🇨🇦 Vancouver Getaway｜🌸 Victoria Island Travel & Food Guide

Victoria is perfect for a short trip! Just a hop from Vancouver — slow-paced, less crowded, and full of charm~ ⸻ 🚢 Vancouver → Victoria • Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal → Swartz Bay Terminal (~1.5 hours) 🌟 Book tickets in advance on BC Ferries’ website! 📍 Must-Visit Spots 1️⃣ Craft Beer Market Area (Near the Pier) 🌅 Perfect for sunset views — stunning and photogenic! 2️⃣ BC Parliament Buildings 🏛️🌿 European-style architecture — great for photos! The exterior + gardens are beautiful enough — no need to go inside. Nearby commercial street and Fairmont Hotel are great for strolling and snapping pics. 3️⃣ Victoria Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour 🐴 Walk-ins welcome! You can also book in advance (available near Hotel Grand Pacific). Multiple companies offer similar experiences — just pick the one with the shortest line! 4️⃣ Craigdarroch Castle 🏰 Stained glass windows and carved staircases are impressive! A bit eerie though 🫠 — skip if you’re not into photography or spooky vibes. 5️⃣ Oak Bay (Highly Recommended!!) 🌊🏖️ Much quieter than downtown — full of coastal vacation vibes! 6️⃣ Butchart Gardens 🌺🌳 One of Canada’s most famous gardens — absolutely gorgeous in summer! A must-visit if it’s your first time in Victoria. 7️⃣ Glass Beach Collect crystal-like stones — great for family activities! 👶 ⸻ 🍽 Restaurant Recommendations ✅ Fathom Brunch 🍳☕ Unexpectedly delicious — far beyond typical hotel restaurant quality! ✅ Pendray Inn & Tea House 🍰🍵 Cute patio — very Instagrammable! Food is average (prioritize photos over flavors here). ❌ Skip Fairmont Afternoon Tea — worst ever tried! ✅ The Snug Pub 🍺🌅 Super chill seaside bar — amazing vibes! Faro Pizza next door is also great. 🍕 ✅ II Terrazzo 🍝🍷 A wildly popular Italian spot — must-try! Reserve in advance! ⸻ 🛏 Accommodation Recommendations 🌟 Oak Bay Beach Hotel 🌟 Fairmont Empress 🌟 Hotel Grand Pacific ⸻ ☀️ Final Notes I’ve visited Victoria four times — still love this island! It’s relaxed, beautiful, and perfect for a long weekend or short getaway. #VictoriaIsland #VancouverGetaway #WestCoastTravel #BCFerries #TravelGuide 🌸📸🌊 #CherryBlossoms #AfternoonTea #CoastalVibes #CanadaTravel 🍁🚢