Victoria, British Columbia is a compact city, so it's ideal for traveling between venues with the family. And with its temperate climate, the weather rarely gets in the way of having a good time. For those visiting Victoria, BC looking for family fun and entertainment it can sometimes be a bit overwhelming to source family activities. So if you're traveling with kids, and want to discover the city from the perspective of younger ones, consider your day planned.
10:00 a.m.
Royal BC Museum 675 Belleville street, 250-387-3701
Walk to the Royal BC Museum.
Here, the history of the province comes to life as you stroll down streets of BC's past.
Stop at a railway station. Return to the pioneering days.
($12.50 adult. Discount for seniors and children.)
12:00 p.m.
Visit the National Geographic Theatre showing nature-oriented IMAX films in the Royal BC Museum.
1:30 p.m.
Walk across to the waterfront for lunch.
Milestone's on the Inner Harbour 812 Wharf Stree t(250) 381-2244
2:30 p.m.
Follow the Harbour back to Belleville Street. Turn left. Walk one block to Douglas. Turn right. Follow Douglas to the corner of Beacon Hill Park.
3:00 p.m.
Beacon Hill Park
This delightful park offers a playground, as well as a children's petting farm with baby goats and potbelly pigs.
5:00 p.m.
The Undersea Gardens 190 Belleville Street
(250) 382-5717
Retrace your steps back to Belleville Street. Walk to the Harbour at 190 Belleville.
The Undersea Gardens offer kids of all ages a chance to see what's living under the water. With over 5,000 kinds of marine life, it's a fascinating place.
6:30 p.m.
The Old Spaghetti Factory 703 Douglas Street
(250) 381-8444
Walk up Belleville to Douglas Street (away from the harbour).
Enjoy a fun, family dinner.