Favourite Experiences:
- Day tripping to Sooke and visiting the Whiffin Spit
- Hiking up to Anderson Hill Park at sunset
- Window shopping in Oak Bay Village
My extended family lives in Victoria, British Columbia and I’ve always loved visiting them out west. Victoria is such a change of pace from life in Toronto, and every now and then I need that! After each visit, I leave Victoria feeling relaxed and much more in touch with nature. I would argue that Vancouver Island is the most beautiful spot in Canada. There are amazing beaches, lush forests, fresh sea air and beautiful views to be found all over. The people are laid back, the craft beer is delicious and the lifestyle is green. If you ever get the chance to visit Vancouver Island, make sure that Victoria, Sooke, Tofino and Saltspring Island are on your list.
I visited Victoria for a few days at the end of August and the weather was perfect! We took a day trip to Sooke, explored downtown Victoria, visited Butchart Gardens, and went on lots of oceanside hikes. Below are my favourite photos from my most recent trip to Victoria:
Oak Bay
Kayakers with the Olympic Mountains in the Backdrop
Ocean Views from the Victoria Golf Club
Boats Anchored off of Willows Beach
Driftwood at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel
Oak Bay Marina in the Distance
Anderson Hill Park at Sunset
Victoria Sunsets are Unreal!
I Love the Craftsman Houses in Oak Bay
Another Adorable Craftsman
Another Adorable Craftsman
One More Craftsman
Sooke Harbour House in Sooke
Sooke Harbour
Olympic Mountains from Sooke
Whiffin Spit, my favourite place in Sooke
The Beach at Sooke Harbour
Butchart Gardens
Butchart Gardens
Obligatory BC Totem Pole Picture
Oak Bay Marina at Sunset
-Katie
