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Top-Rated Nearby Hotels
Distance in: mi km
Hotel USD* Distance Rating
Royal Scot Suite Hotel $127 0.0 mi 0.0 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Best Western Inner Harbour $147 0.0 mi 0.0 km 4 of 5 stars
The Oswego Hotel $207 0.0 mi 0.1 km 4 of 5 stars
Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour $212 0.4 mi 0.7 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Abigail's Hotel $174 0.7 mi 1.1 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Top-Rated Nearby Restaurants
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restaurant Distance Rating
Blackfish Cafe 0.3 mi 0.5 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Bon Rouge Bistro 0.3 mi 0.6 km 4.5 of 5 stars
II Terrazzo Ristorante 0.5 mi 0.9 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Top-Rated Nearby Things to Do
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Royal British Columbia Museum 0.3 mi 0.5 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Victoria Bug Zoo 0.4 mi 0.7 km 4.5 of 5 stars
SpringTide Charters Whale Watching 0.4 mi 0.7 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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“Find your own ferry tale in Victoria, B.C.” Seattle Post-Intelligencer
“Jolly old Victoria” Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (free registration required)
“Guided paddle tour is a fun -- and fitting -- way to explore Victoria” Seattle Post-Intelligencer
“Short Trips: Take in the scenery at your own pace” Seattle Post-Intelligencer
“Victoria: Not as Victorian as you think” Sacramento Bee
“Short Trips: So many inviting rooms, so little time” Seattle Post-Intelligencer
“Short Trips: The Victoria Express gets off to an early start” Seattle Post-Intelligencer
“Victoria's secrets” San Diego Union-Tribune
“Jaunty Clipper ride puts city at your feet” Seattle Post-Intelligencer
“#562 at the Inn at Laurel Point” TravelScribbles.com
“Victoria's inner delights” Canoe.com
“Short Trips: Let a pampering city brace you for winter” Seattle Post-Intelligencer
“Insider's guide to British Columbia and the Canadian Rockies” Telegraph Group Limited (free registration required)
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“the Inner Harbour” VirtualTourist.com
“Victoria's Inner Harbour” VirtualTourist.com
“Walk the Inner Harbour.” VirtualTourist.com
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 80 attractions in Victoria
Traveler Description:
This scenic patch of waterfront is the location of Victoria's many tourist attractions, recreational activities, restaurants and shopping. For a... more » This scenic patch of waterfront is the location of Victoria's many tourist attractions, recreational activities, restaurants and shopping. For a special treat, have afternoon tea at the grand Empress Hotel or board a ferry for a harbor tour. « less
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Attraction type: Scenic/historic walking area, Wharf/pier/boardwalk, Waterway
Activities: Walking, Kayaking, City walk sightseeing
Address: Victoria, British Columbia
Canada

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Reviews of Inner Harbour

( 1-5 of 5 )
“Don't miss the water ballet of the water taxis”
4 of 5 stars
sue1426
Missouri
Aug 6, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

Wander around the inner harbour and see everything, visit museums , great restaurants, many street performers, pick up a tour bus. Just hanging around can be fun and interesting. And on Sunday mornings be sure to catch the ferries Blue Danube Waltz precision water Ballet. more

“A Place to Relax, Meet New People or Explore”
4 of 5 stars
Mexi-Can8
Southern California
May 14, 2007

My wife and I visited Victoria for the first time last Sept ('06). The inner harbor had great restaurants, hotels, and shops within walking distance. We especially enjoyed the authentic "fish and chips" and talking with all the friendly Canadians. We had fun feeding the seals with raw fish and picking wild berries right next to the water/parking area. The... more

“Lots to see!”
5 of 5 stars
Mtngrl
Portland, Oregon
Apr 3, 2006
16/20 found this review helpful

The inner harbor area of Victoria is enjoyable to wander and take in the many sights. The ships in the harbor, watching floatplanes take off and land, stay or visit the Empress Hotel, and tour the Parliament building. We took a floatplane tour of the greater Victoria area and the views of the harbor from the plane were unbeatable! more

“Delightful!”
5 of 5 stars
ILoveTravel
Washington State
Jul 20, 2004
8/12 found this review helpful

This area is so active, day or night. There are lots of performers around, from bag pipers to digereedo players. It's amazing! more

“Wonderful stroll”
4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Jul 8, 2004
21/24 found this review helpful

The inner harbor is very beautiful, but loads of tourists when we were there (July). It can get very crowded. However, there were artisans selling their wares, plenty of shops and good places to eat. Also, not far from the inner harbor is the Parliment building, the Museum and many other attractions. Wonderful place to stroll and there seems to... more

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