Enjoying flowers by horse-drawn carriage in Victoria
While most parts of Canada are still immersed in snowy and freezing weather in February and March, Vancouver has quietly entered a vibrant spring, especially the city of Victoria located at the southern tip of Vancouver. Victoria is a true city of flowers, blooming with colorful blossoms all year round. Starting in January, plum and cherry blossoms bloom one after another in shades of rose red, pale pink, and pure white... Walking through the streets and alleys of the city, you can see various species and colors of plum and cherry blossoms in full bloom. Hop on a vintage sightseeing carriage in front of the Parliament Buildings on a whim, and accompanied by the crisp and pleasant sound of horse hooves, travel leisurely through the charming avenues to watch the delicate pink cherry blossoms fall with the breeze—it is exceptionally romantic. Compared to the traditional Japanese-style cherry blossoms of the same season, the cherry blossoms in Victoria, Canada, add a unique international flair.
Travel Tips:
In addition to flower viewing, you can browse the surrounding flower shops. In particular, there are many shops near The Butchart Gardens selling rare and exotic plant species, as well as beautifully packaged porcelain and floral aromatherapy, which are very distinctive and make excellent souvenirs.
Whale watching on the Vancouver West Coast
When spring arrives and flowers bloom, it is also the best season to observe marine animals. The west coast of Vancouver from mid-March to mid-April is the perfect place to watch the migration of Pacific gray whales. At this time, approximately 22,000 Pacific gray whales depart from their winter breeding grounds in Mexico and pass by the west coast of Vancouver. This 8,000-kilometer migration journey is also known as the "greatest mammalian migration." In addition to watching gray whales from whale-watching platforms on the west coast, you can also rent a boat or take a seaplane to get a closer look at the moments when gray whales leap out of the water, creating splashes. Furthermore, you can participate in various fun activities on the west coast during this season, such as art exhibitions, culinary competitions, or rainforest tours. Integrating into the activities that locals enjoy during spring is the best way to experience Vancouver.
Travel Tips:
The cost of whale watching is not cheap; general boat tour fees range between 120 and 130 USD, with a total viewing time of about 4 hours.
