Victoria, British Columbia City Guide
For over 20 years, Pamela Lanier's Victoria, British Columbia Travel Guide has been your connection to Victoria's tourism community with invaluable details on local attractions, restaurants, shopping, museums, history, outdoor recreation and more.
Gardens & Parks
Victoria is known as the "City of Gardens" and after you have visited a few you will understand why. Perhaps you may want to visit Butchart Gardens to see the uniqueness of a sunken garden that was built in a limestone quarry and to smell the sweet aroma of the gardens lavish multi hued rose gardens. But when you're ready to unwind a bit, afternoon tea with lemon poppy seed loaf at one of the garden's restaurants is a perfect way to end the day. If you're in the mood for a walk in the park, a picnic, or a lazy afternoon with a good book by the edge of a rippling lake, go to the Beacon Hill Park. This impressive 200-acre park is a natural paradise that is filled with exotic native plants and trees. If you watch closely, you may catch a glimpse of some interesting wildlife and there's even a petting zoo that the kids will love. Hikers and nature lovers will truly be fascinated by the grandeur of Goldstream Park. The park is located in a rain forest where all sorts of wildlife make their home and offers camping accommodations.
Guest Editor: Brenda Festa
