Accommodation and Experience Providers

Chosen as must do tours in North America Island Time Tours stands out as Victoria's premier tour company, dedicated to revealing the stunning landscapes and vibrant cultural heritage of Vancouver Island. Located in the Capital city of British Columbia, our focus is on creating unforgettable experiences that highlight the island's diverse natural beauty from dramatic shorelines to verdant forests. We offer an extensive array of guided excursions, from City & The Butchart Gardens Day trip to Wine Tours to the Cowichan Valley and our new offering this year, Sidney by the Sea. Our expert guides provide engaging insights and ensure a remarkable journey for every participant. At Island Time Tours we prefer to move in smaller footprints offering small groups of 4 to 14 passengers per tour, creating a more intimate experience with front door access the larger bus companies cannot offer. Let's go and create some cherished memories.

Big Fish Expeditions specializes in diving adventures and safaris with big animals such as sharks, whales, dolphins, bears, large cats, gorillas, crocodiles and other predatory mammals and reptiles. Big Fish runs expeditions to the world's most exotic diving and safari destinations.

Private tours. Explore Victoria, Southern Vancouver Island, and Salt Spring Island with our personalized private tours. Our local guides tailor each experience to your interests and pace. With EV Tours you can experience: Butchart Gardens via scenic backcountry roads, Victoria history, culture, and nature. Explore lush gardens and Castles, Island adventures walking/hiking in forests and beaches, seaside communities, gourmet experiences with top restaurants and vineyards. Visit artisanal markets and art studios on our Salt Spring Island tour. We offer convenient pick-up from any port of entry or hotel. Book your private tour at evtours.ca

Behind Victoria's old-world charm lie tales of eccentric characters, heroic deeds, intrigue, love, hangings, murder and GHOSTS!Ghostly Walks tours are scheduled year-round, they last one hour and take place rain or shine.

Sheringham Distillery is based out of Vancouver Island, Canada and is on a mission to make the worlds most approachable gin, prioritizing sustainability and quality ingredients with a chefs approach to distillation. Sheringham caught global attention after their flagship spirit, Seaside Gin, took home the Worlds Best Contemporary Gin award in London, U.K. Seaside Gin was inspired by a walk along Vancouver Islands rugged coast with its refreshing fragrance of Nootka rose, the dewy Pacific Northwest rainforest, and fresh ocean air. Sheringham Distillerys spirits are known for versatility with deliciously complex yet impeccably balanced botanical profiles, making Sheringham spirits delightful sipped on their own, in a cocktail, or as an ingredient in your favorite dish.

We are located in the best location to kayak Victoria's Outer Harbour! Avoid busy downtown harbour traffic and quickly paddle with amazing Olympic Mountain vistas, harbour seal colonies, blue herons, eagles, jellies, star fish and kelp forests just around the headland from our shop. We offer several guided sea kayaking tours that range from an Inner Harbour paddle to a true West Coast paddling experience on a full day kayaking tour to a historic lighthouse. Enjoy the flavor of a local marina and paddle with us in Victoria's amazing ocean environment. Our tours include a lesson at the beginning of each tour as well as all of the kayakiing equipment needed. We look forward to exploring with you!

Journey back in time at Ross Bay Villa Historic House Museum, a volunteer-led museum and restoration project located in Fairfield. On Thursdays and Fridays at 11AM and 1PM, or Saturdays at 2PM, walk down the path past heritage apple trees and beautiful gardens and step into one of only a few 1860s houses still standing in Victoria. From the bright and airy drawing room to the charming childrens bedroom, the house has been restored with extraordinary care to appear as it did when the Roscoe family called it home. Admission is $7.50 per person. Reservations preferred in advance at https://tinyurl.com/RossBayVillaTours. All funds support the volunteer-based Ross Bay Villa Society, which owns and operates Ross Bay Villa. Drop in a little early for your Saturday tour for our Gift Shop In the Garden. This unique vintage store has everything from clothing and books to fine china and unexpected treasures. Stop by between 10-2 and find something special!

The University of Victoria Legacy Art Galleries is UVics art gallery and home of the universitys art collection. With locations in the heart of downtown Victoria and on the stunning UVic campus, we pride ourselves on offering exhibitions that address issues that matter.

Located in Brentwood Bay B.C., The Butchart Gardens is a world famous 55-acre (22ha) display garden. Started in 1904 by the Butchart’s and still privately owned by the family, The Gardens was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 2004. A Garden for all seasons, open year-round. In Spring, countless tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths offer a buffet of fragrances and colours. Summer is truly stunning from dawn past dusk featuring the Rose Garden, evening entertainment, subtle night illuminations, and the Saturday firework shows to name a few. Stunning perennial borders start their show in late summer, and the Japanese maples turn to russet, gold, and red in the fall. Be captivated by the Magic of Christmas with its hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights, 12 days of Christmas displays, and festive fare. Complete your visit with a ride on the Rose Carousel, afternoon tea in the former Butchart residence, and a stop into the Seed & Gift Store.

Unique Tourist Attraction in Victoria, British Columbia. Located in the famous Empress Hotel. Awarded the Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor! Over 85 miniaturized dioramas. Further adventures, tiny treasures and little pleasures await all who continue into Frontier Land, Fantasy Land, The Great Canadian Railway,The Fields of Glory, Space 2201, Circus World,The Enchanted Valley of Castles, Old London Town of 1670 & The World of Dollhouses. Special effects in lighting, sound and animation are added to create this miniaturized extravaganza that continues to thrill and delight the young and young at heart! Our latest and greatest creation, "King Arthur's Camelot" is now open, adding 11 new exhibits to our existing collection.

The Parliament Buildings are open for free guided tours on weekdays throughout the year and seven days a week during the summer. Free tours are offered regularly throughout the day. Visitors are invited to discover the architectural splendour of the Parliament Buildings and learn about British Columbia's Legislative Assembly. Please visit our website for the most up-to-date hours and tour information.

Leave the crowds behind on our custom made vessels specifically designed for comfort, speed and safety that carry only 12 guests at a time. The rugged beauty of the West Coast is something that should be experienced with Victorias boutique whale watching company. The wildlife and limitless adventure that the Salish Sea has to offer is easily enjoyed when experienced in the comfort of our state-of-the-art vessels! Our knowledgeable crew ensure that each and every trip is an inspiring and educational experience.

The Maritime Museum of BC engages people with the maritime culture and history of the Pacific Northwest through rotating exhibits, educational and community-based programs, research services, and more. Check out our featured exhibit, permanent displays, and interactive activity area!

We offer year round exceptional Stand Up Paddleboarding Experiences on southern Vancouver Island on the west coast of Canada. We are a mobile business and can help you with guided tours, lessons, events and rentals. We also sell boards, paddles and all the other gear you need to make your paddling experience safe and fun. Please book online or call/text/email to make an appointment of book a session. We are open year round from dawn to dusk and offer night paddles too. We often paddle with otters and seals while eagles soar overhead. SUP (stand up paddleboarding) is a great way to experience the beauty of Victoria and southern Vancouver Island. SUP is easy to learn and suitable for people of all ages. And a great full body workout too. Sign up for a lesson, tour, event or rental and we will get out on the water!