September 11 - 21
Fall Cruise to Victoria and around the Saanich Peninsula to Butchart Gardens
Western Washington is known for some great September weather so why not take one last cruise before Fall seriously settles in? This year we are planning to head north to Victoria B.C. For a 3 night stay allowing 2 full days of "play" (museums, parks, shopping, food, historic districts and buildings and city buskers to name a few delights). We are looking into optional group visits to the Malahat Skywalk and a possible Foodie Tour to sample the unique offerings of Victoria restauranteurs.
From Victoria, if you want to join us, we will depart and head around the Saanich Peninsula with likely stops in Sidney and Brentwood Bay or Todd Inlet for a visit to the beautiful Butchart Gardens. Plans are in the works with more detail to follow.
Tentative Schedule:
September 11-13: 3 nights Victoria BC, visit Malahat Skywalk, shop around town, take a food tour of Victoria, visit the Royal B.C. Museum or IMAX theater, explore the Craigdarroch Castle and enjoy plenty of local fine dining.
September 14-15: 2 nights Sidney BC, beautiful waterfront park, visit the Salish Sea Aquarium, groceries, shopping and more.
September 16-17: 2 nights Brentwood Bay (Marina or Todd Inlet anchorage), visit Butchart Gardens
September 18: 1 night Mill Bay, dine at Bridgeman's Bistro at the head of the dock
September 19-20: 2 nights Roche Harbor or Garrison Bay (anchorage), possibly visit the Westcott Bay Shellfish Co. for outdoor dining
September 21: Depart for home, watch for whales!