Discover Victoria

Victoria is located on the south shore of Prince Edward Island. The town offers a range of ways to plan your trip, including art, Canadian theatre, an active lighthouse and kayak tours. There are also shops, events, dining options and accommodations.

Victoria’s Harbour and History

The Victoria Welcome Centre is right on the water and offers lovely views of Victoria Harbour. You can get helpful local information there. Since opening hours and operating days may vary, it’s a good idea to check them before visiting.

Victoria’s former role as a port of call is also part of the town’s history: in the age of steamships, it was a regular ferry stop for visitors from Charlottetown and other places. This historic connection adds context to what the town offers today, but should not be taken to mean there is a current ferry service.

Art, Lighthouse and Theatre

Studio Gallery Victoria displays original paintings by Island artists Sylvia Ridgway, Maurice Bernard, P. John Burden and Karen Gallant, as well as pigment prints by Henry Dunsmore. It brings together different kinds of Island art: paintings and prints associated with the names of their respective artists. If you’re interested in visual art, the gallery offers a specific cultural stop in Victoria.

Victoria Range Light & Seaport Museum is an operational lighthouse and features the “Keepers Of The Light” exhibit. Access may vary by season, so check current visiting options before your visit. The Victoria Playhouse presents Canadian theatre. As the programme and operating days may change, it’s worth checking the details for your travel dates.

Kayak Tours and Sweet Treats

By the Sea Kayaking offers interpreted tours daily from Victoria-by-the-Sea. The kayak excursions include instruction in paddling techniques and safety. The experience combines the outing with an introduction to paddling. Operating details and reservations may change; check them in advance if you’d like to include a tour in your travel plans.

For a culinary break, Island Chocolates offers chocolate and desserts to enjoy. Together with the town’s other dining options, shops and events, Victoria offers a variety of interests to plan around. The availability of individual businesses and offerings may vary by season.

More Ways to Explore Prince Edward Island

Beyond Victoria, Prince Edward Island offers its own natural and cultural attractions. Prince Edward Island National Park stretches along more than 65 kilometres of coastline, with beaches, red sandstone cliffs and gently rolling sand dunes. Greenwich has connections to Mi’kmaq and Acadian culture, and offers three hiking trails ranging from 1.25 to 4.5 kilometres in length. The trails vary in distance; no walking time or specific level of difficulty is implied.

The Confederation Trail is the Prince Edward Island section of the Trans Canada Trail. It is 435 kilometres long, with gentle gradients of no more than two per cent. In Charlottetown, the Confederation Centre of the Arts explores the origins and development of Canada through arts and cultural programmes. The Centre also operates the Sobey Family Theatre, the largest theatre in Eastern Canada, and offers historical walking tours of the city with the Heritage Players.

Find the Right Destination for Your Stay

Victoria brings together a gallery and theatre, a lighthouse, kayak tours, and chocolate and dessert offerings. This variety can help you match the character of the town to your travel interests. If you’re looking for a hotel in Victoria, compare the specific options for your travel dates and choose a stay that suits the activities you have planned.

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For the broader travel overview: Queens County.