If you’re planning a visit to Victoria BC, one of the most iconic things to do is to book reservations for an Afternoon Tea service. You’ll get to drink from fancy china, and you’ll be served a tower of savory finger sandwiches, scones, and treats. In this post, we’ll be sharing the best places for…
Victoria BC is one of the most beautiful cities in Canada. Located on Vancouver Island, Victoria has waterfront views, manicured gardens, dramatic castles, and elegant tea rooms. We recently spent a weekend in Victoria and it exceeded our expectations. From excellent restaurants to stunning flower displays, we enjoyed each day of our trip. In this…
The Fairmont Empress is undeniably Victoria’s most luxurious hotel. Built in 1908, it’s hosted famous celebrities and many members of royalty, as well as everyday tourists. Because of the hotel’s majestic architecture, it’s known as Canada’s Castle on the Coast. There are a number of amenities, a prime location, and excellent restaurants. It’s even been named…
Victoria BC is easily one of Canada’s best destinations. Victoria is known for its gardens, parks, harbor, castles, and Victorian traditions (like enjoying a High Tea service!). Victoria has often been ranked as the most romantic city in Canada and it’s also known for its restaurant scene (there are more restaurants per capita than any…
If you’re planning a trip to Victoria BC, you absolutely have to visit one of Vancouver Island’s crown jewels: The Butchart Gardens. The Butchart Gardens are one of the most spectacular gardens you will ever visit. With 5 distinct gardens and over 900 plant varieties, you’re sure to be impressed as you walk its many…
We visited The Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden on a rainy winter day. This beautiful botanical garden is located right in the center of Vancouver’s Chinatown. As soon as we entered through the gates, we were transported to a tranquil garden that felt as if it were miles away from the city. In this…
Vancouver receives a lot of rain (about 146 centimeters annually), but luckily there are tons of things to do on a rainy day. North Vancouver, which is closer to the mountains, receives an estimated 252 centimeters! I was surprised to learn that Vancouver receives even more rain than Seattle (where I’m based), which receives about…
Planning a weekend trip to Vancouver BC? Vancouver is one of our favorite cities in the world! The food, culture, and natural beauty surrounding the city are unparalleled. I’ve personally been to Vancouver BC more times than I can count. I typically visit just for the weekend, so I know what to prioritize in an…
The Vancouver Aquarium has been one of our favorite family-friendly attractions. As Canada’s first public aquarium, it receives over one million annual visitors. There are over 30 exhibits and 65,000 animals! We’ve visited the aquarium multiple times, and we’re excited to share with you some of our favorite things to see. We’re sharing our photos…
If you’re planning a trip to Vancouver BC, you absolutely have to see Stanley Park. It’s one of my favorite places in Vancouver! Located right in the heart of the city, this urban park is where locals and tourists alike come to enjoy the outdoors. (Fun fact, Stanley Park is actually bigger than Central Park in…
In my opinion, one of the best things to do in Vancouver is to visit Granville Island Public Market. The market has approximately 50 different vendors that sell things like chocolates, soaps, jewelry, donuts, salmon jerky, coffee, and more. (The donuts are my favorite!) In this post, I’m sharing the best things to eat at…
One of the best things to see while you’re in Vancouver BC is to walk the famous Capilano Suspension Bridge. The pedestrian bridge is a whopping 450 feet long, making it one of the longest pedestrian bridges in Canada. The bridge is suspended 230 feet above the Capilano River. The bridge isn’t walkable from downtown…
