Exploring the BEAUTIFUL Victoria, BC (Vancouver Island) | Downtown, FOOD + tea, & MORE!

Welcome to Victoria, the capital of British Columbia! We have visited Victoria once before and have always loved its beautiful architecture, water views, and delicious local spots. In this video, we spend a jam packed day exploring the city!
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⌚Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
01:35 “Afternoon” tea at Murchie’s
03:17 Exploring Chinatown
04:31 Coffee at Hey Happy
05:00 Lunch at Red Fish Blue Fish
07:24 Walking around Beacon Hill Park
09:27 Delicious ice cream at Parachute Ice Cream
10:41 Niagara Falls at Goldstream Provincial Park
📍Locations in this vlog
Murchie’s Tea & Coffee: goo.gl/maps/LebJ9huCUfzmCwxf8
Fan Tan Alley: goo.gl/maps/2r3X89cSpUyMqE379
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Beacon Hill Park: goo.gl/maps/iTXs4icvD9g8fZrg9
Parachute Ice Cream: g.page/parachuteicecream?share
Niagara Falls at Goldstream Provincial Park: goo.gl/maps/1pKVjw6VVrxzgBku9
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Hi y’all! We’re Adam, Kathryn, and Kona, an adventurous married couple (+ pup!) living on the road in our self-converted sprinter van! You can often find us driving all around the US and Canada, scoping out the best coffee shops, eating tacos and ice cream (we're a 5+ taco and 2+ scoop household), and enjoying nature.
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[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Yes, we are very well aware we did not visit Butchart Gardens. It was not in the budget this time and Beacon Hill Park is a great FREE alternative 😉 Keep Canada beautiful and PLEASE follow Leave No Trace principles: lnt.org/why/7-principles/ Follow our Journey to Alaska: kzbin.info/aero/PLZKRTK1yCEM5UxLKP3MI17m-syJkqYABj Our camera + hiking gear: adventuresofaplusk.com/gear/

[@squamishfish]

There is so much to do there with out spending tons of money on Tourist Attractions,East Sooke park , and further along the highway past Sooke lots of places to camp on the beach free ,

[@TheSwisscanada]

I agree with you totally, Butchart Gardens is beautiful and pricy, overcrowded in the summer from cruise ship visitors.

[@squamishfish]

@@TheSwisscanada another option if you don’t know is Royal Roads , This was a former Military Officer university, a kinda West Point , it is now a international university, It has Gardens a castle and is on the ocean ,Peacocks and Deer frequent the p,ace it also has a Japanese Garden with ponds ,

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

@@squamishfish East Sooke is great! We went there on our first visit!

[@TheSwisscanada]

@@AdventuresofAplusK Matheson Lake too

[@kathrynh778]

I remember visiting Victoria as a kid and I declared it as "my favorite city in the world!"

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It’s one of our favorites as well!

[@RYANandMICHELLEchannel]

Such aspirational and inspirational vlogging! The music, natural scenery, descriptions and details, conversations, food, cinematic shots, Awesome video!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@rangerthebulldog2202]

We love that you guys enjoyed the island so much! It is amazing here we just don’t want too many people to know 😜 Also so nice that you showed that you can still enjoy the beauty of great city like Victoria with out spending a fortune. We go to Victoria often and you gave us a new ice cream place to try can’t wait to have some parachute ice cream 🍦😋

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hope you enjoy the ice cream!

[@TheSwisscanada]

yes, we are very protective of our city and at the same time we like to share it to...

[@MrAlbarry51]

You two make me sooo hungry when you Share the awesome food and desert’s you devour. This is truly a beautiful place to visit. Thank you for taking me along with you.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It's best to bring a snack with you when you sit down to watch an A+K video! 😂 We are happy and thankful to share! Thanks for watching!

[@gregmacdonald3559]

Thank you both, this really helps us reassure ourselves why we are moving there! 🇨🇦❤️🙏🏻

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Oooo lucky you!

[@donnanikkel2978]

Welcome aboard!!

[@cindymontgomery6193]

Welcome !!!!

[@penelopeasmr1009]

I spent 3 month on Vancouver Island a few years ago and I was really missing it. Thanks for helping me relive it! Victoria is a wonderful city

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We are always missing Vancouver Island! Could never get tired of it! Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@sandrafinney9925]

Everything is Beautiful and the food looks delicious!! Loved the scenery with the walks snd waterfall wad Beautiful.Cant wait for the next video.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks, Sandra!

[@christinawong7093]

Love that you’re taking time through Vancouver Island, great series!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We tried to do as much as we could! Can't wait to go back! Thank you!

[@bd1293]

KZbin recommended this to me and I'm glad it did. I love the energy/enthusiasm you guys have while exploring 🙂 I was born and raised in Victoria and go through phases of boredom or even detest of my hometown. Seeing it from your perspective reminds me to appreciate the beauty of it, and not take it for granted 😌

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We've had nothing but good times in Victoria and Vancouver Island! It's one of our favorite places. Thanks for watching!

[@hikariyamato6595]

Almost All the places you visited I’ve either visited or was my usual go-tos whenever I have guests over. So glad you enjoyed your time here in this beautiful city!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We love Victoria and the island! Thanks for watching!

[@melpotvin8771]

Enjoying this series. Brings back memories for me. After graduation I took myself on a bus trip vacation to Western Canada. We stayed in Victoria and at that time our accommodations were places like The Empress and Lake Louise not the norm now. The views in this video takes me back. Butchart Gardens were beautiful and the views of Victoria at night so lovely. Looking forward to each stop you’re making.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Oh wow that sounds like a fun trip! We’d love to stay at the Empress sometime! Thanks for watching!

[@juliesnitman3932]

Yayayay it’s A&K! It’s always a good day when y’all post a new video!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Woohoo! 😊

[@bradgingerich6814]

This was a perfect vlog for Tuesday evening tacos! I knew the food was going to be a big part of this vlog so we were prepared. I was so happy to hear “pillowy” used that I let out a literal YES!!! I have my wierd quirks. Anyhow what a gorgeous city eh?! Wow so much to see and do…very cool all of it! Looks like Brisket is still humming along nicely. Alright my brain is shutting down…I’ll see ya when I see ya!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Woohoo! Taco Tuesday! There’s a lot of pillowy’s coming soon (maybe too many…😰 no way!😂) Brisket is still going strong!

[@mcnater]

Looks like a gorgeous city. Loved your whole series of the island and I'm excited to one day get there and use your vids as a guide. Hope your drive to Alaska is going well!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Everything is all good! We are loving it!

[@chrisgoldsby4103]

Such a wonderful video! This was our last stop on honeymoon many years ago. You captured the essence of Victoria and brought back so many memories for us. Thanks so much!!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks for the kind words Chris! Glad we could bring back some memories!

[@joycemoses2411]

Thank you for showing us this beautiful island!!! (So funny the ending with the talking tea ladies!!!)

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

haha I had a lot of fun with those talking tea ladies! Thanks, Joyce!

[@davidnilles3117]

Great city. Such beautiful scenery. And I loved the totem pole. It just kept going and going. What an awesome trip y’all are on! 🇨🇦

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Filming that totem pole hurt my neck lol, it was SO tall!

[@user-kg2fz4xo2x]

The weather is great, the scenery is awesome, and the people are beyond odd and strange!!! I lived there for 5 years and am glad I moved away. What a strange vibe...

[@vittorialuna]

Weird and odd in what way if you don't mind?

[@Littlestloverlol]

Gorgeous job guys! Our daughter goes to university there so we are over 4-5 times a year and love it. It’s a gorgeous place . The tea at Murchies is usually English afternoon tea. My fave is earl grey or London fog. We always say we will stop at red fish and now you have inspired us to do so next time! Looks delicious!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That is nice to have that excuse to visit Victoria so often! We loved Muchies! Red Fish Blue Fish is a must! Make sure to go early though. It gets busy. Thanks!

[@debrabalawajder2617]

Loved your reference to Mary Berry! The video just capped off this great series you did on Vancouver Island! I loved the “yelling/speaking” peacock! You just seem to know what to include in the videos that really show off the area/town that you’re in that gives us the desire to go there! Just so informative!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Mary Berry is the best! Thank you so much! That’s one of our hopes is to truly show the beauty of the places we visit and make people want to go there! That’s awesome to hear we accomplished that!

[@suzanneaydelotte801]

Victoria is so beautiful! “I love tea the most!!” Haha. You two are so funny! That ice cream looked amazing…I want some of the lemon! I just love watching all your adventures…keep traveling safe❣️

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Victoria is mega beautiful! Those tea ladies were chatty! 😂 You would really like the lemon!

[@doraramirez6303]

Happy and safe travels happy couple🙏 thank you for taking us along to wonderful victoria! You as always do great👍

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks for being here and watching!

[@LifeisaPhotoOp]

That's the second video of Victoria I've come across this weekend! Thanks for sharing and I loved the shots of the peacock! Enjoy Alaska!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks for watching!

[@alexandrehenri-bhargava2741]

Glad you enjoyed our city and avoided the tourist traps! Excellent editing on your videos

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We do a lot of research before visiting places! Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@brennanworthy6043]

What a beautiful city. I would love to visit one day. Thanks for sharing!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It’s a bucket list city and island!

[@charleshicks3492]

Great area, the ice cream and bakery looked fabulous and tasty; can’t wait for the next installment 😎😎😎😎👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👌

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

👍👍 thanks! See ya then!

[@karenk2831]

"Quite nice. It has a really nice crumb"- My Mary Berry impression. Fortunately you can't here my terrible accent!😄 I really want to go to B.C.!!!! Kona loves the water! What did she think of that peacock? Y'all the ice cream is making my mouth water!!! I never tire of waterfalls! So exciting Alaska is getting closer!!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Mary Berry is the best! 😂 BC and Vancouver Island is some of our favorite places ever! Kona is starting to really love the water and the peacock through her off a bit haha

[@loeyminske3459]

I want to go there SO Bad!! We used to go everytime we went to see my dad who used to live in Sequim on the peninsula. We would take the boat from Port Angeles over, spend the day and come back. Love Victoria! That park that you camped in was gorgeous! Like I said, the island is definitely on our bucket list. Thanks for the tour around the island!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We hope you get to go some time soon! You will love it!

[@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers]

Adam your voicing the animated ladies having tea cracked us up! Love love love you showed us the city, looked like Europe! Also, enjoyed the mini-hikes (more our ability) to the falls & the beautiful park! Great video guys thank you! ~Cara

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Those ladies were chatty 😂 Victoria reminded us of Europe also! Thanks!

[@christineford6763]

I grew up in Victoria ! Loved all the memories you shared . There is a Fisherman’s Ward with lots of food selections . You can’t go wrong .

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Yum! I could eat seafood many times a week!

[@13moonslodge]

You guys are so entertaining! I really enjoy your funny outtakes at the end of the videos. I am sorta following in your footsteps, as I'm also currently exploring Van Island. So, thanks for all the tips and info! Keep up the good work and give your pup a pat from me and my own adventurous pup, Jackson! 🐶

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much! We hope you’re having a great time on Vancouver Island! Thanks for watching! Hi, Jackson!

[@dhpitcher]

You guys please shoot some video of The Butchart Gardens! The last time I was there was 1991 while I was in the Coast Guard living in Port Angeles WA. It would bring back some serious memories

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Please see our pinned comment. Not everyone can afford fancy gardens, so we like sharing budget options for people on a budget, like ourselves. There are many other great videos of the gardens if you'd like to see them again!

[@subo8940]

Love going along on your journey to Alaska! Your videos are such fun entertainment!! Thanks for sharing

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you and thanks for following along!

[@Kristina-qc9nf]

This where we spent our honeymoon! It’s such a pretty place! When you visit again, you should visit Butchart Gardens. It’s a little pricey, but worth it.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Yeah, the gardens were out of the budget this time, but maybe someday! We had a fantastic time in Victoria and the Island. It's one of our favorite places ever! Thanks for watching!

[@D_R_Martin]

Thanks for the walking tour of Victoria. My wife and I are heading over there in August. I have been there a few times, but she hasn't been to Canada yet, so I shared your video with her. Best to you both.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We hope you have a great trip! Thanks for watching!

[@selinasites2893]

Loving Vancouver Island and even the Chinese Market you went to back on the mainland. Planning now to go to those spots and others before cruising to Alaska. Thanks for sharing the adventures and sparking desire to travel here within me!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We can't wait to come back to Vancouver Island one day! It's one of our favorite places! Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@juliepi-k1114]

There is so much to see and do on Vancouver Island & in Vancouver/Richmond. But the whole province is rich in history, varied geography and wonderful places to camp & sightsee - definitely well worth the time spent exploring this incredible province.

[@darlenestout7548]

Awesome pictures. I heard it was a beautiful city. 😍

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

❤️❤️

[@briandewind809]

Thanks for sharing. We have been planning a trip to Oregon/Washington and have added Vancouver Island as part of that trip.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We hope you have a great trip! Vancouver Island is a ton of fun!

[@alrichardson7027]

Hello Adventurers😊😊, Victoria was AWESOME! Ya know, I didn't know there was a Niagara Falls😄😄😄😄. Victoria is such a beautiful city with the English feel to it. But, what I really wanted to see is that ice cream that y'all didn't want to share. OUTSTANDING VIDEO FOLKS👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

The smaller Niagara Falls was new to us too! We love that English/European feel of the city. That NZ ice cream was something else! 😋

[@beer1for2break3fast4]

We call it little Niagara Falls and you should see it in the rainy season. Enough water comes over it to turn that dry wash into a river.

[@brunnie]

What an interestingplace to visit. Thanks for the glimpse of things. Until next time... Travel safe.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

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[@brandonpeniuk]

oh, nostalgic vibes. I am heading to Vancouver Island in June. I can't wait to get up to the picturesque, Elk Falls. First of all, I am flying into Vancouver in June. I am taking the ferry across from Vancouver Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay Victoria. I'll stay with a childhood friend I have known since grade 1. I will rent a scooter and travel around Dallas Road. After a few days, I'll rent a car to go up the island to Campbell River to visit family and friends. I am definitely going up to Elk Falls. After a couple of days, I am going back to Victoria. I am super excited about the trip. Thanks for making this vlog. The internet appreciates it.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That sounds like an awesome trip! We could visit Vancouver Island all the time and never get bored

[@endlesspines5556]

When my son lived in Seattle we took a boat to Vancouver. It is an amazing historical city. We did visit Butchart Gardens which was spectacular, but this just gives you a reason to go back 👍🏼

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That is a very nice trip! We need to get to those gardens. One day!

[@colleenyoungblutbeauty_fashion]

Butchart Gardens are in Victoria nit Vancouver. Different cities. Victoria is on Vancouver Island. It's a little confusing but I live here so take my word for it

[@squamishfish]

You do not need a Boat from Seattle to The city of Vancouver, a lot of people get the city of Vancouver confused with Vancouver island they are two different places , The city of Victoria is on Vancouver island this is where you took the boat from Seattle to Victoria more likely,

[@eekdageek]

Amazing you captured the peacock calls along with seeing their breath in the cold!! 🦚

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

One of my favorite wildlife shots ever! 😍

[@HusbandnWifeDuo]

Love from Ontario, Canada! Paysage naturel magnifique et belle ville!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

nous aimons le canada! Merci d'avoir regardé!

[@jennis4018]

Wow I used to visit the murchie old ladies every week when I was a little girl and push that button. Thanks for the nostalgia. I’ll have to go and visit them in Victoria one day.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We're so happy we could share and bring back those memories for you!

[@Walker733]

I'm late but great video! I live in Victoria and I have loved it thus far.

[@Edgar2023ES]

So, guys, I love Canada! If I were to choose other place to live it will be Europe, but my first option outside Europe would be Canada! I'm from Vitoria, Brazil. This city is also a beautiful island. It's capital of the Espírito Santo. Take care of yourselves!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We love Canada as well! We’d live there as well if we could!

[@Edgar2023ES]

@@AdventuresofAplusK, you are doing a great experience! I built a motorhome two years ago and I can't wait to travel with it.

[@enriquegonzalez6100]

Super cool video! Thank you for sharing! 🙂

[@rayyoung7780]

Wow you went for the unusual. We were there years ago and thought Vancouver island was one of the most beautiful places we had ever been. Victoria is amazing. We would want to revisit Butchart Gardens if we ever get to return. It is one of of fav places all time.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hmmm, what do you mean by unusual? We thought we did the pretty basic tourist stuff! Butchart Gardens looks nice, we would’ve gone if it was a bit more affordable...maybe next time!

[@TerryAnnOnline]

I want to visit Victoria so much! That taco was such a fusion of so many cultures lol

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Yes it was! So tasty!

[@ReimaginedAdventures]

love this !!! what an amazing place

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

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[@chrism1164]

Love the beautiful photography - waterfall, peacocks, flowers etc. LOVE the food you get!! Makes me so hungry!! Bless you on your way! (watching since Pismo Beach, CA).

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much!

[@karenpaulin8916]

I love your videos you two are so awesome! 😁

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you! 💙😊

[@kathymclaughlin2248]

We are going there in May and your video was so helpful!

[@mbrooks5555]

Stopped into town once through a cruise, but didn't get to see much. Thanks for sharing your adventures!! And wow - what a sound from that peacock!!!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We're happy to share! Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@ahhitskatie9094]

Missed you guys! Hope your journey north is going well and safe! 🤍

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

All is well! It's been tough finding high speed internet to upload videos and been doing lots of adventuring! Thank you!

[@notyourmamaslunchbox]

Hehehe my city ! I'm so glad you got to see some of the gems of the island 🏝 🙌 😎

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We had a fantastic time! One of our favorite places ever!

[@ariannavallado8194]

Love this!

[@immostlyharmless]

Looks like lots of tasty eating in this episode! Echoing others, you missed a world class botanical garden - The Butchart Gardens, which are even more amazing when you realize they are inside an abandoned limestone quarry! Travel safely and "see" you down the road! 🙂

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Yeah we are aware we missed it...it was a bit too pricey for this visit.

[@CANADADAY-ll5zi]

Awesome video! Keep up the great work, you got yourself a new subscriber 😁

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Wahoo! Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@kathymcpherson2116]

Great video! We are going to Vancouver and Victoria in a few weeks to check out some universities for my daughter! Will definitely hit up some of the spots in your videos!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We hope you have a great trip!

[@larryyoung2071]

We started watching your channel because we are going to Italy in September and loved your videos on Italy. They were so informative. We then got hooked on checking out a lot more of your videos. You guys do a great job of providing great video and great information. Thanks so much. We are really enjoying your trip north to Alaska. We visited there about 15 years ago when I first retired. We took a truck with a camper in the bed and spent 5 months on the road up there along the Alaskan Highway and then south again. We took a ferry from Haines Alaska to Prince Rupert BC. It was so much fun. We would highly recommend it. I wish we would have gotten off at a couple of stops along the way to explore some the cities along the inside passage. At Haines there is a forest service campground just a short ways north of town and to get there you have to drive along a river. We were there in July or August, I can't remember for sure but the salmon were running and in the evening there were a lot of grizzlies and eagles having a feast along the river. It was a great time. We highly recommend it. We were also wondering if you ever eat at a place where you really don't care for the food? Every single video we have watched you rave about the food. We do love your channel and have recommended it to others. Keep up the great work. Larry and Carol Young

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much! We're unfortunately not going to the Inside Passage this trip. We'd love to visit, but just don't have the time, it's logistically challenging with a dog, and it's expensive. It does sound amazing though! As for the food we eat on the vlog....we do a TON of research ahead of time before deciding where to eat. With a limited budget and not eating out a lot we want to make sure the place is high quality and has great reviews. We never just wander into a place and we are also pretty easy to please when it comes to food. There has been a couple times where I haven't totally enjoyed some food items on the vlog. For example, boiled peanuts in South Carolina and fried artichoke in Italy (although I would give that one another shot). Thanks again for watching and for recommending our channel!

[@barbarastark940]

My Home Town ! Im glad you enjoyed your time here !

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It’s amazing! Thanks for watching!

[@rimasmeleshyus9486]

Victoria, very beautiful it's super I was two times ,Vancouver island it's fantastic. Beautiful place to be .Thank you ,very beautiful episode. Greetings from the garden island 🏝 Kauai

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We had a great time on the island and Victoria! Thank you and thanks for watching! We miss Kauai!

[@jiachu8711]

Followed your recs and tried red fish blue fish. Chowder was so good!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We're so glad you liked it!

[@sheafan1971]

Great History all around, That is awesome

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Lots of history on the island!

[@poges]

I live in central island and love your video of our Capital city. I only get to Victoria twice a year or so. You are right Butchard gardens is expensive and not a must see just because it's a cruise excursion. I've been there 3x in 30 years. Lol. Hatley castle, governors generals house both have lovely gardens you can see at no cost. And yes Beacon hill park is ocean front and amazing. You captured the city well. Well done!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Yeah it doesn't interest us too much because we aren't the biggest garden fans so we're happy with the free ones! Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@shuminfan101]

I always wonder 💭 💭 💭 Why? Why everything looks so much tastier when Adam is holding it? My husband wants to eat everything Adam ordered in every episode. Then I realize how much thorough research you guys must have done, how much hard work behind your videos. Now we have to add Victoria to our must go list…… Oh, I have to request the “Adam’s pick” must eat food list😋😋😋

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

haha yes we do a lot of research before we make a decision on food. We want to make sure we'll love the place! Luckily this time we had been before so we knew we'd love it. At the end of the year we'll be doing a yearly recap video where we'll share our favorite meals of the year!

[@jaimiedunbar7745]

I live in Vic and think you guys portrayed a perfect day in town. Well done. I loved your enthusiasm and learned a few things!. I do think it is a shame that you didn't get to capture the city harbour in more sunlight. Too many cloudy days here! When its sunny, the inner harbour, Dallas Road beach promendade, and James Bay area are magical. Hope you come back!

[@Cmars_8739]

Loved this video! I want to go there now 😅 LOL for real at the blooper reel

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

haha those tea ladies were chatty!

[@juliepi-k1114]

Murchies is my go-to coffee/tea place in downtown Victoria. But I’m going to be there for a couple of weeks in early July (husband’s work conference) and this time I’m absolutely 100% going to treat my 86 yr old Mom to High Tea at the Empress - neither have us have ever had that experience and I think we deserve the luxury of it! We’re also moving out of province to the other side of the country next year. My Mom absolutely deserves this treat. Thank you for visiting so many of the places I won’t have a chance to get back to for awhile. It was wonderful to see Vancouver Island in all it’s Spring lushness - so vivid and colourful. Truly one of my favourite places in the world. Safe travels on the rest of your journey. Oh, and if you have the time/inclination maybe make a bit of a detour and visit Barkerville. It’s the last stop on the Gold Rush Trail where people from all over the world descended to try to strike it rich in the gold fields. Wonderful, wonderful place and there’s 2 really nice campgrounds, much like Goldstream, for an overnight stay.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We hope you have a great time with your mom at the Empress! That’s one we really want to visit one day! We are so thankful and lucky to share our experience on Vancouver Island. It’s one of our favorite places ever as well! Barkerville was on our list to visit and we were really excited to go, but the timing didn’t work out. We drove through two days before they were opening up fully for the season. We were really bummed to miss it!

[@juliepi-k1114]

@@AdventuresofAplusK awww that’s too bad about Barkerville. Maybe another time! Thank you, I’m really looking forward to sharing the High Tea experience with my Mom - I have a sneaking suspicion that she’ll get very dressed up and will even wear one of her very fancy hats or her “fascinator” headpiece like all the Royals wear lol.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Did you even go to high tea if you don't wear a fancy hat?! 😜

[@tarahjohnson418]

My first visit to Victoria was in August of 2003, and I LOVED it. I've been back twice since then. Finally got to stay at The Empress, and we did get "fancy" and do high tea lol. Next time, we'll stick with Murchie's though, I about fell out when I got the check after tea at the Empress!! LOL. Victoria is definitely one of my favorite cities! Thanks for sharing your adventures,, gives us a heads up for when we visit the places you go!! 🙂

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We’ve heard it’s pricey! It looks nice, but as you mention Muchie’s is the way to go! Thank you so much for watching! ❤️❤️

[@52Tracker]

Ya cant go wrong with Murchies👍👍

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It was quite nice!

[@aolkeriil]

I don't just get excited watching your video I also get hungry too .stay safe and see you on the next one ✌

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Make sure to bring a snack with ya! 😂

[@hankbern9847]

Hey Adam and Kathryn....another interesting video, commentary, and soundtrack....amazing food and pastries and ice cream...We always look forward to your next video, as we have never been to the Pacific Northwest, Western Canada and Alaska.....From Hank and Pam of South Texas...(little info....it is about 105 right now in Austin!!!!)

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much to you both! We’re happy and thankful to share our travels through KZbin! Stay safe and try to stay cool!

[@lorirouleau4303]

🤣I Love tea more! Seriously those ladies were funny and creepy at the same time. You guys have THE best vlog. Keep up the great work!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

They were very funny and very creepy! Haha thank you so much!

[@MajorAddiction]

Yay, makes me want to take a second visit. I'm surprised the falls area wasn't busy. I met a guy in gold stream Park that looked liked Robin Williams 😅 he was enthusiastic about the nature there. Anyway thanks again for sharing

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Gold Stream Park was beautiful! Victoria is worth many many visits!

[@scallywag6768]

I'm happy to see we can once again welcome our neighbors for a visit. It's been a long couple of years getting through Covid and isolating. It is nice to know Victoria can still attract visitors and has things to offer. I still have not tried Red Fish Blue Fish but only because it is so busy. In 2010 with the Vancouver olympics Angela Viola was brought to Red Fish Blue Fish for lunch by her support staff for lunch and waited in line with everyone else. Apparently they had been over for a visit the weekend before and were so pleased with lunch they had to come back with Angela. Tea at the Empress is pricey and something else as a local I have not done, but there is a connection. Both my mother and grandmother worked as waitresses in the dining room during the 50's. It was ruled by the Matron and you better be dressed properly or you will not be allowed in the dining room. Pressed White blouse and a black skirt were mandatory. There weren't a lot of jobs for women back then so you towed the line and complied or you were looking for another job. It took me a very long time to visit Buchart Gardens. At the time I wasn't too into flowers, so many other priorities to spend my money on. I grew up within walking distance. I did finally go in my late thirties. It was not what I would call cheap admission but it really was worth seeing. Absolutely gorgeous. Anytime of the year.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We are so happy we were able to go as well! We are thankful and lucky we get to experience so much and share it here on KZbin! Thank you for all that info and for watching!

[@biddierepellent]

Those tacones..wow...I'm drooling.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

They were so dang good!

[@WhenAdventureKnox]

I feel like my moment has arrived to be helpful. As a Brit, I'd describe your tea experience as a 'cream tea'. This is when you have tea and it's served with a scone accompanied with jam and clotted cream. By the looks of your shots, I think you guys had just whipped cream, but clotted is amazing (albeit very calorific). There's so much more to this too - the battled between Devon and Cornwall - Cornwall insists on putting jam on first, Devon insists on the cream first. Then there's the confusion behind afternoon tea and high tea. Afternoon being the one you described, and high tea being a regular meal eaten late afternoon or evening. Northerners will still often call their evening meal 'tea' but southerners give me weird looks when I slip into old habits and use that term! I've never know anyone to cut them in half the way you both did. We always cut them through the centre so there's a top half and a bottom half! As for the pouring of the tea, it may not have helped that you had narrow mugs instead of wide tea cups. You can tell us Brits take our tea waaaay too seriously! 🤣 LOVE that you watch Bake Off. Everyone seems to love it here. It's just a really happy, feel good programme, no backstabbing or nastiness like other reality shows can have. I remember going to Beacon Hill Park, it doesn't look like it's changed much, but it was my attempt to make up for not going to Butchart Gardens as my backpackers budget could not stretch that far, but did not know about its history! I wish I'd known about the waterfall - I caught the local bus out to Thetis Lake on a really hot day - went for a dip in the lake and a wander around, but I'd have stayed on the bus had I known that waterfall was just a bit further up the road - gorgeous!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks for all the info on tea! We knew we were in way over our head on British tea culture and tea in general really! We've heard a bit about the Devon/Cornwall debate and think that's very interesting! I thought about cutting the scone length wise, but it was crumbly and I didn't want to destroy it so I thought the best move was the way I did it 😂 We'd love to learn more about the tea culture and experience it more and the different versions like you mentioned! I really like Bake Off, but mainly the seasons with Mary Berry. I did read about some controversy of favoritism on the show for a few of the seasons though! 😨 But other than that I learned a lot from it and it is a fun show to watch! Ya we didn't want to spend the money on the Butchart Gardens this trip either. It does look very nice!

[@mcnater]

Love the tea lesson. Thanks for that...fascinating to see all the regional differences and whatnot.

[@dyanstygang417]

Awesome that you enjoyed the city I wanted to thank you for aknowledging the first nations of the island as a indigenous male it's important to maintain our culture

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks for saying that. We love to learn about and share the First Nations people and culture in Canada and indigenous people and culture in the US when we can. We think it’s important for people to understand that it isn’t just history. It’s not just stuff from the past, but it’s real life people living in the now

[@therodg1043]

Love your videos. Thanks for the visit to Victoria. For future plans you would also enjoy Ottawa. See the Canadian history light show projected on the parliament building.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Yes there is so much we want to see in Canada and Ottawa is high on the list!

[@splendorsineoccasu5437]

Yeah but every government in Ottawa has never known Victoria even exists. They all know where every city is in Ontario though, and it is obvious that is where you are originally from............

[@Roadtosomethingnew1]

I liked seeing all the English style buildings

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Us too! Made us feel a little European!

[@jokosupriyanto9991]

hi friends i am joko from indonesia. waauw vuctoria is stunning and awesome this place is highly recomended to visit. waterfall, landscape..and we re refreshing by drinking coffe

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hi, Joko! Victoria is an amazing city! Great scenery, food, and things to do! Thanks for watching!

[@richardbeee]

Pretty cool! Looks like a beautiful area. North to Alaska!!!!🙂

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Onward!

[@Denis50832]

Good- looking couple ! Well -spoken and the guy has a very sharp haircut ! Way to go !

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks so much, Alex!

[@Denis50832]

@@AdventuresofAplusK where do you guys live now? in BC?

[@davejackson9819]

Wow Nice! You guys visited where I live! I haven’t enjoyed that fish in 3 years at least, and I haven’t even been to Beacon Hill park in a year. Am going tomorrow. 😂💕😎

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We hope you have a fun time! Thanks for watching, Dave!

[@trevorlongman3783]

Loved this one! And the music was ON POINT. We're passing through Port Angeles this week and it's taking every ounce of our strength not to jump on a ferry to Victoria right now! 😅

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Ooooo you should go! It'll be worth it! Thank you!

[@user-lg1jj5wh4p]

Very beautiful video

[@rayashleigh494]

I live here and never really see the beauty… you guys made me see that 😀 Great video!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That’s awesome to hear! You live in an amazingly beautiful playground!

[@rayashleigh494]

@@AdventuresofAplusK Yes thank you! Hard to notice it when you have lived their your whole life! Great vid guys :) will be subbing for sure!

[@sonny1172]

Adam’s old British lady voice is the best! You crack me up.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

😂😂

[@gordcrawford3658]

I've been to Victoria many times over the years, but only really explored it in full while on vacation the past two summers. I've always wondered what Red Fish Blue Fish was like (it always has a lineup), but you provided me some inspiration to try it out (I'll be there again in about 3 weeks)! Some other food spots to check out on your next visit - The Blue Fox, Floyd's Diner and the BC Legislative Dining Room (Fairmont Empress quality food at a very reasonable price).

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

If you like seafood Red Fish Blue Fish is a must visit. Thanks for those recommendations and for watching!

[@darikocchitrip4831]

nice video!!😁

[@mountainmanwannabe9495]

Your entire series about Vancouver Island was fantastic. I can't wait to see what you do with your time in Alaska. BTW, that Peacock was crazy cool. Was that wild?

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

They were! Tons of them just walking all over the park...super cool!

[@juliepi-k1114]

It’s very common to come across wild peacocks, especially in Beacon Hill park where they are protected from traffic and people disturbing their nesting areas. You’ll find a lot of peacocks in Victoria, Vancouver (especially Stanley Park) and there’s an area in Surrey (which used to be a “bedroom” community of Vancouver but is now a sprawling City) called Panorama/Strawberry Hill where they are more than abundant. (Just a little tip from someone who grew up there & visits regularly)

[@mountainmanwannabe9495]

@@juliepi-k1114 Wow, how lucky are the People of Victoria. Those are such beautiful birds.

[@vanessabee2093]

There’s one that lives at the university too. His name is George!

[@TheSwisscanada]

I am so glad you visited my beautiful city and Beacon hill park, where I have my daily walks, and if hiking, it's Goldstream Park or Thetis Lake (perhaps you missed that one. Next time you should see Beaver-Elk Lakes, 10 minute drive from the city or Bus 72. Thanks for the positive video...

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We love visiting Victoria! We will add that to our list for next time! Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@jaywhite2023]

Once again … GREAT video guys. I was in Victoria last month on my way back from a cruise to Alaska. However, we arrived to Victoria very late and I was not able to see a lot. But now thanks to your video, I can see I missed a lot of cool places to see. I guess that’s a good excuse to go back there right? 😁

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Oh ya you've gotta go back when you can! Victoria is beautiful and there is lots to see and do there! We hope you had a great trip in Alaska! Thanks for watching, Javier!

[@imanzandroto]

Amazing video my friend!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@imanzandroto]

@@AdventuresofAplusK 😍

[@Greenchileaddict]

Moss Lady reminds me of Moana. What a great island! On the bucket list fer sure..

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

There’s so much to see and do!

[@kantameena9668]

so beautiful.....you guys are good with camera

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much!