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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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Tour the BC Legislature building

Designed by the same architect of The Empress, Francis Rattenbury, discover the history of the province, the architectural splendor of our cherished heritage building and learn about British Columbia’s parliamentary process.
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Victoria Bug Zoo

The Victoria Bug Zoo opened its doors in 1997 and has been showing visitors of downtown Victoria our awe-inspiring bugs ever since.
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Butchart Gardens

Enveloping you in lush greens and colourful blooms, The Butchart Gardens is a must-see oasis over 100 years in the making.
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