What to See & Do on Romantic Getaways in Victoria, BC
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By Greg Mattson, ERV Editor - Updated: Dec 19, 2011
Best Season for Romantic Getaways in Victoria - Victoria, BC has some of the best weather in Canada. Summers are sunny and warm. Spring can be a wonderful time in this part of Vancouver island, with mild temperatures, fresh sea breezes and flowers blooming just about everywhere!
Fall and winter bring plenty of showers and cooler temps, but rarely any snow. The best time to visit Victoria BC would be from April to the end of September. Top 5 Romantic Things to Do in Victoria, BC
Maureen and I have spent many days and evenings exploring all the things to do in Victoria, and (with great difficulty!) we've narrowed it down to the 5 best things to do in Victoria for couples - here's our favorites:
1. Exploring Victoria's Inner Harbor - there's the Undersea Gardens, Wax Museum, Government Buildings (beautifully lit up at night), harbor cruises, art displays, street performers, restaurants, pubs and shopping.
And no guide to romantic Victoria BC vacations is complete without mentioning the gorgeous
Fairmont Empress Hotel
3. Enjoying Butchart Gardens at Night - in the summer arriving just after dinner allows you time to enjoy the amazing beauty in the extended daylight hours. See all the flora first under floodlights, and then with the fireworks displays on Saturday nights. Directions: 14 miles (21km) northwest of Victoria in Bretwood Bay, BC.
4. Afternoon Tea in Victoria - take your pick: you can splurge on the royal high tea at the Empress Hotel in Victoria, or seek out a quaint little inn near the Inner Harbor like the James Bay Tea Room (332 Menzies St). A very "Victorian" tradition!
5. Scenic Walk (or Drive) along Dallas Road - one of the best urban walks in all of Canada! The fresh ocean breeze and views across the straight to the Cascade Mountains in Washington State are incredible.
Other fun things for couples to do include Victoria whale watching tours, touring 19th century Craigdarroch Castle, and the terrific Royal BC Museum. Romantic Spots in Victoria
A Romantic Dinner Cruise in VictoriaFantasea Boat Charters (1-888-721-1100) offers Vancouver Island romantic dinner cruises on board their luxury yacht. Enjoy calm waters, gorgeous scenery, and a full 3 course dinner with drinks. Cruises depart from the inner harbor in downtown Victoria.
Romantic Hotels & Restaurants in Victoria
Fun Dates in 2012 for Romantic Getaways in Victoria, BCVictoria Tea Festival – Feb 18 & 19, 2012. one of the largest gatherings of tea-totallers you’ll find anywhere! www.victoriateafestival.com
Taste: Victoria’s Festival of Food and Wine – July 19-22, 2012. Taste some great cusine prepared by the Island’s top chefs, and sample wines from B.C. www.victoriataste.com
Victoria Buskers Festival – July 20-29, 2012. One of Canada’s best street-performer cities gets even better! It’s all free, except for any tips you want to toss into the hat. www.victoriabuskers.com Travel to VictoriaBest Way to Get to Victoria, Canada - There are ferries to Victoria from both Vancouver (cars and passengers) and Seattle (passengers only). Those wanting to bring a car from Washington State should take the ferry from either Anacortes, WA or Port Angeles, WA to Vancouver Island.
There are also non-stop cheap flights to Victoria BC from:
Airlines that fly into Victoria, BC include WestJet, Air Canada and Horizon Air. The distance from Victoria to Victoria Airport is about 18 miles (29 km), and driving time is about 30 minutes.
More on Romantic Getaways in Victoria BCIf Victoria is just part of your romantic vacation, why not check out our reviews of several other great getaway and honeymoon spots on the West Coast:
Tourism Victoria - Official Site of the Greater Victoria Visitor Bureau.
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Victoria, BC, Canada has to be one of the most romantic places in Canada! Incredibly clean & quaint, Victoria almost seems like a little piece of old England perched on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. It's a favorite romantic destination or day trip from Seattle or Vancouver.
2. A Horse-drawn Carriage Ride through Victoria's James Bay - snuggle up under a blanket as you clip-clop past the harbor, heritage homes, Beacon Hill Park and spectacular views across Juan de Fuca Straight. Tours usually depart from just beside the Parliament Buildings on Menzies St.