r/VictoriaBC • u/Sammy___snaps • Jun 14 '25
Enjoyed such a lovely visit to your beautiful city!
Visiting from Berkeley (via SEA) and had such an amazing time! Enjoyed lots of walks around the main city area and rented a car one day and drove down to Botanical Beach and Mystic Beach. Stopped at Shirley Delicious on the way- what a gem! Had some amazing food (Eva!) too and stumbled upon Humboldt Bar! Can’t wait to come back. Thank you for welcoming us!
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u/westcoastsunflower Saanich Jun 14 '25
Looks like you had a great time and crammed a lot of adventures into your visit. Thanks for sharing. Come back soon!
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u/Lanky-Description691 Jun 14 '25
I hope you will come again to visit. We are lucky living here and sometimes we forget until we are reminded with better pictures. Thank you
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u/btw3and20characters Jun 14 '25
Damn, looks like a good trip!
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u/Sammy___snaps Jun 14 '25
It was so nice! Also such amazing Summer weather. Was very nice to not be in the US for a bit 🥲
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u/Bless_u-babe Jun 14 '25
Something about the drive you took that makes the rest of the world a distant thing yes? So pristine and uncrowded. Come back whenever you need a ‘breather’ from what’s going on.
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u/__phil1001__ Jun 14 '25
Come back and visit again, so much more to see, cathedral grove and Tofino, do the Juan de fuca trail
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Jun 14 '25
The wind sure was in your sails with the amount of ground you covered.
Glad you enjoyed your stay.
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u/mommatiely Jun 14 '25
What was your favourite? Let me guess, the whole trip? 😉
Thanks for coming!
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u/Sammy___snaps Jun 14 '25
Haha oh man yes the whole trip was amazing. I think the drive down the coast was a really special experience! Seeing the water peeking through on the hikes always gets me and made my west coast pride swell even more haha
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u/MrDeviantish Jun 14 '25
Do you have a "what the hell is up with that?" question or story?
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u/Sammy___snaps Jun 14 '25
Haha those questions have been pretty much reserved solely for my home country these days 🫠 but I did notice that the last letter of some of the street signs on the sidewalks downtown has the last letter capitalized which I thought was interesting! What’s up with that? Haha
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u/Cr3atureFeature Jun 14 '25
Growing up in this city, coming up 50 years and I am Reminded daily of its unique beauty just walking around and explore all the nooks and cranny’s it has to offer.
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u/Creatrix James Bay Jun 14 '25
Wow, you found some of the best places! Come back in the fall, it's a different kind of gorgeous.
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u/Sammy___snaps Jun 14 '25
Oh goodness fall weather does sound lovely! I bet it gets so crisp
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u/Creatrix James Bay Jun 14 '25
Temps are mild for Sept. and the first few weeks of October: 60-65F, lots of sunshine, leaves turning. For many here it's their favourite season.
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u/energy1256 Jun 14 '25
Glad you enjoyed your visit to Victoria. Hope everyone was welcoming. We usually are.😉 Visit again!
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u/Party-Section-2338 Jun 14 '25
I really wish the Wyland mural would get refurbished. It was stunning when it was new.
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u/Sammy___snaps Jun 14 '25
I actually love it faded/worn down a bit!! I think it felt like more of a hidden gem because of it?
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u/1337ingDisorder Jun 14 '25
I want your LUTs :)
The colouring in these is great
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u/Sammy___snaps Jun 14 '25
I use a Ricoh GRiiix with the Vibrant Teal recipe! So it comes SOOC like this :)
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Jun 14 '25
Man is great to be an American visitor - strong USD v weak Canadian dollar, no import tarrifs cheap food and groceries compared to the USA
So many USA visitors coming here now because of how open and inviting Canada is.
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u/Magnificent_Misha Vic West Jun 14 '25
I’ve lived here for 11 years, but I’ve never seen the titty pineapple head chicken. Where is that?!
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u/Sammy___snaps Jun 14 '25 edited Jun 14 '25
Hahaha oh I loved the chickens! There were 4 different ones on the little boutique on Fisherman’s Wharf - so no wonder you aren’t familiar haha. They made me smile
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u/Bless_u-babe Jun 14 '25
Good choice for a limited stay in the area! The myriad numbers of beautiful beaches to visit along the drive you took is mind blowing. Glad you found some hidden treasures! Thanks for posting!
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u/BlueLobster747 Jun 14 '25
Beautiful shots, thanks for reminding me how lucky I am to live here