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Victoria

Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Victoria.

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Travel videos

Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos

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Samuel and Audrey is a YouTube travel channel sharing city guides, travel tips, street food tours, itineraries, and family travel.

This Victoria itinerary video gives a well-rounded one-day visit, including Butchart Gardens, afternoon tea at the Dining Room Restaurant, and downtown exploration near the end of a Vancouver Island road trip.

Yellow Productions

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Yellow Productions is a YouTube travel channel focused on travel guides, hotel reviews, restaurant reviews, and travel gear.

This Victoria guide video is a practical overview of eight things to know before visiting, from Vancouver Island context and transportation to food, shopping, attractions, and where to stay.

Hey Nadine

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Hey Nadine is a YouTube travel channel by Nadine Sykora, focused on destinations, travel advice, and practical expertise.

This Victoria travel video adds a playful planning angle by following an Instagram-directed visit with activities such as whale watching, Butchart Gardens, Fisherman's Wharf, and massages.

The New Travel

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The New Travel is a YouTube travel channel focused on real stories from people and meaningful travel experiences around the world.

This Victoria vlog captures a 2017 trip through the city and works as a simple, useful companion to related Vancouver-to-Victoria travel context.

Adventures of Matt and Nat

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Adventures of Matt and Nat is a YouTube travel channel by Matt and Nat, a part-time travel couple based in Nashville.

This travel video is a helpful Victoria port-stop guide from a Norwegian Bliss Alaska cruise, featuring a walking food tour, Fairmont Empress, Inner Harbour, and local food stops.

denniscallan

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denniscallan is a YouTube travel channel by Dennis Callan, featuring travel videos from Europe, the Americas, Asia, and other regions.

This Victoria travel video gives a classic city overview, with Vancouver Island, Butchart Gardens, Inner Harbor, Empress Hotel, Bastion Square, and Government Street as useful reference points.

Travel articles & blogs

ViaTravelers
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ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site combining destination guides with practical comparison and itinerary tools. Their Victoria travel guide is a well-rounded planning resource for British Columbia’s capital, covering Butchart Gardens, Inner Harbour, Royal BC Museum, Vancouver Island, and local context.

ViaTravelers: Victoria

Read the guide at viatravelers.com/destinations/victoria/.

viatravelers.com/destinations/victoria/

The Planet D
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The Planet D is an adventure-travel blog combining destination guides, itineraries, travel tips, photography, and personal adventure stories. Their Victoria, BC things-to-do guide offers a broad activity list, making it useful for visitors balancing gardens, nature, and local sightseeing.

The Planet D: Things To Do In Victoria Bc

Read the guide at theplanetd.com/things-to-do-in-victoria-bc/.

theplanetd.com/things-to-do-in-victoria-bc/

NOMADasaurus
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NOMADasaurus is an adventure travel and photography blog with destination guides, sustainable tourism coverage, gear reviews, and visual storytelling. Their Victoria things-to-do guide is a helpful activity-focused introduction to the main city on Vancouver Island.

NOMADasaurus: Things To Do In Victoria Canada

Read the guide at nomadasaurus.com/things-to-do-in-victoria-canada/.

nomadasaurus.com/things-to-do-in-victoria-canada/

Trekaroo
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Trekaroo is a specialist family-travel source combining blog posts, guides, reviews, itineraries, and trip-planning community features. Their Victoria family guide is practical for planning with kids, linking the harbor setting, historic buildings, and family-friendly activity ideas.

Trekaroo: Top 10 Family Friendly Things Victoria British Columbia

Read the guide at blog.trekaroo.com/top-10-family-friendly-things-victoria-british-columbia/.

blog.trekaroo.com/top-10-family-friendly-things-victoria-british-columbia/

Jessie on a Journey
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Jessie on a Journey is a solo female, adventure, and NYC-focused travel site with practical planning resources. Their Victoria, BC article is a thoughtful guide to unique experiences, looking beyond Butchart Gardens toward a more local side of the city.

Jessie on a Journey: Trip To Victoria Bc

Read the guide at jessieonajourney.com/trip-to-victoria-bc/.

jessieonajourney.com/trip-to-victoria-bc/

IndiTales
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IndiTales is an award-winning travel blog from India focused on heritage, culture, museums, walking trails, food, and nature. Their Victoria gardens guide is a strong fit for nature-focused planning, covering Butchart Gardens, Victoria Butterfly, Government House Garden, Beacon Hill Park, and Abkhazi.

IndiTales: Victoria Bc Gardens Butchart Gardens

Read the guide at inditales.com/victoria-bc-gardens-butchart-gardens/.

inditales.com/victoria-bc-gardens-butchart-gardens/

My Adventures Across The World
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My Adventures Across The World is Claudia Tavani's travel blog, focused on destination guides, hiking, responsible travel, food, and practical advice. Her Butchart Gardens guide is a practical Victoria resource, covering key things to know before visiting plus day-trip context from Vancouver or Seattle.

My Adventures Across The World: Butchart Gardens Victoria Canada

Read the guide at myadventuresacrosstheworld.com/butchart-gardens-victoria-canada/.

myadventuresacrosstheworld.com/butchart-gardens-victoria-canada/