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Victoria is a charming town on the south end of Vancouver Island, BC. Car and passenger ferries connect Victoria to several locations in Washington State, while ferries to the mainland of British Columbia are located farther north on Vancouver Island. You’ll want to stay at your Victoria BC Bed and Breakfast for quite some time, as there is much to do and see here.

Victoria is the capital of British Columbia, and its downtown is dominated by some rather impressive architecture. The British Columbia Parliament Buildings were built towards the end of the 19th century in a Neo-Baroque style. They face the Inner Harbour, and make quite an impression for those arriving by sea. Nearby stands The Empress Hotel, built along the Inner Harbour at the start of the 20th century. If you did nothing in Victoria but sit and stare, you would be quite happy.

It is easy to explore Victoria, BC, on foot. In the heart of downtown you’ll find the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, the Royal British Columbia Museum, and the Maritime Museum of British Columbia. The Bug Museum is fascinating, too. A bit outside of the heart of Victoria lay Craigdarroch Castle and Butchart Gardens, both of which are worth a peek. For a relatively small city, Victoria has an impressive selection of museums.

There are innumerable restaurants and cafes in which to enjoy after hours of perusing exhibits. Indeed, Victoria, BC, is said to have more restaurants per capita than any other city on the west coast of North America, with the exception of San Francisco. Enjoy a cup of tea at the Empress, or a pint at one of many pubs.

There is also a thriving arts scene here. Check out the Victoria Film Festival, the Fringe Theatre Festival, or the Victoria Ballet. Nary a night goes by without music, theatre or dance somewhere in Victoria. So make yourself comfortable in your Victoria Bed and Breakfast, and stay awhile.