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Victoria Vacations: The Best Recreation and Entertainment Ideas for Families, Couples and Singles Too!

You are planning your Victoria vacations must sees and must dos. Welcome. Victoria has bucket list items for sure, like whale watching and the renowned Butchart Gardens, but we also have some absolute gems that as a local, I can help you find. Whether you have a few hours or a few days, you want your Victoria vacation time to be memorable.

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This page is divided by beaches and parks, festivals and events, water adventure activities, sports entertainment options, ideas for couples and families and entertainment possibilities for 19+.

Click on the links below to get started planning your Victoria vacations.

Water Adventure Activities

Water Adventure - a summary page of all the water activities in the Greater Victoria Region

Explore Victoria by Kayak - find the best spots, tour operators and where to rent gear

Stand Up Paddle Boarding in Victoria BC - a whole new way to explore the region!

Kite Boarding in Victoria and Southern Vancouver Island

Windsurfing in Victoria - find great local spots to get out on the water

Whale watching - get with nature on a whale and wildlife excursion

Sports Entertainment

Sports Entertainment - a summary page of Victoria's diverse and plentiful sports entertainment options

Victoria Harbourcats - What's summer without a ball game? Come join the fun!

Pacific Football Club - Victoria's newest sports team, part of the Canadian Premier League

Victoria Royals - It's Canada - of course we have hockey teams!

Victoria Shamrocks - Canada's official summer sport - lacrosse!

Rugby - Victoria is home to Rugby Canada and passionate players & fans! Learn more about the game and find a local club.

Beaches and Parks

Best Beaches and Parks in Greater Victoria - a summary page of the best in the region

Goldstream Provincial Park: A magnificent example of natural beauty just minutes from Victoria

If you’re looking for a treasure trove of activities, West Shore Recreation Centre is worth exploring!

View Royal Park - a little-known neighbourhood park with a growing list of amenities

Esquimalt Lagoon: an ideal spot for a picnic lunch, day at the beach or some off-leash fun for your fur friend. And then there's some really cool beach art!

Beacon Hill Park: Over 200 acres of natural beauty, landscaped gardens and adventure spaces await you just steps from the downtown core

Cadboro Gyro Park: One of the world's most unique playgrounds

Francis King Regional Park - over 11 kilometres of woodland trails surrounded by lush ferns and mosses

Great Options for Families and Couples

8 Relaxing Things for Couples To Do in Victoria - recognized as one of the most romantic cities in Canada

7 Romantic Ideas for Couples Who Love Adventure - explore Victoria in an active way

Keeping the kids happy while on vacation is paramount. Discover 8 Fun Things for Kids to Do in Victoria

Best Teens Entertainment Ideas in Victoria - keep boredom away with these age-appropriate activities

Romantic Vacation Ideas for Foodies - mix and match these ideas to ensure your Victoria getaway is unforgettable

Festivals and Events

HSBC Women's Sevens Rugby Series: Langford is the place to be to cheer on these strong, powerful, kick-ass women!

Northwest Deuce Days: Over 650 Deuces rolled into town for the 2019 event!

Victoria Fish and Game Protective Association's Outdoor Discovery Day - held annually on Father's Day

Your Guide to Local Entertainment, Festivals and Events

Buskerfest: A downtown Victoria street performer festival

Esquimalt Ribfest: Saucy, Smokey, Divine Goodness!

Moss Street Paint-In - an outdoor artistic event unlike any other!

19+ Entertainment Ideas

Adult Entertainment for gambling, smoking and alcohol-related activities

Victoria Casino: Gambling, Food and Live Entertainment

Discover the breweries, distilleries & cideries of Greater Victoria

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