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We’d been itching to get away with Alice for months but just kept putting it off. Where should we go, how far, will it be baby friendly, what will we pack?? Finally, we just bit the bullet, booked a trip and a week later we were on our way for our first family vacation to Victoria, BC.
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Turns out Victoria is actually pretty baby friendly (and old people friendly, I can see why so many people go there to retire). Coming from brown and dirty Edmonton, it was so nice to soak up all the greenery and blooms everywhere. Seriously, this city was made for spring!
We stayed at the beautiful Ashcroft House Bed and Breakfast. I was a bit worried about staying at a b&b with a baby, but I contacted them ahead of time and they were more than willing to welcome a baby of her age. We booked the Orchid Suite which was the only room on the main floor so we didn’t have to worry about a crying babe waking up the other guests.
It worked out pretty awesome. The suite had a bedroom, a giant bathroom, and a little kitchenette. It was like our own little apartment. I think we were all a bit tense the first night – us worrying about noise, Alice sleeping in a new bed – but her sleeping has been off at home anyway so at least we were tired in a beautiful place, right? We got through it and had some moderately restful nights after that. I mean how can you not in that giant king size bed, hello diagonal sleeping!
The best part had to be the amazing breakfasts: 4 delicious courses and baggies to take fresh baking to go, we were literally full until dinner.
And a block away from us was this…
We hit up the famous Butchart Gardens. I swear Mike almost turned right around when we pulled up and saw it was $30/person, but once we got inside we saw what all the fuss was about. Preeetttty.
Sometimes it felt like we were walking in a fairytale, I swear the squirrels were this close to coming up to talk to us!
Lots of walks, lots of naps, great food – all round a successful first trip with a baby. I’d do it again, though who knows what we’ll be in for next time…
This is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the amazing things you can do on Victoria Scene. Insiders tell us that they never run out of things to say and how glad they are that they’re not limited by time or space, which makes this app a joy to use. We want you to have fun with it too! So if you ever feel like chatting about your plans for your next travel adventure, just shoot us an email at hello@victoriascene.com and we’ll be sure to get back in touch promptly!
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Victorian age is called Golden Age?
The Victorian era added a time of social advancements, outstanding achievement, and new ideas that prepared the path for modern times to what is regarded as England’s “golden age.”
What is the main theme of Victorian literature?
Literature from the Victorian era was typified by representations of common people, difficult lives, and moral messages. They weren’t just there for entertainment. Victorians were drawn to both folk art and the hero. These themes were prevalent in Victorian literature.
What are the major themes of Victorian period?
Industrialization, reform, Darwinism, the debate between “high” and “popular” culture, and the use of literature as its own oppositional space in which worries about loss of faith, modernity, and change in general were discussed were just a few of the political, societal, and cultural changes that occurred during this time.
