by Keith and Heather Nicol
Victoria, B.C.
is just a short ferry ride from the Vancouver area and so we decided to spend 4
days there as part of our West Coast vacation. Fortunately we had better
weather in Victoria than we had experienced in Vancouver so that enabled us to
get out and see some of the sites. There is lots to do in Victoria so the
following suggestions are just a sampling of what to do in B.C.’s scenic capitol.
Our first visit was to Victoria Gin (who knew they made gin in Victoria?) where
we had a tour and got to sample the gin and other spirits that are produced on
the premises. Check this web site for more information:
http://www.victoriaspirits.com/
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| You can sample gin and other spirits at Victoria Gin |
Nearby is de Vine
Wines so if you are into sampling alcoholic beverages you might want to check
them out as well. The winery is set on top of a small hill with a great view of
the surrounding rural country side and they have a variety of wines made both
from their own grapes and also from grapes from the interior of B.C. We sampled
mostly white wines and like Victoria Gin your samples are free if you purchase
a bottle. You can check them out on line at:
http://www.devinevineyards.ca/
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| de Vine Wines has scenic setting and nice tasting room |
After imbibing on
wine and gin we headed off to what must be Victoria’s best known tourist
attraction-Butchart Gardens. These gardens are not to be missed and offer a
spectacular setting for enjoying a sunny early summer afternoon. While we were
there the rhododendrons were out (the tulips and daffodils had passed) and
there were many other flowers on display. Allow at least a couple of hours to
enjoy the gardens and be sure to bring your camera. For more information see:
www.butchartgardens.com/
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| A visit to Butchart Gardens is easy to recommend | |
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| The rhododendrons were in full bloom |
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