Moored at the Causeway Floats. I don't think I can express this experience well enough! Kelly and I live in the country, so going to a city is a treat. Our moorage was at the Causeway, directly in front of the Empress Hotel. To our right, was the Parliament Building. Government Street, up the steps from the waterfront walkway, is the heart of the tourist district and has many shops and restaurants.
The weather could not have been better. Sunny and warm! Being September and mid week, most of the tourists were gone, leaving only 7 other boats at the marina.
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| Strider in port Victoria |
Dinner the first night was at a fish and chips place (Red Fish Blue Fish) discovered while waiting on the customs dock. It was right there, essentially a shack perched on the adjacent pier! Further, there was a long line and people were sitting along the pier's rail eating. Our wait in line was about 30min but worth it.
The days were spent wandering around this fine city, gathering Christmas gifts in the various shops. Had lunch at a Scottish Pub. Kelly liked the Saltspring Island Heather Ale so much we had to find a retail outlet!
There were a lot of street performers, usually up on Government Street during the day, but they would migrate down to the waterfront in the late afternoon. Indian art (First Nation in Canada) was displayed and sold on the waterfront in the vicinity of Parliament. Float plane and ferry traffic were common during daylight hours.
Essentially, the Causeway is center stage and a great show was seen! Wonderful city.
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