We took a 20 minute train to Bridgport, transferred to a 35 minute bus that ended up at the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal. The ferry to Victoria Island took 1.5 hours which was just enough time to learn about the sea life in the Salish Sea from Rachel the designated Parc Canada expert who shared some fun facts:
Once we landed on the Island, we caught another 35 minute bus to the Gardens (yeah!). We spent a great afternoon wandering around the delightful creation that has been blooming for over 100 years and is an official National Historical Site of Canada. We spent a while enjoying the warm-up session from a couple of local musicians who you will be surprised to learn played the dobro, mandolin and guitar. Perfect for a sunny afternoon.
- The Salish Sea is one of the most biologically diverse marine ecosystems on the earth
- Only male Humpback whales sing
- Orcas are the largest species of dolphin and they love salmon
- Pacific Harbour Porpoises are the smallest cetaceans in the world.
Once we landed on the Island, we caught another 35 minute bus to the Gardens (yeah!). We spent a great afternoon wandering around the delightful creation that has been blooming for over 100 years and is an official National Historical Site of Canada. We spent a while enjoying the warm-up session from a couple of local musicians who you will be surprised to learn played the dobro, mandolin and guitar. Perfect for a sunny afternoon.
Then we did the whole transit thing in reverse. Seamless, easy connections, tap on and off pass (thinking of your Laurie!) and home not long after sunset (well, sunset is about 9pm).
Tomorrow to Kelowna where we will take care and think of all the evacuees from the fires further north in BC.
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