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 recently took the Victoria Clipper from Seattle to Victoria BC, and we’re excited to share all about our experience! The Victoria Clipper is a high-speed ferry that takes passengers from downtown Seattle to Victoria’s inner harbor in less than 3 hours. The Victoria Clipper recently sponsored our trip. We couldn’t believe how easy it was…
We frequently travel between Seattle to Vancouver, and we’ve found that there are multiple ways to enjoy the journey! If you’re planning to make the trip, you can choose to drive, take the train, hop on a bus, fly, take a ferry, or you can take the scenic route and go island hopping. I think…
