Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #2 in Victoria, Canada

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Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 1 km
Ascend 7 m
Descend 10 m

Experience Victoria in Canada in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in VictoriaIndividual Sights in Victoria

Sight 1: Emily Carr House

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Carr House is a National Historic Site of Canada located in Victoria, British Columbia. It was the childhood home of Canadian painter Emily Carr, and had a lasting impression on her paintings and writings.

Wikipedia: Emily Carr House (EN), Website

784 meters / 9 minutes

Sight 2: Dr. John Sebastian Helmcken

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The bronze sculpture of Canadian physician John Sebastian Helmcken was installed outside the Helmcken House, in Victoria, British Columbia, in 2011. The statue was designed and created by artist Armando Barbon, and cost $180,000.

Wikipedia: Statue of John Sebastian Helmcken (EN)

41 meters / 0 minutes

Sight 3: Helmcken House

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Helmcken House is a museum in Victoria, British Columbia, located in Thunderbird Park. It was built in 1852 by Dr. John Sebastian Helmcken, a surgeon with the Hudson's Bay Company and the first doctor in Victoria. Some interesting items on display include his medical kit. It is one of the oldest houses in British Columbia still on its original site.

Wikipedia: Helmcken House (EN), Website

31 meters / 0 minutes

Sight 4: Thunderbird Park

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Thunderbird ParkHighInBC Attribute to Ryan Bushby / CC BY-SA 2.5

Thunderbird Park is a park in Victoria, British Columbia next to the Royal British Columbia Museum. The park is home to many totem poles and other First Nation monuments. The park takes its name from the mythological Thunderbird of Indigenous North American cultures which is depicted on many totem poles.

Wikipedia: Thunderbird Park (Victoria, British Columbia) (EN), Website

184 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 5: Royal BC Museum

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The Royal British Columbia Museum, founded in 1886, is a history museum in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The "Royal" title was approved by Queen Elizabeth II and bestowed by Prince Philip in 1987, to coincide with a royal tour of that year. The museum merged with the British Columbia Provincial Archives in 2003.

Wikipedia: Royal British Columbia Museum (EN), Website

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