Tallest indigenous Totem Pole inBritish Columbia in Beacon Hill Park

Beacon Hill Park Victoria:

By EV Tours | November 10, 2025

Where ocean light meets ancient meadow Beacon Hill Park Victoria. Some places feel like an invitation. Beacon Hill Park is one of them. From the first step under Garry oaks to the last glance across the Strait of Juan de Fuca, the park gathers you in with quiet pathways, reflective lakes, and views so wide…

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A scenic walking and cycling path runs along the Strait of Juan de Fuca in Victoria, BC, with ocean views, wild grasses, and the Olympic Mountains across the water.

Strait of Juan de Fuca

By EV Tours | October 25, 2025

Where Nature and History Meet Where ocean meets mountain and myth meets history, the Strait of Juan de Fuca stretches between southern Vancouver Island and the Olympic Peninsula of Washington State. This dramatic waterway is more than a scenic view. It’s a living passage of stories, cultures, and marine life. For those traveling to Vancouver Island the Black Ball ferry…

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Estuaries where salmon spawn near waterfall

West Coast Wild: The Salmon Run and Sea Lions of Cowichan Bay

By EV Tours | October 12, 2025

When the River Flows Home: The Great Salmon Run Each autumn along Vancouver Island’s rugged west coast, a timeless drama unfolds beneath cold skies and coastal mist. The salmon, having journeyed thousands of kilometres through the ocean, now return to their natal rivers to spawn. Their mission drives them upriver, navigating rapids, evading predators, and…

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Victoria private tour visiting local art galleries showcasing Canadian and Indigenous artists — explore creativity and culture with EV Tours

ART SCENE IN VICTORIA, BC

By EV Tours | October 4, 2025

Discover the vibrant art scene in Victoria, BC — from Emily Carr’s legacy and the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria to Indigenous and local artists, Oak Bay galleries, and the creative street exhibits of Rockland and Studio 106 near Fisherman’s Wharf.

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People watching a cruise ship from a pier with mountains in the background.

Salt Spring Island: Exploring the Largest Gulf Islands

By EV Tours | September 8, 2025

Salt Spring Island: Exploring the Largest Gulf Islands Why Salt Spring Island Captivates Travellers Salt Spring Island, the largest and most beloved of British Columbia’s Southern Gulf Islands, is a destination that blends natural beauty, artistic expression, and a vibrant community spirit. Nestled between Vancouver Island and the mainland, Salt Spring Island has earned a…

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Victoria's Hidden Stories

Victoria’s Hidden Stories

By EV Tours | August 23, 2025

Secrets the Guidebooks Forgot to Tell You Secrets the Guidebooks Don’t Tell You About Victoria BC Victoria’s Hidden Stories | Secrets the Guidebooks Forgot. Victoria’s Inner Harbour showcases the postcard-perfect Fairmont Empress Hotel and the Legislative Building glowing with hundreds of lights. Yet beyond the polished image in travel brochures lies a hidden history of…

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Fairmont Empress Hotel a Heritage Building.

Fairmont Empress Hotel Victoria

By EV Tours | August 10, 2025

Fairmont Empress Hotel Victoria For more than a century, the Fairmont Empress Hotel Victoria, BC, has welcomed royalty, celebrities, and heads of state. Moreover, savvy travellers come for heritage, comfort, and stunning views of Victoria’s Inner Harbour. Whether you stay for a night or a week, you’ll feel like the star of your own luxury getaway. Empress Hotel:…

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Cruise ships docked in Victoria BC for passengers joining EV Tours’ private Cruise Ship Shore Excursion.

Private Tour from Your Cruise Ship in Victoria, BC

By EV Tours | July 30, 2025

Cruise Ship Shore Excursion When your cruise ship arrives in Victoria, BC, you’re stepping into a city that has charmed visitors for over a century. Known for its heritage architecture, colorful gardens, coastal beauty, and welcoming spirit, Victoria is a highlight for many travelers on Pacific Northwest itineraries. But with just a few precious hours…

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Two people sit on a bench overlooking a serene lake with snow-capped mountains in the distance.

Trial Islands Ecological Reserve: A Hidden Sanctuary off Oak Bay

By EV Tours | July 24, 2025

Urban bird sanctuary around Trial Islands Urban bird sanctuary around Trial Islands When you look out toward the Trial Islands, you’re seeing something rare. The Trial Island ecological reserve embodies what it means to protect what we love. That rocky, wind-washed sanctuary off southern Vancouver Island is a gift we are lucky to glimpse. The…

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Colorful traditional banners displayed outside a temple entrance.

Echoes of Gold and Grit The Story of Victoria’s Chinese Pioneers

By EV Tours | July 17, 2025

Victoria, BC is a city steeped in layers of history. Among its most enduring and fascinating legacies is that of the Chinese immigrants who, in the mid-19th century, left their homes across the Pacific to carve out a new life here. Their journey was neither easy nor always welcome but it was transformative. Today, the…

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