Wow, another year of following along on your incredible adventures in and around Greater Victoria. We were blown away that over 225,000 of you used #ExploreVictoria to join the conversation and share your photos. Thank you! Here are some of our favourites from 2018!
BABY KIKI
“This is J53 “Kiki” back in May.”
Image captured by @gary_j27
![Orcas Victoria BC Canada Orcas Victoria BC Canada](https://downtownvictoria.ca/downtownvictoria.ca/uploads/2021/11/gary_j27.jpg)
CHERRY BLOSSOM DREAMS
“Spring is definitely in the air these days”
Image captured by @afrederia7
![Cherry Blossom Arch Victoria BC Canada Cherry Blossom Arch Victoria BC Canada](https://downtownvictoria.ca/downtownvictoria.ca/uploads/2021/11/afrederia7.jpg)
THE PATH LESS TRAVELLED
“Get it before it’s gone”
Image captured by @nat_venture
![Fall in Victoria BC Fall in Victoria BC](https://downtownvictoria.ca/downtownvictoria.ca/uploads/2021/11/nat_venture_instagram_1236-ig-1914016179442675560_1179441836.jpg)
COASTAL SERENITY
“Away from the city, Point no Point Hidden Resort”
Image captured by @san.alvarez
![Point no Point Victoria BC Point no Point Victoria BC](https://downtownvictoria.ca/downtownvictoria.ca/uploads/2021/11/san.alvarez_instagram_1236-ig-1810480237952399659_6573946.jpg)
MYSTIC BEACH
“Mystic Beach putting on quite a show!”
Image captured by @nat_venture
![Mystic Beach Vancouver Island Mystic Beach Vancouver Island](https://downtownvictoria.ca/downtownvictoria.ca/uploads/2021/11/nat_venture_instagram_1236-ig-1912704086714047348_1179441836_2.jpg)
SQUAD GOALS
“Mountains, ocean and killer whales…need I say more?”
Image captured by @chrisvanderweijden
![Orcas Victoria BC Canada Orcas Victoria BC Canada](https://downtownvictoria.ca/downtownvictoria.ca/uploads/2021/11/chrisvanderweijden.jpg)
NIGHTTIME STROLLS
“Just something about this building that makes me always want to come back..”
Image captured by @anastasia7926
![BC Parliament Building Victoria BC Parliament Building Victoria](https://downtownvictoria.ca/downtownvictoria.ca/uploads/2021/11/anastasiya7926.jpg)
FISHERMAN’S WHARF
Image captured by @r0ssatravels
![Fisherman's Wharf Victoria Fisherman's Wharf Victoria](https://downtownvictoria.ca/downtownvictoria.ca/uploads/2021/11/r0ssatravels_instagram_1236-ig-1914228972539973063_572129802.jpg)
PEACOCK IN BEACON HILL PARK
“Spring is in the air”
Image captured by Vadym Graifer Photography
![Beacon Hill Park Peacock Victoria Beacon Hill Park Peacock Victoria](https://downtownvictoria.ca/downtownvictoria.ca/uploads/2021/11/vadym_graifer_photography.jpg)
ONCE UPON A TIME, IT SNOWED IN VICTORIA
“Snow is unusual for Victoria in mid-February but we are loving every moment of this surprise. The snow adds a special beauty as if this city could get any more beautiful!”
Image captured by @wayawaymag
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AUTUMNAL DREAM
” What do you most look forward to in Autumn?”
Image captured by @afrederia7
![Butchart Gardens Fall Colours Butchart Gardens Fall Colours](https://downtownvictoria.ca/downtownvictoria.ca/uploads/2021/11/afrederia7_2.jpg)
INNER HARBOUR SUNSET
“The beautiful Victoria Harbour”
Image captured by @kasmith_photo
![Inner Harbour Victoria Sunset Inner Harbour Victoria Sunset](https://downtownvictoria.ca/downtownvictoria.ca/uploads/2021/11/kasmithphoto.jpg)
BC PARLIAMENT BUILDING
“Beautiful BC put on its best show with these cherry blossoms right before I left.”
Image captured by @elisepow
![BC Parliament Buildings Cherry Blossom Victoria BC Parliament Buildings Cherry Blossom Victoria](https://downtownvictoria.ca/downtownvictoria.ca/uploads/2021/11/elisepow.jpg)
LOJO
“You take delight, not in a city’s seven or seventy wonders, but in the answer it gives to a question of yours.” -Italo Calvino
Image captured by @sarahseizetheworld
![Lower Johnson Street Downtown Victoria BC Lower Johnson Street Downtown Victoria BC](https://downtownvictoria.ca/downtownvictoria.ca/uploads/2021/11/sarahseizetheworld.jpg)
UNEXPECTED VISITORS
“Yesterday, a wizard entered New York with a case. A case full of magical creatures. Unfortunately, some have escaped.” -Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Series captured by @marcrovich with @ragingstormcosplay
![Cosplay in Fan Tan Alley Victoria BC Cosplay in Fan Tan Alley Victoria BC](https://downtownvictoria.ca/downtownvictoria.ca/uploads/2021/11/diagonalley_insta-portrait.jpg)
AFTER DARK
“Italian Garden”
Image captured by @lowlightmike
![Butchart Gardens Victoria BC Butchart Gardens Victoria BC](https://downtownvictoria.ca/downtownvictoria.ca/uploads/2021/11/lowlightmike_instagram_1236-ig-1827685324660120974_3058271282.jpg)
SYMPHONY SPLASH
“Who else is excited for Symphony Splash tonight? Just look at these fireworks!”
Image captured by @itkasan_images
![Symphony Splash Victoria Symphony Splash Victoria](https://downtownvictoria.ca/downtownvictoria.ca/uploads/2021/11/victoriavisitor_twitter_1236-tw-1026239736287907840-0.jpg)
REGAL
“I think I can…”
Image captured by @still.life.co
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DALLAS
“All good things are wild and free – I just couldn’t help myself. I know I’ve taken this shot too many times, but the California poppies were just out of this world today! We were lounging in the flowers looking out to sea and were lucky enough to see two separate pods or orcas. They were only a few hundred yards offshore. Today was a great day…”
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We don’t know about you, but we’ve thoroughly enjoyed this visual journey through 2018. The year isn’t over yet though, so keep tagging #ExploreVictoria and we’ll keep adding more favourites!
See the best of 2017 here.
#EXPLOREVICTORIA
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