The town was established in 1843 and named after Queen Victoria of England. Just south of Victoria West are the three flat-topped hillocks that have become landmarks, they are called the Three Sisters.


Attractions and Things to do in Victoria West

Apollo Theatre
Where regular film festivals are held. It is the only example left in South Africa, of a 1950s Art Deco cinema. It has been declared heritage site.

Dutch Reformed Church
Built in 1847.

Anglican Church
Built in 1869.

Hunting
For hunting venues and more information, contact the local Tourist Information.

Museum
With interesting displays including fossilised fish proving the Karoo was an inland sea, 200 million years ago.

Print Shop
The printshop for the Victoria West Messenger has remained unchanged, published since 1876.
Victoria Trading Post & Mannetjies Roux Museum
Tel 053 621 0353.

Victoria West Nature Reserve
The reserve is homet to the rare Riverine Rabbit. Tel: 053 621 0026.