3 Best Places To See in Victoria, BC

“Royal BC Museum is a valuable cultural institution that started as a museum in 1886 and the archives in 1894. In 2003, they merged to become British Columbia’s leading museum and archives. They collect artifacts, documents, and specimens that show British Columbia’s natural and human history. They protect these items for future generations and share them with people worldwide. Royal BC Museum strives to broaden understanding of its province and inspire curiosity and wonder. They are passionate about sharing British Columbia’s story with the millions of visitors who walk through their doors and explore their website each year.

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“Miniature World's unique lighting, sound, and animation effects make this miniature extravaganza exciting and delightful for the young and the young at heart. You can join the time trip into Space 2201 AD and fly together to distant cosmic shores in the Avian 1 spacecraft. In addition, you can explore the Great Canadian Railway exhibit, which re-creates rail transportation in late 19th-century Canada. Special lighting, sound, and animation effects are added to create this miniature extravaganza that continues to thrill and delight the young and the young at heart. Miniature World is called Earth's Greatest Little Show. View one of the World’s Largest dollhouses with over 35 rooms housing dolls circa 1880. Experience the Great Canadian Railway at over 100 feet long, it’s one of the largest model railways in Canada.

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“Victoria Bug Zoo has awe-inspiring bugs for downtown Victoria tourists. The mini zoo provides an excellent opportunity for visitors worldwide to see and encounter tropical bugs. They have roughly 50 fascinating species, including giant walking sticks, beautiful praying mantises, glow-in-the-dark scorpions, hairy tarantulas, and Canada’s largest ant colony. They aim to provide a unique, hands-on experience for all ages with some of the most under-appreciated animals. They create a safe space for the younger crowd to develop and foster a lifelong passion for insects. The Victoria Bug Zoo offers free admission for children aged 5 years old and older.

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