Exploring the BEAUTIFUL Victoria, BC (Vancouver Island) | Downtown, FOOD + tea, & MORE!
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Күн бұрынWelcome 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
Hey Happy: goo.gl/maps/ezk7Q7yiNh4Qm1iu5
Red Fish Blue Fish: g.page/redfishbluefishvictori...
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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👋🏼 About us
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 Жыл бұрын
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: kzfaq.info/sun/PLZKRTK1yCEM5UxLKP3MI17m-syJkqYABj Our camera + hiking gear: adventuresofaplusk.com/gear/
@squamishfish Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
I agree with you totally, Butchart Gardens is beautiful and pricy, overcrowded in the summer from cruise ship visitors.
@squamishfish Жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
@@squamishfish East Sooke is great! We went there on our first visit!
@TheSwisscanada Жыл бұрын
@@AdventuresofAplusK Matheson Lake too
@kathrynh778 Жыл бұрын
I remember visiting Victoria as a kid and I declared it as "my favorite city in the world!"
@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын
It’s one of our favorites as well!
@user-kg2fz4xo2x 3 ай бұрын
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 3 ай бұрын
Weird and odd in what way if you don't mind?
@penelopeasmr1009 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
We are always missing Vancouver Island! Could never get tired of it! Thanks and thanks for watching!
@rangerthebulldog2202 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy the ice cream!
@TheSwisscanada Жыл бұрын
yes, we are very protective of our city and at the same time we like to share it to...
@juliesnitman3932 Жыл бұрын
Yayayay it’s A&K! It’s always a good day when y’all post a new video!
@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын
Woohoo! 😊
@RYANandMICHELLEchannel Жыл бұрын
Such aspirational and inspirational vlogging! The music, natural scenery, descriptions and details, conversations, food, cinematic shots, Awesome video!
@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын
Thanks and thanks for watching!
@gregmacdonald3559 Жыл бұрын
Thank you both, this really helps us reassure ourselves why we are moving there! 🇨🇦❤️🙏🏻
@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын
Oooo lucky you!
@donnanikkel2978 Жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard!!
@cindymontgomery6193 Жыл бұрын
Welcome !!!!
@MrAlbarry51 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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!
@christinawong7093 Жыл бұрын
Love that you’re taking time through Vancouver Island, great series!
@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын
We tried to do as much as we could! Can't wait to go back! Thank you!
@bradgingerich6814 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Woohoo! Taco Tuesday! There’s a lot of pillowy’s coming soon (maybe too many…😰 no way!😂) Brisket is still going strong!
@karenk2831 Жыл бұрын
"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 Жыл бұрын
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
@mcnater Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Everything is all good! We are loving it!
@bd1293 Жыл бұрын
KZfaq 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 Жыл бұрын
We've had nothing but good times in Victoria and Vancouver Island! It's one of our favorite places. Thanks for watching!
@sandrafinney9925 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Sandra!
@hikariyamato6595 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
We love Victoria and the island! Thanks for watching!
@suzanneaydelotte801 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Victoria is mega beautiful! Those tea ladies were chatty! 😂 You would really like the lemon!
@Kristina-qc9nf Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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!
@joycemoses2411 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing us this beautiful island!!! (So funny the ending with the talking tea ladies!!!)
@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын
haha I had a lot of fun with those talking tea ladies! Thanks, Joyce!
@davidnilles3117 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Filming that totem pole hurt my neck lol, it was SO tall!
@melpotvin8771 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Oh wow that sounds like a fun trip! We’d love to stay at the Empress sometime! Thanks for watching!
@enriquegonzalez6100 Жыл бұрын
Super cool video! Thank you for sharing! 🙂
@chrisgoldsby4103 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words Chris! Glad we could bring back some memories!
@brennanworthy6043 Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful city. I would love to visit one day. Thanks for sharing!
@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын
It’s a bucket list city and island!
@LifeisaPhotoOp Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@doraramirez6303 Жыл бұрын
Happy and safe travels happy couple🙏 thank you for taking us along to wonderful victoria! You as always do great👍
@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын
Thanks for being here and watching!
@rimasmeleshyus9486 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
We had a great time on the island and Victoria! Thank you and thanks for watching! We miss Kauai!
@Littlestloverlol Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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!
@dhpitcher Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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!
@Walker733 3 ай бұрын
I'm late but great video! I live in Victoria and I have loved it thus far.
@Edgar2023ES Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
We love Canada as well! We’d live there as well if we could!
@Edgar2023ES Жыл бұрын
@@AdventuresofAplusK, you are doing a great experience! I built a motorhome two years ago and I can't wait to travel with it.
@selinasites2893 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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.
@brunnie Жыл бұрын
What an interestingplace to visit. Thanks for the glimpse of things. Until next time... Travel safe.
@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын
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@briandewind809 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. We have been planning a trip to Oregon/Washington and have added Vancouver Island as part of that trip.
@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын
We hope you have a great trip! Vancouver Island is a ton of fun!
@alexandrehenri-bhargava2741 Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed our city and avoided the tourist traps! Excellent editing on your videos
@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын
We do a lot of research before visiting places! Thanks and thanks for watching!
@debrabalawajder2617 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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!
@ReimaginedAdventures Жыл бұрын
love this !!! what an amazing place
@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын
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@alrichardson7027 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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.
@subo8940 Жыл бұрын
Love going along on your journey to Alaska! Your videos are such fun entertainment!! Thanks for sharing
@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын
Thank you and thanks for following along!
@darlenestout7548 Жыл бұрын
Awesome pictures. I heard it was a beautiful city. 😍
@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын
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@sheafan1971 Жыл бұрын
Great History all around, That is awesome
@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын
Lots of history on the island!
@christineford6763 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Yum! I could eat seafood many times a week!
@eekdageek Жыл бұрын
Amazing you captured the peacock calls along with seeing their breath in the cold!! 🦚
@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын
One of my favorite wildlife shots ever! 😍
@HusbandnWifeDuo Жыл бұрын
Love from Ontario, Canada! Paysage naturel magnifique et belle ville!
@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын
nous aimons le canada! Merci d'avoir regardé!
@rayyoung7780 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
I want to visit Victoria so much! That taco was such a fusion of so many cultures lol
@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын
Yes it was! So tasty!
@kathymclaughlin2248 4 ай бұрын
We are going there in May and your video was so helpful!
@endlesspines5556 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
That is a very nice trip! We need to get to those gardens. One day!
@colleenyoungblutbeauty_fashion Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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,
@ariannavallado8194 Жыл бұрын
Love this!
@loeyminske3459 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
We hope you get to go some time soon! You will love it!
@ahhitskatie9094 Жыл бұрын
Missed you guys! Hope your journey north is going well and safe! 🤍
@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын
All is well! It's been tough finding high speed internet to upload videos and been doing lots of adventuring! Thank you!
@karenpaulin8916 Жыл бұрын
I love your videos you two are so awesome! 😁
@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 💙😊
@charleshicks3492 Жыл бұрын
Great area, the ice cream and bakery looked fabulous and tasty; can’t wait for the next installment 😎😎😎😎👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👌
@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын
👍👍 thanks! See ya then!
@13moonslodge Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! We hope you’re having a great time on Vancouver Island! Thanks for watching! Hi, Jackson!
@D_R_Martin Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
We hope you have a great trip! Thanks for watching!
@jiachu8711 Жыл бұрын
Followed your recs and tried red fish blue fish. Chowder was so good!
@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын
We're so glad you liked it!
@chrism1164 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@mbrooks5555 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
We're happy to share! Thanks and thanks for watching!
@jennis4018 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
We're so happy we could share and bring back those memories for you!
@biddierepellent Жыл бұрын
Those tacones..wow...I'm drooling.
@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын
They were so dang good!
@notyourmamaslunchbox Жыл бұрын
Hehehe my city ! I'm so glad you got to see some of the gems of the island 🏝 🙌 😎
@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын
We had a fantastic time! One of our favorite places ever!
@barbarastark940 Жыл бұрын
My Home Town ! Im glad you enjoyed your time here !
@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын
It’s amazing! Thanks for watching!
@kathymcpherson2116 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
We hope you have a great trip!
@sonny1172 Жыл бұрын
Adam’s old British lady voice is the best! You crack me up.
@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын
😂😂
@Denis50832 Жыл бұрын
Good- looking couple ! Well -spoken and the guy has a very sharp haircut ! Way to go !
@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Alex!
@Denis50832 Жыл бұрын
@@AdventuresofAplusK where do you guys live now? in BC?
@immostlyharmless Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Yeah we are aware we missed it...it was a bit too pricey for this visit.
@larryyoung2071 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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!
@CANADADAY-ll5zi Жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Keep up the great work, you got yourself a new subscriber 😁
@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын
Wahoo! Thank you and thanks for watching!
@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Those ladies were chatty 😂 Victoria reminded us of Europe also! Thanks!
@poges Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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!
@tarahjohnson418 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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! ❤️❤️
@Cmars_8739 Жыл бұрын
Loved this video! I want to go there now 😅 LOL for real at the blooper reel
@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын
haha those tea ladies were chatty!
@brandonpeniuk Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
That sounds like an awesome trip! We could visit Vancouver Island all the time and never get bored
@shuminfan101 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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!
@user-lg1jj5wh4p 9 ай бұрын
Very beautiful video
@52Tracker Жыл бұрын
Ya cant go wrong with Murchies👍👍
@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын
It was quite nice!
@therodg1043 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Yes there is so much we want to see in Canada and Ottawa is high on the list!
@splendorsineoccasu5437 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
I liked seeing all the English style buildings
@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын
Us too! Made us feel a little European!
@mountainmanwannabe9495 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
They were! Tons of them just walking all over the park...super cool!
@juliepi-k1114 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
@@juliepi-k1114 Wow, how lucky are the People of Victoria. Those are such beautiful birds.
@vanessabee2093 Жыл бұрын
There’s one that lives at the university too. His name is George!
@darikocchitrip4831 Жыл бұрын
nice video!!😁
@jaimiedunbar7745 Жыл бұрын
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!
@WhenAdventureKnox Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Love the tea lesson. Thanks for that...fascinating to see all the regional differences and whatnot.
@jokosupriyanto9991 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Hi, Joko! Victoria is an amazing city! Great scenery, food, and things to do! Thanks for watching!
@rayashleigh494 Жыл бұрын
I live here and never really see the beauty… you guys made me see that 😀 Great video!!
@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын
That’s awesome to hear! You live in an amazingly beautiful playground!
@rayashleigh494 Жыл бұрын
@@AdventuresofAplusK Yes thank you! Hard to notice it when you have lived their your whole life! Great vid guys :) will be subbing for sure!
@hankbern9847 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much to you both! We’re happy and thankful to share our travels through KZfaq! Stay safe and try to stay cool!
@MajorAddiction Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Gold Stream Park was beautiful! Victoria is worth many many visits!
@imanzandroto Ай бұрын
Amazing video my friend!
@AdventuresofAplusK Ай бұрын
Thank you and thanks for watching!
@imanzandroto Ай бұрын
@@AdventuresofAplusK 😍
@aolkeriil Жыл бұрын
I don't just get excited watching your video I also get hungry too .stay safe and see you on the next one ✌
@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын
Make sure to bring a snack with ya! 😂
@user-lo2vr7fe1m Жыл бұрын
Спасибо. Вы очень милая пара. Очень интересно и познавательно.
@georgelicerio6806 Жыл бұрын
Great video
@matthewthiesen6098 Жыл бұрын
Munchies was the first tea merchants to blend teas (black and green and varieties) to produce different flavour profiles. They have royal approvals for a reason. Hopefully you took some home!
@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын
Oh wow! That’s very interesting! We’re not the biggest tea fans so we were on with just having some there. Thanks and thanks for watching!
@richardbeee Жыл бұрын
Pretty cool! Looks like a beautiful area. North to Alaska!!!!🙂
@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын
Onward!
@kantameena9668 Жыл бұрын
so beautiful.....you guys are good with camera
@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@gordcrawford3658 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
If you like seafood Red Fish Blue Fish is a must visit. Thanks for those recommendations and for watching!
@melodystals8683 Жыл бұрын
Love all your videos! Do you get the food for free from the restaurants and food you feature? You do an amazing job describing every detail of the meal you are enjoying! Looking forward to all the Alaska videos! Happy and safe travels🙏👩
@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын
No we don’t get the food for free. We’ve maybe gotten a few items for free here and there because they notice we have cameras. Thank you so much for that! We love trying and sharing foods on the vlog! Thanks for watching!
@ciwanechris1428 Жыл бұрын
Good video 👍
@ewe2b Жыл бұрын
We are taking our new camper van on it's first adventure to Victoria in June! We have ferry reservations and a campsite reserved for 5 nights at Goldstream CG. How did you like the campground? Do you remember which site you were in? It looks very private and quiet. We enjoyed your Alaska journey and the video of our hometown, Spokane! Cheers!
@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын
Woohoo! That's awesome! That campground is awesome. The Canadian campgrounds are always very nice and clean. I don't remember which site we were in, but we loved the campground. Thanks and thanks for watching!
@marksuchomelsr6698 Жыл бұрын
My wife and I spent our honeymoon (1994) in Victoria at Abigails, about four blocks from the port. We returned on our 25th Anniversary to sign the guest book during our Anniversary Alaska / Canada your.
@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын
Wow that’s amazing! That’s a great memory to have
@juliepi-k1114 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
Did you even go to high tea if you don't wear a fancy hat?! 😜
@jaywhite2023 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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!
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