Top Things to do in Victoria
Things to do in Victoria, Vancouver Island: The Best Lessons & Workshops
Victoria is a thriving city of heritage architecture and time-honored traditions like afternoon tea. With the ocean at its doorstep and wilderness in its backyard, it’s also a perfect place for outdoor enthusiasts. You can find everything from a world-class science and natural history museum to a blooming public park where peacocks roam freely, plus a range of unique shops, cafes and restaurants. And more cycling routes than any other Canadian city, providing a great way to explore the scenery.
Restaurants in Victoria
1. Red Hot Swing
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
This weekly social dance is a ton of fun. We kick off every Saturday evening with a drop-in beginner dance lesson at 8:35pm, then follow it up with great music until after midnight. If you want live music, we upgrade the last Saturday each month to a band night.
2. Victoria Flying Club
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4.5 based on 12 reviews
Since 1928 the Victoria Flying Club has been specializing in providing exciting and affordable aerial sightseeing tours over Victoria and Vancouver Island. From a City Tour, to a Whale Watching Tour, a Lighthouse Tour to a flight along the rugged and majestic West Coast Trail. You won’t be disappointed!
3. Carr House
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4.0 based on 168 reviews
Under new management! A new era and a new approach. This family home and garden of internationally renowned painter and writer Emily Carr is both a National and Provincial Historic Site. During the summer season, until September, it is open for tours by booking on the events page at www.carrhouse.ca. During the rest of the year Carr house is the site of workshops and programming for the community in themes that celebrate Emily Carr's life; art and environmentalism, feminism, positive relations with Indigenous communities, mentorship of emerging artists and writers. Heritage preservation and gardening workshops are also offered. Offerings are listed at https://carrhouse.ca/events Carr House stands on the traditional territories of the Lekwungen speaking Peoples.
4. Metchosin Soap Works
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1.0 based on 1 reviews
5. Vancouver Photo Workshops
Whether you are a true beginner, aspiring amateur or seasoned professional, our intimate & expansive photography classes are created with you in mind. Our photography workshops provide valuable insights into the essential theories of the art along with a strong focus placed on hands-on learning. Let us help you achieve your vision!
6. Big Blue Sailing
Big Blue Sailing offers both day sailing excursions and skippered sailboat charters around Victoria, to the Gulf Islands, and Desolation Sound from Victoria BC. Join us for a 3 hour, afternoon sailing excursion or an evening twilight sail. For the more adventurous, join us for a five-day sailing excursion in the beautiful Gulf Islands and the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve. Big Blue Sailing is located at Ship Point Marina, in the Inner Harbour in downtown Victoria. Come for a delightful sailing experience in beautiful Brentwood Bay, Victoria, BC. Big Blue Sailing is a Nationally and Provincially regulated Canadian Sailing School and the Yacht is a Transport Canada regulated Marine Vessel. We adhere to all the safety and educational standards of both Transport Canada and Sail Canada. You are in good hands with Big Blue Sailing.
