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In the early 1840s, James Douglas, known as the Father of British Columbia, described his first visit to Victoria, “The place itself appears a perfect ‘Eden,’ in the midst of the dreary wilderness of the North West Coast…one might be pardoned for supposing it had dropped from the clouds into its present position.”

Douglas would have noticed the rich soil and the gentle topography. He would have likely been warmed by the sun-filled days that grace the southern tip of Vancouver Island. Along the shoreline, he would have found gentle inlets that lead to freshwater streams. 

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A West Coast gem, Victoria is often praised for its picturesque harbor, historic architecture, and tepid weather. But the food scene here is equally as enticing. And the city’s not without its culinary cred. 

The British Columbia capital is the scene of Canada’s first brewpub. The nation’s first chocolatier opened up shop along the cobblestone streets. It’s been recognized as one of the best places to , is home to the oldest Chinatown in Canada, and its neighboring wine region has been not so silently earning attention. 

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