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The Victoria Harbour Ferry is OPEN!
Operating within the Inner Harbour and Gorge, take a water taxi to a destination or a tour.
Pictured above is a local tradition of the ferry captains performing a synchronized “ballet” on the water. Starting April through October check out their FREE performance within the Inner Harbour!
Visit Victoria Harbour Ferry for general information and 2021 Water Ballet for performance scheduling.
The BC Parliament Building is the official location for the Provincial Legislative Assembly to gather and is a major attraction of Victoria. Overlooking the Inner Harbour, the Parliament Building is located on the traditional lands of the Lekwungen people.
They are currently open for virtual guided tours or to take a walk outside around the grounds.
Need more proof that we love our sunsets?! This one was taken right next door to our Royal Scot home in James Bay. You guessed it… Dallas Road Beach! This walk is calming anytime of day, but in the evenings, as the sun’s setting it’s a different kind of magic!
Our favourite thing about Victoria as we get closer to summer… are the sunsets!!
Last night, we caught this beautiful cotton candy sky before a brief storm. Check out some of our staff favourites:
For the public, there are many opportunities to experience the historic 75th running of the Swiftsure International Yacht Race – and it’s all free!
On Thursday, May 24th, at the Causeway Docks of Victoria’s Inner Harbour, watch as yachts begin to arrive in the afternoon, and chat with the racers on the docks.
Friday, May 25th until 6 PM, walk the docks and, later in the afternoon, have your picture taken with Captain Jack Sparrow & Scarlett as they swash buckles. Make this the year you participate, celebrate and purchase historic 75th Swiftsure memorabilia and clothing at the tent at the top of the Causeway Docks.
On Saturday, make your way to Clover Point for 8 AM. There will be a pancake breakfast available from the Central Saanich Lions Club, while Swiftsure Commentators Michael Nusbaum and Daphne Goode share race information with the public over a PA system.
At 9 AM, a large gun blast and puff of smoke from the bow of HMCS Nanaimo will signal the first of six race starts. Each 10 minutes, a new race start is announced in the same way.
Once all races are underway, a Royal Canadian Air Force 442 Squadron will deploy a Cormorant helicopter for an over-the-water Search and Rescue demonstration in coordination with the Canadian Coast Guard.