While exploring the city of Victoria, be sure to include a visit to the Royal BC Museum, which offers an expansive permanent museum collection, as well as exciting visiting exhibits, and is home to the National Geographic IMAX theatre.

Emily Carr House, the birthplace of Emily Carr, one of Canada's most famous artists, is located downtown Victoria, just steps from the Royal BC Museum and the Provincial Legislature.

Craigdarroch Castle offers visitors to step back in time, through a tour of the lavish Victorian-era mansion situated near downtown.

The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria shows a variety of works throughout the year from
their permanent collection, including Canada's own Group of Seven, in addition to works by significant contemporary artists.

Sooke is home to many talented artists and artisans, working in a stunning array of mediums.

To see a variety of works by local artists, a visit the several gallery shops in Sooke village is worthwhile.

Many local artists welcome visitors to their studios too, and more information is available through the Sooke Visitor Information Centre.

For an interesting glimpse of our local history, try a visit to the Sooke Region Museum, open each day from 9 o'clock am to 5 o'clock pm.

Another intriguing and unique local outing is the Hive to Honey Tour at Tugwell Creek Honey Farm.

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