BUTTERFLY GARDENS

One of Victoria's finest attractions is Butterfly Gardens. It is just a short drive from Victoria and many visitors heading to Butchart Garden's pass by this great little gem. If you are one of them, then next time you are out that way, stop by. The lush gardens are full of butterflys, displays, plants, flowers, fish, flamingoes, birds and much more. It is a tropical paradise. Check it out. You will be pleasantly surprised. Click here if you want more information and pictues about Butterfly Gardens. If you are looking for a place to stay while visiting Victoria, Click Here.

Fall Farm Forum and Community Festival

On a warm Fall day in October, what are you supposed to do? Well, why not go to Sooke and take in their Fall Farm Forum and Community Festival. We did and it was pretty darn amazing. There was enough information to sink a city slicker. There were tons of displays and some pretty neat things for kids to do. Our granddaughter was busy making apple juice (right) and she had a marvelous time putting together her own scarecrow, which she was very proud of. It now sits out front of her home in Fairfield where it is ready to greet fall visitors and halloweeners.
The display of mushrooms (left) was incredible. I had no idea that there were so many different mushrooms growing in our forests. I am not sure what is going on in Victoria right now, but the late fall weather has been exceptional for October. Yahoo!