With much of the British colonization still present in the architecture, food, and beyond, Victoria is a truly beautiful city that everyone should visit at least once in their lifetime.

What to Do

Butchart Gardens is one of the most fascinating and stunning gardens you’ll probably ever see. Within them, there are five different gardens in different styles, so there is really enough wonder to mystify everyone. What’s even more wild about the gardens is that they somehow maintain their elegance and beauty even when they’re covered in snow, so going really still is a treat at any time of the year.

The Inner Harbor is a can’t-miss place when you’re in Victoria. The Inner Harbor is basically the hub for a lot of the cultural and political buildings in Victoria, but more importantly, it’s just a stunning harbor!

You’ll probably walk through it during the day, which you should, but the best thing is to come back at night when the Parliament building is all lit up, it really is a sight to be seen.

The Parliament of Victoria during the day is still really beautiful, and the inside of the building has many sculptures, beautiful architectural details, and gorgeous ceilings that are definitely worth looking at!

Hatley Castle is located inside the Hatley Park National Historic Site, and it is really magnificent. The castle was once a private home turned military college and is now open to the public! The residence was built over 100 years ago at the beginning of the 20th century, so if you love the grand turn of the century buildings, go to Hatley Castle.

One of the most interesting streets in Victoria is Lower Johnson Street, known to the locals as LoJo. This is probably the best shopping street in the city, with tons of local boutiques and artisan shops, but what’s most interesting is the buildings themselves. The whole street is extremely colorful since they’re all Victorian buildings, so you really feel transported to another time.

What to Eat

Since Canada is still a Commonwealth country, there are a lot of British influences in the food. One of the most prominent ones is fish and chips, especially since Victoria is on the island of Vancouver with lots of access to seafood. Arguably the best fish and chip restaurant in the city is called Red Fish Blue Fish. This restaurant looks right out onto the Inner Habor and the best thing is all the seafood is sustainably caught!

Fisherman’s Wharf is another place you have to go for all sorts of food and to see the floating homes in the marina. But, while you’re there, make sure you stop in at Jackson’s Ice Cream. All their flavors are made from a local dairy in Victoria, so you’re really getting a taste of the island!

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Hornby Island

Most people don’t know about the hidden gem that’s Hornby Island. It’s located about an hour’s drive from Nanaimo, and takes two 10-minute ferries to get to. Once you arrive though, you will see that it’s worth it. The two main beaches—Little Tribune and Big Tribune look like something you would find in Hawaii.

Galiano Island

This tiny island about an hour away from Vancouver on a ferry is often overlooked in favor of its neighbor Saltspring Island. However, that is what makes it special. There are only about 1,000 full-time residents, and secluded acreages are for rent all over the island. 

Savary Island

Savary Island is one of the hardest to reach as you need to charter a boat from Lund on the mainland or a floatplane. The island is only 7.5km long, which means most of the visitors will run into each other at some point during their stay. However, as the island can only host about 1,000 to 2,000 people during the summer it is a private stay. When not on the beach, you can wander through the lush rainforest.

Each island is unique, and if you have the time, plan an island-hopping adventure.

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With much of the British colonization still present in the architecture, food, and beyond, Victoria is a truly beautiful city that everyone should visit at least once in their lifetime.

What to Do

Butchart Gardens is one of the most fascinating and stunning gardens you’ll probably ever see. Within them, there are five different gardens in different styles, so there is really enough wonder to mystify everyone. What’s even more wild about the gardens is that they somehow maintain their elegance and beauty even when they’re covered in snow, so going really still is a treat at any time of the year.

The Inner Harbor is a can’t-miss place when you’re in Victoria. The Inner Harbor is basically the hub for a lot of the cultural and political buildings in Victoria, but more importantly, it’s just a stunning harbor!

You’ll probably walk through it during the day, which you should, but the best thing is to come back at night when the Parliament building is all lit up, it really is a sight to be seen.

The Parliament of Victoria during the day is still really beautiful, and the inside of the building has many sculptures, beautiful architectural details, and gorgeous ceilings that are definitely worth looking at!

Hatley Castle is located inside the Hatley Park National Historic Site, and it is really magnificent. The castle was once a private home turned military college and is now open to the public! The residence was built over 100 years ago at the beginning of the 20th century, so if you love the grand turn of the century buildings, go to Hatley Castle.

One of the most interesting streets in Victoria is Lower Johnson Street, known to the locals as LoJo. This is probably the best shopping street in the city, with tons of local boutiques and artisan shops, but what’s most interesting is the buildings themselves. The whole street is extremely colorful since they’re all Victorian buildings, so you really feel transported to another time.

What to Eat

Since Canada is still a Commonwealth country, there are a lot of British influences in the food. One of the most prominent ones is fish and chips, especially since Victoria is on the island of Vancouver with lots of access to seafood. Arguably the best fish and chip restaurant in the city is called Red Fish Blue Fish. This restaurant looks right out onto the Inner Habor and the best thing is all the seafood is sustainably caught!

Fisherman’s Wharf is another place you have to go for all sorts of food and to see the floating homes in the marina. But, while you’re there, make sure you stop in at Jackson’s Ice Cream. All their flavors are made from a local dairy in Victoria, so you’re really getting a taste of the island!

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It’s common to find zipline experiences all over the world now. Here are some of the most extreme and craziest ziplines on the planet.

Orocovis, Puerto Rico: “The Beast”

This thrilling zipline is located in Puerto Rico in the Toro Verde Adventure Park. Here, you can ride a zipline that spans two and a half kilometers through the island’s jungle, taking you to heights that are unparalleled in the world of ziplining.

Sun City, South Africa: “Zip 2000”

This South African zip line will send you hurling over the plains at 100 miles per hour. That extreme speed makes it the fastest ride in the world! Are you brave enough to give it a try?

Whistler, BC, Canada: “The Sasquatch”

Located in the beautiful British Columbia mountains is The Sasquatch, the longest line in North America. You’ll love the beautiful sights and the high speeds as the zip line carries you over a mountain range.

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While summer is a fantastic time to travel and provides most people with their longest annual vacation period, it can be difficult to find places that you’ll enjoy visiting if you can’t stand the heat like me.

Lots of popular destinations on Earth are located in places where the high temperatures are just unbearable in the summer. If you want to avoid this, here are some recommendations for you.

Helsinki, Finland

One of my favorite summer destinations in Europe is Finland’s large capital city of Helsinki. With gorgeous architecture and a seaside location, you can enjoy all of the hallmarks of a great European city in summer with none of the heat. The average high temperature in July is only 70 degrees!

Vancouver, Canada

Located on the Pacific Ocean and enjoying a very moderate climate is the beautiful city of Vancouver. This city is an art lover’s dream and is located in the midst of picturesque green hills. You are guaranteed to love it.

Iceland

With a name like this, you shouldn’t be surprised that you won’t be hot here! A nature lover’s paradise, Iceland is full of volcanic landscapes, unforgettable glacial lakes, and beautiful fjords. You can enjoy nature without breaking a sweat (literally!).

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During the summer, the lake is mostly dry. Due to these minerals, large “spots” of different colors appear on the lake’s surface. When the lake is dry, you can walk around and between the spots.

The First Nations considered the Spotted Lake a sacred site, mostly because of the water’s therapeutic value. The minerals from the lake were used in the ammunition manufacture during World War I.

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With much of the British colonization still present in the architecture, food, and beyond, Victoria is a truly beautiful city that everyone should visit at least once in their lifetime.

What to Do

Butchart Gardens is one of the most fascinating and stunning gardens you’ll probably ever see. Within them, there are five different gardens in different styles, so there is really enough wonder to mystify everyone. What’s even more wild about the gardens is that they somehow maintain their elegance and beauty even when they’re covered in snow, so going really still is a treat at any time of the year.

The Inner Harbor is a can’t-miss place when you’re in Victoria. The Inner Harbor is basically the hub for a lot of the cultural and political buildings in Victoria, but more importantly, it’s just a stunning harbor!

You’ll probably walk through it during the day, which you should, but the best thing is to come back at night when the Parliament building is all lit up, it really is a sight to be seen.

The Parliament of Victoria during the day is still really beautiful, and the inside of the building has many sculptures, beautiful architectural details, and gorgeous ceilings that are definitely worth looking at!

Hatley Castle is located inside the Hatley Park National Historic Site, and it is really magnificent. The castle was once a private home turned military college and is now open to the public! The residence was built over 100 years ago at the beginning of the 20th century, so if you love the grand turn of the century buildings, go to Hatley Castle.

One of the most interesting streets in Victoria is Lower Johnson Street, known to the locals as LoJo. This is probably the best shopping street in the city, with tons of local boutiques and artisan shops, but what’s most interesting is the buildings themselves. The whole street is extremely colorful since they’re all Victorian buildings, so you really feel transported to another time.

What to Eat

Since Canada is still a Commonwealth country, there are a lot of British influences in the food. One of the most prominent ones is fish and chips, especially since Victoria is on the island of Vancouver with lots of access to seafood. Arguably the best fish and chip restaurant in the city is called Red Fish Blue Fish. This restaurant looks right out onto the Inner Habor and the best thing is all the seafood is sustainably caught!

Fisherman’s Wharf is another place you have to go for all sorts of food and to see the floating homes in the marina. But, while you’re there, make sure you stop in at Jackson’s Ice Cream. All their flavors are made from a local dairy in Victoria, so you’re really getting a taste of the island!

The post Visit Victoria, British Columbia for a Very Speical Time appeared first on Traveler Master.

Hornby Island

Most people don’t know about the hidden gem that’s Hornby Island. It’s located about an hour’s drive from Nanaimo, and takes two 10-minute ferries to get to. Once you arrive though, you will see that it’s worth it. The two main beaches—Little Tribune and Big Tribune look like something you would find in Hawaii.

Galiano Island

This tiny island about an hour away from Vancouver on a ferry is often overlooked in favor of its neighbor Saltspring Island. However, that is what makes it special. There are only about 1,000 full-time residents, and secluded acreages are for rent all over the island. 

Savary Island

Savary Island is one of the hardest to reach as you need to charter a boat from Lund on the mainland or a floatplane. The island is only 7.5km long, which means most of the visitors will run into each other at some point during their stay. However, as the island can only host about 1,000 to 2,000 people during the summer it is a private stay. When not on the beach, you can wander through the lush rainforest.

Each island is unique, and if you have the time, plan an island-hopping adventure.

The post 3 Islands You Must Visit In British Columbia appeared first on Traveler Master.

With much of the British colonization still present in the architecture, food, and beyond, Victoria is a truly beautiful city that everyone should visit at least once in their lifetime.

What to Do

Butchart Gardens is one of the most fascinating and stunning gardens you’ll probably ever see. Within them, there are five different gardens in different styles, so there is really enough wonder to mystify everyone. What’s even more wild about the gardens is that they somehow maintain their elegance and beauty even when they’re covered in snow, so going really still is a treat at any time of the year.

The Inner Harbor is a can’t-miss place when you’re in Victoria. The Inner Harbor is basically the hub for a lot of the cultural and political buildings in Victoria, but more importantly, it’s just a stunning harbor!

You’ll probably walk through it during the day, which you should, but the best thing is to come back at night when the Parliament building is all lit up, it really is a sight to be seen.

The Parliament of Victoria during the day is still really beautiful, and the inside of the building has many sculptures, beautiful architectural details, and gorgeous ceilings that are definitely worth looking at!

Hatley Castle is located inside the Hatley Park National Historic Site, and it is really magnificent. The castle was once a private home turned military college and is now open to the public! The residence was built over 100 years ago at the beginning of the 20th century, so if you love the grand turn of the century buildings, go to Hatley Castle.

One of the most interesting streets in Victoria is Lower Johnson Street, known to the locals as LoJo. This is probably the best shopping street in the city, with tons of local boutiques and artisan shops, but what’s most interesting is the buildings themselves. The whole street is extremely colorful since they’re all Victorian buildings, so you really feel transported to another time.

What to Eat

Since Canada is still a Commonwealth country, there are a lot of British influences in the food. One of the most prominent ones is fish and chips, especially since Victoria is on the island of Vancouver with lots of access to seafood. Arguably the best fish and chip restaurant in the city is called Red Fish Blue Fish. This restaurant looks right out onto the Inner Habor and the best thing is all the seafood is sustainably caught!

Fisherman’s Wharf is another place you have to go for all sorts of food and to see the floating homes in the marina. But, while you’re there, make sure you stop in at Jackson’s Ice Cream. All their flavors are made from a local dairy in Victoria, so you’re really getting a taste of the island!

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It’s common to find zipline experiences all over the world now. Here are some of the most extreme and craziest ziplines on the planet.

Orocovis, Puerto Rico: “The Beast”

This thrilling zipline is located in Puerto Rico in the Toro Verde Adventure Park. Here, you can ride a zipline that spans two and a half kilometers through the island’s jungle, taking you to heights that are unparalleled in the world of ziplining.

Sun City, South Africa: “Zip 2000”

This South African zip line will send you hurling over the plains at 100 miles per hour. That extreme speed makes it the fastest ride in the world! Are you brave enough to give it a try?

Whistler, BC, Canada: “The Sasquatch”

Located in the beautiful British Columbia mountains is The Sasquatch, the longest line in North America. You’ll love the beautiful sights and the high speeds as the zip line carries you over a mountain range.

The post These Are the World’s Craziest Ziplines appeared first on Traveler Master.

While summer is a fantastic time to travel and provides most people with their longest annual vacation period, it can be difficult to find places that you’ll enjoy visiting if you can’t stand the heat like me.

Lots of popular destinations on Earth are located in places where the high temperatures are just unbearable in the summer. If you want to avoid this, here are some recommendations for you.

Helsinki, Finland

One of my favorite summer destinations in Europe is Finland’s large capital city of Helsinki. With gorgeous architecture and a seaside location, you can enjoy all of the hallmarks of a great European city in summer with none of the heat. The average high temperature in July is only 70 degrees!

Vancouver, Canada

Located on the Pacific Ocean and enjoying a very moderate climate is the beautiful city of Vancouver. This city is an art lover’s dream and is located in the midst of picturesque green hills. You are guaranteed to love it.

Iceland

With a name like this, you shouldn’t be surprised that you won’t be hot here! A nature lover’s paradise, Iceland is full of volcanic landscapes, unforgettable glacial lakes, and beautiful fjords. You can enjoy nature without breaking a sweat (literally!).

The post Want to Beat the Heat? You’ll Love these Cool Summer Destinations appeared first on Traveler Master.

During the summer, the lake is mostly dry. Due to these minerals, large “spots” of different colors appear on the lake’s surface. When the lake is dry, you can walk around and between the spots.

The First Nations considered the Spotted Lake a sacred site, mostly because of the water’s therapeutic value. The minerals from the lake were used in the ammunition manufacture during World War I.

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