When visiting Victoria and staying at the Days Inn one of the places not to be missed is the Maritime Museum of British Columbia. This is one of the attractions that will have something to interest every member of the family from Vikings to Pirates. Visitors can learn about the shipboard life of the sailors in the past, the ship wrecks that have occurred in the area and the fleet. The fleet includes Tilikum, Trekka and Dorothy; this is where you can learn all about these ships and their captains.
The museum also has birthday parties for a pirate party, and a mermaid party that are a special time for children of all ages. Children will learn about the history of pirates, or the folklore that has long been known by sailors about mermaids, sirens and selkies.
Visitors to the Maritime Museum of British Columbia, staying at the Days Inn Victoria can also take advantage of guided tours where they will learn of the maritime heritage, the ghost tales and haunted ships. The design for the 19th century courtroom and the round the world voyage of Tilikum is a part of the guided tour that visitors will learn about, along with other events that occurred in the past.
For the Victoria Days Inn guest that plans to wed while in the city and is a maritime enthusiast it is possible to arrange weddings at the Maritime Museum of British Columbia. This is one of the unique places to hold an event such as a wedding in Victoria, where the special day is made even more special.
The museum can be found at Bastion Square in Victoria, for a fun day of education in the ships of the past, the folklore and the disasters on the waters off the coast.
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