Popular Daytrips
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Discover Victoria’s best outdoor escapes and iconic attractions, from scenic hikes and beaches to historic landmarks and world-famous gardens.
An Insiders Guide to Victoria
Our front desk team knows Victoria inside and out and loves sharing local tips—from hidden beaches and cozy cafés to top tour companies for sailing, whale watching, and skydiving.
Plus, Ocean Island guests get exclusive discounts at awesome local spots when booking through us!
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Rainy Days in Victoria, BC
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Experience Victoria beyond the usual sights with brewery tours, museums, art galleries, VR fun, and outdoor adventures, all within easy reach of Ocean Island Inn.
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Our Neighbourhood
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Find everything you need nearby: coffee, groceries, drugstores, liquor, money exchange, post office, and the library, all within a short walk from Ocean Island Inn.
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Food Scene & Restaurants in Victoria
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Taste your way through Victoria with top local eats, food trucks, and vegetarian and vegan options, all just steps from Ocean Island Inn.
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Eating Well on a Budget in Victoria: A Local's Neighbourhood Guide
Dumplings in Chinatown, patio snacks in Cook Street Village and food trucks by the water. Here's where to eat well in Victoria without blowing the budget.
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Victoria's Castles: A Local's Guide to Craigdarroch & Hatley
Two real castles, one coal-baron family and a lot of family drama. Here's what to see at Craigdarroch and Hatley, and how to reach both from downtown without a car.
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Leaving Victoria? Getting to YYJ, Swartz Bay & the Coho by Transit
A local's no-car guide to reaching Victoria's airport, the Swartz Bay ferry terminal and the Coho to Port Angeles by bus, bike or on foot.