Victoria is the Capital of British Columbia and it is home to the British Columbia Parliament. Victoria’s colonial past offers unique architecture and heritage buildings. Some highlights of Victoria for tourists include: the Parliament building, the Butchart Gardens, Whale watching, The Empress Hotel and the University of Victoria. Victoria is one of the oldest cities in B.C and the second oldest Chinatown is located in Victoria. On the outskirts of Victoria, you can find popular activities like golfing, hiking, biking and fishing.