Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #3 in Victoria, Canada

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Tour Facts

Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 3 km
Ascend 38 m
Descend 84 m

Experience Victoria in Canada in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Individual Sights in Victoria

Sight 1: Craigdarroch Castle

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Craigdarroch Castle, situated in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, stands as a testament to Victorian-era grandeur and Scottish baronial architecture. Designated as a National Historic Site of Canada, it carries immense cultural and architectural importance within the city of Victoria.

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529 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 2: Art Gallery of Greater Victoria

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Art Gallery of Greater VictoriaJoe Mabel (on Flickr as Joe Mabel from Seattle, US) / CC BY-SA 3.0

The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria (AGGV) is an art museum located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Situated in Rockland, Victoria, the museum occupies a 2,474.5 square metres (26,635 sq ft) building complex; made up of the Spencer Mansion, and the Exhibition Galleries. The former building component was built in 1889, while the latter component was erected in the mid-20th century.

Wikipedia: Art Gallery of Greater Victoria (EN), Website

1193 meters / 14 minutes

Sight 3: Christ Church Cathedral

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Christ Church Cathedral in Victoria, British Columbia is the cathedral church of the Diocese of British Columbia of the Anglican Church of Canada.

Wikipedia: Christ Church Cathedral (Victoria, British Columbia) (EN), Website

1074 meters / 13 minutes

Sight 4: Royal BC Museum

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The Royal British Columbia Museum, founded in 1886, is a history museum in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The "Royal" title was approved by Queen Elizabeth II and bestowed by Prince Philip in 1987, to coincide with a royal tour of that year. The museum merged with the British Columbia Provincial Archives in 2003.

Wikipedia: Royal British Columbia Museum (EN), Website

184 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 5: Thunderbird Park

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Thunderbird ParkHighInBC Attribute to Ryan Bushby / CC BY-SA 2.5

Thunderbird Park is a park in Victoria, British Columbia next to the Royal British Columbia Museum. The park is home to many totem poles and other First Nation monuments. The park takes its name from the mythological Thunderbird of Indigenous North American cultures which is depicted on many totem poles.

Wikipedia: Thunderbird Park (Victoria, British Columbia) (EN), Website

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