Get Tiny at Miniature World, Fairmont Empress, Humboldt Street, Victoria BC

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Get Tiny at Miniature World

More than 85 hand-built dioramas inside the Empress, featuring one of the world's largest model railways and zero self-consciousness.

Fairmont Empress, Humboldt Street

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The date

Miniature World hides inside the Empress, so it's basically won before you've handed over a dollar. Its 85-plus hand-built dioramas include one of the world's largest model railways, rendered in detail so obsessive you'll both be squinting and grabbing each other's arm going 'no, come look at THIS one.' Low-pressure shared delight is exactly what a first date orders. Finish with a harbour walk.

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Duration
About an hour
Best time
Daytime
Per person
~$22-23
setting
Indoor
neighbourhood
Fairmont Empress, Humboldt Street
best season
Year-round

Priced from the menu · Jul 2026

Adult admission, pre-tax. Not a quote.

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