Victoria Named One of the World’s Great Small Cities
Victoria, BC, has officially taken its place among the greatest small cities in the world.
The latest Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards were announced this month and Victoria placed second on the list of the top 20 small cities outside the US.
The magazine praised: “As a former British colony, Victoria retains stately mansions and manicured gardens that are perfect for walking and gazing. Its mild climate and location on the southern end of Vancouver Island also make it an excellent location for outdoor activities: Take a kayak tour of Victoria Harbour, or walk a half-mile over the sea on the Ogden Point Breakwater. For excellent traditional fish-and-chips on the docks, try the aptly named Red Fish Blue Fish.”
Here’s Conde Nast’s full list:
- Victoria, B.C., Canada
- Florence, Italy
- Bruges, Belgium
- Lucerne, Switzerland
- Salzburg, Austria
- Nuremberg, Germany
- Quebec City, Canada
- Cologne, Germany
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Edinburgh, Scotland
- Bergen, Norway
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Seville, Spain
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Venice, Italy
- Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
- Dublin, Ireland
- Jerusalem, Israel
- San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
The result is straight from the 300,000 readers of one of the world’s leading travel magazines, and stands as proof positive that Greater Victoria has transformed itself from a quaint and charming regional destination to a world-leading experiential destination.
It’s been a great year for Victoria. In August, Smart Meetings magazine recommended Victoria as one of the top 10 emerging destinations for hosting meetings and conferences, and in June a poll of 5,770 Canadian travel agents chose Victoria as one of the top five destinations in the country.
If you’re looking for a stylish hotel in Victoria, the Best Western PLUS Carlton Plaza is a great option. Take a walk down Government Street from this AAA Three Diamond heritage hotel and in seven minutes you’ll find yourself amid the Inner Harbour and the Legislature Buildings.
