and materials showing Orcas Island early community and civilization.

There's so much to see in this little house. I'm particularly awed by the display of the submarine…read morecables which brought power to Orcas and the nearby islands. There are displays of cobblers and black smiths which are well preserved.