Tread & Truth

Recommendations & Tips

Season – First week of August (Chilly mornings and mildly warm afternoons)

• Drove From Everett, WA to Canadian Border
• Access to Victoria Island is limited to Ferry Service
• Utilized Airbnb for entire trip
• Explore Hidden Gems in Victoria – Airbnb Experience
  • This was the best purchase – we met our guide within an hour of making it to Victoria, BC. She gave us a walkable tour and showed us local favorites, beautiful parks, and gave tips and tricks for our stay. HIGHLY RECOMMEND
• Paddle Boarding – South Island SUP
  • Airbnb Excursion
• Fairmont Empress Hotel – High Tea at Noon
  • Reserved in advance – Fills up quickly
• Inner Harbour stroll

Vancouver

• Gastown District – stroll shops
• Catfe – Cat cafe (thank you to the Barista for recommending our second cafe)
• The Bunny Cafe
• Stanley Park and Vancouver Waterfront
  • One of my favorite Experiences — Tide pools, breathtaking sculptures and art throughout the Park, Light house, Totem poles, nature, and history.