It can be quite pleasant to just roam the streets when you're somewhere new, but sometimes it's a wise move to have a plan. Grab your travel program — we have lots of cool ideas for your impending Victoria vacation.

If you're wanting to return home feeling like you haven't missed anything, we recommend visiting Fisgard Lighthouse and British Columbia Parliament Building. They're some of the city's favorite sights.

A great way to truly immerse yourself in an area's culture is to pay a visit to its lively marketplaces. Peruse the produce and shop like the local people do at Market Square. There's an excellent range of things to do in this destination. Public squares have many stories to tell. Stroll over well-trodden paths and hunt for clues to the area's past at Pioneer Square. Still got some time on your hands? Craigdarroch Castle is a maze of history-filled halls, chambers and passageways. Step through its doors, roam its grounds and try to find out a thing or two about this impressive structure.

Have a go at all there is to see and do and return home with the best souvenir of all — warm memories of your amazing vacation!

This place has a range of things to do. Here are some suggestions to kick start your trip to Victoria:

• Full-Day Ultimate Experience of Victoria Private Luxury Tour
• Whale Watching to Victoria & Return by Seaplane
• Discover Sooke To Port Renfrew
• Mystical Rainforest Tours (Francis King Regional Park)
• Victoria Craft Beer Tasting Bicycle Tour
• Private Luxury Tour of Victoria

For more options, head to our Victoria things to do page.

Seeking luxury getaways or cheap vacations? Victoria, the provincial capital of British Columbia, has 112 properties on offer via Expedia. Can't pick? We'll make it easy.

If you enjoy partaking in the high life once in a while, why not spend a bit extra and indulge yourself at The Juliet by Victoria Royal Vacations (760 Johnson Street) or the Oak Bay Beach Hotel (1175 Beach Dr)? If you've done your figures and these don't agree with your budget, don't fret — we've got some more economical options. Check out the Helms Inn (600 Douglas St) and the Island Travel Inn (1850 Douglas St).

Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is located 15 miles north of central Victoria. Collect your suitcase from baggage claim, jump into a cab and let your getaway begin!