One-Day Trip Guide (Part 2): Chinatown & Fisherman's Wharf 😎
Let's recap the itinerary first! 🌅【Part 1: Dawn Departure】Vancouver → Victoria Full-Day Exploration Guide 🚢 6:30 AM Grab a taxi to Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal Catch the 7:00 AM BC Ferries departure! 🚤 Pro tip: The ferry doesn't have great food options, so bring your own snacks! 😅 ⏰ 8:30 AM Arrive in Victoria Hop in a taxi straight to Butchart Gardens (20-minute drive, ~$25) 🌹 Spend 2.5 hours exploring the gardens | Must-see spots: Sunken Garden's wisteria cascade, Rose Garden arches, Japanese Maple Bridge 11:30 AM Time to leave! 🚕 Take the bus to Victoria's Downtown (1-hour ride) 【Part 2: Fisherman's Wharf Lunchtime】 ✅ Barb’s Fish & Chips: Freshly fried halibut with tartar sauce, crispy to perfection! 🍟 ✅ Oyster Hunt: Oyster stalls at the wharf offer 2/oyster! Squeezelemonandaddhotsauceforaburstofflavor✨Hiddengem:Takea7 water taxi straight to Chinatown! 🚤 【Part 3: Chinatown Time Travel】Magical Mix in North America's Oldest Chinatown 🏮 📍Victoria Chinatown Cobblestone streets + lantern walls Must-visit photo spots Fan Tan Alley: The world's narrowest alley! Vintage doorways make for perfect shots 📸 ✅ Red Gate Lantern Wall: Cyberpunk vibes after dark when the lanterns light up 🌃 Then, wander around! I also visited a chocolate shop, perfect for small gifts 🌃【Return Surprise】Vancouver Night Snacks to Wrap Up the Day! 🌙 ⏰ 5:00 PM Take the ferry back to Vancouver | Chase the Pacific sunset from the deck Head to Richmond for dinner later! 🍜 💡 Hardcore Tips Buy ferry tickets online to save $10 | Choose the 6:00 PM return ferry for sunset views 👟 Warning: Expect 20,000+ steps! Bring a jacket! #VictoriaExplorationGuide #FishermansWharfSeafoodFreedom #OldestChinatownInNorthAmerica