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Includes Travel Tips & Afternoon Tea Guide! I took a day trip to Victoria right before the BC long weekend β super proud of my well-planned itinerary π― About Getting There: β΄οΈπ« Book through: BC Ferries ππ» Route: Vancouver (Tsawwassen) β Victoria (Swartz Bay) ππ» Select number of passengers + vehicle details (if driving) ππ» Choose your preferred sailing time ππ» We booked round-trip tickets for our day trip βΌοΈ Arrive at the terminal 30β60 minutes early to avoid missing check-in! π Once parked, head to the deck to enjoy the views and sea breeze (snacks and drinks are available onboard). Once You Arrive in Victoria: First stop must be Butchart Gardens πΉ π» You have to see this garden in person to truly appreciate its beauty β photos and videos donβt do it justice! π· Photo tips: Wear light-colored clothing for better photos βοΈ Donβt just focus on the flowers β the wooded areas also offer great shots βοΈ Thereβs a cute wooden cabin where you can take beautiful framed photos of the garden (like the moody shot I took of my husband in !) Famous Garden Afternoon Tea βοΈ: I booked afternoon tea a week in advance to celebrate my momβs birthday π π The Dining Room at Butchart Gardens Great ambiance and service! They offer a fixed menu per person β just choose your tea. π΅ Recommended teas: 100th Anniversary, Teaberry Blend π° Must-tries: English trifle, cream leek, pork sausage Allow 3β4 hours to fully enjoy the gardens β then head downtown for some city walking in the afternoon! Must-Visit Spots: Victoria Harbour Ferry (great photo spot by the sea) βοΈ BC Parliament Building (across the harbour β tours available if interested) βοΈ Hatley Castle π° βοΈ Rogers' Chocolates π« βοΈ Must-Eat Places: π Red Fish Blue Fish π Try the BC Halibut and fish tacos β popular spot, so expect lines! π Murchieβs Fine Tea & Coffee - Victoria Buy your cakes early!! π° (Youβve been warned π) π Hey Happy Cozy coffee shop β their iced coconut latte is both pretty and delicious π΄β π Milano Victoria Another popular cafΓ© β try their pour-over coffee! #VictoriaIsland #Vancouver #VictoriaTravelGuide #AfternoonTea #BCFerries #ButchartGardens #TravelTips πΈπ’πΈ