Victoria BC Attractions

Imax Theatre
The National Geographic 2-D IMAX Experience; with a projected area more than 6 stories high and 70 feet wide, up to 10 times larger than conventional screens,  The theatre gives you the most powerful and involving film experience, bringing images to life

Maritime Museum
The Maritime Museum of British Columbia is housed in the historic 1889 Provincial Law Courts building situated in Bastion Square. This is where the province's Chief Justice Matthew Baillie Begbie, "The Hanging Judge," once handed down his sentences in the paneled courtroom.

Craigdarroch Castle
Located a short drive or a leisurely walk from the downtown harbour, just off Fort Street at 1050 Joan Crescent, Victoria, BC, Canada, Craigdarroch Castle is a beautiful historic Victorian-era mansion, built in the 1890s by wealthy BC coal baron Robert Dunsmuir. It is now owned by the Craigdarroch Castle Historical Museum Society and almost totally funded by its 150,000 annual visitors.

Undersea Gardens  Descend into a world where Victoria's reputation as the "City of Gardens" extends beneath the tide-line! Home of the largest collection of local marine life to be found anywhere! You will come face to face with the excitement, the wonder, the magic and mystery of the underwater world.

Butterfly World In Victoria stroll amidst hundreds of exotic butterflies flying free in an indoor tropical rainforest. Witness the entire life cycle of these amazing insects. Our spectacular flowering plants and foliage, fascinating birds, waterfalls and stream all contribute to make this a photographer's paradise and a truly memorable experience for the entire family.

Royal BC Museum   The Royal British Columbia Museum is at the corner of Belleville and Douglas Street, close to both the Parliament Buildings and the Empress Hotel in downtown Victoria.
www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/

Butchart Gardens fifty-five acres of wonderful floral display, offering spectacular views as you stroll along meandering paths and expansive lawns. The Gardens dress up for Christmas in glorious style. The Gardens are transformed by a remarkable display of thousands of twinkling lights and seasonal decorations.

Crystal Gardens The Crystal Garden Conservation Centre is a wondrous world of sites and discoveries including: the world's smallest monkeys; over 65 species of endangered birds and mammals; hundreds of tropical plants and vibrant blossoms; and dozens of species of exotic butterflies

Casinos  As you enter this nostalgic 35,000 square foot casino, the clock will turn back to a simpler time where customer service reigned supreme. We invite you to come and experience this glamorous new casino, try your hand at lady luck, and escape to yester year.

Golf
The Greater Victoria area and Vancouver Island is home to many world class courses, it's island setting coupled with British Columbia's spectacular ruggedness adds to the sheer beauty, some of the best golf course designers carved their signatures here.

Whale Watching  Onboard Naturalists direct you to excellent viewing of our local Killer Whale pods as well as transient Killer Whales and many other marine mammals in their natural habitat.  Our commitment to lead the way in environmental sensitivity and the advancement of Killer Whale research makes for an experience of a lifetime.  Simply the best available.

Wax Museum  Open year-round, this premiere exhibition of over 300 life size wax figures (and much more) is conveniently located in the heart of downtown, on Victoria's Inner Harbour, across from the Parliament Buildings. This is also home to the Penny Lane Sweet Shop - "The Wax Museum's sweet finale"!