A couple watching kites at Cattle Beach in Victoria, BC

Travel Tips

Plan ahead and follow these helpful hints for the best possible experience during your trip to Victoria.

A pod of orcas in Victoria, BC

Laws & Regulations

Get familiar with provincial and federal regulations in advance of your visit to Victoria.

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A couple walking through Fan Tan Alley in Victoria, BC

Health & Safety

Find information on emergency services and travel advisories.

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Helpful Hints

A couple enjoying ice cream on Fisherman's Wharf in Victoria, BC
Currency & TaxesEverything you need to know about the Canadian dollar and taxation in British Columbia.
A couple walking in front of the Victoria Parliament building
Passports & VisasFind important information on passports, visas and travel documentation here.
Inner Harbour in Victoria, BC in the summer
Special NeedsInformation about accessibility for visitors with impaired mobility and guide animals.

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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 the Esquimalt Nation, whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.