As soon as you do an Instagram search for #ExploreVictoria, you’ll agree that it is impossible to get a bad picture in the city. With various lakes, parks, and cute alleyways for tourists to explore, Victoria is a wonderful location for people looking for a relaxing break.
You can visit amazing Instagram-worthy spots on your trip and take stunning pictures that’ll inspire your followers to travel there as well. If you are planning a trip to Victoria and want to learn about great Insta- worthy spots in the city beforehand, check out the following list of the most Instagrammable places in Victoria.
We have narrowed down the selection carefully and curated it to ensure you get the most fantastic vacay pictures for your feed.
Here Are the Top Instagrammable Places in Victoria You Must Visit
1. The Butchart Gardens
The Butchart Gardens offers 55 acres of green garden space, a beautiful carousel, delicious gelato in the Italian gardens, and afternoon tea in the cute restaurant ‘The Dining Room’ to visitors.
It is a dream place for Instagrammers who love the cottage core aesthetic.
With hundreds of beautiful types of flowers in the Gardens, you will be able to explore various plants and take stunning shots of nature. The best place to take a photo in the Butchart Gardens is the Sunken Garden. You can sit on the charming steps that lead to the garden and have a friend take a lovely picture of you with the landscape.
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2. Juan De Fuca Trail
If you are a hiker and want to take pictures of your adventures in Victoria, you need to visit the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail. It is a bucket-list worth hiking trail that stretches for 47 kilometers and offers scenic natural beauty, fantastic roaring surf along the route, marine and wildlife viewing, and quaint wood boardwalks.
There are many opportunities for taking stunning photos on this trail. You can take small breaks at the Botanical, Mystic, and Sandcut beaches to refresh yourself and take photos in the sun.
3. Craigdarroch Castle
Craigdarroch Castle is one of the most admirable heritage sites in Victoria. The impressive castle rises above the rooftops of the houses nearby and is the epitome of luxury and elegance.
It was built by Robert Dunsmuir, a coal baron, and industrialist, in 1887 and was meant to show the world that Dunsmuir was one of the most important and wealthiest men in Canada.
The castle now operates as a museum and is open to visitors who can see how Dunsmuir lived a privileged life in the 1890s.
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4. Fisherman’s Wharf
It is a short walk to Fisherman’s Wharf if you are visiting the Inner Harbour. At the location, you can check out beautiful colorful houseboats and pick out local goodies as souvenirs for your loved ones back home.
The local stores, restaurants, boutiques, and businesses at the location are painted with bright, wonderful colors, and they make for a wonderful backdrop for an Instagram picture.
After you get tired of posing and capturing photos, you and your fellow tourists can visit local eateries like Barb’s Fish and Chips for a wholesome meal.
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5. Dallas Road
If you visit Victoria, the one place you should definitely check out for an Instagram picture is Dallas Road. Dallas Road is one of the most picturesque spots in the city – you can see the coastline, beautiful beaches, spectacular bays, and the view of the snow-capped Olympic Mountains.
You can even see local artwork at the Breakwater and check out the tallest totem poles in the world at Beacon Hill Park’s entrance. The Dallas Road will also show you the beginning of the Trans-Canada Highway at mile 0 and a beautiful display of kites over Clover Point.
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6. Inner Harbour
Inner Harbour is another popular must-visit spot in Victoria. Many people call it the city’s heart as you can hear talented buskers along the causeway, check out the historical architecture and impressive buildings like the Parliament Buildings and the Fairmont Empress, and watch Harbour Air Seaplanes take off and touch down.
Whether you are visiting Victoria in the summer or winter, Inner Harbour is a great place to tour any time of the year. You can even take a Victoria Harbour Ferry to see the sights and take in the people’s energy by watching them from a harborside patio.
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7. Beacon Hill Park
Beacon Hill Park is one of the best locations to visit in Victoria if you want to take cute pictures among manicured lawns and trees. It is one of Victoria’s most popular public parks, with over 200 acres of green garden space.
You can find a variety of photogenic spots in the park where you can enjoy a fun picnic with your local friends and take lovely photos for Instagram.
The Moss Lady is the most incredible attraction of the park, which was created by artist Dale Doebert. It is a peaceful and serene installation that blends in with the surrounding nature and surprises people who stumble upon it accidentally.
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8. Mount Douglas
If you are visiting Victoria with your family, you should definitely visit Mount Douglas for a family-friendly hike.
It is an excellent scenic place to take pictures as well, no matter what the lighting conditions may be.
#MondoExplorerTip: We recommend visiting the location at sunrise and bringing a cup of coffee to the mountaintop with you. This way, you can watch the city wake up quickly, and as you are done with the coffee, you can begin taking pictures for your feed.
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9. Fan Tan Alley
Fan Tan Alley is named after a gambling game that was popular in the 1800s, as this area used to be a hotspot for opium and gambling at that time. Now, the alley is lined with various boutiques and ice cream shops and is known as ‘the narrowest street in North America”. This is because it is only 35 inches or 0.9 meters at its narrowest point.
Fan Tan Alley is a popular Instagrammable spot for influencers. You can also find the Gates of Harmonious Interest near the alley, which is a remarkable location modeled after the entrance gateway to the famous Dunhuang Caves of Northwestern China.
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10. Lower Johnson Street, Aka. “LoJo”
If you don’t have much time to spend in Victoria and want to shop and take photos in a single location, we recommend visiting Lower Johnson Street or LoJo.
The street is lined with colorfully restored heritage buildings, cute fashion stores, great cafés, and so much more. Take a picture in front of the lively stores and post about your retail therapy session in Victoria on Instagram.
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Summary
If it is your first time visiting Victoria, you must visit at least four to five places from this list. Stunning photos from these locations can help impress your followers and let them know how you are spending your leisure days in the city.
Some of the locations in this list are well-known tourist spots; however, some are secret areas that are only known by the locals. Try to visit them all on your trip if you have the time, and check if they live up to the hype.
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