As the Vancouver Airport is closer to Richmond than the city centre, we decided to take a float plane to Victoria rather than the train back into the ferry.
A short 30 minute ride, but still amazing views, reminiscent of the Marlborough Sounds of NZ.
Then into charming Victoria, where our hotel was just steps away from "the airport".
The spring weather was damp and cool, but never prevented getting out and about. This photo (below) was taken from the 'side' steps of the Royal BC Museum looking back towards the Fairmont Empress Hotel, and shows both the French and First-Peoples' influences of the region.
Because we made such good time (and gained 2 hours flying west), we had time on our travel-in day to see the Butchart Gardens . . .
The highlight of which is the amazing "sunken garden", once a limestone quarry pit (look closely, you can see the lone remaining stack from the old concrete works).
Although it was not yet in full bloom, the Japanese Garden is also very impressive.
Even though it skips forward to the end of our trip, here's a view (and video) of downtown Vancouver from the air (again, via float plane).
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