HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL EVENING WALKING TOUR
Delve into Victoria’s culture, architecture and history on this approximately two-hour walking tour that ventures from the coastal neighbourhood of James Bay to the Inner Harbour. After highlights including Fisherman’s Wharf and the landmarks of Government Street, choose between some independent exploration or returning to port.
Excursion Details
On this guided walking tour lasting around two hours, you’ll get an in-depth introduction to British Columbia’s capital city. Begin in Victoria’s oldest residential neighbourhood, James Bay, set at the southern tip and named after Sir James Douglas, a key founder of Fort Victoria in the 1800s and later governor of Vancouver Island and British Columbia.
The tour starts with a walk through Fisherman’s Wharf to admire the floating homes and vibrant fishing community, as your guide relays stories of the area’s maritime past. From there, continue to the Inner Harbour – the heart of the city – where you’ll see the Fairmont Empress hotel and the Parliament Buildings, home to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia.
Moving into downtown Victoria, you’ll stroll along Government Street, one of the city’s most historic thoroughfares. Today, it’s lined with shops, restaurants and venues that reflect Victoria’s evolution from a 19th century settlement into a thriving modern city.
Your guide will conclude the tour in the downtown area. Here, you’ll have a choice between letting your guide accompany you back to the port or staying around downtown and exploring by yourself for a while, returning to the port in your own time.
Important Information: Guests must be at least 5 years old to participate
