Butchart Gardens
Butchart Gardens is located in Victoria, the main city on Vancouver Island, Canada. The park was established in 1904 and is a colorful and dreamy garden transformed by Jennie Butchart on the site of her husband's exhausted limestone quarry. It is one of the must-visit attractions in Victoria. The best time to visit is in April and May when most of the flowers in the garden are in full bloom. The garden has well-paved paths that wind through the flower beds, along with small bridges and flowing water. Girls can wear beautiful dresses and take lovely photos.
The name of this hotel is well-deserved. Located in the heart of Victoria, the Empress Hotel looks like a castle. It faces the harbor bay and is surrounded by beautifully manicured shrubs. The entire hotel and area are filled with a strong British atmosphere, giving it a sense of classical beauty. In spring, flowers bloom everywhere, adding to the romantic European vibe. The English afternoon tea here is also excellent. If you have time, it is recommended to make a reservation in advance and enjoy it.
Head to Fisherman's Wharf to see the variously styled houseboats, enjoy fine wine and seafood, and then take a boat trip to watch whales and go sea fishing.
This Chinatown is the oldest in Canada and the second oldest in North America, after San Francisco Chinatown. This Chinatown is not large, and like other Chinatowns, it has a large archway at the entrance. Since its establishment, Victoria Chinatown has always been a vibrant place for the local Chinese community. There are many preserved Chinese-style buildings, old Chinese schools, Chinese shops, restaurants, and more in Chinatown.
A very ecological open park. In addition to various flowers and plants, there are also peacocks, squirrels, and wild ducks freely roaming in the park. They do not run away when they see people.
James Bay
You can reach here by walking from Beacon Hill Park. Compared to Fisherman's Wharf and the harbor opposite the Parliament, there are far fewer people here. Sometimes, the vast beach is completely empty, making it very quiet and comparable to a private beach. If you have time, come here on a sunny spring afternoon. You can wade in the waves or just sit by the sea and relax. The distant mountains also make for great photo opportunities.
