Victoria, BC

Victoria, British Columbia on Vancouver Island is a beautiful place that has become even more popular, since I visited 12 years ago. It appears more people have moved to the city and the population increases on the weekends with tourists. Nevertheless, spending the day at Fisherman's Wharf is enjoyable. There are stores, great food and ice cream, and a quaint boathouse community.

The Royal British Columbia Museum is an excellent way to learn history of the province. The museum exhibits are educational, well done, and some are massive.

I attended High Tea at the Fairmont Empress Hotel, which is an elegant building inside as well as outside. At High Tea, the teas are remarkable and the treats are exquisite.