--- title: "Victoria" description: "Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Victoria." canonical: "https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/victoria" locale: "en" --- # Victoria Primary place hint: Victoria, British Columbia ## Breadcrumbs [North America](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/north-america) > [Canada](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/canada) > [British Columbia](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/british-columbia) > [Vancouver Island](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/vancouver-island) > [Victoria](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/victoria) ## Hotel Guides - [Spectacular Hotel Views](https://spectacularhotelviews.com/en/rankings/victoria) (spectacularhotelviews.com) Spectacular Hotel Views is the defintive guide to the world's best hotel views. It has over 600 destination rankings with hotels ranked by view quality, uniqueness, and breadth of availability across the property, has a searchable database of 2,500+ hotels with exceptional views and also allows you to browse by view type. Their Victoria ranking provides a useful guide for finding hotels in Victoria with the best hotel views. ## Travel Guides And Blogs - [ViaTravelers](https://viatravelers.com/destinations/victoria/) (viatravelers.com) 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. - [The Planet D](https://theplanetd.com/things-to-do-in-victoria-bc/) (theplanetd.com) 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. - [NOMADasaurus](https://www.nomadasaurus.com/things-to-do-in-victoria-canada/) (nomadasaurus.com) 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. - [Trekaroo](https://blog.trekaroo.com/top-10-family-friendly-things-victoria-british-columbia/) (blog.trekaroo.com) 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. - [Jessie on a Journey](https://jessieonajourney.com/trip-to-victoria-bc/) (jessieonajourney.com) 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. - [IndiTales](https://inditales.com/victoria-bc-gardens-butchart-gardens/) (inditales.com) 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. - [My Adventures Across The World](https://myadventuresacrosstheworld.com/butchart-gardens-victoria-canada/) (myadventuresacrosstheworld.com) 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. ## Travel Videos - [Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GDhiqaocFo) (youtube.com) 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](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIFe4Uw-bS4) (youtube.com) 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](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG4kEZRvwGQ) (youtube.com) 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](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsg-EAYmzRY) (youtube.com) 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](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_KQHdjKHok) (youtube.com) 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](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_y8HEjNc34) (youtube.com) 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.