🚢 Victoria: A Gentle Escape

📍 1.5-Day Victoria Itinerary: Vancouver → Colorful Cottages → Hot Springs → Dinner Delights! 🌊 🌊 Stop 1 | Vancouver to Victoria by Ferry Depart Van early for a 1.5-hour ferry ride. 🌅 Window seat = golden ticket to sea breezes + mood-boosting views! Pro Tip: Book tickets online! 💻 Funny Moment: My friend and I dozed off on the bus—a sweet auntie let me lean on her shoulder! 💤 🏠 Stop 2 | Fisherman’s Wharf: Candy-Colored Cottages Pastel houses = straight outta a fairytale! 🎨 Bonus: Quiet despite the bus crowds—felt like our private photoshoot! 📸 Warning: No Uber here! Plan transport back. 🚗 Photo Ideas: Colorful knickknacks + the iconic blue hut + flower macros. 🌸 🍝 Stop 3 | Dinner at IL Terrazzo Foodie Alert: Spaghetti Carbonara + Tonno = chef’s kiss! 🍝 Starters: Scallops + garlic bread. 🥖 Drinks: Quirky cocktails in a cozy setting. 🍷 Photo Ops: Ambiance + mains + apps + sips. 📸 ♨️ Stop 4 | Oak Bay Hot Springs: Starry Relaxation Night soak = magic. ✨ Steam + twinkling lights = dreamy vibes. Photo Tips: Wide shots of the springs + moody lighting. 🌌 ☕️ Day 2 | Slow Morning & Ferry Home Sun-drenched hotel photoshoot. 🌞 Brunch at The Ruby: Coffee + waffles = fuel for the ride. ☕️ Ferry sunset = perfect farewell. 🌅 Photo Ideas: Hotel light + brunch plate + golden-hour ferry. 📸 #VictoriaDayTrip #VancouverIsland #CanadaTravel 🌿✨