We are about 15 minutes north by car to the world famous Butchart Gardens via a lovely country road with farm stands and country markets, Victoria airport and 20 minutes to the mainland and gulf island ferries.
15 minutes west will take you to the TransCanada Highway to drive "up island" to the towns of Duncan, Chemainus (world famous murals) or Coombs- on the way to the Pacific coast towns of Ucluelet and Tofino with kilometres of sandy beaches. Canada's "Pacific Rim National Park" is located there as well.
15 minutes south takes you to our beautiful Inner Harbour featuring our Legislative Building (stunning at night with the thousands of lights), fantastic Royal BC Museum, The Empress Hotel, funky shops, pubs and restaurants. From the Inner Harbour you can go on an Orca whale watching tour; take a salmon fishing tour, take an overnight trip to Seattle Washington via the catamaran or take a day trip on the ferry to Port Angeles Washington USA. 10-15 minutes east you will find beautiful parks and beaches such as Cadbury Bay, Mount Douglas Park, and Cordova Bay Golf Course.
During the summer months there are always events happening in the downtown area, such as the Dragon Boat Festival, Buskers Festival, The Symphony Splash and so much more.
Watch this video about Vancouver Island:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4d5CbK0b3A

See the links below for more information.
https://www.butchartgardens.com
https://www.tourismvictoria.com/see-do/festivals-events/victoria-symphony-splash
https://www.tourismvictoria.com/see-do/festivals-events/seasonal-events