- Must visit
Royal BC Museum
Major provincial museum with natural history, Indigenous collections, and immersive exhibits on British Columbia's people and landscapes.
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Complete guide to Victoria, BC
Things to do in Victoria, BC
Discover the best of Victoria, BC — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Victoria, BC trip today.
- Recommended
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
Art museum in a restored mansion featuring rotating exhibitions, Asian art, and decorative arts in an elegant heritage setting.
- Recommended
Victoria Chinatown Museum
Small but rich museum preserving Chinese Canadian history through artifacts and guided interpretation inside historic Chinatown.
- Must visit
Inner Harbour
Victoria's postcard waterfront district, ideal for strolling past historic buildings, floatplanes, boats, and street activity.
- Must visit
Beacon Hill Park
Large public park with gardens, ponds, peacocks, sports areas, and a hilltop viewpoint over the city and Olympic Mountains.
- Recommended
Government Street
Lively pedestrian street lined with heritage storefronts, boutiques, and public art in the center of Old Town.
Pacific Seafood Chowder
Creamy chowder with Pacific salmon or shellfish. It reflects Victoria’s coastal seafood culture and is a common comfort dish on Vancouver Island.
- Gluten-free
Vancouver Island Oysters
Fresh oysters from nearby Vancouver Island waters, prized for their clean briny flavor and strong connection to local aquaculture.
- Gluten-free
Pacific Wild Salmon
Wild Pacific salmon, often cedar-planked or simply grilled. It is a hallmark regional food tied to coastal and Indigenous food traditions.
Ferris' Oyster Bar & Grill
Busy casual spot specializing in fresh oysters, seafood towers, chowder, and local shellfish in a lively market setting.
The Dining Room at The Empress
Refined waterfront dining focused on Pacific Northwest seafood and seasonal ingredients in an elegant room inside the Inner Harbour hotel.
Blue Crab Seafood House
Upscale restaurant known for local seafood, steaks, and harbor views. A polished choice for a classic Victoria dinner.
Canadian Dollar ($)
More expensive than many Canadian cities for hotels and dining, but transit is reasonable and budget food options are easy to find.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- $12-20 for fast food or casual takeaway.
- Mid-range
- $25-45 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- $70+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- $4-6 for coffee or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Tip 15-20% at restaurants, 10-15% for taxis, and optional small change or 10% at cafes for table service.
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