Welcome to Victoria, where every corner holds the promise of a picture-perfect moment. We know each Instagram aesthetic is unique, from neutral to colourful, city scapes or nature, Victoria has it all. Here are Our Top 9 Instagrammable Spots in Victoria, BC
Gonzales Observatory
The white walls of the Gonzales Observatory contrast perfectly with the rugged rocky hills it sits upon and the incredible oceanside views. From the park, you can also see the Olympic Mountains, Sooke Hills and Victoria. This is a beautiful spot for photos, especially at sunset.
Beacon Hill Park
Not only is Beacon Hill Park an iconic spot to visit in Victoria, it also is a wonderful spot for photos. Full of ponds, forests and flowers, including a rose garden, it’s the perfect spot to pose for your Instagram feed.
Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
Location: 501 Belleville Street
The Legislative Assembly, commonly referred to as the Parliament Buildings by tourists and locals alike, stands as one of Victoria’s most iconic and most photographed landmarks. The staircase around the front and back of the building, the fountains and flowers all offer the perfect backdrop for your photos as you visit the iconic landmark.
Orca Sculpture
In front of the iconic Empress Hotel, you will find a massive flower sculpture called “Surfacing”. The sculpture features a mother orca and her calf and is created using 10,000 individual plants. Take a photo with the bright colours of the florals and Empress Hotel in the background.
Dallas Road
Victoria’s oceanside Dallas Road offers a plethora of perfect photo opportunities. Visit The Heavenly Staircase, a turret-style, painted, concrete staircase leading into the ocean off of Dallas Road, or Spiral Beach via a spiral staircase decorated with breathtaking oceanic artwork.
Harbour Ferries
If you want to try something new, capture the moment aboard the hop-on-hop-off ferry Harbour Ferries. You can take photos on the water as you take in the views of the Inner Harbour or hop off at Fisherman’s Wharf if you’re looking to take photos with a more vibrant backdrop.
Fisherman’s Wharf
Once you hop off the Harbour Ferry, you will be surrounded by the floating homes and restaurants of Fisherman’s Wharf. Snap a photo amongst the colourful houses and piers of Fisherman’s Wharf. Keep an eye out for ocean creatures in the background!
Mount Douglas
If you’re looking for an epic photo, hike or drive to the top of Mount Douglas for the ultimate background for your Instagram photo. Mount Douglas offers a 360-degree view of Victoria, the Haro Strait, Saanich and downtown Victoria, and on a perfectly clear day, the views are unforgettable.
Chinatown’s Fan Tan Alley
Not only is Fan Tan Alley known for being the narrowest commercial street in North America, it is full of lights, decorations, and stores to explore. The red brick and colorful displays make it a major tourist spot and an iconic Instagram photo opportunity.
