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Hazel May
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​​Escape to Paradise | 🇨🇦 Vancouver Island's Fisherman's Wharf​​

Today marks ​​Victoria Day​​—Canada's beloved public holiday celebrating Queen Victoria's birthday and the unofficial kickoff to summer! ☀️ While I missed the morning parades (oops, slept in till 9:30 AM!), I discovered the perfect alternative: ​​Fisherman's Wharf​​, Victoria's vibrant waterfront gem. 📍 ​​Fisherman's Wharf​​ Just a ​​short stroll from downtown Victoria​​, this colorful marina is a must-visit for families, couples, and solo explorers alike. Here's why it stole my heart: ​​🌊 Why You'll Love Fisherman's Wharf​​ ​​🛶 Floating House Village​​ ​​Instagram heaven!​​ Picture-perfect, rainbow-hued floating homes line the docks—some even available for overnight stays. Imagine waking up to gentle waves and seagull serenades! ​​🦞 Fresh-from-the-Ocean Feasts​​ ​​Foodie alert!​​ Sink your teeth into the ​​freshest seafood​​ at dockside eateries like ​​Barb's Fish & Chips​​. Their halibut tacos? Chef's kiss. ​​Pro tip​​: Try the ​​"Crab & Lobster Shack"​​ for buttery lobster rolls that melt in your mouth. ​​🦭 Wildlife Encounters​​ ​​Seal selfies, anyone?​​ Chubby harbor seals often pop up beside the docks, begging for fish scraps (don't feed them—just admire!). ​​Birdwatchers​​: Spot bald eagles and blue herons soaring above. ​​🚤 Scenic Water Taxis​​ ​​$15 CAD gets you​​ a breezy ride across the Inner Harbour, with ​​postcard views​​ of the Empress Hotel and Parliament. ​​🛍️ Quirky Shops & Adventures​​ ​​Local treasures​​: Hunt for handmade jewelry, sea-glass art, and quirky souvenirs at ​​Oscar & Libby’s​​. ​​Kayak rentals​​: Paddle past historic shipyards—keep an eye out for otters! ​​🏛️ Bonus Landmark​​ ​​BC Parliament Building​​ looms nearby, its ​​glittering nighttime lights​​ (free to admire!) making it a perfect post-wharf stroll. ​​🍁 Insider Tips​​ ​​Best time to visit​​: ​​Weekday mornings​​ = fewer crowds. ​​Parking hack​​: Use the ​​pay lot on Erie Street​​—it’s cheaper than street parking. ​​Hidden gem​​: The ​​floating eco-tours​​ (ask about sunset paddles!). ​​#VictoriaVibes #SeafoodParadise #WharfWanderer #CanadaSummer

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