A short distance away from either Seattle or Vancouver by flight or ferry on Vancouver Island in the Pacific Northwest, Victoria is the most British of North American cities.
Stay at - The Empress
Go shopping - Downtown Victoria. Go by pedicab if you'd rather not walk.
Eat at - The Bengal Lounge at The Empress (have the lunch curry buffet), The Empress Room at The Empress
The Dining Room at Butchart Gardens
Take side trips to - Seattle
Vancouver
Whistler
Be sure to visit - Butchart Gardens
Best time of year to go - late August, as close to Labor Day as possible, when the weather in the Pacific Northwest is best
Best things to buy - British souvenirs, crystal, china, lace, Murchie's Tea, Rogers Chocolates
Best indulgence - Afternoon Tea at the Empress
Fly into - Vancouver (YVR) or Seattle (SEA) and take a ferry to Victoria
Transportation - Rent a car or take a Gray Line package which includes bus and ferry
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