Inner Harbour and Old Town Walking Tour

Route map

Stops along the way

In walking order. Numbers match the map. Distances show how far along the walk each stop is.

1. 1

   Destination Greater Victoria Visitor Centre

   Visitor info · 0.0 km from start

   Official visitor centre on the Inner Harbour for maps, tips and tickets.

   810 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC

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2. 2
   

   Munro's Books

   Books · 0.3 km from start

   Beloved independent bookstore in a historic bank building.

   1108 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1Y2

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3. 3
   

   Bastion Square

   Historic site · 0.4 km from start

   Historic square on the site of Fort Victoria, steps from the Maritime Museum.

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4. 4
   

   Market Square

   Neighbourhood · 0.6 km from start

   Restored heritage courtyard with shops, cafés and events in Old Town.

   560 Johnson Street

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5. 5
   

   Fan Tan Alley

   Landmark · 0.8 km from start

   Canada's narrowest street, lined with tiny shops in Chinatown.

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6. 6
   

   Helmcken House Pioneer Doctor's Residence

   Museum · 1.9 km from start

   Home of Victoria's pioneer doctor, one of the oldest houses in BC.

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7. 7

   Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

   Landmark · 2.1 km from start

   Grand heritage Parliament Buildings, beautifully lit at night.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the Inner Harbour and Old Town Walking Tour?

It is about 2.1 km (1.3 mi) (a stop-to-stop estimate, so the real walk is a little longer). Allow roughly 30 min of walking time, plus extra for each stop.

Is this walk suitable for everyone?

Downtown Victoria is compact and mostly flat, so this walk suits most people. Wear comfortable shoes and allow time for stops.

Where does the route go?

It passes Destination Greater Victoria Visitor Centre, Munro's Books, Bastion Square, Market Square, Fan Tan Alley, Helmcken House Pioneer Doctor's Residence and 1 more stops.

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Distances are approximate. Stops are hand-picked places along each route. Photo credits: see each place's Wikipedia page.