Sightseeing

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.

Just around the corner from Victoria’s Inner Harbour, Fisherman’s Wharf is a jewel waiting to be discovered. You’ll find fathoms of fun for the whole family, and it’s all just a few minutes away from downtown.

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.