Board an authentic Double-Decker bus for a tour of the city or a trip to the Butchart Gardens . In the same general area is the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory and Victoria Butterfly Gardens . The Maritime Museum of British Columbia is housed in the historic 1889 Provincial Law Courts building situated in Bastion Square . As you enter the galleries your eye will catch the lacy ornamental grill work of the caged elevator. Considered the oldest operating elevator in the country - it remains a must see on your visit.
Beautiful woodwork decorates the public spaces including California redwood, walnut, cedar and oak.
The vaulted ceilings and elegant cornices provide an appropriate setting for the visitor's journey back through history. Victoria's mild climate makes outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling and golf a year round activity. The game of cricket has been played here since 1858, and today over 90 teams are active in the area. A stroll down to the cricket field at Beacon Hill Park will introduce you to the finer points of the game. There are many parks in the city with Beacon Hill Park being the most popular.