Victoria Canada
Country: Canada · Region: Alaska · Currency: Canadian Dollar
Victoria is Canada's westernmost provincial capital on Vancouver Island, offering a blend of British colonial architecture, Indigenous culture, and natural beauty. The cruise port receives over 200 large ships annually (April-October) at Ogden Point terminal, just 2.5 km from downtown.
Top sights
Parliament Buildings, Royal BC Museum, Butchart Gardens, Beacon Hill Park, Inner Harbour, Chinatown
Things to do
- Butchart Gardens
- Accessible via BC Transit Route 75 with a 50-minute travel time from downtown Victoria.
- Victoria Inner Harbour
- The heart of downtown Victoria serving seaplanes and helicopters, located about 2.5 km northeast of Ogden Point cruise terminal.
- Victoria Visitor Centre
- Located at 812 Wharf St, open daily 9AM-5PM, offering brochures, tourism guides, and tour booking assistance.
Where to eat
- Harborside venues
- Multiple establishments along the harbor offering fish-and-chips and local dining options.
Bars and nightlife
- Harborside pubs
- Pubs along the harbor serve pints and fish-and-chips in a scenic waterfront setting.
Forecast for Victoria
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Weather in Victoria by month
Averages from 2015 to 2024, not a forecast. Within about two weeks of a date, the live forecast above is the one to trust.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainfall | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F | 38°F | 6.5 in | 17 |
| February | 46°F | 37°F | 4.2 in | 14 |
| March | 50°F | 39°F | 3.3 in | 15 |
| April | 55°F | 43°F | 2.6 in | 13 |
| May | 64°F | 50°F | 1.3 in | 7 |
| June | 69°F | 54°F | 1.2 in | 6 |
| July | 75°F | 58°F | 0.5 in | 3 |
| August | 75°F | 60°F | 0.8 in | 4 |
| September | 67°F | 55°F | 2.2 in | 9 |
| October | 57°F | 48°F | 4.9 in | 13 |
| November | 49°F | 42°F | 6.9 in | 16 |
| December | 44°F | 38°F | 6.7 in | 18 |
Getting around
From Ogden Point cruise terminal, take a pleasant 30-minute walk to downtown, or use public bus #30/#31 ($2.25), cruise shuttles, or taxi.
What to eat
Enjoy fish and chips and local pints around the harborside area in downtown Victoria.
Tips
Check weather forecasts before visiting as the region experiences annual windstorms, and note that Victoria is one of the few North American cities using double-decker buses.
Best for
Historic architecture, gardens, local culture
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