VISITING VICTORIA, BC in 1 DAY! | Butchart Gardens + Afternoon Tea + Downtown Victoria Tour

Greetings from Victoria! In today’s video, we bring you the final episode of our Vancouver Island road trip. After experiencing several days of torrential rains in the last few episodes, we’re happy to say that the sun came out to bid us farewell, which meant we had a really nice day visiting Butchart Gardens and exploring downtown Victoria.
Butchart Gardens are hardly a well-kept secret, but we can assure you that they are worth the hype! These are some of the most beautiful gardens we have ever visited and I, for one, spent the whole morning ooh-ing and ahh-ing at the beautiful displays.
I added the Sunken Garden to our Trover list, because who knew a former quarry could be transformed into something so beautiful?! You seriously can’t miss this place if you come to Victoria.
And now we’re going to take you to the Butchart Gardens’ Dining Room Restaurant, where we ordered afternoon tea for lunch! Oh, yes, that’s how we roll.
The menu featured scones with cream and jam, Cornish pasties, leek and cheese quiche, and savoury sandwiches with salmon, cucumber and egg salad. We also got a plate of delicious house-made sweets. It was all delectable and we tried to savour each bite to the max!
Arriving in Victoria was quite the contrast after spending the majority of our trip in the north part of Vancouver Island. It’s surprising how quickly we got used to being in small towns surrounded by forest, and all of a sudden we were in a city with traffic, and streetlights, and lots of people! Our senses were slightly overwhelmed, but we still had a nice time visiting the inner harbour and hitting up a few of the main attractions.
The British Columbia Parliament buildings are home to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. The buildings were constructed in the 1890s in a mix of renaissance, Romanesque and classical styles, and they are stunning. Once we set foot inside, we were wowed by the mosaic floors, the elegant dome and the beautiful stained glass windows. In short, it was a feast for the eyes! I also added this place to Trover because I didn’t even know the parliament buildings were open to the public, but it turns out they are, plus it’s free to visit, AND you can do a self-guided tour and go at your own pace.
After wandering along the harbour a bit longer, we decided to head back to the apartment because we had some leftover afternoon tea treats calling our name. We had a quick stop at Clover Point Park to snap some pictures and befriend the dogs out on their afternoon walk and that was the end of our day. But now some final thoughts on our two weeks on the island!
And that’s a wrap for our Vancouver Island road trip! Once again, we want to give a huge thank you to our partner Trover for making this trip possible. For those of you who are curious about all the places we visited on the island, I’ll link our Trover profile in the description below, with a list of all the places we went to. And if you missed an episode, we’ve also got a whole Vancouver Island playlist waiting for you on the end screen. Thanks again for watching and we’ll see you soon with more adventures!
Want to see EVERYWHERE we went on our 2-week Vancouver Island road trip? Here's the list with geo-tagged images so you too can visit these places: bit.ly/VancouverIslandList
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VISITING VICTORIA, BC in 1 DAY! | Butchart Gardens + Afternoon Tea + Downtown Victoria Tour:
Come join us for an epic road trip to Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada where partner with Trover to cover the island from the south all the way up to the north. Our Vancouver Island road trip concludes with visits to Parksville, Nanaimo and Victoria. Overall, it was one of the best road trips we've ever done focusing mostly on nature and outdoor adventure. For more information and tips on all the places we visited on Vancouver Island, you can check out this Trover list: www.trover.com/l/6aKkU
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[@bmartin2304]

Strange watching a travel video on where you live. Thanks for visiting!

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you! Yeah, it was a bit surreal filming on my home island but at the same time I've been gone for almost as long as I lived there, so it felt surprisingly like I was seeing certain parts of it for the 1st time.

[@thenameskendra6276]

Saaaame

[@scsports7281]

I like searching up videos of my birthplace

[@heena3553]

If you don't mind could you suggest some good colleges (not university) in BC please Thanks in advance

[@jimmykotopoulis579]

I LIVED THER IN 1966 AS AN IMIGRANT FROM HELLAS WITH MY FAMILY!!!!!!!! BEAUTIFUL STUNNING PLACE!!!!!!!! THE EMPRESS HOTEL WERE MY LATE FATHER WORKED !!!!!!❤❤

[@winniepoohbear8916]

I think it's great that you was able to spend the day with the ones you love the most!! Our Elder' s experience is the greatest lessons in life!! I learned that to late!!I

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much!

[@tammylovesmakeup]

Audrey: your father is amazing and so kind

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks Tammy! So nice to have him with us.

[@zaranorth9336]

Great series, guys! Thanks so much for highlighting our beautiful Island with all it’s trails, parks and adventure spots! Enjoy this world of ours ... see you on your next trip, wherever it takes you! I’ll be watching! 👍😀

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much Zara! We had so much fun on this trip :)

[@annieyu72]

Crazy to get recommended a video of people exploring my hometown! Always felt like it’s quite a small city.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks Annie! We had so much fun visiting. It sure is a beautiful city.

[@nocoatofsugar6205]

It was the 3rd most visited place in the world by Americans at one point. Partly because it was a cheap flight and beautiful place

[@atlasnikolai5398]

I know Im asking randomly but does any of you know of a trick to log back into an Instagram account..? I stupidly forgot the login password. I love any tricks you can give me!

[@mosheleland5104]

@Atlas Nikolai Instablaster ;)

[@atlasnikolai5398]

@Moshe Leland I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site thru google and im waiting for the hacking stuff atm. Takes quite some time so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

[@aintwurfnufnifitaintfree2853]

Happy Christmas guys and all the best in the New Year! I look forward to your 2020 adventures. Thanks for sharing!

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@l.s.6135]

Great video, I loved the recap at the end, thank you

[@yolis2007]

Awesome video! The gardens are spectacular and downtown Victoria is beautiful. Vancouver Island is on my bucket list of places to visit. Thanks for letting us enjoy the trip with you. :-)

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much Yoli! I think Victoria is one of the most charming cities you can visit in Canada. It is not overwhelmingly big but yet has a lot to offer. Hope you can visit soon.

[@philmacgregor1374]

Victoria is the most beautiful cityl know and I'm from the Vancouver! I'm proud of my part of the world that share with tourists

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks Phil! Totally agree with you. Do you visit often? I feel very lucky to have grown up on Vancouver Island.

[@annettewray4732]

Butchart Gardens is one of my favourite places to visit! And the tea is so wonderful!

[@samuelandaudrey]

Mine too!

[@fabiolcezma4948]

Woah,I'm looking forward and I'm very excited i will move there next year for my studies!! Thanks for this video😊

[@samuelandaudrey]

You're welcome 😊 exciting to hear!

[@robertbl7500]

Hi Guys, simply a wonderful Vancouver Island series!!! All the best!!!✌️✌

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much Robert!

[@brandonpeniuk]

Hello, every time I miss Victoria, I go on youtube and I watch a video of someone's experience. I am a long time viewer of your vlog. Victoria was my home at one point but now it will always be in my heart. thank you for sharing your guy's journey from up island where Sam used to live.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much Brandon! I forever will feel Vancouver Island is my home. Hope to maybe someday live there again.

[@AdventuresThings]

Great video thank you for sharing. I love living here in Victoria.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much Michael! What a great place to live. I sure miss VI.

[@MrTortureandtorment]

I am glad you enjoyed your stay on Vancouver Island and Victoria. Please come back again sometime.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much! We hope to again very soon :)

[@dolcevita6514]

Beautiful video, i like your spontaneity and simplicity 🙂❤

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you for watching! 😊

[@lilianlipper]

Yeah great memories Butchart Gardens ..... Victoria is beautiful

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks Lilian! It is a beautiful garden.

[@antoniajagodic]

So beautiful. I wish you happy Holidays ❤️❤️

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much LeAny! Happy Holidays!

[@effie-montreal]

This series was so nice Canada has beautiful places Audrey and Sam I wish you both Merry Christmas and a very Happy and prosperous New Year for 2020

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much Effie! Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@BeenThereDoneThatTravel]

I really enjoyed your video ...the content is amazing...thanks for sharing 👍

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much! So appreciate hearing this.

[@lovinlife6941]

You did a nice job showing Victoria downtown, I was born here and now live 5 min away from the Empress and a 2 min walk from the water. My dad actually was born here in 1912 and was on one of our 2 police forces when there were only 5 officers on the whole force! He was a wonderful man. Hope you had a great time. Happy New Year, wishing you a wonderful year coming up!

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much! Fascinating to hear about that. Victoria is such a beautiful city. Happy New Year!

[@tonyoneillinc]

First time watching you guys, we love you!!!!

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much Tony! Welcome! Where are you watching from?

[@qingcao5362]

You know what? Watching your quality amazing walk-around videos is just like breathing fresh air in the morning, so much oxygen, each and everyone of them!

[@samuelandaudrey]

Ah, thank you very much! It means so much to us hearing that.

[@cherylemaybury9967]

We were in Victoria back in 2016 and loved it. Spent a week exploring and enjoying all the sights. Went to Butchart gardens and had the high tea, delicious. The most beautiful gardens in the world, spent the entire day there. We also went to the butterfly farm, which was different. I would have loved a tour up north but we didn’t have a car. Loved the harbour, waterfront area. We visited the museum as well, so interesting. Loved your video, one of my most favourite places in the world.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks Cheryle! So great to hear about your experience. I wish we had a few more days there to explore more. Do you have plans to revisit anytime soon?

[@cherylemaybury9967]

Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos I would love to come back to Canada but I am currently raising three grandchildren so I have to wait until I can get passports for them. Because they’re in the foster care system I have been fighting to get passports for them for four years and still not any luck. My granddaughter will be 18 in another year so she will be able to get her own and come with me.

[@Ferb500]

I like to see you speaking in english, you are a super great team to show the towns, cities & places,, Saludes a tu padre Daniel!! Saludes desde Honduras, CA

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much Fernando! Doing the videos in both languages has been a fun project. Wishing you all the best in Honduras.

[@brandonpeniuk]

I have just started watching your videos. They are wonderful. I loved it when you went up to Mountain Washington. It's a good thing you didn't get stuck for very long.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much Brandon! We so miss VI! Mount Washington was one of our favourite stops.

[@brandonpeniuk]

@@samuelandaudrey Thank you for all the video content you put out. It is great. I am headed to Victoria on June 28. I used to live there. Maybe I'll see a black bear.

[@mariaetelvinacingolani3765]

Hermosos jardines, con flores que jamás pensé se dieran en Canadá. Muy linda arquitectura, edificios cuidados un paseo atractivo. Feliz Año 2020 para toda la familia. Espero verlos nuevamente, y que Daniel termine de contarnos sus anécdotas hasta instalarse definitivamente en Canadá. Un abrazo desde Villa Ballester.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Muchas gracias Maria! ¡Nos gustaría desearle un muy feliz 2020! Gracias por dejar comentarios tan encantadores este año. Apreciamos mucho el apoyo. Nos motiva a hacer aún más videos en 2020 que lo que hicimos este año.

[@hallsito]

Merry Christmas guys! Im planning on going here for New Years, only a 4 hour drive from where I am in Washington State. Make a Seattle trip soon 😊 Hope to see even more videos in 2020!

[@samuelandaudrey]

Merry Christmas Al! That is awesome to hear! You're so close. Let us know how it goes!

[@VioUk]

Merry Christmas Lovely trip

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you! Merry Christmas!

[@jlmoi1246]

Victoria is such a beautiful city! I went there in 2018 and I'd love visit it again. P.s: Your videos are absolutely amazing!

[@samuelandaudrey]

That is great to hear Joao! Hope you can again soon.

[@Grace8381]

Great work guys 🤗

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you 😀

[@kyndrayouson6955]

I live here! so cool you came and visited!!

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks Kyndra! We had so much fun in Victoria. Wish we had another day or two to explore.

[@Gwjj27]

Enchanting...simply enchanting :-)

[@samuelandaudrey]

It sure was! What a garden!

[@wegapaul3616]

You are great and so is this channel ✌😁

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much!

[@danieldinenno8484]

Hi my canadian Friends.....!!!!! Cada viaje es un experiencia ..... una alquimia de sabores y emociones que te acompañan como el tesoro más preciado ...formando parte de esos recuerdos que seguro te harán caer una lágrima al acordarte de uno de esos momentos.....me paso eso chicos al regresar a un lugar del sur luego de haber acampado con amigos 27 años atrás....VIAJAR ES VIVIR....BUEN AÑO 2020...♥️🍾🥂

[@samuelandaudrey]

Muchas gracias Daniel!

[@brandonpeniuk]

Hey, thank you for making this video. I will be visiting Victoria and Vancouver Island in June. I might just have to go to the places mentioned. I love renting a scooter and travelling on the scooter along Dallas Road to Cadboro Bay.

[@sivayamsiva9343]

Wonderful place thanks for sharing beautiful video

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much!

[@hkchoiinkansascity1287]

History Channel's 'Alone' series made me more interested in Vancouver island. It is indeed nature wonder deserving more attention. Thanks for making this video series. After I finished watching 13 series I realize that order of series 11 and 12 should be switched to be more in line with time(?).

[@samuelandaudrey]

To be honest it is still quite underrated! More people head to the Canadian Rockies than travel around the island. Yeah, a couple of ours series are out of order. Our India being the oldest.

[@watsonthai177]

Remember you guys from Chiang Mai eat mango stick rice….beautiful Victoria, BC. Thank you…

[@samuelandaudrey]

Wow! Thanks! That was a while ago. Miss Chiang Mai.

[@watsonthai177]

@@samuelandaudrey I was there Victoria BC.beautiful Canada.Chiang Mai and mango stick rice miss you……

[@angelchavez3203]

che ,impresionante ese jardin ,lo que habra sido ver en persona todas esas flores, saludos Samuel, Audrey.y Dany El Grande, aqui en este momento llueve en la zona norte del gran Bs As hasta pronto

[@samuelandaudrey]

¡Gracias Angel! Esperando un mejor clima pronto.

[@pranavkumar9877]

Merry Christmas Samuel and Audrey

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much Pranav! Merry Christmas!

[@bastek.]

Hello. OK video 🙂🙂🙂Have a nice Day 👋👋🎄

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks Bastek! Same to you!

[@newtron1]

My favourite city in Canada.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks Peter! It sure is an amazing city.

[@scsports7281]

It’s not a city lol

[@jannalam6861]

​@scsports7281 Victoria is a city. Its the capital city of British Columbia.

[@mohammadalamgir2340]

Awesome

[@MakarkinPRO]

Nice hat!!! I got the same when I was in a US trip ;)))

[@samuelandaudrey]

Cool to hear Vitaly! I got mine from ebay. Do you remember where you bought it?

[@MakarkinPRO]

@@samuelandaudrey Hollywood street or boulevard, on the road to Madam's Tusso Museum :) in LA, USA

[@jc2333]

It’s a beautiful gardens .

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks Johnny! We loved that garden.

[@scallywag6768]

Seeing a cougar in downtown Victoria is not that unrealistic. There have been a few of them removed over the years. One was carried out of the parking garage of the Empress Hotel in handcuffs. Sedated of course. Ask the staff at the Empress about it on your next visit. I recall other cougars killed in James Bay.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Ah, that is true. Even in the small town I grew up in they did come into town although I never saw one in person even after 18 years of living on the island.

[@marykay8587]

Hey it's my Victoria! But u missed the BC museum. Love these travel series around the world, gained yourself a new sub 👍

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much! Ah, I wish we had an extra day or two in Victoria. Really appreciate your suggestion. Stay healthy and safe these days.

[@BradyLMarshall]

How pretty the Gardens! AND, your afternoon tea looks traditional. Perhaps it's something that the English settlers who arrived in Canada brought with them there?

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks Brady! It certainly is a wonderful attraction in Victoria. So glad we could visit.

[@guillermoaguilera2673]

FELIZ NAVIDAD AUDREY, SAMUEL Y DANIEL.ESPERO VERLOS EN EL 2020 CON CARIÑO GUILLERMO DE ARGENTINA

[@samuelandaudrey]

Muchas gracias Guillermo! Feliz Navidad!

[@carolinemagee8033]

Thanks for the video. I'm booked for April. Will the garden be in bloom in April?

[@denisehweertman6149]

Merry Christmas

[@samuelandaudrey]

Merry Christmas Denise!

[@Jana_will_viel_meer-reisevlogs]

Hello, nice trip

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you!

[@anniegordonperkins5284]

what time of year were you here? We will be in September, just wondering if its worth it this late in the season. Thanks!

[@pranavkumar9877]

Nice Video Samuel and Audrey

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks Pranav!

[@J.C.S.77]

Thanks 👍

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks Igor!

[@LP-vd3hn]

I got engaged at the parliament fountain this summer!

[@samuelandaudrey]

Wow, congratulations Laura!

[@tammylovesmakeup]

Canadá 🇨🇦 is so beautiful

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks Tammy! We so enjoyed this trip.

[@lmtada]

Accurate description. Mount Washington cool. Late 80’s, 90’s the Canadian airforce base at Comox. Many times those pilots were just above the mountain. You could see the pilots wave at you, if you were top of ski lift. Victoria changed considerably since 90’s. Too many people. The island has no industry other than tourism and government and a university, couple colleges. One time long ago, island had fishing, mining, and logging. Most of that is gone.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks Imtada! It sure has changed. I grew up in Gold River in the 80s and 90s and my Dad was a forester. Indeed, things sure have changed and we noticed it considerably busier now than in the past. My favorite part of the island is up north. You have the ruggedness without the population. Also, the only affordable real-estate at least from what we could see. Overall though, I really appreciated having a chance to come back. I haven't lived on the island since 99, so it meant a lot to revisit home again.

[@celinasolimeo]

Very beautiful place ! Are you from Canada originally? I think you all have different accents , specially Audreys ' s dad. He sounds Italian 😄great video 😉

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks Celina! We're both from Canada but Audrey's dad is from Argentina.

[@abbygerdis5559]

I saw u making this when I was there

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks Abby! If you ever see us again please come over and say hi!

[@oviliatam7540]

Wonderful謝謝💚💚💚💗

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much Ovilia!

[@megan_myway]

We’re there gluten free options for the tea time foods? Asking for someone traveling with me 😊

[@mariainesvicario]

muy feliz navidad !! familia canadiense!!SALUDOS A TODOS !!!! SUBAN VIDEOS DE NAVIDAD EN FLIA CON DANIEL !!!!

[@samuelandaudrey]

Muchas gracias Mariaines! Feliz Navidad!

[@AlbertaDMode]

OK. Not biased. Lived for work in Cali., Arizona, New York state, PA, NJ Colorado, Alberta.... can go on. BC is NO MATCH. BC is the BEST place to live in North America

[@samuelandaudrey]

Cool to hear! Would you add Alaska and Montana to the mix?

[@Puda]

Which month did you visit? Going end of May and hoping weather will be fine haha!

[@samuelandaudrey]

We were there in September. I hope you get nice weather in May!

[@sarah-janechilton8109]

I live here so wow

[@samuelandaudrey]

Cool to hear! Miss the island so much.

[@shahanaalam3985]

অনেক সুন্দর দৃশ্য ভালো লাগলো

[@samuelandaudrey]

?

[@deafskull87]

oh my hometown Victoria! i live in langford

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks Harland! What a beautiful place to live. We really enjoyed our time in Victoria.

[@ryamramos3881]

Me too

[@dhanurekha6978]

Sad that Sam did not bother to upload the remaining videos of his Indian visit with David!!

[@samuelandaudrey]

Sorry Dhanu, they will still be coming out but in between our two Argentina series. I finally have a slot for it which I can commit to next year.

[@ellemilos3459]

Hey Samuel and Audrey, I watched your videos before visiting Korea last year, and this year I plan to visit Canada. Thank you for your videos! Do you have a recommendation for a hotel in Vancouver? This is my first time to comment on any KZbinr ever, so I don't know if this is where I can send you a message about this :) Thanks in advance for your help and keep on making your videos!

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much Elle! That is exciting you'll be heading to Vancouver soon. We actually didn't stay in Vancouver and haven't visited that city in years. Personally, I'd have a budget in your mind which you comfortable paying per night and then check both booking dot com and airbnb to see whether you'll get more value from a rental apartment vs a hotel and then select a place that has great reviews.

[@ellemilos3459]

@@samuelandaudrey Thank you! :) Will post which hotel we ended up choosing for people who might also need it in the future. :)

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you so much for that!

[@showkathossain9638]

Coming for a visit in mid Nov, will it still remain colorful?

[@samuelandaudrey]

Um, October is a better bet for colours to be honest.

[@indyanaricci3998]

Welcome to my home, I live in Victoria 😁

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much Indyana! Hope we can visit again soon.

[@recettesnaturedegina3863]

Hello do you speak French and English?your channel has so beautiful videos😁I love too to travel 😁

[@kuuu06]

I'm planning on study abroad in Victoria Canada😊🇨🇦

[@samuelandaudrey]

Very cool! It's a lovely city.

[@Thutravels]

Hi guys! Do you need a car or just walking around! Thank you

[@denisevulliet7332]

We just got back from a trip to Victoria and we took a boat ride there and when we got there we were on foot and also took a tour bus to Butchart Gardens and the Hop on Hop Off bus was another way to get around. I highly recommend it.

[@WastelandersLuna]

Hey I live 15 mins from butcharts

[@samuelandaudrey]

That is so cool to hear! Do you visit often?

[@exposingproxystalkingorgan4164]

Do people still do road trips? Wars, supply chains, inflation everywhere cuts and reduce the fun budget.

[@thomasjensen7526]

Like if you live in victoria

[@tammylovesmakeup]

Audrey did you get annoyed at Sam, scolding you for taking a piece of his macaron? Hahaha

[@samuelandaudrey]

Hahaha...we're used to fighting over food ;)

[@scholarlyanalyst7700]

What time of year were you on Vancouver Island?

[@samuelandaudrey]

We visited from early to mid September.

[@scholarlyanalyst7700]

@@samuelandaudrey From what city? I'm just wondering if you are aware you can visit Victoria in winter. There's a good chance it's milder than your home city? Where is that?

[@scholarlyanalyst7700]

@@samuelandaudrey Some people think Victoria's all snow-and-blizzard in winter when, in fact, it is pretty much a snow-free climate. Of course, it gets the occasional snowfall - but then again...so does Dallas, Texas (where I live!). The fact is that many-a-winter transpires completely snow-free in both cities!

[@scholarlyanalyst7700]

@@samuelandaudrey Never mind. How boring. You guys are Canadian (one of you from BC, I think?). You know all about the mild winter weather in Victoria!

[@samuelandaudrey]

I'm from Gold River. I know Victoria gets less rain.

[@livingmybestlifebyhelena934]

You were saying locals like to go a little over the speed limit......I think that is funny as I regularly see people go WAY over the speed limit. Thay post the largest speeds fines in the area. regular speeding tickets catch people going well over 100 in an 80 zone. The highest was a young teen who had just been given a present from his dad. A car that can go over 200 easy. What does he do? goes 240 in the 80 zone. Police took his car, took his license and fined his dad for letting him drive this very expensive car. Sadly, this is normal here.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Woah, that is crazy to hear!

[@ruzzodac]

If you're ever in one of those historical buildings and the earthquake hits . . . run. They are a structural death trap! and those windows at the Empress below ground or at ground level; they used to be much higher. She's been sinking since it was built.

[@samuelandaudrey]

I remember a few smaller earthquakes when living on the island but never a major one. Hope that doesn't happen anytime soon.

[@lovinlife6941]

Gee.... what a cheery comment on such a wonderful upload.

[@skkeech]

Deer are an over-population problem on many of the area islands. I've spent a lot of time on Orcas Island (Washington State) and they are a problem there. We have to be VERY careful driving there.

[@blank9354]

We do not have a deer problem. Lol. Just because the odd one comes into someone's garden to eat. Doesn't mean there's a problem. That's the circle of life. You own nothing that grows from the earth. It belongs to every living thing.

[@samuelandaudrey]

That's interesting to hear Sarah. I just learned recently Argentina has a problem with overpopulation of beavers brough in from Canada in southern Patagonia.

[@samuelandaudrey]

We used to get a lot of racoons when I lived on the island.

[@ruzzodac]

they are implementing birth control here. I go to many houses in Victoria; the passionate gardeners/money, they are putting up fences 10ft high. I joke "deer here are often seen with black toques and MAG lights. They have pick axes and repelling grappling hooks."

[@blank9354]

@@samuelandaudrey please don't come back if you think animals are problems. Stay in your gated community. 👍

[@tonyvn5817]

I pray to🙏 god please o Jesus bring new hope and change to the homeless. I pray🙏Victoria does not lose it pristine and beauty 🙏 I'm born and raised here and I'm proud of this city. I ♥ Victoria B.C.

[@locksand45]

did ya check out the starving homeless? theres a lot of them...did you notice that?

[@jannalam6861]

Everywhere has homeless people

[@marialuisaastudilloflores3642]

Que pena...no entiendo el inglés...los otros vídeos están en español...y por leer no aprecio bien los paisajes...

[@locksand45]

Let ____ ____ ___.

[@KateSitka]

Pronounced “Boo-shard” not “butch-ert”

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks for the correction Kate.

[@lovinlife6941]

@@samuelandaudrey i have not heard it pronounced that way...boo shard..... never have i heard that. ...butch.ard....is the only way i have heard it

[@LouieLibbyDove]

Agreed, locals pronounce it with boo-shard and silent first T

[@kays9267]

Hey! I’ve lived in Victoria my whole life, and my mom is actually one of the receptionists at butcharts and it’s definitely pronounced the way she does in this video! It’s the last name of the owners, who’s daughter I’ve met.

[@kays9267]

I’ve heard some locals pronounce it boo-shard, but it isn’t actually correct.