One of the most picturesque locations in Canada, Victoria is nicknamed "the Garden City" for its lush and dazzling floral displays. With warm summers and mild winters, Victoria is a popular destination for Canadian train trips, boasting the finest weather in Canada. Year-round, the highlight of most vacations to Victoria BC is world-famous Butchart Gardens, a breathtaking 50-acre garden estate, hosting flora from all over the world segmented into many different themed gardens.
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The Lively Heart of Victoria
Downtown Victoria offers a shining city with British charm. Sightseers tour the city in double-decker busses and horse-drawn carriages, and traditional teahouses and international restaurants are nestled in the turn-of-the-century buildings and Edwardian houses.
The downtown area is practically crammed with famous attractions. The Empress Hotel is a grand Edwardian, château-style hotel, well-know for it's classic afternoon tea. The Royal British Columbia Museum has large exhibits on First Nations people, as well extensive vivid replicas and exhibits of natural and modern history. Also in the heart of downtown are the Royal London Wax Museum, the Victoria Bug Zoo, Pacific Undersea Gardens, and Canada's oldest Chinatown.
A Gateway to Vancouver Island
Your Via Rail Vancouver Island tour can take you from the elegance and charm of Victoria to the wilder west coast of the island. Enjoy the wildlife, lush splendor and sandy beaches of Pacific Rim National Park, year-round whale and bear watching tours, or take in the laid-back bohemian charm of Tofino. And the adventurous can explore tidal flats and island channels by kayak, hike the trails of the majestic rainforest, or fish the waters of the Pacific.
Between the scenic ocean vistas, the lush flora of "The Garden City", and old-world charm of the downtown area, Victoria is truly the jewel of Vancouver Island.
VIA Rail Routes to Victoria BC
The following VIA route travel to Halifax and is featured in our
VIA Rail vacation packages for this destination:
The Malahat: From Victoria to Courtney on Vancouver Island
The Canadian: Connecting
Toronto to
Vancouver (just a scenic ferry ride away)
To book Canadian train trips to Victoria, or for questions and custom itineraries, please speak with one of our train travel specialists at toll free 1-888-730-9500.
For travelers outside of North America, click here for our International toll free numbers.