A soon-to-expire flight pass, a weak dollar, and a craving for something new led us west - all the way to Victoria. From lazy harbour walks and quiet mornings in Beacon Hill Park to wine tastings in Cowichan Valley and a deep dive into the city’s food and craft beer scene, this trip turned into the perfect mix of relaxed exploration and tasty discovery. Here’s how a few days on Vancouver Island showed us that even the other side of the country can feel like home.