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Butchart Gardens, Victoria
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 82 attractions in Victoria

Open in all 5 Seasons...so please read on... Open Daily. For hours please refer to the web site: www.butchartgarde... and look under Planning Your Visit SPECTACULAR SPRING runs March 21st to June 14th

Attraction type: Garden; Speciality museum; Landmark/point of interest
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 82 attractions in Victoria

A 38-mile unpaved trail, great for biking and hiking.

Attraction type: Trail; Hiking trail; Biking trail (road)
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 1 attractions in Brentwood Bay

Take pleasure in the visual delight of butterflies galore in this indoor tropical rainforest while learning about this beautiful creature.

Attraction type: Speciality museum; Garden
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 2 attractions in Parksville

Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park straddles the scenic Little Qualicum River, west of Parksville, where impressive waterfalls cascade and plummet down a rocky gorge in a beautiful forest setting. Perhaps the most magnificent park on Vancouver Island, Little Qualicum Falls incorporates the entire southern shore of Cameron Lake, adjacent to MacMillan Provincial Park and the awesome Cathedral Grove Rainforest. Cameron Lake is bordered by steep mountains: Mt. Wesley to the north and Mt. Arrowsmith to the south.

Attraction type: National park
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 16 attractions in Tofino

Unique park composed of three sections - Long Beach, the West Coast Trail and the Broken Group of Islands - that feature sandy beaches, island archipelagos, temperate rainforests and important archaeological sites.

Attraction type: National park; Hiking trail
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 4 attractions in Nanaimo
Attraction type: Other; Park
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Inner Harbour, Victoria
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 82 attractions in Victoria

This scenic patch of waterfront is the location of Victoria's many tourist attractions, recreational activities, restaurants and shopping. For a special treat, have afternoon tea at the grand Empress Hotel or board a ferry for a harbor tour.

Attraction type: Scenic/historic walking area; Wharf/pier/boardwalk; Waterway
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 16 attractions in Tofino

Hot Springs Cove is about one and a half hours north of Tofino. It's located right in the heart of Clayoquot Sound.

Attraction type: Hot spring/geyser
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 5 attractions in Courtenay
Attraction type: Cavern/cave; Lake; Park
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Abkhazi Garden, Victoria
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 82 attractions in Victoria

Created by the Russian Prince and Princess Abkhazi, this lovely garden spans just over an acre and features native Garry oaks, Japanese Maples and splendid rhododendrons.

Attraction type: Garden
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 5 attractions in Courtenay
Attraction type: Ski area; Snowboard ski area
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West Coast Trail, Victoria
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #18 of 82 attractions in Victoria

Hiking trail that follows along the southwestern shoreline of Vancouver Island and which combines the rugged beauty of the region with fascinating cultural and historical landmarks.

Attraction type: Hiking trail
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Malahat Rail, Vancouver Island
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 139 attractions in Vancouver Island

This rail trip travels through some of the most beautiful countryside on Vancouver Island between Victoria and Courtenay.

Attraction type: Scenic railway
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MV Lady Rose, Port Alberni
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 1 attractions in Port Alberni

This cargo ship which travels from Kildonan, Bamfield, Ucluelet and the Broken Group Islands, also carries passengers to various drop-off points.

Attraction type: Ship
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 16 attractions in Tofino
Attraction type: Garden
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Beacon Hill Park, Victoria
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #22 of 82 attractions in Victoria

This park holds a tree planted by Winston Churchill in 1929.

Attraction type: Urban park
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #24 of 82 attractions in Victoria
Attraction type: Golf course
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 16 attractions in Tofino

This area where underground hot springs meet the ocean is very popular with boaters around Victoria Island.

Attraction type: Nature reserve
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #25 of 82 attractions in Victoria

Prince of Whales offers British Columbia's most spectacular marine adventure and Orca (Killer) whale watching. Join us in Victoria to enjoy our fleet of open zodiac style boats or the world famous Ocean Magic, our 62 foot express cruiser. From Vancouver we offer the second Ocean Magic vessel to whale watch on a day trip all the way to Victoria to visit. Return packages include seaplane adventures and Butchart Gardens. Overnight visitora to Victoria are welcome.

Attraction type: Ship; Tour
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #27 of 82 attractions in Victoria
Attraction type: National park
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