Victoria is the scenic capital British Columbia, and consistently rated as one of the 'most livable cities in the world'. A beautiful coastal city of more than 300,000 people situated on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, on the Saanich Peninsula, Victoria is among the must-see destinations on most travelers' lists. Victoria has the mildest climate in Canada, and is so green all year that flowers appear to fall from the heavens – it's no wonder that it is called The Garden City! Victoria Vacation AccommodationVictoria for many reasons is a year-round tourism locale that's easy to get to, beautiful to relax in, and hard to leave. Your vacation accommodation choices are just as varied as the available activities from luxury vacation rental homes to quaint bed and breakfast accommodation. Victoria features old English culture in the most beautiful settings in the world. Conde' Naste Traveler Magazine reader's poll rated Victoria one of the top ten cities to visit in the world, based on environment and ambience. In a cross-Canada survey, Victoria residents reported the greatest satisfaction with their city and their lifestyles. This satisfaction and regard for the quality of life and environment is perhaps the most notable feature of Victoria today. This comes across in the range of wonderful vacation rentals Victoria has to offer. Part of the reason for Victorians loving their city is the scenery: there's an ocean or mountain vista at every turn, while the city's flower gardens are famous the world over. Imagine walking from your vacation accommodation and breathing in the lush fragrance in Butchart Gardens. Butchart Gardens is a National Historic Site of Canada, with 55 acres of floral display, with a changing tableau of flowers for each season. Victoria Vacation AttractionsThe picture-perfect Inner Harbour in downtown Victoria is surrounded by many of Victoria's beautiful character buildings and premier vacation attractions: the stately Empress Hotel, provincial Legislative Buildings, museums and galleries. It's also home to street musicians, jugglers and artists on the waterfront. Enjoy an afternoon of strolling through the beauty and history of this area before retiring to your vacation resort or house rental site. Whether you want to hike, bike, boat, fish, shop, dine out or visit the theatre, there is no end of activities for you and your family in Victoria. |
