Victoria, British Columbia is located at the tip of Vancouver Island, along its southern most part of British Columbia. The city of Victoria of modest size and being a very beautiful city, full of flowers and greenery it is named the ‘Garden City’. Travelers who are looking forward to visiting Victoria, British Columbia on vacation sometimes book their accommodations at vacation rentals which are a great way to experience the beautiful scenery of Victoria, especially during the spring, summer and fall months. Vacation home rentals by private owners offer you the chance to explore the local side of Victoria, away from touristy spots, while still staying at safe and secure rental homes.

The vacation rental homes in Victoria give you the chance to get off the beaten track and explore nature which is something that you cannot easily do while staying at five-star hotels and resorts. Many times, the vacation rental homes & apartments are taken up by recreational boaters, on extended stays who visit from either Vancouver or from the coastal United States.

Opting for renting vacation homes is the best way to enjoy your holidays in Victoria, especially if you are traveling with your family. You can go in for extended family vacations at some of the luxury vacation rental where there is room for everyone. By choosing to stay at such properties, you can save considerably on your accommodations and you can have an amazing time in the company of your family and in the comfort of a home "away from home." Extended family vacations at hotels and resorts turn out to be quite expensive, especially when you need to pay for food and drinks and the other related entertainment activities. You can choose to prepare food at your rental home which will be a great get-together time and you can plan the activities of the day by checking out with the members of your family.

The wonderful part of holidaying in Victoria is that there is something to do for everyone. Entertainment here can be easily found nearby so that you can thoroughly enjoy your stay in this gorgeous city. One of the great places to check out in Victoria is the Inner Harbor which is a hub of activity and a great spot especially for those who are visiting especially in summer. It is full of local artists, buskers and entertainment. It is a great place to visit, especially if you have kids as you can get to see the water planes land and take off, get to eat on delicious savories and can also enjoy the flowers of spring.

If Victoria, British Columbia is your vacation destination, you should plan to visit The Butchart Gardens which are a short trip north to Brentwood Bay. This is an old limestone quarry with a proud and lengthy tradition which has been turned into a spectacle of garden after ravishing garden. You can enjoy the beauty of these gardens to your hearts content as there are several vacation rental properties that are easily available close by.

Victoria truly is a very remarkable place to enjoy local flora and what will make your vacations even better is by staying at one of the many vacation rental homes and properties in Victoria.