
Condé Nast Readers Vote Victoria Best Small City in the World three years in a row!
Victoria is honoured to have been named the best small city in the world by Condé Nast Traveler’s passionate reader-base – three years in a row! Travellers from around the world indulged in Victoria’s farm-fresh food scene, took in breathtaking seascapes along our pristine coastline, and connected with the region’s rugged rainforests from tidepool to treetop and back again. We are thrilled and humbled to be recognized as the best small city in the world and look forward to continuing to create lasting memories for travellers from around the globe.
It’s been quite the run for Greater Victoria

2025 Condé Nast Readers' Choice Awards
• #1 Small City in the World – Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards (US)

2024 Condé Nast Readers' Choice Awards
• #1 Small City in the World – Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards (US)
• #1 Friendliest City in the World – Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards (US)

2023 Condé Nast Readers' Choice Awards
• #1 City in the World – Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards
• #1 Best Small City in the World – Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards
• #1 Friendliest City in the World – Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards (US)
• #8 Best City for Food in the World – Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards
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Top attractions in Victoria, BC
Wander through Victoria’s enchanting streets, where grand old buildings, blooming gardens, and leafy trails invite you to slow down and soak in the moment. Feel the energy by the water as you paddle a kayak, catch a glimpse of an orca rising from the waves, and breathe in the salty air. The lively city buzzes around you, blending urban excitement with west coast wonder at every turn.
