28 Simple Reasons To Fall In Love With Victoria, British Columbia

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    Cyla Panin
    by Cyla Panin

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    1. A walk along the incredible Inner Harbour.

    2. Swimming in Thetis Lake.

    3. Flowers!

    4. FLOWERS EVERYWHERE!

    5. You can visit the original Rogers Chocolates.

    6. And eat an obscene amount of Victoria Creams.

    7. If you're looking for a maritime feel, you can visit their lovely lighthouses.

    8. And some of the best beaches in Canada.

    9. They have buildings with really neat stories.

    10. You could stay in this impressive hotel.

    11. The climate lends itself well to growing and enjoying delicious local produce.

    12. And pretty sweet fruit.

    13. You can go kayaking ON THE ACTUAL OCEAN.

    14. The Parliament buildings light up at night.

    15. It's a great place to take in Indigenous art.

    16. And the city's street art is stunning.

    17. Historic Chinatown begs to be explored.

    18. And in it you'll find the narrowest street in all of Canada.

    19. THE FOOD! O, THE FOOD.

    20. While Koto Sushi has THE MOST DELICIOUS sushi.

    21. There are ghost stories for days.

    22. You can visit a castle.

    23. Victoria has some crazy-good playgrounds.

    Where you might just spot the Ogopogo.

    24. The talented street performers.

    25. Downtown Victoria can be ridiculously romantic — especially at night.

    26. Their parks are breathtaking.

    27. You can find actual enchanted forests there.

    28. And finally and most simply: It's just an incredibly charming city.

    Need we say more?