British Columbia’s capital, Victoria, boasts
Canada’s mildest winters—so no wonder it has the
country’s fastest-growing retirement community!
Victoria lies in a beautiful natural setting on Vancouver Island, waterfront but surrounded by hills and looking out to the snow-clad Olympic mountains. It is a charming city with, it has been said, the atmosphere of a seaside resort. With its turn-of-the-century buildings and tweed and wool shops, you might be inclined to think Victoria is a transplanted corner of Britain! It is an ideal city for those who love to walk, and active seniors with an appetite for adventure will find a vast array of delightful side trips available (in addition to the many included in our program).
So this winter, don’t bother with your passport, exchange rates or bottled water. Just come with us to this Canadian jewel!
Our hotel in Victoria will be the Royal Scot Hotel & Suites. This superior Canada Select 4-star, AAA 3-diamond hotel is perfectly located one block from the Inner Harbour and within easy walking distance of the BC Parliament Buildings, downtown and the iconic Empress Hotel. The hotel has an indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, exercise room, billiards and games room, an onsite restaurant and lounge, gift shop, guest laundry facilities, free Wi-Fi and a free shuttle service that runs from the hotel to the downtown core for the exclusive convenience of hotel guests.