Victoria B.C. downtown streets : shopping
Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Downtown Victoria BC is remembered in its buildings and heritage. Looking in from the Inner Harbour of Victoria, the coastline of the city is decorated with old English architectural buildings spreading inland and stretching out along the shoreline. Many of these old buildings house a wide assortment of retail shops, coffee houses, book stores, art galleries and patio restaurants.

The network of streets and alley-ways, colored in hanging flower baskets and flags brighten up the indoor and outdoor shopping and entertainment experiences. The area has theatre houses, dance clubs, pubs, art gallery showings, movie houses and much more to keep you busy in the evenings.

The roads of Downtown Victoria work there way back and forth from the Inner Harbour, where there is a marina, floatplanes, a walkway, more shops, attractions and the BC Government Parliament Buildings.

A whole day is easily spent walking downtown Victoria, BC wondering around Wharf, Government and Douglas Streets and the connecting roads and alley-ways. One of the more popular alleys in the summer is Artist Alley. An alley lined with west coast artist booths extending over 2 blocks from the ocean. It is a treat to wonder through the atrium-like alley with a good cup of java from one of the nearby coffee houses. It is also good to support our local talent. Hint, hint... wink, wink.

From Government Street it is a short walk to the paths, ponds and gardens of Beacon Hill Park and to the best display of west coast history at the Royal BC Museum. Every Visitor to Victoria should park the car and go for a walk wondering the coastline of Victoria, BC because it is one of the most beautiful cities in Canada.