Amazing Victoria Attractions
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Victoria, BC is brimming with wonderful attractions to see and experience – and thanks to our superb location, in downtown Victoria's Inner Harbour, the Pendray Inn & Tea House places many of them within your reach. We’ve listed some of our favourite attractions and activities below.
![Interior of the Royal BC Museum near Pendray Inn & Tea House](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-3dm5l31bevxru52l30oobch4o/royal-bc-museum-ice-age-1_standard.jpg?crop=96%2C0%2C528%2C396&width=250)
Like the Pendray Inn & Tea House, the Royal BC was built in the late 19th century; this world-famous museum features exhibits and activities dedicated to exploring the rich natural and cultural history of British Columbia.
![Distant view of The Butchart Gardens with colorful flowers near Pendray Inn & Tea House](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-c0fy78tm1epipl8em3u4x71c4/butchart-gardens-sunken-garden-lookout_standard.jpg?crop=100%2C0%2C1600%2C1200&width=250)
Roughly a half-hour drive from the hotel, the Butchart Gardens are considered one of Victoria’s most beloved attractions.
![Exterior view of BC Parliament Buildings at night near Pendray Inn & Tea House](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-3rq5ghccd5d4d9qiojyl4qp3s/parliement-building-orig-1-standard_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C0%2C320%2C240&width=250)
Stroll from our hotel to these architecturally spectacular buildings, which face the Inner Harbour and are home to the state’s Legislative Assembly.
![Close-up of Pansy flowers in Beacon Hill Park near Pendray Inn & Tea House](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-9pzcsi9aa9a3byaj74arpoxzd/huntingdon-manor-hotel-garden-4_standard.jpg?crop=106%2C0%2C1709%2C1282&width=250)
Spend a day relaxing in the sunshine at Beacon Hill Park.
![Church vitrage stained glass window in Craigdarroch Castle near Pendray Inn & Tea House](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-7yvp507y16621r0hjxip1g29b/stained-glass-standard_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C0%2C400%2C300&width=250)
Craigdarroch Castle is a must-see attraction. A National Historic Site, it was built in the late 1800s by coal baron named Robert Dunsmuir.
![Front yard fountain & pond in Chinatown Victoria near Pendray Inn & Tea House](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-5lqm6ruus4u0ih4fzhfmc1838/pendray-inn-and-tea-house-garden-pound_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C0%2C1920%2C1440&width=250)
This vibrant neighbourhood is the oldest Chinatown district in Canada; it’s also home to the country’s narrowest street, Fan Tan Alley.
![Whale breaching out of the water in Springtide Whale Watching Tour near Pendray Inn & Tea House](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-614gr7wnp6vs0qmf9xkoi08eb/spring-tide-whale-watching-orca-greeting_standard.jpg?crop=45%2C0%2C529%2C397&width=250)
An exhilarating adventure awaits you on one of these fantastic tours.
![Waterway with boats parked at Fisherman's Wharf near Pendray Inn & Tea House](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-6gvea8qtewkll8x6i4nr9tb2c/fishermans-wharf-credit-off-the-beaten-track_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C0%2C1452%2C1089&width=250)
Located just 750 metres from our hotel, Fisherman’s Wharf is definitely an attraction worth exploring.
![Exterior view of BC Parliament Buildings at night near Pendray Inn & Tea House](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-3rq5ghccd5d4d9qiojyl4qp3s/parliement-building-orig-1-standard_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C0%2C320%2C240&width=250)
This building serves as the official residence of the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia; it’s surrounded by 36 acres of property, which is accessible by the public.
![Close-up of pouring tea in Pendray Tea House at Pendray Inn & Tea House](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wipng-7z0sofan5r396iugtct8vrxey/mason-tea2_standard.png?crop=0%2C120%2C960%2C720&width=250)
Victoria, BC, is renowned for its British charm, and what better way to immerse yourself in this cultural richness than through a quintessential afternoon tea?
![Group of people walking with their bicycles in The Pedaler Bike Rental & Tours near Pendray Inn & Tea House](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wipng-cwpkflp9ter393pdsh94q9wap/pedaler2_standard.png?crop=0%2C87%2C893%2C670&width=250)
Discover beautiful Victoria's parks, streets, and sights the Eco-Way; by bicycle.
![Interior of the Royal BC Museum near Pendray Inn & Tea House](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-3dm5l31bevxru52l30oobch4o/royal-bc-museum-ice-age-1_standard.jpg?crop=96%2C0%2C528%2C396)
Royal BC Museum
Like the Pendray Inn & Tea House, the Royal BC was built in the late 19th century; this world-famous museum features exhibits and activities dedicated to exploring the rich natural and cultural history of British Columbia.
![Distant view of The Butchart Gardens with colorful flowers near Pendray Inn & Tea House](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-c0fy78tm1epipl8em3u4x71c4/butchart-gardens-sunken-garden-lookout_standard.jpg?crop=100%2C0%2C1600%2C1200)
Butchart Gardens
Roughly a half-hour drive from the hotel, the Butchart Gardens are considered one of Victoria’s most beloved attractions.
![Exterior view of BC Parliament Buildings at night near Pendray Inn & Tea House](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-3rq5ghccd5d4d9qiojyl4qp3s/parliement-building-orig-1-standard_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C0%2C320%2C240)
BC Parliament Buildings
Stroll from our hotel to these architecturally spectacular buildings, which face the Inner Harbour and are home to the state’s Legislative Assembly.
![Church vitrage stained glass window in Craigdarroch Castle near Pendray Inn & Tea House](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-7yvp507y16621r0hjxip1g29b/stained-glass-standard_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C0%2C400%2C300)
Craigdarroch Castle
Craigdarroch Castle is a must-see attraction. A National Historic Site, it was built in the late 1800s by coal baron named Robert Dunsmuir.
![Front yard fountain & pond in Chinatown Victoria near Pendray Inn & Tea House](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-5lqm6ruus4u0ih4fzhfmc1838/pendray-inn-and-tea-house-garden-pound_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C0%2C1920%2C1440)
Chinatown Victoria
This vibrant neighbourhood is the oldest Chinatown district in Canada; it’s also home to the country’s narrowest street, Fan Tan Alley.
![Whale breaching out of the water in Springtide Whale Watching Tour near Pendray Inn & Tea House](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-614gr7wnp6vs0qmf9xkoi08eb/spring-tide-whale-watching-orca-greeting_standard.jpg?crop=45%2C0%2C529%2C397)
Springtide Whale Watching Tour
An exhilarating adventure awaits you on one of these fantastic tours.
![Waterway with boats parked at Fisherman's Wharf near Pendray Inn & Tea House](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-6gvea8qtewkll8x6i4nr9tb2c/fishermans-wharf-credit-off-the-beaten-track_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C0%2C1452%2C1089)
Fisherman's Wharf
Located just 750 metres from our hotel, Fisherman’s Wharf is definitely an attraction worth exploring.
![Exterior view of BC Parliament Buildings at night near Pendray Inn & Tea House](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wijpeg-3rq5ghccd5d4d9qiojyl4qp3s/parliement-building-orig-1-standard_standard.jpg?crop=0%2C0%2C320%2C240)
Governor’s House
This building serves as the official residence of the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia; it’s surrounded by 36 acres of property, which is accessible by the public.
![Close-up of pouring tea in Pendray Tea House at Pendray Inn & Tea House](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wipng-7z0sofan5r396iugtct8vrxey/mason-tea2_standard.png?crop=0%2C120%2C960%2C720)
Afternoon Teas
Victoria, BC, is renowned for its British charm, and what better way to immerse yourself in this cultural richness than through a quintessential afternoon tea?
![Group of people walking with their bicycles in The Pedaler Bike Rental & Tours near Pendray Inn & Tea House](https://image-tc.galaxy.tf/wipng-cwpkflp9ter393pdsh94q9wap/pedaler2_standard.png?crop=0%2C87%2C893%2C670)
The Pedaler Bike Rental & Tours
Discover beautiful Victoria's parks, streets, and sights the Eco-Way; by bicycle.