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Family Activities

Adrenaline Zipline Adventure Tours - Experience an exhilarating ride up to 60km.hr as you soar up to 150ft off the ground on 8 scenic ziplines ranging from 150ft to 1000ft. Estimated duration: 2h. Estimated cost $75.

British Columbia Forest Discovery Centre - The BC Forest Discovery Centre is a 100-acre, open air museum with an operational railway in Duncan, British Columbia (about 1 - 1.5 hours away from Abigail's by car). The Centre features forest and marsh trails with excellent bird watching opportunities. The story of BC's forest industry is shared through exhibits, heritage buildings, and logging artifacts. Special events are offered throughout the year that include family activities and workshops for adults and seniors.

Wild Play Element Parks - Fun for the whole family! Elevated obstacle courses set in a beautiful Douglas Fir forest. Combining ziplines, suspended bridges, scramble nets and swinging logs. Estimated duration: 2h. Estimated cost: $39.99 adult / $19.99 kids

Beacon Hill Children's Farm - A "by dontation" petting zoo located just a few blocks away from Abigail's Hotel within Beacon Hill Park. The Beacon Hill Farm Society, formed in 2004, and the Koenders family who have operated the farm since 1985, are pleased to continue bringing the joy of a farm experience to young and old. The farm provides both an educational and economical form of entertainment for the whole family. Its goal is to help children develop a respect for animals that will remain with them for life. The hands-on experience with the goats in the petting area is the most popular feature of the farm. Open seasonally.

Victoria Butterfly Gardens - Designed and built to showcase the life cycle and free flight of tropical butterflies, experience 12,000 sq ft of tropical gardens, over 3000 exotic butterflies, tropical ducks, flamingos, Koi and other rare birds. Estimated duration: 1h. Admission fee: $12.50 low season / $29.00 high season. Child and Senior rates available.

Pacific Undersea Gardens - The Undersea Gardens showcases life deep in the Inner Harbour. Enjoy a live dive show and experience the vast array of local marine life. Estimated duration: 1h. Admission fee: $10.95 adult / $7.75 youth / $5.50 child / Children 4 and under free.

Victoria Bug Zoo - An amazing world of insects and spiders. See these creatures up close and personal with over 40 fascinating species. Knowledgeable "Bug Guides" will treat you to a hands on experience including a 400 leg millipede, tarantulas and scorpions. Estimated duration: 1h. Admission fee: $9 adult / $7 youth / $6 child under 12

Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre - The Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre is an aquarium and marine education centre focused on the ecosystem of the Salish Sea. It is located in the picturesque town of Sidney, 30 minutes from Victoria. Estimated duration 1h.

Admission fee:$12 Adult / $6 youth / 5 and under free.

Miniature World - Enjoy over 80 miniature dioramas including the Great Canadian Railway, the Circus, Great castles of Europe, Fantasy Land, the World of Dickens and much more. It's a miniature experience which will delight the whole family. Estimated Duration: 1h. Admission fee: $12 Adult / $10 Youth / $8 Child.

Royal British Columbia Museum - The Royal BC Museum Corporation is one of the foremost cultural institutions in the world and is fun for people of all ages. Interactive and informative, there really is something for everyone here. Estimated duration is 3h.

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