
Arts, Culture & History
Explore the past and embrace the exciting present. Being the oldest city in the Pacific Northwest has major advantages.
Vancouver Island and Victoria’s rich and fascinating history is rooted in Indigenous culture stretching back thousands of years, and British and Asian traditions since the mid 1800s. These influences echo proudly through Victoria’s amazing architecture, heritage sites, museums, gardens, galleries, markets and cultural celebrations.
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Arts & Culture Month
Passion paints this place. This November, let Victoria's vibrant arts & culture scene reawaken your sense of awe. Dive deep into rich history, catch a dazzling performance, wander colourful galleries and manicured gardens, and and explore a city where art and heart fill every street. It's a month where creativity breaks free across the city and our canvas comes to life with culture and imagination.
Statues & Landmarks
First Nations, British and Asian cultural histories make modern Victoria a vibrant, diverse and fun-to-discover city. You’ll discover museums, heritage and historic buildings, statues and sites that echo eras, industries and people of the past.
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