Destination Greater Victoria

We are the official tourism management organization of Victoria, BC. Follow your own path, down some of ours!

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Let’s celebrate love in the city we adore! Happy Valentine’s Day 💕

📍Victoria, BC

#VictoriaBC #ExploreVictoria #YYJ #DateNight #ValentinesDay

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Victoria's mighty coastal rainforests are calling all adventurers! 🌲 From tidepool treasures to treetop thrills, these towering canopies hide endless wonders.

Ready for some heart-pounding fun?

WildPlay swings back into action this Saturday for the 2025 season, just in time for a Valentine's Day escapade or a Family Day frolic! Grab your loved ones and dive into fresh air, adrenaline, and unforgettable memories at WildPlay in Victoria's West Shore. 🌿💚

📍Wild Play Victoria
📸 @WildPlayParks

#VictoriaBC #ExploreVictoria #VictoriaAdventures #WildPlayVictoria

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Happy International Pizza Day! 🍕🎉 What better way to celebrate than by indulging in some of Victoria's unique and delicious pizza flavours? Whether you're with friends, or loved ones, or flying solo, there's a slice for everyone in this city that's as vibrant as its culinary scene. From classic Margheritas to adventurous local creations, let the flavours of Victoria delight your taste buds and warm your heart. ❤️

📍Victoria, BC

#VictoriaBC #ExploreVictoria #VictoriaFood #InternationalPizzaDay2025

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The Board of Trade building in Victoria’s Bastion Square is quite the showstopper situated in the Old Town District.

This historic building in downtown Victoria was constructed in 1892 and stands out with its grandeur and unique architectural details crossing multiple design styles.

📍Bastion Square
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A little peak into a seaside neighbourhood 🏡🌊

Which Greater Victoria neighbourhood are you spending your weekend in?

📍Greater Victoria, BC
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#VictoriaBC #ExploreVictoria #YYJ #SeasideNeighbourhood

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A modern-day home to boutique shopping, authentic eateries, seasonal outdoor markets and even a craft brewery, that once had a river running right through. 🍻🥘🛍️💡
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📍marketsquarevic (Instagram)
📸 whistlebuoybrewing (Instagram)

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Dark Chocolate Day AND the beginning of the Hot Chocolate Festival in Greater Victoria! 🍫☕ How delicious is that? This February, sip your way through a lineup of unique hot chocolate creations from local businesses. With each cup, you'll be warming hearts and helping paws, $1 from every hot chocolate sold goes to support a great local charity. Get ready—your taste buds are in for a treat!

On top of all this exciting chocolate news, our local chocolatiers @rogerschocolate are celebrating 140 years of making the finest chocolates in town!
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📍Greater Victoria

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With farmland in the foreground leading the way and a distant snow-capped peak standing guard, it's clear that adventure awaits us right here in Victoria!
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📍West Saanich Road
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Celebrate the Lunar New Year! 🐍🎉 As we welcome the Year of the Snake, let's celebrate wisdom, intuition, and transformation. The snake, a symbol of renewal and cleverness, has slithered through history with grace and mystique. May this year bring prosperity and insight to all!
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📍Chinatown, Victoria

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It’s like night and day...
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📍Downtown Victoria
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The sanctuary you didn’t know you needed.🌳💧Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary is made up of two ecosystems, a wetland and a rocky, Garry oak forest all within an urban landscape.

Have you walked around Swan Lake before? 👣
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📍@SwanLakeNature
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A lookout like few others, with views of the Finlayson Arm and Saanich Inlet, it’s where you want to be!

Do you have a favourite lookout point in Greater Victoria?
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📍Malahat Lookout
📸brucewayne_1982 (Instagram)

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Strolling the iconic Ogden Point Breakwater is a Victoria staple with 762 metres of history and community spirit!

Built in 1917, this impressive structure shields our docks and creates a safe harbour with its sturdy base. With a clever hook to fend off southwesterly winds, it’s a master of protection and a local favourite for scenic walks and sunset views. 🌊🛳️
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📍Ogden Point Breakwater
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Practice patience and seal the deal by spotting one of these sweet friends along the coast 🦭
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📍Sooke Harbour Resort
📸@sookharbourresort (Instagram)

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Another day, another point to adventure! Greater Victoria is a playground of parks to wander, trails to traverse, and launches to boat from. 🌲🚶‍♂️🚤

What's your favourite spot to explore?
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📍Macaulay Point
📸@jdstaplesdotcom (Instagram)

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Exploring Sheringham Point Lighthouse: Just an hour from downtown Victoria, where you can gaze out and wonder, 'What has this lighthouse come to witness in its time' 🌊🗺️

With plenty of history, the Sheringham Point Lighthouse is still in operation today, ensuring that ships and boats arrive safely at their final destination.
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📍Shirley, BC
📸@chrsdmcg (Instagram)

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Picture-perfect moments that make you stop and smile in town! 📸✨ Sometimes, all you need is to pause and look for the little things.
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📍Downtown Victoria
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Catch the Wolf Moon howl its way into the new year tonight! 🌕🐺 The year's first full moon reminds us to embrace new beginnings with wild curiosity.

Did you know each full moon has its own name and story?
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📍Cadboro Bay
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Forest by the Jordan River: Nature's own spa! 🌳 Discover endless possibilities near Victoria to escape into the wild.

Did you know that forest bathing is a natural mood and creativity booster? 🍃

📍Jordan River - 1-hour from downtown Victoria
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Stealing the spotlight with its stunning glow. ✨🏛️
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📍BC Parliament Buildings
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