Neighbourhood History tours in Victoria

Distinctive and memorable walking tours in Victoria, BC.
Chinatown, Rockland, Old Town, James Bay, Oak Bay and more!

Discovery Walks

Neighbourhood Discovery Walks take place each year during January, February and March. They are 90-minute leisurely walks that focus on the diverse history of Victoria's heritage neighbourhoods, researched and conducted by local historian and author, John Adams.

Neighbourhood Discovery Walks take place only during January, February and March, but Chinatown Walks continue throughout the year on Saturdays at 10:30 am and on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 10:30 am during July and August. Private bookings are available at any time of the year.

Tours take place rain or shine. Dress for the weather.

John Adams is researching
other Discovery Walks to add to the list on an ongoing basis. Please ask if you do not see the neighbourhood or topic you are looking for.

To the left: the second Government House (Cary Castle) from an old postcard.

To make a booking or inquiry, please contact John Adams at:
tel: (250) 384-6698; fax (250) 384-2833
discoverthepast@telus.net