🇨🇦｜Victoria City Self-Drive 🚗 One-Day Tour｜With Guide

【Preparation】 Book your ferry tickets from Vancouver to Victoria in advance on the BC Ferries website. 🎟️ Choose an early morning departure for a perfect day trip! 【Itinerary】 • Royal Roads University 🏰 After arriving in Victoria, drive to Royal Roads University. Once a Canadian military college, the campus features the Hatley Castle, a National Historic Site. Stroll around, enjoy the stunning Pacific Ocean views, and spot peacocks, squirrels, and other wildlife. 🦚🐿️ • Chinatown 🏮 Drive to Chinatown, the oldest in Canada. Admire the traditional Chinese architecture, inscribed plaques, and zodiac-themed sidewalks. Stop for some authentic Chinese food and soak in the cultural vibe. 🥢 • Lunch at Fisherman’s Wharf 🐟🍟 Head to Fisherman’s Wharf, where colorful floating houses host bars, studios, and B&Bs. Try the classic fish & chips ($25)—delicious! Enjoy your meal by the water with a harbor view and a refreshing sea breeze. 🌊 • Afternoon: Downtown 🏛️ Park for FREE at View Street Parkade (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM). Explore historic landmarks like the British Columbia Parliament Buildings, with its stunning Victorian architecture and stained glass. Hop on a yellow double-decker bus or a vintage white horse carriage for a fun ride. Don’t miss the elegant Fairmont Empress Hotel! 🚌🐎 Scenic Coastal Drive 🌅🚗 A must-do! Drive along the coastal highway, where one side meets the ocean and the other offers breathtaking views. Stop at Blanchard Lookout for a panoramic view of mountains and sea—nature at its finest! University of Victoria 📚 Continue along the coast to UVic, one of Canada’s top research universities. Wander the beautiful campus and soak up the academic atmosphere. • Evening: Drive back to the ferry terminal based on your return schedule. Board the ferry and end your wonderful day trip! ⛴️ Overall, the self-drive route is relaxed, and Victoria in summer is truly magical. ✨ 【Missed Spots】 Butchart Gardens: Skipped because only tulips (🌷) were blooming—seen them at Beijing’s Zhongshan Park! 😆 Vessel Slide: Skipped due to the $38 ticket. 🎢 #Canada #StudyAbroadLife #Vancouver #Victoria #WeekendGetaway #VancouverLife #TravelRecommendations