A Day in Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia

I recently visited Vancouver and spent most of my time adventuring on its west coast in Ucluelet and Tofino. While I prefer small towns like these, city goers should not overlook beautiful Victoria!

There ae many things to do in Victoria for all tourists, from families to solo travelers. I saved one day of my weeklong trip to Vancouver Island for a self-made walking tour of the city.

I began my stroll from Abigail’s Hotel, a Tudor style, 30-room bed-and-breakfast where I stayed for the night. I chose this boutique hotel for its elegance, location, and price. The historic main house, built in 1930, features two lounges with coffee, spirits, wine, beer, a daily newspaper, books, and games.

My stay in a charming room with a fireplace and a claw foot tub, included cookies upon arrival, an afternoon snack, and a gourmet three-course breakfast. The price relative to the popular Fairmont Empress Hotel on the marina was quite affordable and only a few blocks away from all the activity.

My walk took me south to Beacon Hill Park, the jewel of Victoria’s park system. Its 740,00 square meters of parkland include ballfields, playgrounds, a bandshell, as well as natural and manicured areas with ponds. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).