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A young family walks through the Sunken Garden at The Butchart Gardens, A National Historic Site of Canada, in Victoria, BC

10 things to do in Victoria this June

June arrives with big energy in Condé Nast Traveler’s reader voted #1 Small City in the World, Victoria, BC. With vibrant festivals, immersive cultural experiences, and endless opportunities to enjoy nature’s beauty, the city promises an experience unlike anything else.

A young couple dines on the patio at Glo Restaurant + Patio situated along Victoria, BC's Upper Harbour
The ultimate Victoria patio guideThe best dining spots to soak in Victoria’s summer sun!
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A couple enjoys a picnic on the beach in Victoria, BC
A slow travel guide to Victoria, BCGreater Victoria lends itself to unhurried exploration, where Island time isn’t just a motto; it’s a way of life. Whether you’re tracing the shoreline on foot or by bike, savouring locally grown flavours, or discovering your new favourite wellness haven, Victoria rewards those who move at their own pace.
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How to spend a perfect weekend in Victoria without a carRecognized as Canada’s Most Cycle‑Friendly City and named among the Top 10 Most Walkable Cities in the World, Victoria invites visitors to slow down and experience the city at street level. From harbourfront strolls and bike‑friendly trails to walkable neighbourhood dining and cultural landmarks, this guide shows how to spend a perfect weekend in Victoria, no car required.
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Sunrise in South Oak Bay from last week@rhloutdoors
Fisgard Lighthouse ✨ - Vancouver Island

C’est le plus ancien phare de la côte pacifique du Canada 🇨🇦 / This lighthouse is the oldest of the canadian Pacific coast 🇨🇦
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There was this one time when I actually did get briefly lost in a magical forest, but I wasn’t upset at all because LOOK AT IT!!! We are so damn lucky to be surrounded by places like this. 
I figured this photo would be the perfect one to accompany some photos I recently shot on film at the Climate Strike in downtown Vancouver. If we love our planet the way it deserves to be loved, we’ll continue to be able to experience beautiful nature like this!!! 🌎🌍🌏@shotbydevan

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Destination Greater Victoria is honoured to be based on the traditional territory of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples of the Songhees Nation and Xwsepsum Nation, whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.