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Inner Harbour
4.5
5,352 reviews
#2 of 161 things to do in Victoria
Bodies of Water • Historic Walking Areas • Piers & Boardwalks
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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.
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The area
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Restaurants
660 within 5 kms
Legislative Dining Room
330
0.3 km$$ - $$$ • Canadian • Vegetarian Friendly • Gluten Free Options
Ithaka Greek Restaurant
1,463
0.3 km$$ - $$$ • Mediterranean • Greek • Grill
Red Fish Blue Fish
3,009
0.3 km$$ - $$$ • Quick Bites • Seafood • Fast food
Finn's
751
0.5 km$$ - $$$ • Bar • Seafood • Grill
Block Kitchen + Bar
85
0.6 km$$ - $$$ • Seafood • Asian • Fusion
Frankie's Modern Diner
688
0.2 km$$ - $$$ • Diner • Canadian • Vegetarian Friendly
Murchie's
1,015
0.4 km$$ - $$$ • Dessert • Cafe • British
Bartholomew's Public House
609
0.3 km$$ - $$$ • American • Bar • British
Cora
699
0.3 km$$ - $$$ • American • Cafe • Healthy
Dutch Bakery & Diner
405
0.4 km$ • Bakeries • Dutch • Cafe
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Attractions
167 within 10 kms
Victoria Pier
297
0.1 kmPiers & Boardwalks • Lighthouses
Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada
2,310
73 mHistoric Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Miniature World
1,147
0.2 kmSpeciality Museums • Children's Museums
Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
3,161
0.2 kmHistoric Sites • Architectural Buildings
Destination Greater Victoria Visitor Centre
125
89 mVisitor Centres
Victoria Bug Zoo
900
0.2 kmZoos
The Maritime Museum of British Columbia
306
0.2 kmSpeciality Museums
Emily Carr Statue
14
0.2 kmMonuments & Statues
Victoria Conference Centre
17
0.1 kmTheatres
Government Street
999
0.2 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks
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  • DagmarSchroeder
    Victoria, Canada16 contributions
    Starting point
    Victoria means "Inner Harbour" and the other way around - Yes, it is a very busy area and there are locals avoiding it during high season. But as a beautiful, interesting and divers starting point for everything this is a must for your visit. Everybody is in a good mood, so it does not matter, that it is somewhat crowded in our long summer season. Listen to the back pipers, enjoy on Saturday mornings the "dancing" water taxis, buy a momentum from First Nation wood carvers, sit where ever you like and let the world go by or applaud some of the amazing street performers.My husband and I go there often and apriciat the tourists.
    Visited January 2020
    Written January 9, 2020
  • Roving550528
    31 contributions
    Victoria Inner Harbor
    We walked around the inner harbour in the morning of February 14, 2020. The weather was beautiful. It was very quiet. Most of the restaurants won’t open until 11:00am. The Parliament House was not open since it is winter and long weekend.
    Visited February 2020
    Travelled with family
    Written February 23, 2020
  • cmlomas
    Victoria, Canada16 contributions
    Taking it in
    Inner Harbour is a place where you can saunter at your own pace and take pleasure in the sight of all the boats, surrounded by majestic buildings. Buskers, and crafts people selling their wares make it a fun experience as you stroll along with coffee in hand or just sit on the tiered steps and people watch. People from many lands enjoy this free activity in the heart of Victoria.
    Visited August 2019
    Written May 7, 2020
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Rockiroads
Oshawa, Canada1,250 contributions
The sites sounds water people, views all were great.
Jul. 2023 • Couples
This was a great place to walk. Lots of stops. Small flea market. Buskers. Beautiful buildings. Sea Planes landing. Boats to look at. It will take you a long time to enjoy this whole path around the waterfront. It may surprise you as you pass a museum, parliament houses, ice cream places, water taxis. If your a walker, and like to see the sites on foot, everything about this is good.
Written September 12, 2023
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Joe M
Texarkana, Texas237 contributions
Sort of a requirement to visit when in Victoria
Sep. 2023 • Couples
Scenic, views of Parliament Building, The Empress as well as the harbor. A definite a tourist spot. Catch a taxi, (pickle boat) observe the boats, shop a vendor, find a place to eat. visit day or night. Flowers along the harbor make for a lovely touch.
Written September 5, 2023
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Ashish D
Kolkata (Calcutta), India795 contributions
The elegant and tantalising place to hangout in Victoria!
Jun. 2023
The Inner Harbour at Victoria is a lovely place to hang around during your visit to this Island city. You have the parliament building, Royal BC Museum, the wharf where there are variety of food available, you can go whale watching from here and just sit down and watch the lovely sunset!
Written August 16, 2023
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708Robin
West Sussex, UK1,458 contributions
What a beautiful downtown
Jul. 2023
A great area to wander at your leisure. If you are here during a Saturday morning the small ferry boats do a musical ballet on the water. Great views all around, and I have never seen as many flowers as literally every lamp post has a basket of flowers hanging from it.
Written July 27, 2023
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Ilnaz N
Victoria, Canada219 contributions
Downtown Victoria
Jul. 2023 • Couples
I love our evening walks by the harbor, especially in summers. This is definitely one of the most beautiful downtowns across canada!
Written July 17, 2023
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Usia2014
Calgary, Canada1,885 contributions
Scenic stroll
Jun. 2022 • Couples
The scenery around Victoria’s Inner Harbour is amazing! We love walking around the harbour and seeing all the colours of the flowers and plants, the vendors, the boats and the beautiful historical buildings. It’s fun to take a water taxi to get a different perspective of the harbour or just to stroll around the area enjoying the views.
Written May 10, 2023
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Chuck M
Victoria, Canada77 contributions
Nice Area but be aware
Apr. 2023 • Couples
Nice visual but a lot of shops now lock their doors and you have to ring to get in because of all the problems with street people and crime. We didn’t feel that safe even in the day light and were advised not to go downtown in the evening. Seems like the drug problem has spread even to this place with not a lot of control on the streets.
Written April 18, 2023
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sashakeena
Vancouver, Canada11,414 contributions
Back Again!
Aug. 2022
Great place to see the sites & sounds in historic downtown Victoria! Take a stroll along the David Foster walkway or go see the Parliament buildings or the Museum. Lots of nice restaurants & shops if you are inclined for that that option??
Written December 27, 2022
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Tyrone E
Caulfeild, Canada4 contributions
just love the sea wall
Oct. 2022
just like walking the sea wall - from the town side across the johnson street bridge towards Esquimalt.
Written October 17, 2022
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mindy b
10 contributions
First time in Canada
Oct. 2022
Meh. Picturesque spot for photos. I think its a must do, not having been in Canada before or having lived in a port city
Written October 16, 2022
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