Tour De Victoria
Most everyone has heard of the Tour de France, but have you heard of the Tour de Victoria? It is a cycling event that takes place in May and encourages all ages and skill levels to join a bike tour of some of the most impressive natural surroundings found in the province. The event begins and ends in Victoria BC and travels some of the most diverse cycling routes that Vancouver Island has to offer including a tour through the beaches of Esquimalt Lagoon, a trip through the highlands of Gowlland Tod Provincial Park and a beautiful stretch in the farmlands of the Saanich Peninsula.
If you are looking for a Victoria BC hotel that is bike friendly, make sure to check out the accommodations at Accent Inns. As a tour partner for the Tour de Victoria, they are offering special rates for participants. Accent Inns Victoria BC hotel understands the value of keeping your bike in the room with you and is conveniently located near the paved portion of the picturesque Galloping Goose trail. Biking across the Selkirk Trestle that goes over the Gorge waterway is a great way to warm up for the tour while seeing a great view of Victoria BC's skyline.
Vancouver Island Whale Watching
The Pacific Northwest is home to an abundance of marine life. Visitors can spot whales, sea lions, seals, porpoise, and eagles off the coast of Victoria BC and the surrounding waters of Vancouver Island. Especially remarkable is the whale watching tours available from April through September when the killer whales vacation in the region thanks to the abundance of food. Victoria BC hotels offer whale watching packages that can be included in your hotel stay.
Butchart Gardens
The Butchart Gardens are a National Historic Site of Canada and host 55 acres of some of the most stunning gardens in British Columbia. The complementing colors and arrangements of flowers, shrubs and trees offer spectacular foliage no matter what season you visit in.
In March, Victoria BC's Butchart Gardens host a seven day flower count that has participants count the blooms in each of its specialty gardens. This is the perfect opportunity for nature lovers to learn the names of the flowers that populate the landscape of supernatural Victoria BC.
Kayaking the Victoria BC's Waterways
The natural beauty of British Columbia is treasured and much of Vancouver Islands'coastline is protected through ecological reserves or provincial parks. In the city of Victoria BC, the calm waterways along the east and upper harbour showcase a wealth of marine life. Exploring this region is easy even for a beginner kayaker and offers awe-inspiring views of the coast and Victoria's skyline that even the most experienced adventurer would enjoy.
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Visit beautiful Victoria BC and see the wonders of the Pacific Northwest. Stay in a Victoria BC hotel during your visit and take advantage of the tour packages that are available through your Victoria BC hotel .
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