natural wonder
San Juan Islands
A scenic Pacific Northwest archipelago accessible by ferry, renowned for orca whale watching, kayaking, and peaceful island life.
26 km · about 30 min drive
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Victoria
British Columbia, Canada · North America
About Victoria
Victoria is worth a stop: 26km from San Juan Islands.
Victoria is in British Columbia, Canada, with about 290,000 people. You drive on the right here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Victoria?
Within an hour or so of Victoria: San Juan Islands (26 km), Hurricane Ridge Viewpoint (53 km).
Are there any good drives near Victoria?
The nearest famous roads are Chuckanut Drive (WA-11) and Sea-to-Sky Highway (BC-99).
Where is Victoria?
Victoria is in British Columbia, Canada.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 289,625
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- Canada
- Region
- British Columbia
- Timezone
- America/Vancouver
- Coordinates
- 48.4359, -123.3516
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Canada
CAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Winter tyres mandatory in Quebec December–March.
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Worth the detour from Victoria
2 notable places within an hour's drive.
scenic viewpoint
Hurricane Ridge Viewpoint
A mile-high viewpoint in Olympic National Park with panoramic views of the Olympic Mountains, the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and on clear days, Mount Baker.
53 km · about 60 min drive
Driving roads near Victoria
- 53 kmHurricane Ridge ViewpointA mile-high viewpoint in Olympic National Park with panoramic views of the Olympic Mountains, the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and on clear days, Mount Baker.
- 68 kmChuckanut Drive (WA-11)Washington's first scenic byway clings to sandstone cliffs between Bellingham and the Skagit flats, with oyster bars and Samish Bay sunsets over the San Juan Islands.
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