Sitting on the south end of Vancouver Island, across the Salish Sea from the U.S. state of Washington, Victoria is a popular destination for both British Colombians and Pacific Northwesterners with its accessibility via ferry or fun seaplane rides from Vancouver and Seattle. Once in the city, Victoria’s British colonial history becomes prevalent with its Victorian and stately architecture, delightful pubs, and some of the best fish in chips. Whether travelers choose to connect to nature with nearby whale watching, rainforest hiking, and kayaking through the harbor or taking in historical sites, coastal cuisine, and a thriving arts scene, Victoria will never leave one bored.