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A couple walks hand-in-hand past the Victoria Visitor Centre on Victoria's Inner Harbour in Victoria, BC

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Don’t just take our word for it. From its food and culture to the experiences that make a trip stick with you, discover why Victoria continues to catch the attention of travel writers around the world.

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Victoria has earned plenty of attention from those who know travel best. Explore the stories putting the city on the map and discover what might inspire your own trip.

A couple walks hand-in-hand along a pathway in front of the BC Parliament Buildings in Victoria, BC
Condé Nast Traveler2026-10-06

The Best Cities in the World: 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards


CNT Editors at Kat Chen
Readers of Condé Nast Traveler have once again recognized Victoria as the world's best small city in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, based on nearly 800,000 reader votes. Come experience for yourself what makes Victoria a place travellers return to, from its vibrant neighbourhoods and waterfront setting to the experiences found throughout the city.
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A couple walks hand in hand along the lower causeway of the Inner Harbour in Victoria, BC with yellow flowers in the foreground.
AAA Magazine2026-08-10

How to have a capital time in Victoria, British Columbia


Claudia Laroye
AAA Magazine’s guide to Victoria showcases a city where historic character and longstanding traditions meet a lively food and wellness scene, Indigenous-led experiences and easy access to nature. From exploring the Inner Harbour and Chinatown to cycling, afternoon tea, gardens and waterfront saunas, Victoria offers plenty to discover no matter how long you stay.
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A couple overlooks the fountain in The Butchart Gardens' sunken garden in Victoria, BC
Forbes2026-01-27

In Victoria, B.C., Warm Tea And Hospitality Counter Diplomatic Chill


Winston Ross
Forbes highlights Victoria as a welcoming getaway where walkable neighbourhoods, a thriving food scene, wellness experiences and iconic attractions come together with Vancouver Island’s natural beauty. From afternoon tea and Indigenous-led tours to The Butchart Gardens and whale watching, explore the many ways to experience the region in every season.
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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.