Victoria, British Columbia


Day 1
Mile 0 is a popular first or last stop for any adventure that is set to cross Canada. Our adventure was no different as we parked in front of the Trans-Canada Highway's “Mile 0” marker across from the Pacific Ocean.




A visit to Victoria is not complete without a visit to the beautiful public Beacon Hill Gardens. As always our kids are drawn to the water ponds. I don't know what it is about water and kids but the water is like a magnet that draws the kids to its shores... sometimes a little too close......

The Victoria, BC to Port Angeles, Washington ferry known as the Coho or Blackball ferry has been running now for 48 years. Although it is not the most beautiful ship, it has a long history some of which include famous hit songs, of sailing into the Victoria harbour.

The ferry makes its way year-round (except for two weeks of drydock in the winter) between the two cities anywhere from two to three roundtrips daily. The Coho ferry now accepts vehicle reservations which alleviates the question as to weather or not you will make it onto the boat in the busy summer months. If you miss this ferry, it is a long 8 hours to Victoria on the only alternate route using the BC Ferries.

The ride on the Coho is comforable, complete...