Day 1 Victoria

I went to Victoria in July.  I actually recieved a work related training grant to get out to Victoria and I extended my stay by two days so I could be a tourist.

Day 1

Craigdarroch Castle - This museum is not a Cultural Access Pass attraction.  It is heavily advertised in Victoria, and it is pretty close to downtown.  I do love castles so I chose to stop by and see the exterior.  It's a very short distance to the art museum.  I won't rate it, as I did not go inside.

The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria was interesting but very small compared to Montreal's Art Museum.  It was a house with a museum built onto it.  Art is laid out in both both areas.  You could distinctly tell when you walked into the historic home and when you were in the modern "built on".  They've maintained the historic home.  The wood work inside of the old home was fabulous.  I wasn't disappointed to have gone, but I did not spend a lot of time there.  I would rate it 3/5.

They had a lovely japanese garden outside.  Which I recommend if you visit.  I had the impression I was interrupting some sort of special event outside (perhaps a marriage) just based on the stares I was getting from a large group of asian people, so I rushed back inside and did not get to take nice photos.