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Located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, Victoria is an idyllic destination for tourists, boasting beautiful natural landscapes and a vibrant city life. Victoria has plenty to offer in terms of culture: wander through the historic streets downtown, explore unique shops, eateries, and art galleries and more. With something for everyone - from adventure seekers to nature lovers - Victoria is sure to provide you with an unforgettable experience! This guide is the very best that downtown Victoria has to offer (from someone who actually lives here!), including amazing restaurants to suit every budget, parks, activities, and shopping! Whether you’re just passing through or spending an extended vacation, you won't want to miss out on exploring these areas that make Victoria unique!

My bread and butter. My hometown. Beautiful British Columbia's capital city. VICTORIA! Born and raised here, I pride myself on collecting all the best local places around the city. I have personally been to all these places and would absolutely recommend. I hope you enjoy! A total of 66 things on this map: Restaurants, beaches, coffee shops, hikes, breweries, shopping, things to see and do to help you fall in love with the Victoria area! As a bonus, I've included some of my absolute favourites across the entire Peninsula as I truly believe you can't miss them!

In May 2023, my husband and I took a 12 night road trip to British Columbia. We had an incredible experience. I am excited to share these notes from our journey. Reach out if you have questions or want to pick my brain for advice.