A while back we added Victoria, B.C. to our ever-growing list of trips we'd like to take, and then somehow managed to book it for what turned out to be an absolutely gorgeous weekend in late September.
Very early Saturday morning we caught the Victoria Clipper from Seattle with Chad, Cory, Joe and Jessica (you weren't allowed to come if you and your significant other didn't have matching first initials) for an amazing little two day escape.
I forgot how beautiful Victoria is! We stayed at the Oswego Hotel which was just a short walk up the street from the boat dock. Since it was the only thing available when we booked, Stew and I ended up in a huge gorgeous suite! |
While in search of a fish-and-chips shack we heard was good we stumbled into Phillips Brewery for directions and advice on how to spend our time in the city. After a few samples (I found a raspberry wheat beer that I absolutely loved) we headed to lunch. |
At our bartender's recommendation we decided to try Canoe Brewpub and we were so happy with our choice! I absolutely loved the decor of this amazing restaurant, complete with old wood, exposed brick and my favorite... chandeliers! |
After a long, much needed, luxurious nap back at the hotel we took an evening stroll toward our dinner destination. |
We ate dinner and had a few drinks at Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub, which had great service and even better food. Is it wrong that at this point we had visited three brewpubs in a single day? |
It ended up being a super long walk from our hotel to the restaurant, but I was happy to make the trek after everything I had eaten and drank that day. Plus the harbor was just so pretty at night. |
The next day Jessica, Cory and I ditched the boys at a sports bar (where they watched the Hawks lose... sigh) so we could have Afternoon Tea at the Fairmont Empress Hotel. |
Afternoon Tea in the lobby of the Fairmont Empress is one of Victoria's greatest traditions. A pianist plays softly while tea is being served. |
And us gals wanted to get in a little shopping. You can see how exciting the boys thought this was... |
This is an awesome quick little trip if you live in the Seattle area, and even though things are super busy for us right now it was nice to get away for a couple days with a few good friends.
So glad we got to go along for all the fun. It was so great spending the weekend with you guys!
ReplyDeleteI want to do afternoon tea and I also really want some bubblegum ice cream!!!
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