Iconic & Obscure Victoria Walking Tour

About this tour

Emily Carr is one of the most iconic AND obscure people to have lived in Victoria, so why not start at the lady with the pet monkey with the beautiful Empress Hotel in the background.

Our engaging and passionate guides will share the stories of the most iconic people to have lived in the city and the dark details of their lives that are harder to find. Discover the rough ways of the Gold rush in Bastion Square as well as the hidden alleyways and illegal happenings in Chinatown.

Learn about our local Indigenous culture and the traditions that were here thousands of years before us, as well as reconciliation that is taking place across Canada.

Canada is a vast country that starts or ends right here in Victoria. We will share our culture and what makes Canada and BC a very special place to live and work. By then end of tour, we hope you see why so many of us choose this as home.

We will provide recommendations of other activities, restaurants and events to do in the city as well as a map to orient yourself while you are here. This tour is not to be missed, you will take interesting facts and tales away with you that will make your visit in Victoria memorable and wanting to come back for more!