Greater Victoria, Victoria

Name: Greater Victoria
Address: Victoria, Canada

#79 among attractions in Victoria

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Greater Victoria is located in British Columbia, Canada, on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. It is a cultural rather than political entity, usually defined as the thirteen easternmost municipalities of the Capital Regional District on Vancouver Island as well as some adjacent areas and nearby islands. ()

Alternative names: Area: 268.78 mi²Coordinates: 48°26'58"N, 123°21'40"W

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Greater Victoria – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hillside Shopping Centre, Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, Swan Lake, Point Ellice House and Gardens.

1.2 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Hillside Shopping Centre, Victoria
31 min walk • Hillside Shopping Centre stands as a bustling hub of retail activity in the city of Victoria, Canada, serving as a one-stop destination for both locals and visitors looking to indulge in a variety of shopping and dining experiences.
1.2 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, Victoria
32 min walk • The Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre stands as a modern tribute to sports and entertainment in the heart of Victoria, Canada. Opened in 2005, this multi-purpose arena has quickly become the city's premier venue for sporting events, concerts, and various large-scale...
1.1 miNW
Park, Nature and wildlife
Swan Lake, Victoria
29 min walk • Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary is a nature reserve located in Saanich, British Columbia. The sanctuary includes a lake, adjacent marshy lowlands, and the Nature House, as well as a good part of the summit regions of Christmas Hill.
1.2 miSW
48°26'11"N • 123°22'37"W
Point Ellice House and Gardens, Victoria
30 min walk • Museum, Architecture
1 miS
Museum, Military museum
The Canadian Scottish Regiment, Victoria
26 min walk • The Canadian Scottish Regiment is a Primary Reserve infantry regiment of the Canadian Army based on Vancouver Island in British Columbia. The regiment is located in Victoria, Nanaimo, and Courtenay, British Columbia.
1 miS
Tudor Revival architecture
Bay Street Armoury, Victoria
25 min walk • Bay Street Armoury is located at 715 Bay Street in Victoria, British Columbia. The Bay Street Drill Hall was completed in 1915.
0.6 miNE
48°27'17"N • 123°21'4"W
Victoria Buddhist Dharma Society, Victoria
15 min walk • Temple
1.6 miSW
Neighbourhood
Victoria West, Victoria
42 min walk • Victoria West, commonly called Vic West, is an historic neighbourhood of the city of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, located just west of downtown across Victoria Harbour, bordering on the Township of Esquimalt.
0.8 miW
48°26'47"N • 123°22'41"W
Burnside Gorge Community Association, Victoria
21 min walk • Park
0.8 miNE
48°27'18"N • 123°20'42"W
Cedar Hill Golf Course, Victoria
21 min walk • Park
1.3 miSW
Bridge
Point Ellice Bridge disaster, Victoria
34 min walk • On May 26, 1896 in Victoria, British Columbia, a streetcar crowded with 143 holidaymakers on their way to attend celebrations of Queen Victoria's birthday crashed through Point Ellice Bridge into the Upper Harbour. 55 men, women, and children were killed in the accident, making it one of the worst transit disasters in British Columbia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Greater Victoria?

Nearby attractions include Victoria Buddhist Dharma Society, Victoria (15 min walk), Burnside Gorge Community Association, Victoria (21 min walk), Cedar Hill Golf Course, Victoria (21 min walk).

How to get to Greater Victoria by public transport?

The nearest stations to Greater Victoria:

Bus

Quadra at Tolmie • Lines: 6, 6A (2 min walk)