Victoria Harbour Self-Guided Smartphone Audio Walking Tour

Begin at Centennial Square for a 4 km waterfront walk through Victoria's heritage, harbour views and vibrant streets.

Discover Centennial Square's civic plaza and its place in Victoria's evolving downtown.

Slip into Fan Tan Alley, a narrow Chinatown passage lined with colourful shopfronts and history.

Explore Market Square's restored courtyard and independent shops, a lively link to Victoria's trading past.

Take in Bastion Square's heritage architecture and stories of Victoria's sometimes spooky past.

Explore Canada's oldest Chinatown, where heritage gates, shops and cultural stories fill the streets.

Pass Rogers' Chocolates and the former Windsor Hotel, two heritage façades with sweet and storied pasts.

Enjoy Inner Harbour views of boats, landmarks and the waterfront bustle.

eflect on Victoria's changing public history.

Meet the Emily Carr statue and discover the Victoria artist's enduring connection to BC's landscapes.

Hear the Netherlands Centennial Carillon above the Royal BC Museum, a gift from BC's Dutch community.

View the Royal BC Museum from outside; its changing exhibitions require a separate admission ticket.

Admire Thunderbird Park's carved poles and Indigenous art beside the museum.

See Helmcken House from outside, one of BC's oldest surviving homes; occasional open houses are separate.

View the Steamship Terminal's grand stone columns, recalling the harbour's days as a Pacific gateway.

Follow the David Foster Harbour Pathway for shoreline views and a chance to spot marine life.

Stroll Government Street's heritage storefronts, independent shops and old-world architecture.

Explore Fisherman's Wharf's colourful float homes and working-waterfront atmosphere from the public walkways.

Take another look at the Empress Hotel's Château-style exterior, recognized as a National Historic Site.