Canada - Victoria, BC
Here are a few tips for Cruisers who would like to take a
walk in Victoria. We were on the Island Princess repositioning the ship from
Vancouver to San Francisco. I know this is the end of the cruise season in Alaska, but here are a few
tips for future travelers to Alaska.
We arrived in Victoria with only a few hours to see the
City. We decided to walk off the ship and walk to town.
The cruise ship terminal at Ogden Point is 1.49 miles
from the City Center of Victoria, There are tourist information people standing
on the dock with maps and information.
Get a map, walk up a small hill above the terminal. You
will not need it, the signage is excellent.
Take the Walking Path Downtown Route (approximately 15- 30
minutes)
Follow the Signs
Walking downtown, there are many architecturally interesting buildings along the way.
Fisherman’s Wharf - the Wharf is made up of a group of small shops, cafés, and restaurants - then there are a couple of arms of houseboats (each decorated in different ways and great to see)
Welcome to Victoria
Walking downtown
When you reach the Black Line Ferry Terminal, get the Outdoor Self-Guided Walking Tour. It details 14 notable statues, fountains, gardens, and memorials surrounding the 12 ½ acre Parliament Building property. Being a tourist, we stopped at the terminal as we were walking back to the ship. Missed a few things.
When you reach the Black Line Ferry Terminal, get the Outdoor Self-Guided Walking Tour. It details 14 notable statues, fountains, gardens, and memorials surrounding the 12 ½ acre Parliament Building property. Being a tourist, we stopped at the terminal as we were walking back to the ship. Missed a few things.
The British Columbia Parliament Buildings were constructed in 1893.
Empress Hotel - Situated over Inner Harbour, this is a National Historic Site.
Emily Carr, Canadian painter, and writer
The Royal BC Museum
Totem Poles – Government Street
Walking back, you can either take the same route along the
waterfront, or take Oswego Street – it will
bring you to the water – the ship will be to your right.
If you are still in the mood for Walking, take the Unity Wall and Breakwater Walk. The Ogden Point Breakwater is a narrow and spectacular walkway jutting out about 800 meters from the shore, with a lighthouse at the far end. The return trip is almost exactly a mile. It is located next to the Cruise Ship Terminal.
Island Princess
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