🇨🇦 First Stop in Canada: Victoria, BC! ⛴️✨

🚗 Transportation (From Vancouver) No car? No problem! Uber to Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal (~$50-60). Ferry to Swartz Bay (Victoria): Departs hourly | $20/person (walk-on) | 1h35m ride Buy tickets online or at the terminal From Swartz Bay: Take Bus to Downtown (1h, exact cash only—no change!). 🏙️ First Impressions Victoria blends European charm (cobblestone alleys, grand hotels) with West Coast wildness (oceanfront parks, deer roaming freely!). Compared to Vancouver, it’s: ✅ Whiter (less diverse but super friendly) ✅ Walkable (compact downtown) ✅ Chill yet lively (students, artists, and retirees coexist!) 🔥 2-Day Itinerary (Packed but Perfect!) 📅 Day 1: City Walk + Foodie Stops Market Square → Chinatown (Fan Tan Alley) Downtown souvenir shops + street photography Munro’s Books + Murchie’s Coffee (try the Earl Grey latte!) Dinner at Il Terrazzo (book ahead! Must-order: wild boar pappardelle 🍝) 📅 Day 2: Landmarks + Ocean Views Morning: Brunch at OEB (Canadian poutine eggs Benedict!) Fairmont Empress Hotel (high tea if you’re fancy) Parliament Building (free guided tours—grab tickets by noon!) Inner Harbour photos (watch for street performers) Afternoon: Beacon Hill Park (picnic with peacocks + hidden beaches) Spiral Beach coastal walk (tide pools + driftwood art) Evening: Sunset at Holland Point Park 🌅 (stunning cruise-ship views!) 💡 Pro Tips ✔️ Ferry: Pre-book online to skip lines ✔️ Bus Carry $5 bills (no change given!) ✔️ Weather: Pack a windbreaker—mornings are chilly! ✔️ Missed spot: Butchart Gardens (next time!) #VictoriaBC #CanadaTravel #WestCoastVibes