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Downtown offers a number of unique shopping opportunities. Discover Victoria’s Antique Row on Fort Street, for the seasoned bargain/treasure-hunter. Don’t miss the eclectic boutiques of Market Square in Olde Towne Victoria as sparrows dart from the rafters in the open-air courtyard, or wander in and out of the many unique shops along Government Street as local street performers welcome you with a song. Discover a rainbow of sea stars, anemones, and fish of all shapes and sizes at the Undersea Gardens or discover more about the history and life in BC at Victoria’s newest attraction, BC Experience. Say hello to the likes of Marilyn Monroe or Queen Victoria herself in the Royal London Wax Museum. Your family vacation would not be complete without a visit to Victoria’s Bug Zoo or Miniature World and other exciting family stops before topping off the afternoon with the time-honoured British tradition of high tea. Steeped in history, Victoria also boasts more than five museums, including the internationally acclaimed Royal British Columbia Museum, and many other historic sites including Fort Rodd Hill, the site of Canada's oldest West Coast lighthouse. From Craigdarroch castle to Emily Carr's cozy childhood home, Victoria's vibrant past lends itself to colourful stories of the city's most elite (and not-so-elite) characters.
By nature, Victoria and Vancouver Island have miles and miles of things for families to do. Ocean waters, long sandy beaches, rainforests and wide open spaces wait to be explored. Kids will keep busy for hours swimming, building sand castles, clambering over driftwood, beachcombing, discovering tidal pools, going on nature walks, and simply breathing the clean, fresh air. Children are encouraged to get up close and personal with local marine life, bugs, butterflies and farm animals at Victoria’s unique gardens and zoos. Museums abound on the Island and have hands-on displays and activities for their favourite little visitors. Recreation centres, swimming pools, waterslides and mini-golf are always popular with the whole family and many of Victoria and Vancouver Island’s festivals cater to children. [ back to top ] |
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At the end of Government Street, a number of attractions await you.
Surrounded by the
majesty of the Legislative Buildings and the ivy-covered Empress Hotel, the Inner Harbour is your gateway to entertainment. Enjoy a vanilla-and-fresh-strawberry "Canada Cone" as you walk along the
causeway. Stop
to have your portrait sketched and to delight in the many offerings of local musicians, jugglers, and artists. Then zip out on a high-speed 
Feeling overwhelmed with choices? Why not take a tour. With horse-drawn carriages, double-decker buses, inner harbour ferries, and even bike-pedaled Kabuki Kabs eager to show you all Victoria has to offer, getting around in Victoria is as simple as the wave of a hand. Most guides will even let you in on the local secrets... 
For the visitor who is young, or young at heart, Victoria and Vancouver Island have plenty of fun things to see and do. From attractions and museums to zoos and recreation, there is something for kids of all ages. Planning a holiday with the entire family in mind results in memories that you will all remember with a smile.