Victoria is the capital city of British Columbia, located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. Incorporated in 1862, it’s one of the oldest cities in the Pacific Northwest.
With all its gardens, Victoria is bloomin’ pretty.
(It’s known as the garden city of Canada). And all the scenic walks in Victoria along its miles of oceanfront are downright lovely.
They include a sunken garden, a Japanese garden, a magnificent Italian garden (where pink and purple tulips bloom in spring) and a prize-winning rose garden.
Victoria has a collection of pickle-shaped boats (carrying a maximum of 12 passengers) that traverse the inner waterways. Dubbed “happy boats,” they’re run by Victoria Harbour Ferry.
Rent a kayak (or SUP board) at Brentwood Bay and go for a calm safe paddle to Tod Inlet. As you paddle out from Brentwood Bay, you’ll pass Butchart Gardens on your left.