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Museums on Vancouver Island

Discover West Coast History

These museums and historical locations offer a peek into Vancouver Islands' fascinating past

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Tour one of Victoria’s most stately and popular attractions in a unique way with a pedicab tour to Craigdarroch Castle. Enjoy...
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Step into a tropical jungle just outside Victoria. The Victoria Butterfly Gardens is located close to Butchart Gardens and is...
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Delve into the colourful past of Canada’s oldest Chinatown in Victoria, British Columbia. This guided walking tour will lead ...
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Reel in halibut, salmon, and much more on an 8-hour chartered fishing tour. You can leave your tackle box at home, as all nec...
Fused Glass workshop experience in Sooke BC
In this 3-hour class, you'll tap into the ancient knowledge of the Egyptians and use their techniques to craft one-of-a-kind ...
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Connect with a local professional photographer in Tofino and capture your most memorable moments during this private photo sh...
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Shuttle service to the New Malahat skywalk from downtown Victoria. Malahat SkyWalk is an accessible 600 m TreeWalk through a ...
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The Canadian city of Victoria has a rich British colonial history dating back to the Victorian era, evident in its striking a...
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Explore Vancouver Island's magnificent scenery on a full-day, private tour from Victoria to Englishman River Falls, Little Qu...
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Soar over downtown Victoria and its surroundings on a thrilling 20-minute seaplane flight! Take to the skies right from the w...
Victoria Aviation Museum Bi Plane
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Tour one of Victoria’s most stately and popular attractions in a unique way with a pedicab tour to Craigdarroch Castle. Enjoy...
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Explore Victoria like never before with our open-top double-decker buses! The Hop-On Hop-Off Afternoon CitySights Tour lets y...
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Try sailing, the perfect 4-hour sailing adventure on the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Learn sailing essentials from an experienced...
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Swap the crowds of big whale-watching tours for a more intimate experience. This small-group whale-watching adventure from Te...

Vancouver Island is a beautiful and diverse region, home to idyllic beaches, dense rainforests, and towering mountains. It also happens to be full of fascinating museums and historical sites, offering visitors the opportunity to learn more about the island’s rich cultural heritage.

Whether you’re interested in exploring First Nations culture or trying your hand at 19th-century farming on a working homestead, there are plenty of unique attractions that are sure to captivate and delight. Plus, visiting these museums will not only help you gain a deeper understanding of this vibrant region, but it will also provide endless inspiration for your own travel adventures!

So if you’re looking for a fun way to explore Vancouver Island, be sure to check out all of its great museums and historic sites. Your trip won’t soon be forgotten!

Not only does Vancouver Island offer an array of museums to explore, but it also boasts a number of captivating historical sites just waiting for you to uncover. Take your visit to the next level as you walk over the Kinsol Trestle or travel back in time as you explore some of Western Canada’s oldest settlements, populated by First Nations people thousands of years ago.

Discover Canada’s West Coast history when visiting sites like Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Site or go back in time and see how the lumber industry changed BC at the McLean Mill National Historic Site.

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