Day trips
A short list of family destinations a little further afield, for a day out beyond the cities we cover.
Most of these places are outside the Lower Mainland cities Kuttio covers, so they aren't on our city pages, but each has its own Kuttio page and shows up in search. We've checked names and locations on the official websites. Check hours, prices and travel details there before you go.
Day tripGreater Victoria
British Columbia Aviation Museum
North Saanich
- Museum
- Family attraction
A museum of aviation history in North Saanich, with aircraft on display, including a Snowbird Tutor jet.
- Address
- 1910 Norseman Road, North Saanich, V8L 5V5
Day tripGreater Victoria
Victoria Butterfly Gardens
Brentwood Bay, Central Saanich
- Family attraction
- Garden
An indoor tropical jungle attraction in Brentwood Bay, home to butterflies and other tropical wildlife.
- Address
- 1461 Benvenuto Avenue, Brentwood Bay, Central Saanich, V8M 1J5
Day tripSea-to-Sky
Britannia Mine Museum
Britannia Beach
- Museum
- Family attraction
A National Historic Site on the Sea-to-Sky Highway, with underground mine tours and the BOOM! show.
- Address
- 150 Copper Drive, Britannia Beach
Day tripSea-to-Sky
Railway Museum of British Columbia
Squamish
- Museum
- Family attraction
Historic locomotives and railway cars from British Columbia's railway history, which visitors can see up close in Squamish.
- Address
- 39645 Government Road, Squamish, V8B 0B6
Day tripCowichan Valley
BC Forest Discovery Centre
Duncan
- Museum
- Family attraction
Open-air forestry museum with heritage buildings, forest trails, exhibits and an operating railway.
- Address
- 2892 Drinkwater Road, Duncan, V9L 6C2
Day tripGreater Victoria
Beacon Hill Children's Farm
Victoria
- Farm
- Family attraction
Children's farm in Beacon Hill Park with farm animals and the well-known goat stampedes.
- Address
- 815 Circle Dr, Victoria, V8V 2P2
Day tripGreater Victoria
Beacon Hill Park
Victoria
- Park
- Playground
Large city park with gardens, walking paths, a playground, picnic areas, sports facilities and beach access.
- Address
- 100 Cook Street, Victoria
Day tripGreater Victoria
British Columbia Parliament Buildings
Victoria
- Museum
- Family attraction
Historic provincial legislature with free guided and self-guided tours.
- Address
- 501 Belleville Street, Victoria, V8V 2L8
Day tripGreater Victoria
Cadboro-Gyro Park
Saanich
- Park
- Beach
- Playground
Waterfront park with a sandy beach, playground, picnic space and views across Cadboro Bay.
- Address
- Sinclair Rd, Saanich, V8N 6B4
Day tripGreater Victoria
Craigdarroch Castle
Victoria
- Museum
- Family attraction
Historic Victorian-era mansion and house museum with self-guided tours.
- Address
- 1050 Joan Crescent, Victoria, V8S 3L5
Day tripGreater Victoria
Fisherman's Wharf Park
Victoria
- Park
James Bay waterfront park with water views, play equipment, paths and a leash-optional area, next to the floating Fisherman's Wharf.
- Address
- 300 St. Lawrence St, Victoria
Day tripGreater Victoria
Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sites
Colwood
- Museum
- Family attraction
Coastal historic fort and Fisgard Lighthouse, with interpretive exhibits, grounds, trails and seasonal programs.
- Address
- 603 Fort Rodd Hill Road, Colwood, V9C 2W8
Day tripGreater Victoria
Galey Farms
Saanich
- Farm
- Family attraction
Seasonal family farm attraction with Pumpkinfest by day and Festival of Fear after dark each fall.
- Address
- 4150 Blenkinsop Rd, Saanich
Day tripCowichan Valley
Malahat SkyWalk
Malahat
- Family attraction
- Park
Treetop walkway, spiral lookout tower, forest trails and panoramic views over the Salish Sea.
- Address
- 901 Trans-Canada Highway, Malahat, V0R 2L0
Day tripGreater Victoria
Miniature World
Victoria
- Museum
- Family attraction
Indoor museum of more than 85 miniature dioramas inside the Fairmont Empress; most visits take 45–60 minutes.
- Address
- 649 Humboldt Street, Victoria, V8W 1A6
Day tripGreater Victoria
Royal BC Museum
Victoria
- Museum
- Family attraction
Museum with natural history, BC history and feature exhibitions; allow 1–2 hours.
- Address
- 675 Belleville Street, Victoria, V8W 9W2
Day tripGreater Victoria
The Butchart Gardens
Brentwood Bay, Central Saanich
- Garden
- Family attraction
World-renowned display gardens with themed garden areas and seasonal displays.
- Address
- 800 Benvenuto Avenue, Brentwood Bay, Central Saanich, V8M 1J8
Day tripCowichan Valley
The Raptors
Duncan
- Aquarium or zoo
- Family attraction
Birds-of-prey education and flying demonstrations near Duncan; paid encounters are separate from general admission.
- Address
- 1877 Herd Rd., Duncan, V9L 5W4
Day tripGreater Victoria
Victoria Bug Zoo
Victoria
- Aquarium or zoo
- Family attraction
Indoor mini-zoo of insects, arachnids and other invertebrates, with educator-led handling experiences.
- Address
- 631 Courtney Street, Victoria, V8W 1B8
Day tripGreater Victoria
Victoria Harbour Ferry
Victoria
- Family attraction
Small harbour ferries offering water taxis and narrated tours around Victoria's harbour.
- Address
- Victoria
Day tripGreater Victoria
WildPlay Element Parks – Victoria
Colwood
- Family attraction
Outdoor adventure park with aerial courses, ziplines and a jump; each activity has its own age, height and weight rules.
- Address
- 1767 Island Hwy #15, Colwood, V9B 1J1
Day tripGreater Victoria
Willows Beach
Oak Bay
- Beach
- Park
- Playground
Sandy beach and park with shallow, sheltered water, a playground, picnic areas, washrooms and change rooms, and an oceanside path toward Cattle Point.
- Address
- Dalhousie Street & Beach Drive, Oak Bay