
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

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
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
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 eatOutdoor 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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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

Getting here

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.
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