Article by Robert Tellier
Victoria BC – Simply Beautiful
If you’re thinking of taking some Holidays in Canada then you must consider visiting Victoria BC. Victoria has been labeled by visitors many times over as perhaps one of the most beautiful places in the world and I couldn’t agree more!
I grew up in this lovely city and even though I moved away many years ago, I still enjoy visiting family members as often as I can who still live on the Island. I have fond memories of growing up in Victoria and hope to move back very soon, spending the last half of life in this wonderful city.
From riding my bike in pea soup fog, having fish and chips at Fisherman’s Wharf, to the sounds of the fog horns off the island putting me to sleep at night, it truly was a great place to grow up. My parents escaped the cold winters of Alberta moving to Victoria when I was just a little boy and thinking about it today, am I ever glad they did!
Victoria is situated on Vancouver Island in Beautiful British Columbia, Canada. The city is the Capital of BC and is located on the southern tip of the island. Vancouver Island is located off the Pacific West Coast of Canada approximately 100 kilometers from the mainland and City of Vancouver.Greater Victoria has an area population of about 330,000 and continues to grow and expand each year. The reason being, it is perhaps one of the most desirable places in Canada to live.
Why you ask?Well for starters its beauty and climate are probably the two biggest reasons. The west coast and in particular the southern the tip of Vancouver Island, offer the warmest year round climate of all of Canada and breathtaking scenery to go along with it as well.
Victoria BC – City of Gardens
When you have a great year round mild climate then it’s the perfect place for flowers to bloom and Victoria BC is world renowned for its abundance of flowers, especially the hundreds of hanging baskets you will discover throughout the City.
If you like golf, well you’ve come to the right place. Because of the warm climate, golf courses are open year round. Want to play a round on Christmas Day? Shouldn’t be a problem in this city!Of course summertime is always the most preferred time to take your Holidays in Canada, unless of course you partake in the endless amount of winter activities available. To experience the absolute beauty and view the many activities Victoria BC has to offer, then we suggest July, August and September as the ultimate time to visit the City.There are so many unique summer activities and planned events taking place and so much to do at this time of year. The city simply comes alive, like most, in the summer months.
Summer Activities Galore in Victoria BC
There are just too many to list but I will try to give you a quick sample of what you can do when visiting.
? Experience BC Ferries – take the scenic Ferry crossing to the island.? Visit Victoria’s scenic Inner Harbour, Empress Hotel and the Parliament Buildings. Exciting entertainment taking place in the evening hours.? Walk the Breakwater and watch the Cruise Ships coming and going.? Visit World renowned Buchart Gardens, a garden paradise!? Go on a Whale Watching Tour and spot the Killer Whales.? Visit Fisherman’s Wharf for a fresh Oyster burger and fries.? Golf… golf…. Golf!? Visit one of the many parks and fresh water lakes for the day or stroll along the ocean side.? Take a scenic and ever so popular horse carriage ride.
As you can see, there is so much to see and do in this great city any time of the year. Getting to this fine city is easy!Whether you fly or drive, it’s the perfect Holidays in Canada destination!Start planning today and visit Victoria, BC, Canada.
Happy travels!Robert Tellier
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