Beyond Victoria
1 Butchart Gardens was created on the site of an old quarry over a century ago. It has been in the same family ever since. This is one of the most popular attractions for visitors coming to Victoria. The site has ponds, streams and fountains which grace the English, Japanese and Italian style gardens. View website.
2 Butterfly Gardens allows visitors the opportunity to enjoy a tropical setting with over 3,000 colorful butterflies from all over the world. The park also includes exotic flowers, many tropical birds and ponds filled with brilliant Japanese Koi. View website.
3 Fort Rodd Hill is Victoria’s coastal battery. Constructed in the late 1800s, today visitors can explore the various buildings, trenches, bastions and gun emplacements. The fortification has been designated a National Historic Site. View website.
4 Hatley Castle was constructed in the early 1900s as the home of a prominent family. In the 1940s the castle became part of the Royal Canadian Naval College at Royal Roads. Spectacular inside and out, today the castle is a National Historic Site and functions as part of Royal Roads University. View website.
Source: Royal Caribbean Cruise website and respective websites.
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