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Your place in the sun this summer

Summer in Victoria, BC starts with sun on your shoulders and no real reason to check the time. It’s unhurried mornings, sun-warmed afternoons, and evenings that don’t ask you to rush home. You wander a little longer, laugh a bit louder, and suddenly your day includes ocean swims, outdoor concerts, bike rides, and patios where the clink of glasses signals you’ve decided to stay a little longer.

Experience the season

A couple paddleboards along the Gorge Waterway in Victoria, BC

Things to do

It's summer in the city and the living is easy. From sun-soaked paddleboard tours to proper soaked dock diving in the Gorge, Victoria comes alive with a rhythm all its own. Cycle city paths, take in breathtaking gardens, and vibe to an endless lineup of live music, in a city that's endlessly inviting and easily explorable.

What to do
A whale watching tour with Prince of Whales Whale Watching & Wildlife Tours sails past Race Rocks Lighthouse in Greater Victoria, BC

Whale watching

Set out on adventure like no other across the Salish Sea. You'll feel the gentle bump of the waves and the salt-spray in your hair as you navigate rugged coastlines in search of orcas, humpbacks, and a sea of marine wildlife unique to our coastal waters. From thrill-seekers to armchair adventurers, there's a tour for every type of explorer.

Set sail
A couple dining on the patio at Glo Restaurant + Patio on Victoria BC's Inner Harbour

Summer flavours

Victoria is a foodie's city, best enjoyed one bite at a time. Line-caught seafood and farm-fresh produce collide in a chef's playground on the Pacific coast. As Canada's Garden City, we're a place where al fresco comes alive, where lively patios pair brilliantly with vibrant hanging baskets and garden beds.

Where to eat

Outdoor adventure

If your summer plans involve swapping zip-files for zip-lining, you've come to the right place. Victoria, BC is teaming with things to do, all backdropped by some of the most stunning scenery on planet earth. From rainforest hikes to bioluminescent paddle tours, and just about everything in between, you're about to set off an adventure that's every bit as big as your sense of it, let our outdoor adventure itinerary point you in the right direction.

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A woman takes in the sunset while kayaking along the Salish Sea in Victoria, BC

Where to stay

Make the most of the summer sun. Victoria is Canada's most walkable city, many of our top hotels, B&Bs, and resorts put you within footsteps of the city's best shopping, dining, and attractions. Whether you're looking for oceanfront sunrises, heritage charm, or the utmost in contemporary indulgence, you're certain to find exactly what you're looking for, right where you want to be.

Summer plans made easy

A woman sorts strawberries at a Farmers Market in Victoria, BC
Summer marketsGreater Victoria is surrounded by lush rainforests, rich farmlands, and bountiful waters. As our seasonal harvest flows into the city, our best farmers, foragers, makers, and chefs get to work creating something truly special. Find fresh flavours, hand-made treasures, and maybe a few things you didn't even know you needed at our local markets.
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Three friends ride bikes over the Selkirk Trestle on the Galloping Goose Regional Trail in Victoria, BC on a fall day
Essential summer activitiesSummer just got funner! If you're looking to make your summer holiday unforgettable, look no further than Greater Victoria. Our guide to essential summer activities will get you on the water, under the canopy, and deep into the flavours of our agricultural heartlands. Find the building blocks for your next great adventure with these must-try activities.
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A young couple enjoys ice cream on the dock at Fisherman's Wharf in Victoria, BC
Sweet summer treatsMake it your sweetest summer yet! Join us as we munch, lick, and nibble our way through 11 of Victoria's best sweet summer treats. On our way we'll sample everything fresh, frozen, and fried, and even pop in for a spot of tea along the way. This is our finger-licking, crumbs on your shirt guide to Victoria. All you need to pack is your sweet tooth.
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Getting here

A Kenmore Air seaplane flight taxis across the Inner Harbour of Victoria, BC while a Victoria Harbour Ferry passes in behind it.

It's part of the adventure

When you think of an island destination, you might think its remote. But in Victoria, we're not remote, not remotely like anywhere you've ever been before, and getting here is part of what makes it so special. Whether you're weaving through islands aboard a ferry or soaring above them in a seaplane, the journey to Victoria is simple, straightforward, and absolutely breathtaking. This is one journey where you'll you wish you packed your camera.

Let's go!

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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.