How to Get to Victoria, BC:
Last weekend,
Clipper Vacations invited us to visit
Victoria, BC! We live in Seattle and frequently drive up to
Vancouver but have yet to visit Victoria, so we were excited for the opportunity! From Pier 69 in Seattle, we boarded the Clipper at 8am on Saturday and docked at Victoria in 2.5 hours.
After arriving in Victoria at 10:30am, we boarded the tour bus to
The Butchart Gardens, which is a package you can book on Clipper Vacations (along with
afternoon tea at the Fairmont Empress).
The Butchart Gardens:
I'll have a full blog post for The Butchart Gardens soon! It's totally worth a visit. The weather was gorgeous, the air was so fragrant and the blooms were stunning, and the entire atmosphere was surreally peaceful... I
Snapchatted a million flowers that day!
Where to Stay:
We stayed at the
Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Hotel Resort & Spa in a beautiful waterfront room. The hotel is conveniently located near the pier and downtown, so we were able to walk everywhere.
Exploring Downtown Victoria, BC:
The following day, we walked around Victoria's quaint and cute downtown. I recommend checking out
Jam Cafe for brunch and
Hey Happy for coffee, and then just strolling around the boutiques in the neighborhood. Wander over to the historic Chinatown, and visit the famously narrow
Fan Tan Alley and have afternoon tea at the darling
Venus Sophia.
Departing Victoria, BC:
A big thank you to
Clipper Vacations for a fun weekend trip!
So fun! My husband and I took the clipper to Victoria a few years ago in the fall! It was so much fun. Victoria was such a laid back and beautiful place. I would definitely go back. We didn't have time to see the gardens or take tea at the Fairmont. Next time. :) Looks like you had an amazing trip! XO - Alexandra
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It's been years since I've last been in Victoria BC. I remember I loved going there and seeing all the pretty flowers at Butchart Gardens! Looks like you had a fun mini getaway! :)
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You're adorable and this looks like so much fun! I need to make my way north soon.
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Beautiful photos! Love this place so much!
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This looks so fun , and your photos are amazing! Love it, Xo, Sophia from http://www.sistersandglitters.com/
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The food looks so good, and the garden pics are too beautiful!!
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