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I visited Victoria, Canada, for the first time, and it felt like stepping into a real-life fairy tale without having to leave North America

Molly O'BrienSep 12, 2022, 20:32 IST

I explored Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, for the first time this summer.Molly O'Brien

I'm a Los Angeles resident who visited Victoria, Canada, for the first time this summer.
In the capital of British Columbia, the locals seemed very happy and friendly.

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I went to Victoria, Canada for the first time this summer.

I took a carbon-neutral seaplane from Whistler to Victoria.Molly O'Brien

I learned about the city's history by visiting different architectural sites and landmarks.

Visiting different buildings and landmarks was a great way to learn about Victoria's past.Molly O'Brien

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Elements of Victoria reminded me of two very different places: the UK and Portland, Oregon.

There was an impressive mixture of cultures and landscapes in Victoria.Molly O'Brien

The locals seemed more upbeat and outgoing than the people I've met in Los Angeles.

Hotel Fairmont Empress offered a lavish spread for afternoon tea.Molly O'Brien

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Downtown Victoria was very accessible by bike and on foot.

I felt safe walking and biking through Victoria's downtown area.Molly O'Brien

The city celebrated the arrival of summer by hanging hundreds of flower baskets around town.

The flower baskets marked the start of summer.Molly O'Brien

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The logistics of traveling between the US and Canada were more straightforward than I expected.

I went whale watching during my trip to Victoria.Molly O'Brien

Victoria's restaurant and bar scene blew me away, and the prices were similar to what I would pay in Los Angeles.

I ordered a pizza at Spinnakers, Canada's oldest licensed brewpub.Molly O'Brien

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I had to get used to using the international metric system during my trip.

Victoria is an adventure traveler's dream since there are so many outdoor activities.Molly O'Brien

Overall, I really enjoyed my first visit to Victoria and would love to return.

Victoria is on the southern tip of Vancouver Island.Molly O'Brien

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