Sports in Victoria

Fore! Victorians are not only fanatics about golf, they also love hockey, lacrosse, rugby, cricket, lawn bowling, bowling, gymnastics, figure skating, curling, running, athletics, cycling, triathlons, soccer, field hockey, football, baseball, basketball, volleyball, tennis, badminton, karate, judo, boxing, kick boxing, squash, archery, equestrian events… the list goes on. If it’s a sport, Victorians play it, watch it and, most of all,l love it!

Its island situation makes Victoria water sports a huge part of life in Victoria. Rowing, sailing, boating, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, synchronized swimming, diving, scuba diving, fishing, surfing and windsurfing are all popular sports in Victoria.

Outdoor winter sports enthusiasts are also enthusiastic about the Island's offerings. Skiing, snowboarding and other snow-based activities can be found at world-class Mount Washington as well as many other locations on Vancouver Island, only a short drive north of Victoria. Only on Vancouver Island does a typical winter day include golf in the morning and skiing in the afternoon. Also in the winter, surfers brave the chilling waters of the Pacific Ocean to ride the best waves of the year.