An Evening City Walk Route in Victoria's Inner Harbour 😎🏟🔧

Victoria's Inner Harbour is way more bustling than Nanaimo's bay! 🌊🌆 Here, you'll find more historic buildings, restaurants, bars, and souvenir shops. I highly recommend staying at a hotel nearby—there are plenty of chain options, or you could try the iconic, century-old Fairmont Empress Hotel. 🏨✨ We drove from Nanaimo to Victoria Harbour in the afternoon 🚗💨 and started with a delicious Japanese meal at YUA. I totally recommend YUA—it's amazing! 🍣😋 Afterward, we wandered along the couple of streets bordering the harbor. From YUA, heading north leads you straight to Victoria's Chinatown. 🏮🚶‍♀️ Heading south, you'll eventually reach the Parliament Buildings at the southernmost tip. 🏛️🌅 Along the way, you'll pass numerous shops, the historic Royal Hotel, and various garden restaurants. This area truly lives up to its reputation as a "Garden City"—even ordinary restaurants and neighborhoods are adorned with floral garlands. 🌸🏡 The old houses here retain their original charm, with intricately carved beams and pillars preserved in perfect condition. I'm not sure if they've been restored, but if they have, it's been done seamlessly. The ivy-covered walls, in particular, evoke memories of the classic story "The Last Leaf" from my childhood textbooks. 📚🍃 In the evening, most buildings are bathed in golden sunlight. ☀️🏛️ The sky truly starts to darken around 8:30 to 9:00 PM, when everything takes on a soft, gray-blue hue. 🌌💙 It's absolutely stunning! This round-trip walk takes about an hour and a half—perfect for an evening stroll. 🚶‍♂️🕒 Sending virtual hugs! 🤗 #NorthAmericanLife #UrbanRomanceLandmarks #TravelTheWorldAndCheckItOut 🌍📸