Romantic
Victoria Bed and Breakfast Getaway
If you are looking to indulge in the perfect romantic get-a-way, Victoria on Vancouver Island in British Columbia is the one place you will want to be. Begin your stay with a breakfast in romantic bed and breakfast just a few blocks from the Inner Harbour and a short walk to the downtown core.
While strolling the picturesque Inner Harbour be sure to visit the spectacular Pacific Undersea Gardens and experience first hand the magic of all that this underwater playground has to offer. Watch as thousands of Pacific salmon make their way through the ruins of the seabed.
Once you have experienced this magnificent underwater live theatre you will be ready to visit some of the many gourmet food shops located nearby for a picnic basket full of local and imported delicacies for you trip to Beacon Hill Park. No matter the season you will be rewarded with awe-inspiring views.
With Victoria BC's incredible climate in spring, summer, and fall you can enjoy a romantic picnic among blankets of wildflowers. Marvel in the natural landscape that is teeming with a life of its own. This closely protected and preserved park of Victorian character will surely set the stage for your next adventure of a horse-drawn carriage through the streets of Victoria.
You can choose to begin your ride and get ready to be dazzled by some of the most magnificent heritage homes of James Bay, downtown Victoria. Be sure to take in the parts of Beacon Hill Park that you may have missed while enjoying your romantic picnic. You will revel in the scenery as you pass along the Dallas Road waterfront and as you wind your way through one of North America's oldest Chinatowns will find yourself making plans to visit the shops another day on foot.
Prepare to be transported to a spectacular tropical paradise where you will experience a dazzling array of flowering plants and gushing waterfalls in Victoria's world famous Butterfly Gardens. A feast for the senses you will be treated to the bountiful colours of exotic butterflies, which are free to fly in their natural habitat of a tropical rainforest. Take in the many carefully orchestrated exhibits such as the relatively new Food of the World display or the delightfully elegant orchid exhibit.
A longer but enjoyable walk from Victoria's downtown harbour will take you to the Craigdarroch Castle. This magnificent historic Victorian-era mansion was built in the 1890's and will set the stage for a romantic trip back in time. With 39 rooms of which most are lavishly furnished to reflect the era in which this mansion was built there will be ample time to dream of opulent dinner parties complete with candlelight and waltzing. This approximately 45 minute tour will lead you to the Castle Tower where you can take in the spectacular view of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the pristine snow covered Olympic Mountains.
No romantic get-a-way would be complete without an evening of fine dining and dancing. Indulge in all the fresh local seafood, fresh garden edibles and Pacific Northwest wines available along a backdrop of tranquil waterfront views to complete your day of romance.
It's no wonder that couples return time after time to picturesque Victoria, BC. Isn't now the time to reclaim your dreams of romance.
