Victoria Pedal or E-Bike City Highlights Tour - Hoods, Legends, Craigdarroch Castle, Chinatown & Beacon Hill Park
by The Pedaler
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.C$178.50Overview
The tour begins at The Pedaler, located in the historic Huntingdon Manor, where participants receive their bicycles and helmets. Over approximately two and a half hours, riders follow a guided cycling route through Victoria’s neighborhoods and landmarks. The first stop is the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, where the guide explains the building’s history and the story of its architect. The route continues along the Inner Harbour waterfront, an area with shops, restaurants, and tourist attractions. The tour then stops in Chinatown, the second oldest in North America, where participants dismount to walk down Fan Tan Alley, the narrowest street on the continent, known for its past as a center of opium and gambling dens and now home to shops and restaurants. Next, the ride passes through the Fernwood neighborhood, noted for its distinctive character. Riders then visit Craigdarroch Castle, a Victorian-era mansion built by a coal baron, where the guide provides historical context. The tour proceeds to Government House, where the guide discusses its role, the work of its volunteer gardeners, and the duties of the Lieutenant Governor. From there, the route passes through the Rockland neighborhood, known for its stately homes. Beacon Hill Park is the next stop, where the guide talks about the Indigenous communities of Southern Vancouver Island, including the Lekwungen people and the urban Indigenous presence in Victoria. The tour also includes information about local legends associated with the city. The ride concludes back at The Pedaler, where participants return their bikes and helmets. The guide is available to answer questions about other attractions or activities in Victoria. Bicycle use and a local guide are included; an e-bike upgrade is available but not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
The Pedaler
The tour starts at The Pedaler, located in the historic Huntingdon Manor where participants get their bikes and helmets.
10 min
Legislative Assembly Of British Columbia
Participants learn about the history of the Parliament building and the controversial story of its architect during a 15-minute stop.
15 min
Inner Harbour
The route passes along the Inner Harbour, a waterfront area with tourist attractions, recreational spots, restaurants, and shops.
Chinatown
Cyclists pause to walk through Chinatown, the second oldest in North America, exploring its history and Fan Tan Alley, known as the narrowest street in North America.
10 min
Fan Tan Alley
Fan Tan Alley is a short stop to see the narrowest street on the continent, originally home to opium and gambling dens, now featuring shops and restaurants.
5 min
Fernwood
Riders travel through Fernwood, a neighborhood with a distinct character, and learn about its history before heading to Craigdarroch Castle.
10 min
Craigdarroch Castle
A 15-minute stop at Craigdarroch Castle covers the story of the coal baron who built it and the early colonial society in British Columbia.
15 min
Government House
At Government House, guides explain its history, the role of the Lieutenant Governor, and the gardeners who maintain the grounds.
10 min
Rockland neighbourhood
The ride continues through the elegant Rockland neighborhood, known for its large homes, descending from Government House.
Beacon Hill Park
A 15-minute stop in Beacon Hill Park includes information on the Indigenous Lekwungen people, early Metis settlers, and Victoria’s current urban Indigenous community.
15 min
The Pedaler end point
The tour concludes back at The Pedaler where participants return their bikes and helmets, and can discuss other local attractions with the guide.
10 min
Meeting point
In the Inner Harbour. Next to the Pendray Inn & Tea House - corner of Bellville and Pendray Streets - Look for the Red awning.
End point
In the Inner Harbour. Next to the Pendray Inn & Tea House - corner of Bellville and Pendray Streets - Look for the Red awning.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Victoria Pedal or E-Bike City Highlights Tour - Hoods, Legends, Craigdarroch Castle, Chinatown & Beacon Hill Park
by The Pedaler
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.C$178.50Overview
The tour begins at The Pedaler, located in the historic Huntingdon Manor, where participants receive their bicycles and helmets. Over approximately two and a half hours, riders follow a guided cycling route through Victoria’s neighborhoods and landmarks. The first stop is the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, where the guide explains the building’s history and the story of its architect. The route continues along the Inner Harbour waterfront, an area with shops, restaurants, and tourist attractions. The tour then stops in Chinatown, the second oldest in North America, where participants dismount to walk down Fan Tan Alley, the narrowest street on the continent, known for its past as a center of opium and gambling dens and now home to shops and restaurants. Next, the ride passes through the Fernwood neighborhood, noted for its distinctive character. Riders then visit Craigdarroch Castle, a Victorian-era mansion built by a coal baron, where the guide provides historical context. The tour proceeds to Government House, where the guide discusses its role, the work of its volunteer gardeners, and the duties of the Lieutenant Governor. From there, the route passes through the Rockland neighborhood, known for its stately homes. Beacon Hill Park is the next stop, where the guide talks about the Indigenous communities of Southern Vancouver Island, including the Lekwungen people and the urban Indigenous presence in Victoria. The tour also includes information about local legends associated with the city. The ride concludes back at The Pedaler, where participants return their bikes and helmets. The guide is available to answer questions about other attractions or activities in Victoria. Bicycle use and a local guide are included; an e-bike upgrade is available but not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
The Pedaler
The tour starts at The Pedaler, located in the historic Huntingdon Manor where participants get their bikes and helmets.
10 min
Legislative Assembly Of British Columbia
Participants learn about the history of the Parliament building and the controversial story of its architect during a 15-minute stop.
15 min
Inner Harbour
The route passes along the Inner Harbour, a waterfront area with tourist attractions, recreational spots, restaurants, and shops.
Chinatown
Cyclists pause to walk through Chinatown, the second oldest in North America, exploring its history and Fan Tan Alley, known as the narrowest street in North America.
10 min
Fan Tan Alley
Fan Tan Alley is a short stop to see the narrowest street on the continent, originally home to opium and gambling dens, now featuring shops and restaurants.
5 min
Fernwood
Riders travel through Fernwood, a neighborhood with a distinct character, and learn about its history before heading to Craigdarroch Castle.
10 min
Craigdarroch Castle
A 15-minute stop at Craigdarroch Castle covers the story of the coal baron who built it and the early colonial society in British Columbia.
15 min
Government House
At Government House, guides explain its history, the role of the Lieutenant Governor, and the gardeners who maintain the grounds.
10 min
Rockland neighbourhood
The ride continues through the elegant Rockland neighborhood, known for its large homes, descending from Government House.
Beacon Hill Park
A 15-minute stop in Beacon Hill Park includes information on the Indigenous Lekwungen people, early Metis settlers, and Victoria’s current urban Indigenous community.
15 min
The Pedaler end point
The tour concludes back at The Pedaler where participants return their bikes and helmets, and can discuss other local attractions with the guide.
10 min
Meeting point
In the Inner Harbour. Next to the Pendray Inn & Tea House - corner of Bellville and Pendray Streets - Look for the Red awning.
End point
In the Inner Harbour. Next to the Pendray Inn & Tea House - corner of Bellville and Pendray Streets - Look for the Red awning.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.