Victoria Day in Victoria

Taking the ferry over to Victoria was both scenic and relaxing -- or as relaxing as it can be traveling with a 11 month old.  Owen had plenty of space within the seats to cruise around and enjoyed making all the ladies smile. Julie even set up a playground while I hid in the corner feeling sick as a dog.  As part of our breakfast credit at the Fairmont in Vancouver we bought some lunch sandwiches from Giovane and enjoyed those instead of the cafeteria looking food on the ferry.

Owen waves goodbye to Vancouver

Julie and Owen set up camp on the floor.

Arriving in Victoria there were highland games and marching bands everywhere celebrating Victoria day. We got checked in to the Fairmont Empress under a light drizzle. Without much of a plan we walked the main strip lined with tourist shops prominently selling Canadiana wares.

Owen's first up-close bear encounter

Owen and I also hungout with some buskers while Mommy frequented her favourite type of shop; souvenir.

Since the weather was sub-par along with our health we wandered over to Red Fish Blue Fish, essentially a permanent food truck on a dock, for some take-away.  The line up was manageable and the dock provided lots of walking room for Owen along with the dozen other kids running around that always catch Owen's attention.

Great view from the dock. Seafood poutine. Le menu.

Back at the hotel we took advantage of the break in the drizzling rain to snap a few pics of this historic grand hotel.

We packed it in for the night while I finished some work.  The next morning I snuck out for a wet run  (route) that wasn't overly enjoyable.  With almost no sleep and constantly hitting dead-ends I bailed without even hitting the 5k mark. Ah well.

After feeding Owen we loaded up to get an early run to Tofino to enjoy the scenic drive in daylight.  With a quick stop at Tim's for some breakfast and after dodging the parade we were on our way.