Travelicious Canada - Victoria, BC: Whale Tales + Fisherman's Wharf

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What's up my friend? I'm still in Victoria and I wanted to share about another one of the days that I spent here.

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So the day started out with a little bit of window shopping and exploring the city. Then I found a great place to grab something to eat. I was in the mood for sushi and I tried something I've never even heard of before, yam sushi. It was actually so good! It also had some avocado and cucumber too. Super yummy!

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After that I headed to the bay area and took a ferry boat over to the fisherman's wharf. It's a small little port community of floating homes and tourist shops.

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I found the homes so fascinating and I'm just so curious about what it would be like to live in one. Personally, I'd imagine the lack of privacy would drive me crazy, but I guess if I was a fisherman or a sailor it would be worth it. They all even had cute little boat names like "Water's Edge" and "Moonshadow".

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It must be a very unique lifestyle.

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So then there's the really fun part. I went on a whale watching tour on a really nice boat. We saw so many creatures. Everything from the national bird of my country, the bald eagle, to whales and various species of pinipeds (such as seals, walrus, and sea lions)

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I wish I could share more pictures of the creatures but, I'll be honest, the wind was intense and the day got rainy at times so I did my best to keep my camera safe. Although, I did get some footage and I really hope to get a video of my whole trip together soon. Oh, but I did capture a photo of one of the humpback whales diving!

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If you're ever planning a visit, I'd definitely recommend a whale watching adventure. Oh, but bring planty of warm clothes. However, if that's not your thing you should at least stop by Fisherman's wharf.

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Until next time........

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When I was viewing the pictures I feel like I am also there. Such a lovely captures.

Greetings, sweet and beautiful Gringaliceous

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I found the photos of your trip beautiful. As beautiful as you.

I have not yet met any coastal sites that have this kind of architecture described in the photos. Very cool of you to post and show a little piece of nature for us.

Thank you and good morning!!!!

Beautiful pictures...

Thanks @cicbar!

You do not stop to surprise us, well done.

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Hello welcome to Victoria, I just gave you almost a dollar upvote I didn't know I could give that much YEHHHH :) Hope you had a great time in Victoria. If your around tomorrow come on down to my Coffee house for a free latte on me. It would be cool to meet a steemer :] nice post Cheers location 102-284 Helmcken rd 8:30am-3pm on Saturday closed Sunday open Monday-Friday 8:30-4pm

The 3 amigos are working tomorrow :)

Wow, thank you so much for the offer @cliffpower. I have a daytime flight tomorrow but if I can squeeze it in before I'd love to. I really appreciate your support! Steem on!

Right on, we have a nice little coffee house where we train youth for the work world and just have a great time. I hope we see you. If not have a great flight and thx for replying. I thought it was funny how I stubbled onto your post. I seen it and said what Victoriaaaa

happy time.. nice

Vancouver is beautiful

wow, its really seems you enjoyed your time there. amazing pictures.

I see your your trending on life at # 6 :)
oh look who's #1, I can't believe it

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Isn't Vancouver Island just tranquil?

Being from Australia, our trip to Canada and the US was pretty special!

We had so many laughs and great times chilling out in Victoria. We stayed at a cute airbnb just outside of the city. The dude we stayed with worked at a microbrewery and gave us a few beers to try out while we were there. We went on a ghost tour, ate so much chocolate and had quite the whale watching debacle (but learned so much when we finally got out to sea!). I think it is totally worth a post of it's own on my blog.

It's so hard choosing just one thing to write about daily. I settled on today's vegan soup - pumpkin and kale. I was actually surprised it turned out as orange as it did (although I did add turmeric to try to keep the orange colour. Is that cheating?? Hehe!)

Take care!
Nick.

Wow, delightful and exciting journey

I'm from BC myself! I've got some fond memories of riding the ferries between Vancouver and Victoria. Hope you're enjoying Canada so far!! :D

I've loved every moment. Thanks for sharing your great country with me! Have a good one @eitsky!

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Beautiful post!! I LOVE Victoria and so it’s been fun to look through your photos in this post! I have family on the north end of Vancouver Island and I always try to make it through Victoria when I’m over there.

I hope you have a wonderful rest of your trip! It would be fun to see a video of your adventures. ❤️

Thanks @coruscate! I'll be working on the video for sure.

This is a very beautiful sight and I think it is perfect to enjoy this atmosphere in the daylight, @gringalicious.

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Beautiful view.
Any ways happy journey friend.

Thank you for sharing your vivid memories with colorful photos which made me nostalgic to my memories of the travels to Canada. I will explore your posts further and am looking forward to finding out the post(s) regarding Quebec city where is my favorite place in Canada. Also thank you for putting the useful links in your post which would be very informative to find out something more to newbies like myself in Steemit community. Please keep posting and sharing!

Niiiiiice..
Like Always.. 👍😉👌

A Colorful Trip that is beautiful and fun
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Many things that we can enjoy to be a record of life is extraordinary,

What is the most important thing in our lives?

Surely something extraordinary that we enjoy in this life becomes something that is precious and this is not everyone can enjoy it, the Promise of the Promised Beauty of the Universe makes us aware of how we enjoy the beauty, as well as the vast sea filled with beauty sea with fishs that gives the color of coolness and comfort.



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i like this store, colorfull, i will make one like this in ma place..

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Hi, hope have you more travel beautiful 💙

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That is awesome you caught a glimpse of a whale. Canada is an amazing country.

@gringalicious, The place is great. I want to be there. It is very nice! whether it can happen

I love the color of the building, is it home or shop? greetings know your friends @gringalicous , your photography is amazing. I was amazed by the results

nice pictures @gringalicious. i have been kind of skeptical about yam sushi but it seem it a nice food as you described it, i will give it a try. enjoy your day

Wow.....feel like I had a dream about victoria now...A wonderful post with some awesome pictures...More wonder after seeing the link to your other posts...But I need time to go through it..

Stay blessed and keep steeming..

This is marvellous posting that make me jealous. Congrats

Oh woow awesome! Love mini doghnuts colorful house 😊 pink-purple
Lovely pictures!

Very amazing photography and like your post information

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A very beautiful place. Nice colorful architectures and the perfect weather. Sushi is always delicious and irresistible. I have to eat it in every place I visit to enjoy it and see the difference.
keep up the good work.

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you r so beautiful.!and nice place

u looking so cuty

you good post photography please you vote me and follow friend

I love your travel posts! The pics look amazing.
Canada is probably top theee out of all places I’ve been! Enjoy!

Great photography dear

You're pretty lucky to have seen the whales! Many times they swim and hide away quickly. I've seen that happen here often in northern Quebec. Btw, let me know if you ever come to this part of Canada and I'll be glad to guide you :) Thanksfor sharing your travel experience and keep enjoying your stay in Victoria!

Looks like you had a great time in Victoria @gringalicious. Fisherman's Wharf looks very colourful and inviting, thanks for taking us along with you. That's awesome you were able to capture some humpback whales in action too :)

Amazing photos of Victoria BC @gringalicious! I resteemed :)
I went to Victoria once as well and did some whale watching it was amazing!!!

nice picture

is very beautiful...i like this view of your photo..

Great post!

Ohhh! These shots so amazing! I like to go to sea and to watch the whales by boat , I reminded last time when I went to the sea to watch the The dolphins , it was unforgettable moments we spent there.

I want to do a tour with you I would not starve @gringalicious

That's a big Catch..Mean whale picture. beautiful pics.

Dear Victoria,

I don't know how you give that effect that, before I begin my typing, I smile. Your warmth spreads over to me and I always look forward to hearing from you.

It feels like you have been gone for two months. I managed to fix something light and simple to eat, all I know is I will survive before you come back. Hahaha.

I am delighted you are doing great in Victoria, Victoria. It is so good to receive the post card and I saw the gift you left in my mail box (post). Thank you so much, it is really huge for me.

I am glad you enjoyed the yam sushi, and I need to ask, is it something we are trying soon when you come back? I will go to the market today and get those ingredients ready. I don't think I can make the delicacy so I won't ruin your welcome home party. Hahaha.

The floating homes and tourist shops are so amazing!. Portable and so cute. I love simple places like this.

Will you be able to put the video together? Would be nice to see the Whale watering adventure. I am glad you are having a fun time dear. You deserve it, really.

I don't want to distract you from the fun and time, so let me just drop right here. I look forward to reading more of your adventures and of course lot of more beautiful pictures of you Victoria.

Thank you for all you do. I really appreciate you.

NB: I am making you my Woman Crush Wednesday, watch out for the stuffs I have to say.

Till I read from you again...
With love,
Olawalium
Your taster.

Beautiful place this is really amazing to see such great shots beautiful post :)

Wow.....😮😮😮 You are good at both food and travel photography that's amazing🙂🙂

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