🇨🇦 Wish I’d Seen This Sooner—Victoria Is SO Much Fun! 🌸

Did you know Victoria is super close to Seattle? You can take a ferry from Olympic National Park 🛳️, or drive to Vancouver first and then hop over to Victoria! No wonder it’s called the “Garden City”—filled with British-style architecture, castles, gardens, and harbors. It’s simply enchanting! I already want to go back 😍 Here’s a quick intro to what you can do on the island—feel free to add more recommendations! 🦋 【ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES】 ✅ Fisherman’s Wharf – scenic views + boat tours ✅ Victoria Downtown – shopping + double-decker buses 🚌 ✅ Parliament Buildings + Fairmont Empress Hotel 🏰 ✅ Royal BC Museum ✅ Beacon Hill Park – peacocks & geese 🦚 ✅ Canada’s oldest Chinatown (since 1858!) ✅ Chinese Canadian Museum ✅ Hatley Castle – gorgeous & FREE! ✅ The Butchart Gardens ✅ Malahat SkyWalk – viral slide with lake views 🌊 ✅ Victoria Butterfly Gardens ✅ Miniature World 🇨🇦 【FURTHER OUT + NANAIMO AREA】 ✅ Breakwater Lighthouse 💡 ✅ Chemainus Murals 🎨 ✅ Little Qualicum Cheeseworks 🧀 ✅ Old Country Market – goats on the roof! 🐐 ✅ Glass Beach & various beaches in Sidney 🏖️ ————————— 🍔【FOOD RECS】 👉 Red Fish Blue Fish – famous fish & chips 🐟🍟 (super tender but looong line!) 👉 II Terrazzo – delicious seafood pasta 🍝 👉 Chocolats Favoris – ice cream 🍦 👉 The Ruby on Johnson – brunch spot (haven’t tried but highly recommended!) 🏰【WHERE TO STAY?】 Lots of hotels on the island—from luxury 5-stars to budget-friendly options. Book early during peak season! We stayed at Strathcona Hotel – NOT recommended ❌ Expensive and tiny! ⚠️【TIPS】 Big temperature drop at night 🌡️ Ocean winds are strong 💨 Bring a jacket! Don’t forget sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses 🧴👒🕶️ Wear light-colored clothes—it pops in photos! 📸 Hope you have a blast! 💥 #SeattleLife #SeattleTravel #VancouverIsland #Canada #TravelGuide #Views #NatureTherapy #WeekendGetaway #Travel