Victoria Weekend Getaway | 2-Day Itinerary 🌿
📍 A relaxed spring/summer escape to Victoria, BC—perfect for slow travelers who love gardens, seafood, and coastal walks! 🍽️ Food Highlights 1️⃣ Shuck Taylor’s Fresh oysters + seafood towers (sadly, no lobster rolls that day). Vibe: Casual harborside spot. 2️⃣ Jemi’s Dim Sum Classic Cantonese bites: Har gow, siu mai, egg tarts. Tip: Go early—locals love it! (Other meals were decent but not memorable.) 🏨 Stay: DoubleTree by Hilton Spacious suites, great downtown location. Book ahead—weekends sell out! 🚶 Day 1: History + Harbor Strolls 🌊 Afternoon Royal Roads University: Walk through movie-set gardens (X-Men filmed here!). Hatley Castle: Snap pics of this fairytale-like castle. 🌇 Evening Parliament Building: Lit up at night = magical. Munro’s Books: Gorgeous bookstore with literary souvenirs. Beacon Hill Park: Wild peacocks screaming in trees 🦚. Hidden fountains = perfect photo ops. Sunset at Dallas Road: Overlooking the Strait of Juan de Fuca. 🦋 Day 2: Butterflies + Blooms 🦜 Morning: Victoria Butterfly Gardens Thousands of butterflies fluttering around you. Bonus: Friendly parrots, flamingos, and koi ponds. Dress code: Bright colors (attracts butterflies!). 🌷 Afternoon: Butchart Gardens World-famous floral displays (tulips, roses, Japanese maples). Wildlife cameos: Raccoons, lizards, and chatty birds. Pro tip: Wear sunscreen + a hat (UV rays are sneaky!). 🚢 Getting There Ferry: Tsawwassen → Swartz Bay (~1.5 hrs). Drive: ~30 mins from ferry to downtown. 💡 Why Victoria? ✅ Slow pace: No crowds, just gardens and ocean breezes. ✅ Mix of culture + nature: Castles, bookshops, and peacocks roaming free. ✅ Easy to explore: Most sights are walkable or a short drive. #VictoriaBC #WeekendEscape #GardenLovers
