🇨🇦 Victoria Day Trip: Gardens, Castles & Fish Tacos!

(From Butchart blooms to crunchy fish tacos—here’s how to conquer Victoria in 12 hours!) ⛴️ Ferry Hacks 🎟️ Book early (10+ days ahead!): Walk-on: $17 | Car: $85 (early/late sailings cheaper) ⏰ 7:15AM at Tsawwassen Terminal: *Check-in closes 30 mins prior* ☕ Breakfast onboard: Grab a croissant & coffee (long line!) 🌺 9:50AM - Butchart Gardens ($47) 🌿 Sunken Garden: Floral fairytale + fountain 🌹 Rose Garden: *500+ varieties* (smell them all!) ⛩️ Japanese Garden: Red bridges + koi ponds 🏰 12:45PM - Hatley Castle 📸 X-Men filming location → empty halls = royal photos ☕ 2:00PM - Murchie’s Tea 🍰 Must-try: Tiramisu (boozy coffee kick!) Cheesecake with tart berry jam 🐟 2:30PM - Red Fish Blue Fish ⏳ *40-min wait* → rewarded with: Fish tacos: Crispy cod + tangy slaw Fresh-cut fries: Worth every second in line 📸 3:30PM - Fan Tan Alley 🛍️ Narrowest street in Canada → quirky boutiques 🍝 5:00PM - Il Terrazzo 🦌 Venison Cervo: Steak-like tenderness 🍝 Carbonara: Creamy, bacon-y perfection 🍫 Sweet Finale 📚 Munro’s Books: Cozy indie bookstore 🍫 Roger’s Chocolate: 72% dark > Läderach (controversial but true!) 🌅 9:00PM - Sunset Ferry Home 🌊 Pro tip: Dress warm for deck views! #VictoriaBC #ButchartMagic #FishTacoWorship