Victoria, BC is one of the nicest cities we have ever
visited. The place is clean, the people are extremely friendly and the public transportation
is extensive. The young people here are very courteous. Most of them would thank the bus driver as they left the bus. What happened to the USA?There is plenty to do and see. Butchart Gardens is the highlight
of the visit and a must for anyone who has the slightest interest in flowers
and gardening. It is a floral masterpiece. I would suggest a late afternoon
arrival and staying until sundown, which around here, at this time of year, is
around 10:00PM. Unfortunately, the last bus out was at 8:59 PM so we did not
get to see the full lighted display of the plantings. I am sure it was just as
magnificent and dramatic as the daytime view. Every Saturday during the summer
they also do a ground fireworks display. I heard it is also very impressive. For
more information on the gardens here is a link
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butchart_Gardens
In addition to the gardens we did a city bus tour that
filled us in on all the history of Victoria. We also got to do a tour of the
Government building and learned about protocol and the interaction between the
queen and the government.
Below are some pictures, mostly of the gardens and the
pictures do not do it justice.
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| Our Marina in Victoria |
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| Capitol Building at night |
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| Government Chambers |
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| Queen Victoria Impersonator |
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