Victoria, British Colombia (16)

Our weather continues to be nothing short of perfect! The temps are in the mid to high 70's, virtually no humidity, combined with bright blue skies and light winds. The weather forcast for the next week predicts more of the same. We truly hope they are correct!!

Last night we toured Victoria to see the lighted buildings. Today, we took a few more pictures of Victoria before we caught the ferry to Port Angeles, Washington.

This is the very impressive Parliament Building for British Colombia. I have included several pictures taken both at night and daytime.

The building outline is lit at night and is quiet impressive.


The people of Victoria have managed to blend their cosmopolitan atmosphere with their native heritage. Totem poles can be found throughout the city.

Carriage rides are available throughout Victoria.

The Fairmont Empress Hotel, lit at night.

True to our tourist form, we checked out the beautiful and ornate lobby.

Many of the downtown Victoria buildings are lit.

Where else can you find a McDonalds with a full size chandelier in it's lobby?

More pictures from our night adventures. The Sticky Wicket English Pub.

The entrance to Victoria's thriving China Town.

The M.V. Coho, our ferry back to the US port of Port Angeles, took about an hour and forty minutes to cross The Strait of San Juan de Fuca. This picture was taken from our motel room, across the street from the ferry terminal.

Cruise ships make Victoria a regular port of call. This is the Sea Princess, owned by Princess Cruise Lines.

The Victoria Clipper is a high speed passenger catamaran that runs to Seattle several times a day.

Tonight we are in Port Angeles, Washington.

Tomorrow we continue to Neah Bay on the very tip of the Olympic Peninsula. Neah Bay is the northwestern most point in the continental US.

Patience and perseverance have a magical affect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish. ~John Quincey Adams~