Photo credit: Tourism Victoria

Victoria Day, May 21, is approaching swiftly and where better to do it up than Victoria? Just a few hours away via BC Ferries, and only 30 minutes by plane, Victoria is Vancouver’s simultaneously quirky and elegant island neighbour.

Named after British Monarch Queen Victoria, BC’s capital boasts a massive parade and a number of Brit-themed activities to that allow celebrants to give Victoria Day the royal treatment it deserves.

Find out more about Victoria’s Island Farms Victoria Day Parade and other local happenings after the jump. Continue reading:
Give Victoria Day the Royal Treatment in Victoria, May 21