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Things to See & Do During Spring Break in Greater Victoria

A 5-minute read

Updated February 6th, 2026

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Get a preview of summer with a Spring Break in Victoria, BC. Home to Canada’s mildest climate, the city springs into the season a little earlier than everywhere else, and our blooms, blossoms, and birdies like to show off in the sunshine. Join us as we explore the top outdoor activities across our region.

A family explores Beacon Hill Park in Victoria, BC

Take a nature walk

Take a nature walk with your children and see what type of plants and colours you can find in bloom. Identify local flora and fauna and practice amateur birding at local green spaces like Beacon Hill Park, a short 15-minute walk form the Victoria Visitor Centre. Greater Victoria’s parks are home to an abundance of wildlife so keep your eyes peeled for peacocks, owls and more.

Beacon Hill Park
A young family walks along a pathway at The Butchart Gardens in Victoria, BC

Visit The Butchart Gardens

Take a relaxing stroll through 55 acres of stunning gardens at The Butchart Gardens. Just a 30-minute drive from the city centre, it’s well worth the trip to see the gardens come alive in spring and to soak in the sights and sounds of this tranquil oasis.

The Butchart Gardens
Tide pools along Botanical Beach Provincial Park in Victoria, BC

Soak in the coast

Breathe in the smell of the sea as you wander along coastal trails. Visit local beaches like Willows Beach or Gonzales Beach to balance on driftwood logs, build sandcastles and look for sea glass. If you're feeling extra adventurous, peek beneath the sea by visiting the tidal pools at Botanical Beach, a scenic hour and 45-minute drive from Victoria. Take time to discover and learn about Vancouver Island’s coast.

Cherry blossoms outside the Coast Hotel Victoria in Victoria, BC

Wander Cherry Blossom Lined Streets

Experience cherry blossom season as you take a mindful and refreshing walk through Victoria’s neighbourhoods to bask in the vibrancy of spring firsthand. See if you can identify the various varietals of blossoms blooming. Find teacups hanging from the branches of the famous James Bay tree or visit the wishing tree in Fernwood. There’s a little bit of tradition everywhere you go in Greater Victoria.

How to Experience Victoria’s Iconic Cherry Blossom Season
A woman and her child explore downtown Victoria, BC

Meander Downtown Victoria

Take time to wander through downtown and soak in its classic architecture and beautifully preserved streets. Discover the colourful storefronts along Lower Johnson Street, the old‑world charm of Market Square, and the hidden gems tucked into Fan Tan Alley (the narrowest street in North America). If you’re searching for the perfect gift to bring home, explore our Downtown Victoria shopping guide for everything from thrifty finds to specialty shops.

Your Downtown Victoria, B.C. Shopping Guide
A woman examines an ancient coastal cedar in a rainforest while forest bathing in Victoria, BC

Forest Bathe

Discover Greater Victoria’s temperate, second and old-growth forests as you explore the rich ecology of the Island. This ancient art of forest bathing will hopefully leave you with a lighter heart and connection to the diverse and expansive landscape of Vancouver Island. Venture up to Port Renfrew to wander amongst giants at Avatar Grove or stay close by as you take in one of the many local parks such as Goldstream Provincial Park, Thetis Lake, Gowlland Tod, Mount Work and others.

A couple paddleboards along the Gorge Waterway in Victoria, BC

Try a new adventure

Rent a kayak or paddleboard and take on a new adventure! This is a great activity to take on in tandem with your children. Just make sure to sport the proper safety gear and start on a lake in shallow water. You’ll get to see Greater Victoria from a unique perspective and get your heart pumping!

A beetle walks along a stick at the Victoria Bug Zoo in Victoria, BC

Find all the ant-sers

For a dose of wonder and a few happy shivers, the Victoria Bug Zoo on Courtney Street is the perfect family stop on any trip to Victoria. Kids and parents can explore a lively collection of incredible insects, meeting everything from cheerful crawlers to majestic multi‑legged creatures. The friendly bug‑loving staff make every visit feel like a backstage pass to the secret world of tiny superheroes. It’s a playful, memorable adventure that will have the whole family buzzing long after you leave.

Three friends ride bikes along the Selkirk Trestle in Victoria, BC

Cycle Canada's most bikeable city

If biking is more your speed, take a pedal through Victoria’s scenic neighbourhoods. The days are warm and the streets are quiet so take time to explore nooks and crannies of the city you haven’t discovered before.

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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.