Victoria - Canada
Just got to Vancouver, the goal of my road trip from east to west through Canada, but felt as if it’s not time to “settle” yet. I wanted to explore the Vancouver Islands before to see if I rather live there than in the big city Vancouver is. Luckily in my hostel in Vancouver downtown I met two travelers who also wanted to explore the island (btw. in case you are wondering, I'll never mention names here or post pictures of others to keep their privacy). A few days later our road trip trio set out via ferry from Vancouver to Victoria on Vancouver Island. We rented a car together to explore the island and if you can split the costs it’s actually really affordable to travel around the island. The hostels aren’t too expensive, especially if you compare it to Vancouver or Toronto and the distances aren’t too far. Just did 813km in one week and I was the driver. It was totally fine for me, especially with nice music, good talks and a stunning scenery around us. Another factor is that we got there mid October 2019 so it was off season. So again, the pros of off-season travel for me mostly overweight but this time we actually had some bad luck according to the weather. It rained a lot, so I needed to buy rainboots and we hiked with raincoats and umbrellas. Still, it was beautiful and we had loads of fun!
Since that trip I actually went again two times in July and August of 2020. That why I just extended the blog with some photos of those trips.
Also since Vancouver Island is a really beautiful one and I took loads of pictures I decied to split it up into a few parts, the ones about Nanaimo and Tofino and surroundings are already online while this one focuses on Victora. Victoria is a relaxed city by the water and I liked the vibes. Another one about the area around Campel River and one around Duncan an surroundings is going to come as well.
Sky above the ferry, clouds can look so nice to me.
Passing by cute islands on the way, some bigger with houses on it, some without. Imagine having a place here, I would love it. Not as a daily place, but for weekends or vacation.
Downtown Victoria
The sun was ready to settle when we started to explore Victoria on the first day. The traveling to the island took about 4 hours in total.
Inner harbour with this cute water planes. Would love to ride one of them one day.
Legislative Assembly of British Columbia light up at night.
Since we got there hat late we had to enjoy the night with a few drinks, for me non alc as always.
The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia building by day.
Beautiful city hall.
Victoria Harbour in daylight.
Fisherman’s Wharf
The light made this water greenish, in real life this looked even better!
During the day those cute boathouses look even nicer with all their colors and uniqueness.
Imagin spending each day after work on this balcony. What a dream!
Just opposite the last houseboat you’ll finde these buildings with a pond as a garden. How lovely is that as well.
Beacon Hill Park
50 shades of autum at the Beacon Hill Park.
Beautiful animals in this park.
A weeping willow is one of my favorite trees beside a birch and definitly maple trees ❤
Rosegarden in the park.
Not a big fan of roses, they look to plane to me, but these wild looking ones look really great!
This is the World's Tallest Free-Standing Totem Pole - 127 feet (53m). Wasn't too special to me, I saw nicer ones before, but it was on our "tourist checklist" 😉
If you don’t know Terry Fox, please look him up! Here in short: He was diagnosed with terminal cancer and chose to rise cancer awarenes by running through the country with already having a leg amputated. Sadly he died not having completed the full run. Still, he is a true Canadian hero!
Finlayson Point with a great view over the sea just south of the Becon Hill Park.
The First Nations Breakwater Murals and Lighthouse at sunrise. What a great spot to end my great third trip.
