Victoria One-Day Itinerary (Car-Free Edition) 🚶♀️🌿
Best for energetic travelers! (Split into 2 days if you prefer a slower pace.) Car-free friendly, but drivers can follow too! ✈️ Transportation To Victoria: Seaplane (Vancouver Harbour → Victoria Inner Harbour) 30-minute direct flight to downtown Victoria—saves time! Pricier but a unique experience for efficiency lovers. Return: BC Ferries (Swartz Bay → Tsawwassen) Departs at 7:00 PM (~1.5-hour sailing). 📍 Itinerary (Power Walk Edition) 1️⃣ Inner Harbour → Parliament Building → Fairmont Empress Hotel Snap photos of iconic landmarks! 📸 Note: Didn’t go inside (too early + tight schedule). 2️⃣ Royal BC Museum (Exterior Only) Quick photo stop; book ahead if visiting exhibits. 3️⃣ Mile 0 Monument + Terry Fox Statue Peaceful walk with birdsong and blooming flowers. 4️⃣ Miniature World Fun 30-minute visit—miniature historical scenes and theme parks! 5️⃣ Downtown Highlights Munro’s Books (World’s prettiest bookstore!) Murchie’s Tea & Gifts (Classic tea shop) Roger’s Chocolates (Handmade chocolates) 6️⃣ Food Stops! Crust Bakery: Must-try rose-lychee bread 🌹 ShuckTaylor’s: Oysters + creamy oyster chowder 🦪 (Lobster roll was sold out 😭) 7️⃣ Hatley Castle (By Bus) Stunning castle gardens! 🏰 (Skipped interior due to time.) 8️⃣ Butchart Gardens (Taxi) 2-hour visit—summer flowers are breathtaking! 💐 9️⃣ Return: Ferry from Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen ⚠️ Tips Rest well + bring a power bank + water—you’ll walk ~30,000 steps! Buses/Taxis: Needed for Hatley Castle & Butchart Gardens; the rest are walkable. Timing: Some attractions require bookings (e.g., Royal BC Museum). 🍁 Recommended for a 2-Day Trip University of Victoria (UVic): Ran out of time. Beacon Hill Park: Free park near downtown. Fisherman’s Wharf: Colorful floating houses + seafood. #VictoriaDayTrip #CarFreeTravel #VancouverGetaway #TravelCanada #ButchartGardens
