Victoria, BC, Canada

On Friday 8th May, we docked in Victoria BC, Canada around 6pm and disembarked soon after. We were only the second ship in dock that evening.

Victoria is the capital city of British Columbia, Canada, and is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island off Canada's Pacific coast. The city has a population of about 80,017, while the metropolitan area of Greater Victoria, has a population of 344,615, making it the 15th most populous Canadian urban region. Known as the "The Garden City", Victoria is an attractive city and a popular tourism destination with a thriving technology sector that has risen to be its largest revenue-generating private industry.

Coming in to dock...

I met up with a photography friend, Rob, who I had met via Instagram a couple of years ago, and have been following ever since. Rob gave me a "local's" private walking tour of the bay area including some history and facts about the area.

Fisherman's Wharf....

Victoria Harbour...

The Fairmont Empress (most commonly known as The Empress) is one of the oldest and most famous hotels in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Located on Government Street facing the Inner Harbour, the Empress has become an iconic symbol for the city itself. It has been designated a National Historic Site of Canada due to its national significance.

The Inner Harbour...

The British Columbia Parliament Buildings, and more, which resulted in some great photos...

The British Columbia Parliament Buildings are located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada and are home to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. Construction was started in 1893 and completed in 1897.

When we returned to the dock around 11pm, it was nice to see the ship with her lights on.

Because my Canon 7D isn't a full-frame camera, my 17-40mm wide angle lens equates to 27-64mm on the crop sensor, and there were fences in the way, my friend Rob took a few shots of the ship for me on his full frame camera. Thanks very much Rob.  :)

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