Victoria and Butchart Gardens- July 9, 2016

Today the weather was forecasted to have the least amount of rain so this is the day we chose for our tour to Victoria and Butchart Gardens.  We left the RV at 7:15 am and drove 45 minutes to a “pick up” hotel and then by tour bus to the ferry to Vancouver Island.   Vancouver Island lies west of mainland  Vancouver, and nestled on the southeastern point of the island sits Victoria.   Because it sits in the bay, it is protected on most sides  and has a very mild climate relative all year long to the rest of Canada.  This gives it a longer growing season and the flowers certainly look it.  Of course, it was still 5- 8  degrees colder than usual and not very sunny (our usual luck this trip) but we made the most of it checking out the highlights of the city and having lunch at the Seafood Grille by the water.

Girls relaxing on Ferry to Victoria on Vancouver Island

Ferry going between Vancouver and Victoria

Lighthouse on Vancouver Island

Lunch stop in Victoria

View of Harbor from Docks Restaurant – Victoria

Flowers in Victoria

Back on the bus by 2:50 pm, and headed to the Gardens.  This property was the home and work site of a young couple looking to make their future when the west coast of Canada was still young.  Here are the pictures from the garden.