🇨🇦 Victoria Ultimate Guide | Afternoon Tea + Scenic Gems 🏨🏞️
🫖 Afternoon Tea at The Empress 💰 $109 CAD/person (pre-tax/tip) 🍰 3-tier stand: Savory → sweet (eat bottom-up!). 🍵 Tea picks: Jasmine: Floral & light 🌸 Oolong: Rich & earthy 🍂 ⏳ Comes with an hourglass—brew to your taste! ✨ Vibe: Elegant, Instagram-worthy, and pure bliss. 🗺️ 3 Nearby Stops (10-Min Drives!) 1️⃣ The Market Garden 📍 810 Catherine St (5-min drive) 🖼️ European gallery vibes inside a humble market. 🥕 Organic goodies + artsy finds—perfect for foodie souvenirs! 2️⃣ Fisherman’s Wharf 📍 12 Erie St (8-min drive) 🌈 Colorful floating houses (real homes!). 🦪 Seafood shacks: Fish & chips + oysters = yes. 🅿️ Pro tip: Use "Fisherman’s Wharf pay parking" on Google Maps. 3️⃣ Finlayson Point 📍 2.7km from Wharf (5-min drive) 🌅 Hidden ocean lookout: Follow signs to the secret path past the gazebo. 😌 Peaceful sunset spot—no crowds! 🍳 Day 2: Breakfast + Chinatown 🏨 Fairmont’s free breakfast ($40 CAD credit/person). 🧧 Chinatown stroll: 🛍️ Fan Tan Home & Style: Jellycat heaven at 523 Fisgard St. ✅ Why This Itinerary Rocks: No backtracking—efficient + relaxing. Mix of luxury + local charm. #VictoriaBC #TravelSmart #AfternoonTea #HiddenGems #WestCoastVibes