Day 7 - the last day of our cruise. We docked in Victoria later in the day, so after our last dinner onboard, we went ashore. We were lucky with the weather again, and walked into town for our final local beer. Each port of call we've found a place that offered WiFi as enjoyed a drink while we connected. Our spot for this stop was Victoria's "Bard and Banker" on Government St. - a great place for a drink or a nosh. Our visit to Victoria was a fitting end to our Alaska cruise. After our beer, we headed back to the ship, with the Parliament Buildings lit up, past the horse drawn carriages, to our last night aboard Celebrity Solstice. All-round a wonderful trip!
Victoria's iconic Fairmont Empress Hotel.
British Columbia's Parliament Buildings. Construction began in 1893 and began operation in 1898.
Bard and Banker Public House. Opened in 1885 as the Bank of British Columbia, it's been reimagined as a modern pub - named after Robert Service, known as the "Bard of the Yukon", and an employee of the bank.
The bouncer? This suit of armour added a nice touch of atmosphere to the place.
A selection of their brews on tap. A favourite of mine is the Fat Tug IPA, brewed right in Victoria. And that's what I had.
The Parliament Buildings lit up for the evening.
A couple of Victoria's famous Horse Drawn Carriages that offer a romantic tour of the city.
An imaginative topiary not far from the actual horses.
Celebrity Solstice - our last night aboard before returning to Seattle.
The End
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