They say Victoria is a walking city. Here are two tours recommended by Frommer's"
Walking Tour 1: The Inner Harbour
2 hours, not including shopping, museum and pub breaks.
"Victoria was born on the Inner Harbour. When the Hudson's Bay Company's west coast head of operations, James Douglas, happened across this sheltered inlet in 1843 while searching for a new corporate HQ, it was love at first sight."
Includes Victoria Visitor Centre, The Fairmont Empress, Thunderbird Park (Totem poles), Helmcken House, a pub stop and more. The Inner Harbour.
Walking Tour 2: The Old Town and Chinatown
2 hours, not including shopping, sightseeing and eating stops
Walking north up Government St., you'll find a number of historic buildings including British Columbia's oldest brick structure.
Includes The Fairmont Empress, Windsor Hotel building (oldest brick structure), Fort Victoria (constructed in 1843), an art gallery and cafe, Bastion Square, museums, Chinatown and St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Cathedral among others. The Old Town & Chinatown
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