Victoria BC — A Charming Stop on the Inside Passage
Victoria is the capital of British Columbia and a popular first or last port call on Alaska round-trip cruises from Seattle. The Inner Harbour, Parliament Buildings, and Butchart Gardens are the classic attractions. Whale watching in the Strait of Juan de Fuca targets resident orca pods.
The city is extremely walkable from the cruise terminal. Afternoon tea at the Fairmont Empress Hotel is a signature Victoria experience. Fisherman's Wharf has floating homes, food stalls, and resident harbor seals.