We arrived in Vancouver, British Columbia, on August 12 and yesterday took a day long trip to Victoria Island. Though we live with ferries, we had been on nothing like this one. It carried over three hundred vehicles and more than a thousand passengers. There were even three restaurants on board so you could eat your way through the ninety minute trip.
After the ferry ride we traveled to the city of Victoria and spent most of our time at the inner harbor area. You can’t miss the Fairmont Empress Hotel and its lovely grounds.
Built by the Canadian Pacific Railroad in 1908 to promote luxury tourism along its railroad and steamship lines, the hotel has hosted British Royalty from George VI to Elizabeth II and a host of celebrities. The grounds are spectacular. (They have also served high tea for 118 years.)
The Parliamemt of British Columbia meets in Victoria and the Parliament building is huge and spectacular.
As you can see from this map, Victoria is actually farther south that parts of Washington State and the climate year round is perfect for flowers. After the city of Victoria, we spent the afternoon in the Butchart Gardens…but that deserves another post all its own! (Tomorrow)
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