Welcome to Victoria

Start your day in Canada’s most spectacular Inner Harbour, in Victoria, British Columbia. Let the lively ambiance lead you on a leisurely stroll to Victoria’s most popular attractions, incredible sights and tours, spectacular theatre and museums, unique gift & specialty shops, fine Canadian art, trendy malls, tasty treats, sumptuous restaurants, prestigious hotels and more. With the mildest climate in the country, anytime is the perfect time to visit the “City of Gardens”.

Whether arriving by coastal waterway onboard a ferry or cruise ship or by sky way, sightseeing opportunities abound from stunning views across the Strait of Juan de Fuca and snow-capped Olympic Mountains to the spectacular Inner Harbour surrounded by many historical buildings including the stately Legislative Buildings and the world famous Empress Hotel. If you are looking for a cozy island retreat or a sophisticated provincial capital with olde world charm, Victoria has it all, from earthy to elegant.

Be A Tourist in your own Home Town
March 1 – 4, 2012
Come celebrate 40 years – for only $10 bucks!

Free admissions and offers to dozens of your favourite attractions – including The Butchart Gardens!
Plus dozens of discounts and special offers. Read more here…

Tickets on sale Tuesday, February 10 at Tourism Victoria, participating Thrifty Foods Stores (Victoria and Mill Bay), BC Lottery outlets (The Bay Centre, Mayfair Mall, Hillside Mall, Safeway Foul Bay) Shopper’s Drug Mart Douglas St., Canex and People’s Drug Mart.

For more information and to reserve your tickets call 250 953-2033!

Downtown Ambassadors Video


View our short informative clip on our Downtown Victoria Ambassadors


Welcome Downtown Ambassadors

The Downtown Victoria Ambassadors are a team of dedicated volunteers who have been serving the needs of visitors and tourists to Victoria for the past 15 years.

If you are interested in joining the Ambassador program -  read more about the program.