How to Plan a Day Trip to Victoria B.C.

Victoria B.C. is a wonderful town. It is rich in history, and there are so many fun things to do and see. Though it is enchanting year round, visit Victoria in the late spring to fall for your best chances of good weather.

Things You'll Need

• Comfortable shoes

Instructions

1. Travel on the Victoria Clipper from Seattle's Puget Sound. The
   Clipper will drop you off right in Victoria's inner harbor. Now
   you are ready to see all that you can see.

2. Visit the beautiful Abkahzi Gardens. They are open daily, March through September from 11 a.m. to 5p.m. The gardens are immaculately groomed, and will please even the most particular gardener.

3. Take a moment to feel like Gulliver, and visit Miniature World.
   Here you will find the most fascinating miniature things including the
   smallest operational sawmill and Fantasyland.

4. Step inside the Fisgard Lighthouse, a real working lighthouse, and
   take a tour at Fort Rodd Hill.

5. Enjoy high tea at the Point Ellice House. This is an authentic tea time that is served until 4 p.m. daily.

6. Take your little one's to the Victoria Bug Zoo. Even the adults will be fascinated by the many creatures housed in this zoo. You
   can even hold a giant 400 legged millipede that will stretch the length
   of your forearm.

7. Rent a tandem bicycle and cruise around the harbor. In case you
   did not get enough exercise walking, you can burn a few more calories
   while you take Victoria in from a slightly different view.

Tips & Warnings

• "Tea" is not just a drink. Plan on high tea for your lunch and enjoy some yummy finger sandwiches.

• Wear comfortable shoes. You will get some mileage in today.

• Eat both breakfast and dinner on the Victoria Clipper.