Things to Do in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada (on any budget!)
I’ll start this post with a shout-out to Tiffany, our friend who lives in Victoria. She gave us a ton of options of things to do during our visit this week which kept us happily entertained and well fed, and it allowed us to see a lot of the area.
Victoria Government Building at night
Visiting Victoria was a bit of a spontaneous decision (we were in the Seattle area, and we figured why not?), so we only spent three days there. While we couldn’t finish every item on this list, we had a ton of fun doing what we did (those items have a *). So now I’m passing the list along to you NTS readers. Here are a few options, for every price range:
FREE
Walking on the rocks by the sea, just south of Beacon Hill Park
Safely meander the railed breakwater, or walk along the exterior, to the lighthouse.
Explore the outdoors
Mt Finlayson is nearby for hiking, or you can venture a bit further to the Juan de Fuca trails. Some beaches can be reached by a very short walk. (Tiffany recommends Sombrio Beach!)
$10 or under
This is poutine – a Canadian must-try. Ingredients include french fries, cheese curd and gravy.
Try poutine*
Originating in Quebec, this curd and gravy fry covering has now spread across Canada.
Skip the boat charter fees with a shore dive around Ogden Point.
Spa Day Dip and Dine
Relax with a mineral pool dip plus endless tapas at Tigh-Na-Mara‘s treetop restaurant.
Thanks again, to our friend Tiffany, for recommending almost every single item on this list!
Do you have any suggestions for things to do in Victoria or have you tried anything on this list? Please share your advice and experiences in the comments below!
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2 Replies to “Things to Do in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada (on any budget!)”
Hey Diana and Ian,
thnak you so much for all the tipps. I also quit my job in Germany and want to try it out as a digital nomad 😉 We will see if the test works out!
I’m no in Victoria and will try out your good tipps. Thank you so much.
Greetings from Victoria, Alexandra
Hey Diana and Ian,
thnak you so much for all the tipps. I also quit my job in Germany and want to try it out as a digital nomad 😉 We will see if the test works out!
I’m no in Victoria and will try out your good tipps. Thank you so much.
Greetings from Victoria, Alexandra
That’s awesome, Alexandra! Victoria is beautiful. Have an amazing time and best of luck in your adventures!