Victoria B.C. What are some things to do?

Question

I'm going there in july and I'm going with my dad and younger brother (12) I'm 16. We'll have two days where we can play. I'm trying to talk him into going whale watching? do you recomend? which porvider? is there any places we could enjoy in like 2 hours or less? the reason I'm going there is for a swim meet and three out of the five days will be spent swimming. any suggestions? thanks

Answer 1

It is one of my fave places ever!!!you can have fun at:

1)royal B.C. museum has super cool stuff

2)the famous wax museum is across the street from the...

3) parliment buildings (great to take a look!)

4)Cadboro bay- great beach and playground for your bro'

5)Just walk around downtown loads of shopping/tourist places

I stayed there one summer and i had the greatest time! people are really friendly and kind!

Have fun

Answer 2

here are some tips and suggestions:

Victoria Island is said to be the vacation capital of Canada.

Go to the Parliament building to have a good view of marina; then, have a tea break at the Fairmont Empress Hotel.It is one of Victoria's highlights, with its true British tradition and atmosphere!!!

Before going back to the city, have a soup and salad at Pagliacci's, which is very popular to the locals for is great pasta, desserts, and wonderful ambiance!!!

then, ride a ferry (about an hour and a half) going to  Vancouver!

go to Stanley Park!!!

you can hike, bike, just lay down on the grass, have picnic and basically, do just about anything there!!!!

the place is truly AMAZING!!!

There's the Brockton Point Lighthouse, Totem Poles and Prospect Point, where you could have a great view of the Lions Gate Bridge and Grouse Mountain from the top of Prospect Point.

You might also want to consider going to Cypress Mountain and watch the beautiful sunset from there. It's only 30 minutes away from the heart of downtown Vancouver.

It also offers one of the best ski resorts in town!!!

It'll aslo be fun to visit Gastown's Historical Steamclock, which was designed and built by Ray Saunders in 1977. It belches steam and hoots out the famous Westminster chimes "Big Ben" theme!!! i love it!!!

you could also spend a perfect day at Granville Island.

Granville Island lies below the Granville Street bridge. The public market has everything you need and the island also offers lots of places to dine.

You could also bring your dog and jog on the beach of Vancouver Downtown.

the beach is not good for swimming but it's really nice to see in Downtown.

You should also dine at THE EATERY... The Funkiest place for Japanese food indeed!

hehehe yum yum!!!

Walk around the structure of Canada Place to get a good panoramic view of the city!!!

fantastic!!!

Don't miss the Capilano Suspension bridge too!!!

It is said to be Vancouver's oldest tourist attraction, which was originally built in 1889.

It stretches 450 feet (137m) across and 230 feet (70m) above the Capilano River.

Go and visit the Lighthouse Park too, if you have more time.

It contains the largest uncut, coastal-elevation trees in the Lower Mainland, which a spectacular view!!! This is within a 10-minute walk of the parking lot.

Answer 3

if you are wanting whale watching here is a great company:

1234 Wharf Street

Victoria, British Columbia

V8W 3H9

Contact Information:

250-384-8008 Phone

250-381-8190 Fax

1-800-708-9488 Toll-free

Eagle Wing Whale Watching:

GUARANTEED WHALES!! All eco-whale watching tours are not created equal! Eagle Wing Tours is the most comfortable, personable, professional, thrilling, safest year-round whale watching/eco-adventure company in Victoria. Many extras, on-board washrooms, hydrophone & perfect safety record!

prices Adult  Per Person $ 79.00

Youth 9-16 years Per Person $ 59.00

for some more activities check out the Royal BC musuem Prepare to be amazed. British Columbia’s past, present and future are alive at the Royal BC Museum. Unique galleries showcase the human and natural history of our province and temporary exhibits from other countries and cultures. Authentic artifacts and specimens are displayed in highly realistic settings. From fossilized palm trees to satellite imagery, from Woolly Mammoth to webcam, experience British Columbia as it was and as it is now. Stroll through Old Town's main wood-cobbled street and enjoy its shops, cinema and railway station. Visit a ceremonial Big House, see totem poles from various First Nations and an impressive selection of masks.

You could also just walk around downtown and check out all the cool shops, great restraunts, and cool little places

walk around the ''inner harbor'' there are tons of cool little vendors and things to see it is located downtown too.

for more info for things to see and do in Victoria plz check out hellobc.com it will help you out for sure.

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