Victoria Ranks 2nd Best City in Canada

Victoria secures second place in Canada's top cities by Travel + Leisure, based on a reader survey with over 186,000 votes for 2024's best destinations. Highlighted for high tea at the Fairmont Empress and Butchart Gardens, Victoria surpassed Vancouver, which placed fourth. Quebec City claims the top spot for the ninth consecutive year, praised for its historic charm and dining scene reminiscent of France. Travel + Leisure also lauds Vancouver Island and the Fairmont Empress in recent accolades.