Ghostly Walks have started again!

Helmcken Alley off Bastion Square by Gord Webster via Flickr.com

Dates: Daily @ 7:30pm & 9:30pm
Location: Start from Visitor Centre at 812 Wharf St.
Websites:  https://discoverthepast.com/ghostly-walks/

Discover the Past’s long popular tours have started up daily once again. Due to capping group sizes tickets need to be booked online in advance. Take in their most popular Ghostly walk or the other daytime tours through Chinatown or other history tours. See their full schedule on their website and how to book.  

Craigdarroch Castle has re-opened

IMG_4519 Craigdarroch Castle by Natalia Lopes via Flickr.com

Dates: Re-openned June 15th @ 10:00am till 4:30pm
Location: Craigdarroch Castle at 1050 Joan Crescent
Websites:  https://thecastle.ca/pages/events

After taking some time to implement safety procedures our Victoria Scottish style castle re-opened last month. They are doing 75 minute scheduled tours with special tours for immunocompromised/high risk individuals.

See their website for the full schedule and to book your tour.  

Explore Victoria’s Beaches & Lakes

Beach, Victoria, BC by Jan Mosimann via Flickr.com

Location: Throughout Greater Victoria  
Websites:  https://www.tourismvictoria.com/see-do/activities-attractions/beaches-lakes

 We have beach access within 10 minutes or remote bays, coves or lakes within an hour!

Victoria’s climate allows for almost daily outdoor exploring and with a variety of different stunning landscapes in our area there is a day spot for everyone.  

Get on the water & view the Whales & Wildlife!

Orca by jellybeanz via Flickr

Dates: Started beginning of July
Location: Throughout Victoria Inner Harbour
Websites:  https://www.tourismvictoria.com/see-do/whale-watching

The much awaited Whale Watching tour operators have started running.

New social distancing guidelines have been implemented including pre-filled out waivers and lower capacity trips.

We can help you reserve a tour when you arrive or prior to arrival.

Hop On Hop Off bus service is running!

Found Photo by David Pirmann via Flickr.com

Dates: July 3rd
Location: Start Location: Empress Hotel at 721 Government St.
Websites:  https://sightseeingvictoria.com/tour/victoria-hop-on-hop-off/

Enjoy a tour of some of our best sights in Victoria and Oak Bay on a double decker bus.

They have 4 routes running for 90 minute loops every 90 minutes from 10:30am until 5:00pm with 15 stops.

This could change slightly daily so check with the agent on the day.

Reconnect in Victoria and be Rewarded!

Picturesque alleyway. Nomadic Lana

Dates: June 29 until September 30
Location: Throughout Victoria
Websites: https://www.tourismvictoria.com/reconnect

With Destination Greater Victoria we are offering a $75 Visa reward card to spend at local businesses when you stay with us for 2 nights or more. Just make your reservation 48 hours prior to the dates you’re looking to stay and quote this promo. Bookings need to be made directly with the hotel and rates are based upon HOT rates. Only a certain amount of cards are available so book now!

Call us at 250-388-5463 or 1-800-663-7515.

Virtual Victoria Pride 2020

Pride Week by rulenumberone2

Dates: June 28 to July 5
Location: Anywhere Online
Websites: https://victoriapridesociety.org/

Although the annual Victoria Pride Parade and Festival will not be happening the celebrating will not be stopped and is being moved online. Some of the events like the Big Gay Dog Walk will still be happening only virtually. Go onto the website and find out where to stream/watch the daily events on various platforms!