Victoria 3-Day Travel Guide (From Seattle!)
Just spent a long weekend in Victoria—stunning architecture, rich history, and perfect for a quick getaway from Seattle! Here’s everything you need to know. 🚢 Transportation To Victoria: Clipper Ferry (Seattle → Victoria) $150 one-way, 3-hour ride (departs 8 AM, arrives 11 AM). Best seats: Left-side window for prime views! Kenmore Air Seaplane (Victoria → Seattle) $170 one-way, 45-minute flight (departs 5 PM—lets you explore all day!). Getting Around Victoria: Uber: $5–10 for short trips. Water Taxis: $15 CAD flat rate (great for hopping between landmarks + watching seaplanes take off!). Skip bringing your car—ferry from the US takes 5+ hours. 🏨 Where to Stay Oswego Hotel (300/night,∗∗Amex200 credit )—6 mins to harbor. Fairmont Empress (500/night,∗∗Amex200 credit + $100 dining credit**). "Might as well" splurge—their afternoon tea is famously British-level! 🍽 Food & Drinks Brunch: Any Yelp 4+ star spot works! Little Yunnan (P4): Crossing-the-bridge noodles with pork/chicken broth + pickled veggies—10/10! Empress Tea: Overpriced but iconic. ⛲️ Top Attractions 1️⃣ Malahat Skywalk ($37 CAD) Newest attraction! 40-min drive (or free shuttle). 360° views of the bay (orca sightings possible!). Thrill factor: Glass-floor net + giant slide (parents end up riding 3x 😂). 2️⃣ Beacon Hill Park Pet goats (weekdays) + geese/ducks (wild peacocks rumored!). 3️⃣ Chinatown Oldest in North America—clean, lively, with cool shops + a Chinese Canadian Museum. 4️⃣ Royal BC Museum Stonehenge exhibit now on! 5️⃣ BC Parliament Building Free tours (open daily after May 20). 6️⃣ Fisherman’s Wharf Touristy but fun—crowded with so-so food. 💡 Pro Tips Ferry hack: Seattle → Victoria is cheaper than Vancouver → Victoria! Amex perks: Use Platinum credits for hotels/tea. Best photo ops: Empress Hotel + Parliament at night. #VictoriaBC #SeattleWeekend #TravelHacks #AmexPerks #PacificNorthwest
