Royal Scot Hotel & Suites
The Victoria Harbour Ferry is OPEN!
Operating within the Inner Harbour and Gorge, take a water taxi to a destination or a tour.
Pictured above is a local tradition of the ferry captains performing a synchronized “ballet” on the water. Starting April through October check out their FREE performance within the Inner Harbour!
Visit Victoria Harbour Ferry for general information and 2021 Water Ballet for performance scheduling.
The BC Parliament Building is the official location for the Provincial Legislative Assembly to gather and is a major attraction of Victoria. Overlooking the Inner Harbour, the Parliament Building is located on the traditional lands of the Lekwungen people.
They are currently open for virtual guided tours or to take a walk outside around the grounds.
Need more proof that we love our sunsets?! This one was taken right next door to our Royal Scot home in James Bay. You guessed it… Dallas Road Beach! This walk is calming anytime of day, but in the evenings, as the sun’s setting it’s a different kind of magic!
Our favourite thing about Victoria as we get closer to summer… are the sunsets!!
Last night, we caught this beautiful cotton candy sky before a brief storm. Check out some of our staff favourites:
Website: Greater Victoria Harbour Authority
We’re so lucky to have this beautiful attraction just 10-minutes from our door step! Fisherman’s Wharf is a unique marina where you’ll find – iconic colourful float homes, fresh fish and seafood kiosks, marine adventures (whale watching, kayak rentals), and boutique shopping!
Take a walk along the marina to check out the commercial fishing and private vessels. If you’re lucky, you might even see a harbor seal bathing along side the docks!
Date: February 19 – March 8 2021
Websites: Tourism Victoria
Dine Around is back, by popular demand! Support local culinary and hospitality businesses with special Dine Around menu options and rates. See Tourism Victoria for participating restaurants.
With many ways to get involved and 33 participating restaurants – dine out or order in. It’s a great way to safely spice up your evening.
@tourismvictoria and #DineAroundYYJ to share your experience!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, in Victoria!
The cherry blossoms have been spotted in bloom, on View Street! That means spring is just around the corner 🙂
Mid-February to May is typically the best time to see them. Keep an eye out as they blossom around town; painting the town pretty & pink, they’ll be hard to miss!
Grab a hot beverage and bundle up, it’s still chilly out there!
It only happens for a few days a year, but Greater Victoria received almost 20cm of snow in certain areas today! Downtown and around the hotel we received around 13cm’s with some more possibly arriving tomorrow.
For those who can safely make it, the cafes and coffee shops are open around us for hot beverages and our pool and hot tub are heated to warm up after you sightsee around our winter wonderland!
Call us at 1-250-388-5463 or 1-800-663-7515 for upgrade, parking or Valentine’s day specials.
Date: February 16 @ 9:00am – 4:30pm
Location: Butchart Gardens at 800 Benvenuto Ave.
Websites: https://www.butchartgardens.com/
Our friends at Butchart Gardens will be reopening after a temporary closure, just before the spring preparations. Enjoy the open air, beautiful gardens and wonderful dining options!
See their official website for hours, updated COVID protocols, and reservations.