🇨🇦 Victoria 2D1N Itinerary - Hidden Gems Guide

The perfect long weekend getaway from Vancouver! Step into this charming British-style paradise where sea breezes, floral gardens, and coffee aromas slow time down. ☕🌊 🗓️ Day 1 | Downtown Culture + Iconic Sights 🌸 Butchart Gardens ✨ *Spend 2+ hours here!* April-May = tulip heaven 🌷—a visual feast for the soul. 🚶 Downtown Stroll: • Rogers’ Chocolates: Must-buy souvenirs! 🎁 • Munro’s Books: Cozy indie bookstore with genius "Staff Picks" 📚 • Inner Harbour: Sunset reflections = insta-magic! 📸 🏛️ BC Parliament + Royal BC Museum ⚡ Rain or shine! Snap the grand exterior, or dive into history at the museum. 🪭 Chinatown 🌟 North America’s most pristine Chinatown! Hunt for treasures in Fan Tan Alley—antique shops,文创 stores & the Chinese Canadian Museum. ⛵ Fisherman’s Wharf + Nourish Café 🍳 Organic brunch by the docks—fuel up between photo ops of rainbow houseboats! 🌈 🗓️ Day 2 | Nature Therapy + Small-Town Vibes 🌅 Mt. Douglas Hike 🥾 *30-min beginner-friendly trail* → 360° island views! Worth the sweat. 🏖️ Oak Bay Stroll 📸 Quiet, artsy shoreline—ideal for contemplative walks & moody snaps. 🥐 Village Café Brunch 🥑 Local fave! Try their avocado toast or decadent pastries. 🎓 University of Victoria 🐿️ Circular campus bursting with greenery and friendly squirrels! 🐑 Beacon Hill Park (Children’s Farm) 🦚 Pet goats, chase peacocks, and catch the hilarious Goat Stampede (twice daily!). Kid-approved! 🧥 Pro tip: Island winds are chilly—layer up! #Vancouver #ExploreBC #VictoriaTravel #ButchartGardens #TulipSeason #ChinatownVibes #WeekendGetaway #TravelGuide