13-14 July 2012
Dear Travelers,
Just across the Strait of Georgia from modern, lively Vancouver, charming, quaint Victoria is the capital of British Columbia. Unlike its much larger sister city on the mainland, Victoria has preserved nearly all of its historic architecture. The landmark Parliament Buildings near the harbor are even more striking at night, outlined with twinkling lights. The venerable Empress Hotel has been serving afternoon tea in its elegant lobby for nearly a century; drop by its equally esteemed Bengal Lounge for a refreshing Pimm's Cup or curry lunch.
It would be difficult to overlook the bounty of blooms found in Victoria-baskets overflowing with brilliant flora hang from Victorian lamp posts, English gardens flourish at every turn, roses scent the air as you walk the quiet side streets.... But nowhere are the blooms more magnificent than those found at famed Butchart Gradens. Once the site of depleted limestone quarry owned by the Butchart family, the grounds were landscaped by matriarch Jenny Butchart and opened to the public in 1904. During the summer, the gardens are illuminated in the evening, the perfect venue for a relaxing concert.
See you there...
Rinell :-)
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