Discover the Past tours are an excellent, accurate and unembellished way to become acquainted with Victoria’s colourful history. As a local, born in Victoria I’m familiar with the history and ghost stories yet each October when I take the tours I’m treated to new unheard accounts of the underworld. The guides have a clear and compelling way to engage the walking groups with excellent storytelling techniques and they use headset microphones. Walking is easy around the various routes and downtown is fairly flat. Dress warm and don’t let the rain deter you as it’s classic Victoria weather, and this tour is not to be missed. Dress in layers, grab an umbrella from your hotel, and enjoy a late dinner or glass of Van Isle wine afterwards to debrief on the tales you heard during the night.
