After riding one of the fastest passenger vessels in the Western Hemisphere, I finally made it to Victoria, BC. The capital of British Columbia, Victoria has a vibrant flare. Inner Harbour welcomes most of the tourists that come via plane or ferry. Without making too many plans, we decided to walk the town and see what Victoria had to offer.

With having plans on heading to the Butchart Gardens, we walked the town. Fortunately, we packed light and were able to be mobile without checking our bags in the hotel. From flowers to markets to beautiful constructed buildings, I enjoyed taking as many photos as possible to capture this clean and friendly capital.

Fairmont Empress Hotel

Street lamps and flowers everywhere.

Totem Poles

Colorful totem poles.

Totem Poles

Saxman Native Village

Fairmont Empress Hotel

Fairmont Empress.

Victoria

Brunch at the Social House.

Victoria

Markets

Victoria

Broughton Street

Victoria

Walking along the Inner Harbour.

Victoria Parliment

Inner Harbour

Welcome to Victoria

Welcome to Victoria in flowers.

Victoria

Discovery Coffee

Victoria

 A small crafty market.

Fairmont Empress Hotel

Walking around the Inner Harbour.

Fairmont Empress Hotel

Seaplanes

Fairmont Empress Hotel

Taking a break from walking.

Spinnakers

Finding local brews while traveling.

Fairmont Empress Hotel

Water taxis circling around the harbour.

Victoria Parliment

Stumbling onto a city-wide solstice yoga practice.

Fairmont Empress Hotel

Sun setting on the Empress.

Victoria

Mosaic artwork.

Victoria Parliment

A city in lights.

Fairmont Empress Hotel

The lights come on when the sun goes down.

Fairmont Empress Hotel

Busy intersection.

Fairmont Empress Hotel

Beautiful flowers.

Victoria

Sunday morning stroll.

Victoria

Obsessed with the street lamps and hanging flower plants.

Victoria

The helpful Visitor Centre.

Fishermen's Whart

Fisherman’s Wharf houseboats.

My favorite part of this photography filled weekend was taking night pictures of the British Columbia Legislature Building and Fairmont Empress Hotel. Victoria was a great change of pace from my recent adventures.

What is your favorite city to stroll?

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