What's Downtown Victoria like?
Visitors really like Downtown Victoria, especially its museums, waterfront and shops. You can take time to discover this walkable neighbourhood's gardens and Chinatown. Learn about local heritage at landmarks such as Chinatown and Mcpherson Theater. There's plenty more to see, including Victoria Royal Theatre and Bay Centre.
How to get to Downtown Victoria
Flying to:
- Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base), 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Downtown Victoria
- Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.), 15.1 mi (24.4 km) from Downtown Victoria
- Roche Harbor, WA (RCE), 16.1 mi (25.9 km) from Downtown Victoria
Things to see and do in and around Downtown Victoria
What to see in Downtown Victoria
- Chinatown
- Bastion Square
- Victoria Conference Centre
- Beacon Hill Park
- Greater Victoria Public Library
Things to do in Downtown Victoria
- Victoria Royal Theatre
- Bay Centre
- Lower Johnson Street
- The McPherson Playhouse
- Miniature World
Other popular Downtown Victoria attractions
- Government Street
- Mcpherson Theater
- Victoria Bug Zoo
- Christ Church Cathedral
- Market Square
When is the best time to visit Victoria?
- Hottest months: August, July, June, September (average 16°C)
- Coldest months: February, December, January, March (average 5°C)
- Rainiest months: November, January, December, October (average 150 mm of rainfall)