Kayaking

Visitors love about Victoria. Here in the Garden City, kayakers of all skill levels are able to rent kayaks in small or large groups, and experience the city from the water. For more advanced kayaking, nearby Sooke (just 40 minutes from the city) offers guided tours of BC rugged coastline.

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Holidays

tea, pastries and champagne flutes set on a marble table

Festive Afternoon Tea

Delight in a Festive Afternoon Tea with Seasonal Treats and Classic Holiday Desserts!

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Whale Watching

Ready for an exhilarating trip?! Experience the beautiful West Coast aboard a whale watching tour. With possibilities for sightings almost all year, you can be mystified viewing Orca (Killer Whales), Humpback Whales, Seals, Sea Lions, Porpoises, Eagles and much more marine wildlife.

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Gardens & Parks

Beacon Hill Park’s Children’s Farm

Beacon Hill Park is an easy 15 minute walk from the Empress. Along with great playgrounds for both big and small children, a duck pond and beautiful walking trails, the park is also home to Beacon Hill Children’s Farm.