Postcards from Victoria, British Columbia

Over my birthday weekend, I had the opportunity to travel with my (new) boyfriend and his family to Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. I haven't been to Canada in years (possibly a decade?), so I was ecstatic to pay our neighbor to the north a visit. :) Even though the purpose of the trip was family-related, it happened to coincide with the British royal visit. We weren't around when they made their appearance at the Legislative Building in Victoria, but we did stop by a few hours before and it sure was fun to experience the excitement at least a little bit.

The main event (the family party) took place in a beach house in Metchosin, just outside of Victoria. We had gorgeous views to go along with all of the laughs (and food—lots of food!). I already can't wait for my next visit! I just adore Canada.

Downtown Victoria, British Columbia — via Cotton Cashmere Cat Hair

Legislative Building in downtown Victoria

Whale topiaries, Victoria, British Columbia — via Cotton Cashmere Cat Hair
The Fairmont Empress, Victoria, British Columbia — via Cotton Cashmere Cat Hair
Victoria Harbour, British Columbia — via Cotton Cashmere Cat Hair

Victoria Harbour

Victoria Harbour and Legislative Building, British Columbia — via Cotton Cashmere Cat Hair
Ready for the British royal visit, Legislative Building, Victoria, British Columbia — via Cotton Cashmere Cat Hair
Legislative Building, Victoria, British Columbia — via Cotton Cashmere Cat Hair
Statue at the Legislative Building, Victoria, British Columbia — via Cotton Cashmere Cat Hair

{Fun fact: The British royal visit was on the 97th anniversary!}

Legislative Building, Victoria, British Columbia — via Cotton Cashmere Cat Hair

Preparing for the British royal visit

View of Olympic Mountains from Coburg Peninsula, British Columbia — via Cotton Cashmere Cat Hair

View of Olympic Mountains (in Washington) from Coburg Peninsula

Esquimalt Lagoon, Vancouver Island, British Columbia — via Cotton Cashmere Cat Hair
Beach in Metchosin, British Columbia — via Cotton Cashmere Cat Hair

Beach in Metchosin

Beach in Metchosin, British Columbia — via Cotton Cashmere Cat Hair
Beach house in Metchosin, British Columbia — via Cotton Cashmere Cat Hair
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