Friday, December 5, 2008

Victoria popular tourist places

If you are looking for holiday spot then, Victoria is highly recommended even though it may be one of the world’s most underestimated vacation spots. There is something for everyone, from water sports to land sports, shopping to cultural experiences. If you are looking for an adventure, Victoria is the perfect getaway for families, couples, business gatherings, nature lovers, and anyone else.

Some of the recommended Victoria attractions include:

• Golfing in Victoria – For the golfer, there are several courses in the area. Whether you are looking for 9, 18 or 19 holes, flat or sloped, the beautiful scenery and challenging signature holes of these championship courses will leave you breathless. There are some great Victoria golf packages available from Traveller's Inn, Victoria hotels. Lower Vancouver Island golf packages are also much sought after. The Oceanfront Grand Resort in Cowichan Bay (just minutes from Victoria) offers up a very scenic Stay and Play package.
• Victoria Tour- Be a part of Victoria tour operators around and plenty of tours. From limousine tours of Victoria to the Grand Wine Tours of the Cowichan Valley wineries famed as Vancouver Island's Napa Valley.
• Victoria Attractions – Explore many of Victoria’s attractions that are unique to Victoria.
• Victoria Activities – Adventure lovers can have the best time of their life as there are several trails in the area, ranging from fairly easy to “experienced backpackers only” terrain. Some trails, like those in Carmanah Walbran Provincial Park, are in protected wilderness where bears, cougars and bald eagles roam freely.
• Fairs and festivals – Enjoy many annual events in Victoria, celebrating everything from tennis championships to blackberries to extreme sporting events. Because the climate is mild enough to allow for outdoor activities all year, the list of events begins in January and ends in December.

With so many events, attractions and activities, visitors to Victoria would love to come here again.

Friday, November 14, 2008

Get more innovative with Victorian cuisines

A city of hanging flower baskets, Victoria is simply gorgeous. Every visitor to Victoria is highly recommended to visit the Butchart Gardens which is famous for stunning floralscapes. When you are going to visit Victoria, experiencing local cuisine is a must. Victoria has the second-highest number of restaurants per capita of all North American cities! You will enjoy the waterfront tourist area which is home to a wide variety of restaurants and eateries, including several English-style pubs. Dig on the fish and chips or shepherds pie for a taste of England in Canada. For a more eclectic Victoria experience, check out the classy restaurants that surround Chinatown, offering interesting west-coast fusion and asian dishes.

Be more innovative this time as you had your dinner in dinner cruises. Fantasea Charters is a 41' covered luxury yacht. Savor your meal here while you enjoy scenic view of sea. Indian Curry House is a good place to relish lamb, goat, butter chicken, tandoori chicken, tandoori prawn and chicken tikka masala. Victoria restaurants serve all kinds of cuisines including French, Greek, Korean, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese and many more.

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Victoria - Feel the Magnificent Nature from Close

Victoria is the capital city of British Columbia and claims to be the oldest city of the western Canada. The city is named after Queen Victoria. In the year 1843, Victoria acted the Hudson Bay Company trading post. In the present day, it has become one of the most visited tourist centre in Canada. Victoria is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. Getting to the Victoria is very easy and on reaching to the city you will feel full of life.

As Victoria enjoys milder climate than rest of the cities in Canada, all through the year the gardens of Victoria bloom in different colors. The wilderness of the Pacific Coast and the wide choices for outdoor adventures beckons numerous visitors every year. The panoramic view of the ocean and mountains is not limited. Wherever you go in and around the city, you will surely have the stunning view of the natural beauty of Victoria.

The environment of Victoria is clean and charming and is full of surprises. The Beacon Hill Park is the main green space within the city. Here you can find numerous playing fields, manicured gardens, exotic species, zoo and extraordinary view of Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Olympic mountain range. Other scenic wonders and sites to visit in Victoria are Butchart Gardens, National Historic Sites, Fisgard Lighthouse, Craigflower Manor and many more.

So, visit Victoria and explore the beauty of the city. Apart from being a major tourist destination in Canada, it is also an important destination for conventions, meeting and conferences.