I've lived in BC all my life and have been to Victoria many times. For such a short visit, I would have dinner at Milestones on the Inner Harbour. Walk around the Inner Harbour after dinner and then take a walk through the inside of the Empress Hotel. If you walk up the hill into the city from the Inner Harbour (I think it is Government Street), there are lots of great little shops. My favourite is the Christmas store, Murchies, Munro's Bookstore (big, old and beautiful), all on the side of the Harbour; I think the block just past Munro's books (Murchies is right next door), is a very old section of town that has a great pub in it (can't remember the name). You can also walk around the Parliament buildings. If the weather is not so good (can be quite windy), there is also the Museum (next to the Parliaments, across from the Empress). I've also noticed city tours via double-decker busses. The regular bus system uses double-decker buses also. A carriage ride will not get you very far. I think it may take you through Beacon Hill Park and the Inner Harbour. Avoid Butchart Gardens. It is half an hour outside of Victoria and is better viewed in the daylight.
Victoria is beautiful at any time of the year. Just remember to take a small umbrella on your trip. If you're lucky you'll see harbour seals in the harbour. It is a very romantic city to go to for a first anniversary. Congratulations
What are the best things to do in Victoria in the evening?
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I've lived in BC all my life and have been to Victoria many times. For such a short visit, I would have dinner at Milestones on the Inner Harbour. Walk around the Inner Harbour after dinner and then take a walk through the inside of the Empress Hotel. If you walk up the hill into the city from the Inner Harbour (I think it is Government Street), there are lots of great little shops. My favourite is the Christmas store, Murchies, Munro's Bookstore (big, old and beautiful), all on the side of the Harbour; I think the block just past Munro's books (Murchies is right next door), is a very old section of town that has a great pub in it (can't remember the name). You can also walk around the Parliament buildings. If the weather is not so good (can be quite windy), there is also the Museum (next to the Parliaments, across from the Empress). I've also noticed city tours via double-decker busses. The regular bus system uses double-decker buses also. A carriage ride will not get you very far. I think it may take you through Beacon Hill Park and the Inner Harbour. Avoid Butchart Gardens. It is half an hour outside of Victoria and is better viewed in the daylight.
Victoria is beautiful at any time of the year. Just remember to take a small umbrella on your trip. If you're lucky you'll see harbour seals in the harbour. It is a very romantic city to go to for a first anniversary. Congratulations
I hope that wasn't too confusing and was helpful.