🇨🇦 Ultimate Victoria Day Trip Guide (Food + Itinerary!) 🚗🌊

Here’s how to conquer Victoria in one perfect day—from ferry hacks to hidden foodie gems! ⛴️ BC Ferries: Booking & Boarding Tickets: Book 10+ days early (cheaper off-peak!). Walk-on: $17 | Vehicle: $85 7:15AM: Arrive at Tsawwassen Terminal (boarding starts 20 mins pre-departure). Pro tip: Check-in closes 30 mins before sailing—don’t cut it close like we did! 1.5-hour cruise: Grab coffee/pastries onboard (sun deck views >>>). 🌺 9:50AM - Butchart Gardens ($47) 🌸 Must-see zones: Sunken Garden: Stunning floral mosaics + fountains. Rose Garden: Peak bloom in June/July (we missed it!). Japanese Garden: Mini bridges + zen vibes. ⏱️ Time needed: 1.5-2 hours 🏰 12:45PM - Hatley Castle Free entry! Gothic architecture + X-Men filming spot (luck-dependent). Photo op: Moss Street’s cherry blossoms en route! ☕ 2:00PM - Murchie’s Tea & Coffee Tiramisu: Cloud-like with boozy espresso notes. Cheesecake: Tart berry jam cuts the richness. Oat latte: Bold + pairs perfectly with sweets. 🐟 2:30PM - Red Fish Blue Fish Wait: 40 mins (worth it!). Order: Crispy halibut/cod + fresh-cut fries (small batches = extra crunchy!). 📸 3:30PM - Fan Tan Alley Narrowest street in Canada—cute but skippable if short on time. 🍝 5:00PM - Il Terrazzo (Book ahead!) Must-try: Cervo (venison): Tender, steak-like. Carbonara: Silky sauce + fall-apart beef. 🍫 Dessert Detour Roger’s Chocolates: 72% dark > Läderach! Munro’s Books: Cozy indie bookstore. 🌇 Return Ferry (9PM) No traffic! Arrive by 8:30PM for sunset views. Pro tip: Pack a jacket—deck gets chilly! 💡 Key Takeaways ✅ Ferry early = less stress ✅ Butchart Gardens >>>> Glass Beach ✅ Il Terrazzo reservations = non-negotiable #VictoriaBC #FoodieTravel #VancouverIsland #TravelCanada