TOURS & ACTIVITIES IN VICTORIA – BRITISH COLUMBIA

 

VICTORIA

FREE WALKING TOURS IN VICTORIA

A FREE WALKING TOUR IS THE BEST WAY TO DISCOVER A CITY!

An introductory tour including many of the city’s highlights provides the lay-of-the-land overview of some of the most important neighborhoods and landmarks in the city.

It allows customers from all different walks of life to enjoy a 5-star tour that fits any budget.

PRIVATE & PREMIER TOURS & ACTIVITIES IN VICTORIA

Bike Tour of Victoria

Bike Tour of Victoria

This Bike Tour of Victoria allows you to experience the highlights of "The City of Gardens" with an expert local guide. Feel like a local and discover the ...

ABOUT VICTORIA

One of the most beatiful cities in canada

This is it! One of the most beautiful cities in Canada and comfortable places to take a tour. Our Victoria tours will connect you to the city like nothing else. 

Victoria is British Columbia’s capital city, and one of the oldest communities on the west coast. Located on the water, its harbor is a natural beauty surrounded by a historic downtown, vibrant city parks, and walking access to everywhere. Our experience has been that Victoria is best discovered with an expert local guide on a walking tour.

Victoria is one of the most visited cities in British Columbia, being home to many parks, restaurants and tour operators. Our tours are all about connecting you to the city and everything it has to offer. If you are searching for local recommendations and tips, our tours are for you.

ABOUT TOONIE TOURS IN VICTORIA

Toonie Tours is Canada’s biggest Free Walking Tour network.

Toonie Tours specializes in walking tours that are accessible year-round. On our walking tours you will explore the history, culture, architecture and art of Victoria on the Free Walking Tour of Victoria.

Our newest experience, Victoria’s Street Art & Craft Beer Tour is a one-of-a-kind and super unique to Victoria. You’ll be connected with new friends, an expert local guide, and the inside scoop of the city.

Our tours take you through Victoria’s most popular neighborhoods, like the Inner Harbor, Boomtown and Chinatown on our Free Walking Tour of Victoria.

If you’re looking for other tour interests, you’ve come to the right place. Part of being an expert tour guide is knowing the best recommendations for our customers preferences. 

VICTORIA CITY GUIDE

As tour guides we love to share Victoria with the world. Below are a few lists to help you find the best things to do, great stays, delicious eats, and epic shopping. All in Victoria, British Columbia  

THINGS TO DO IN VICTORIA

What to do in Victoria? This.

For the capital city of British Columbia, Victoria is a quaint town with lots of great things to do. Here is a relatively short list of our favourite free things to do in Victoria 

  • Tour the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
  • Stroll through Beacon Hill Park and learn about Terry Fox
  • Find exciting street art that sprawls through Rock Bay
  • Capture feed worthy shots at the Victorian Rose Garden
  • Find the World’s Tallest Free-Standing Totem Pole

We understand this isn’t a very descriptive list, but we wanted to keep it short and sweet. If you’re looking for more in depth to do’s of Victoria, check out our blog and consider subscribing. We plan to come out with content often and will have plenty of room to elaborate on all of our local advice.  

THE BEST ACCOMODATIONS IN VICTORIA

WHERE TO STAY IN Victoria? HERE.

From budget hosteler to royal sightseer Victoria has a room for you to rest your head. Here is a short list of our top stays in the Victoria, BC for any type of traveler.

  • Ocean Island Inn Backpackers Suites
  • Hotel Fairmont Empress
  • The Magnolia Hotel
  • Abigail’s Hotel
  • Royal Scot Hotel & Suites
  • James Bay Inn

Enjoy your stay, and your time being Victorian.

THE BEST PLACES TO EAT IN VICTORIA

WHERE TO EAT IN VictOria? YUM.

Victoria’s ocean-side location serves for incredible west coast flavours with international influence. 

  • Fisherman’s Wharf
  • Market Square 
  • Cook Street Village in Fairfield
  • Koreatown
  • Little Italy

The challenge with this list is that there are so many incredible places to eat in Toronto, we decided to simplify and give you the areas we like the most. From there, you decide! 

THE GREATEST BARS IN IN VICTORIA

Victoria NIGHTLIFE.

Victoria is a sleepy town, they say it’s for the newly wed or the nearly dead. Even so, there are great options to have a few drinks. Here’s a list of our favorite places for a night out in Victoria.

  • Vancouver Island Brewing
  • The Beagle Pub
  • The Sticky Wicket Bar
  • The Bent Mast
  • Bard & Banker
  • Darcy’s Pub

Have fun, and drink responsibly. If you want to view more great pubs, check out our blog on Victoria’s Pubs.

THE BEST SHOPPING IN VICTORIA

Victoria SAVINGS START HERE.

Victoria has an aura that elevates the visitor to need to bring something home. Believe us, in Victoria, there is a shop for you. Here are some of our favourite areas to shop in Victoria. 

  • Yates Street
  • Fan Tan Alley (Chinatown)
  • Bastion Square
  • Trounce Alley
  • Johnson St
  • Westside Village Shopping Centre

If you’re from abroad, use that conversion rate to it’s full potential. Happy Shopping!

MEET OUR GUIDES IN VICTORIA

Joshua Murdoch

Joshua Murdoch

Nathan Murdoch

Nathan Murdoch

Ariel Murdoch

Ariel Murdoch

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Toonie Tours promotes tours and experiences that are participated in on a strict volunteer basis. Neither Toonie Tours, our tour guides nor our tour and experience partners will be held responsible in any way for injuries to the body or property experienced during tours. Toonie Tours, our guides and partners reserve the right to deny participation in any tour, to any person, for any reason. Thank you for your understanding.

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