Enjoy a beautiful getaway when you choose The Vic, Ascend Hotel Collection. With a central location in the heart of a scenic, historic community, our boutique hotel offers easy access to Victoria's Inner Harbour, Victoria International Airport (YYJ), and Mayfair Shopping Centre, featuring over 120 upscale shops. With a stunning boardwalk, the Inner Harbour district frequently hosts festivals, live shows, and visiting yachts and cruise ships. Chartered boat tours are also available, including whale watching tours where you can get up close and personal with herds of humpback whales. If you're travelling with children, they'll love a visit to the Royal British Columbia Museum, featuring indigenous art and natural history exhibits. North of the city, you can enjoy a scenic drive to the Butchart Gardens, a century-old private garden and National Historic Site featuring international landscapes like the famed Japanese Garden and the iconic Sunken Garden.