Sightseeing

Dallas Road

Victoria's scenic oceanfront walkway follows Dallas Road and stretches from the Ogden Point Breakwater to Ross Bay and includes Mile 0, Holland Point Park, Beacon Hill Park, and Clover Point Park.

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Site of the original Fort Victoria, now long gone - and said to harbour a haunted building - many small shops, arts and crafts stands, benches to sit on, several restaurants, and some welcome greenery - and a wide scenic view of Inner Harbour and beyond - Bastion Square gives respite from the rush of the city in the midst of the city, and a chance to regroup oneself while soaking up some pacific scenery.

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LoJo

Centered on and around Lower Johnston Street—hence the nickname LoJo— many stores feature local designers or products made on Vancouver Island. All-brick Market Square is a vital part of this "new" area. Built in the late 1800s and once home to saloons and sailors’ hotels, the Square now houses dozens of independent shops, galleries, and restaurants. The hippest thing about this area? Despite the glitz, LoJo manages to retain the kind of "everyday necessity" shops that locals need and use.

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Antique Row

Lined up in a row are some of Victoria's best antique stores to dream and shop at. Antique Row has many antique galleries with historic items telling the story of time. Items range all over the map from kitchen ware, bedroom furniture, living room tables, chess sets, pictures and coke bottles. Just allot of character. Antique Row in Victoria is located on Fort Street starting at the Government Street intersection.

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Fisherman's Wharf

Just a short walk or a water taxi hop from Victoria's Inner Harbour is a hidden treasure waiting to be discovered — Fisherman’s Wharf. This is a unique waterfront experience with a lively mix of floathomes, fishing vessels and marine life. Fisherman's Wharf offers a front row seat on the harbour with views of floatplanes, ferries and pleasure vessels. Experience adventures like kayaking, whale watching and fishing. Hungry? Grab a meal on the docks! Hotdogs, fish and chips, tacos, ice cream and fresh seafood — there is something for everyone!

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Fan Tan Alley

Just half a block from the golden lions of the Gates of Harmonious Interest lays Fan Tan Alley, the very heart of Canada’s oldest Chinatown. The high brick walls of this site have been deeply etched with the rich cultural history of North America’s immigrant Chinese.

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China Town

Behind the Edwardian Classical and Renaissance building facades are private interiors and secret passageways, concealed residents, remnants of opium factories, gambling dens, brothels. Founded during the Manchu or Qing (ch-ing) dynasty, Old Chinatown retains many gracious traditions and customs. Chinese festivals and celebrations along with the arts and recreation continue as they have for many generations. A century old Chinese School (est.